Private Event Days at Off The Wall Kids — Are You Open for Drop-In Play? (London)

Are you closed today?" "You have camp — can we still drop in?" "How many parties do you have — is there room?"

Those three calls show up constantly. Short answers: check the Today's Hours bar, camp does not mean closed to drop-in, and parties do not take the whole building.

Here is how private event days work for drop-in families at Off The Wall Kids (539 First St, East London, Argyle near Fanshawe College).

"What a private event day actually is"

Most private events are a two-hour exclusive window (guests can book a bit longer — usually only 1–2 hours longer). Around that window we generally keep about 30 minutes of padding on either side so we can clear the floor and reset.

This is not a full-day closure by default. Drop-in is often available before and/or after the private window — depending on the schedule that day.

"How you know"

- Today's Hours bar on the website - Pop-up message on the site when relevant - Social media updates - The booking system will stop you from booking a drop-in slot that conflicts

When in doubt, check the hours bar before you drive.

Holiday hours guide: Holiday Hours & Closures at Off The Wall Kids — How to Know If We're Open Today

"Camp days vs private events"

Day camp and drop-in play are different products in the same building. Camp running does not automatically mean drop-in is closed. Private events are the schedule item that can pause public drop-in for a set window.

"Fundraising / Community Partner nights"

Those are sometimes private events. If a partner sells more than about 50 tickets, we typically turn that night into a private event. With fewer tickets, we are generally open to the public. Details: Fundraising & Community Partners

"Parties vs capacity"

Even on busy party days, drop-in usually still has room — capacity is well over 300, and parties do not take every spot. Capacity deep-dive: Is It Busy With Parties Today? Drop-In Play Still Has Plenty of Room at Off The Wall Kids

"Always book online"

We encourage online booking for every visit — private-event days included. You can still walk up to the gate, but booking online holds your spot and is cheaper.

Book: Off The Wall Kids online booking

Socks for everyone past admission — any socks work; grip socks recommended. Waivers too: Waiver

Private-event rapid-fire

Full-day closed? Usually no — two-hour window + padding. How to check? Today's Hours bar, site pop-up, booking system. Camp = no drop-in? No — different product. Book online? Always encouraged — cheaper + holds your spot.

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