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This event is in the past.It took place on October 23, 2026 at Young V&A.

Play After School 1
Board Games

Play After School

September 3 at 3:30pm - October 23

At Young V&A

Bethnal Green

😂"I bet I enjoyed it even more than the kids"
🔁Activities rotate weekly, worth repeat visits
🧸Gift shop plushies pricey, set expectations early

After-school energy, put to good use: free drop-in sessions where kids build Tower Hamlets landmarks from LEGO, invent stories on a mini-theatre stage, and raid a pop-up board game café, all with friendly Play Champions on hand.

Hands-on play
LEGO building
Board game café
Mini-theatre storytelling

What are you into?

  • Hands-on play
  • LEGO building
  • Board game café
  • Mini-theatre storytelling
  • Young V&A
  • Bethnal Green

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