YOUNGSTERS and parents have a packed schedule of fun events to look forward to over the coming half-term holidays.

A whole range of activities from sports sessions to arts and crafts workshops will be aid on to keep kids entertained in the break.

The borough's libraries are hosting a range of events including making Chinese lanterns at the Keith Axon Centre, Chinese New Year craft sessions at Wanstead Library, collage making in South Woodford, and range of story-time and face painting sessions.

Redbridgee Museum is also hosting events including 'Funky Fashion', where five to twelve-year-olds can create a piece of fashion with textiles and crafts, before putting on their own fashion show.

There will also be a 3-D model-making event and the exciting Bikes Trains and Aeroplanes!, which will include storytelling, singing and mural painting.

On Tuesday 16 February, the new James Leal Visitor Centre will give visitors the chance to meet animals living at the centre including European green toads, stick insects and hissing cockroaches.

Parents can download an events calendar visit the Redbridge council website, pick up a copy at your local library, or telephone 020 8708 3044 for more information.