Chelmsford Flip Into Wonder
by Children & Authors’ Literary Fanfare & Events (CALFE)

A Magical Day of Stories, Creativity, Culture, and Imagination

Saturday 17 October 2026
10.30am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Chelmsford Library
For ages 4-12

Tickets: Free
Book at: eventbrite.com

Join CALFE at Chelmsford Library for a day where stories come alive, creativity takes centre stage and young imaginations can run free.

Bring your young ones along for an exciting day packed with stories, creativity, music, art, games and hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination.

Flip Into Wonder is a vibrant celebration for children and their families, bringing together talented authors, creative workshop leaders and performers, for a day where every activity opens the door to a new story, idea or adventure.

From meeting authors and discovering brilliant books to getting creative with art, writing and illustration, there will be something for every curious young mind.

Meet the Authors

Come along and meet some fantastic award-winning children’s authors:
Tola Okogwu, Kandace Chimbiri and Sade Fadipe.

Hear stories, discover new worlds and meet the people behind some wonderful children’s books.

Get Creative and Explore…

with illustrators, Tolu Shofule and Rob Lawrence

Children can also get involved in a fantastic range of activities, including Author Workshops, Arts and Craft, Mancala Strategy Game, Toddler Music (PM) and Singing, Storytelling, Mask-Making and Creative Writing.

Delived by seasoned workshop leaders: Triggerbliss, Sherry Belizaire and Jennifer Flint.

And don’t miss our Mobile-Museum with TV Celebrity-Chef Patti Sloley and her travel back in time Utensil and Spice Workshop.

The day will round-up with the Chelmlsford #kidlit Carnival by dance gurus: Julia Obasa & Gurpreet Tumber – it’s certainly set to be a fanfare of literature and representational books!

It’s a day for Children will Enjoy Stories From Parts of the World

Choice journeys through stories and cultural experiences inspired by Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, England, Jamaica and more. There will be numerous opportunities to create, play, listen, imagine and discover.

This is a chance for children and families to discover different traditions, stories and creative ideas while having lots of fun along the way.

Whether your child loves books, enjoys making things, wants to try something new, or simply loves a great story, Flip Into Wonder offers a wonderful opportunity to explore, create and connect.

Expect imagination, laughter, creativity, culture and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Come ready to play. Come ready to create. Come ready to discover.

Come ready to Flip Into Wonder!