Gaybourhood East – Slay The Runway!

What to expect: Start 2026 in style at a fun-filled family LGBTQ+ craft and dress-up extravaganza, hosted by the fabulous Scarlet Diamonte. Expect an afternoon of colour, creativity, and celebration as families take part in costume-making, pose/vogue/catwalk moments, and joyful sing-along. Whether you’re taking part or cheering from the sidelines, it’s the perfect opportunity for the House of Gaybourhood East to come together and enjoy a vibrant, inclusive community gathering for queer families with kids of all ages.

Supporter and Lecturer Rachel and her Costume students from Guildhall School of Music and Drama will bring some materials and help make some fierce family costumes (from 1:30pm). Please do also bring along fancy dress / costume materials if you would like.

Venue: Walthamstow Trades Hall
Entrance: Free (donations welcome)
Timings: 1-4pm, with Scarlet starting at 2pm sharp
Food/drink: Paid bar for the adults, you’re welcome to bring your own food. 20% discount at Yard Sale pizza across the street for Trade Hall members, just ask!
Hosts: @scarletdiamonte / https://gaybourhood.london

Gaybourhood East is a friendly social space for queer families with kids of all ages, run by volunteer queer parents. The Trades Hall is a queer friendly community space, just 10 mins from Walthamstow Central. Great music, cheap bar, soft play, pool table, board games, loads of space to run around and discounts on Yard Sale Pizza next door. Everyone welcome - including dogs!