Events & activities
Come along, make something, meet people and enjoy being part of what happens here. Our next event is Halloween Craft Camp, followed by The Magic of Christmas.
Friday 30 October · 11am–3pm
Halloween Craft Camp
Free pumpkin carving, ghost, gourd and ghoul crafts, Screaming Scratch Art and more. Leiston United Church and Church Square.
Bookings: 22 October–4 December
Christmas dinner packs
£10 per pack, one per household. Book and pay in person at P47. Collect at Leiston United Church Hall, 17–19 December, 12–3pm.
Saturday 28 November · 12–3pm
Free Christmas Craft Camp
A free festive craft session for families at Leiston United Church Hall.
Thursday 10 December · 4–7pm
Christmas Tree Festival
Decorated trees, carols and refreshments at Leiston United Church. Co-hosted with the church.
Help share the magic this Christmas
Secret Santa
Brand-new toys and gifts for local families. Maximum gift value £15; smaller gifts and stocking fillers are welcome.
Giving toys another Christmas
Father Christmas’s Toy Workshop
Donations of good-quality, clean preloved toys are welcome. Speak to the team about suitable items.
21 & 22 December · 12–4pm
Santa’s Grotto
Visit Santa at Project40Seven, 47 High Street, Leiston. £5 per child; booking only. Contact the team for arrangements.
Events calendar
Highlighted dates link to the event or booking details below. All times are local.
November 2026
| M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 |
Halloween Craft Camp
Friday 30 October 2026 · 11am–3pm · Free
Leiston United Church and Church Square
Join us for free pumpkin carving, design your own ghost, gourd or ghoul, Screaming Scratch Art and more. A creative Halloween event with plenty to make and enjoy.
Free Christmas Craft Camp
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 12–3pm
A free festive craft session for families at Leiston United Church Hall. Come along for Christmas making and time together.
Christmas Tree Festival
Thursday 10 December 2026 · 4–7pm · Leiston United Church
Leiston’s first Christmas Tree Festival, co-hosted with Leiston United Church. Enjoy decorated trees, carols and refreshments as we come together for a shared celebration.
The Magic of Christmas is a gift shared by all.
Christmas dinner packs
Book from Thursday 22 October to Friday 4 December 2026.
Packs cost £10, payable at the point of booking, with one pack per household. Book in person at Project40Seven, 47 High Street, Leiston. Availability is limited, so please book early.
Each festive dinner pack includes seasonal essentials such as a joint, potatoes, vegetables, gravy, stuffing, treats and more.
Collection: Thursday 17, Friday 18 or Saturday 19 December · 12–3pm · Leiston United Church Hall.
Santa’s Grotto
Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December 2026 · 12–4pm
At Project40Seven, 47 High Street, Leiston. £5 per child · booking only. Please contact the team for booking arrangements.
Help share the magic
Secret Santa: donations of brand-new toys and gifts help local families at Christmas. Gifts should have a maximum value of £15. There is no expectation to spend £15; smaller gifts and stocking fillers are welcome.
Father Christmas’s Toy Workshop: good-quality, clean preloved toys can have another Christmas. Please speak to us about suitable donations.
For questions about an event, email info@project40seven.co.uk or speak to the team at 47 High Street. Follow Project40Seven on Facebook for announcements.
