Some fun ideas for this October half-term. Enjoy the Essex outdoors, carve pumpkins, or have Halloween fun!
October Half Term – Kids Activities
Category: Events
Essex Fireworks Displays – Bonfire Night – 2017
When are the best Essex firework displays in 2017 Find out here! Bonfire times, firework displays, ticket prices. More soon.
Inflatables Days in Essex 2017
Kids will be jumping for joy after a visit to one of the bouncy castle fairs in Essex
Ask Ant from SAS Anything!
Fans of hit Channel 4 show ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ will get the chance to meet Chief Instructor Ant Middleton at an evening fundraiser on Wednesday 22 February.
Essex Folk Music – Information, Gigs and Venues in Essex
Essex has quite a vibrant folk scene. There are many small folk clubs tucked away in Essex, most are run in pubs on a weekly or monthly basis. Essex is also host to one of the country’s best free folk festivals, the annual Old Leigh Folk Festival that takes place each summer.
These details were correct at the time of publication but you should always double check with the venues before leaving home. The have split the venues / events out by day of the week. There are no folk events on Fridays or Saturdays that we are aware of.
John Seeley’s Christmas Concert – Jazz, Popular and Christmas Tunes on Thursday 8th December 2016
An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes in Leigh-on-Sea on Thursday 8th December 2016.
Christmas Lights Switch On Around Essex – 2016
Soon High Streets across Essex will be switching on their Christmas Lights to mark the official start to the Christmas shopping season. Many of the events include celebrities and music and have a real carnival atmosphere.
Halloween Events in Essex for Children
There are many fun activities for children of all ages this Halloween. This year Halloween falls on Wednesday 31st October and most events for children start during the half term break from 29 October to Friday 2 November 2011
Essex Comedy Clubs and Venues
If you enjoy a good laugh then get along to one of Essex’s comedy venues! This list is “work in progress” so more venues will be added shortly. Always contact that venue first to check that the show is still on. Information correct at time going to press.
Essex Car Boot Sales
Here we list some of the most popular car boot sales around Essex.
New Dress Making Courses In Colchester
When it comes to fabric do you like to upcycle or buy new? Wherever your fabric stash comes from be sure to bring it along to Franklins in Colchester and turn it into something special. The St Botolph’s Street store is encouraging dress makers of all abilities to come along and try out their new…
Castle Point Show – Sunday 24th July 2016
The Castle Ponit Show is a fun filled family day out, for only £1 entry for adults and under 16’s are free!
National Flower Show Returns To Hylands House, Chelmsford on 20, 21, 22 May 2016
This year’s National Flower Show is being held in Essex at at Hylands House and Estate on the 20, 21, 22 May 2016. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Tickets to the show includes entry into the event, all the attractions, demonstrations, talks & entertainment: Official ticket page. The show features flower displays, garden design, entertainment with live…
Essex Family Medieval Festival 2016 At Cressing Temple – Early May Bank Holiday
Book tickets now for a fun-filled family festival in North Essex. The Medieval style event includes jesters and minstrels, falconry and sword-fighting.
Haven House Christmas Concert
A lovely afternoon of Christmas Carols and lots of festivity in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice. There will be beautiful Carol singing, festive refreshments and the chance to meet Santa in his grotto.
KidsFest 2015 – Marsh Farm Summer Events
A festival for the family at Marsh Farm in Essex. See CBeebies’ Mr Bloom and Lloyd from Art Attack, then take part in the Shaun the Sheep championships.
New Hall School Continues to Impress in Essex
Students at historic New Hall School have kick-started 2015 with a range of impressive achievements and events. Join them for a series of concerts this summer.
Have You Signed Up To The Essex Outdoor Cinema?
If you are on Faceook you have probably seen a post about an outdoor cinema that is being held in town – although as yet, full details not announced. According to Facebook, 11,000 are going in Essex, during an event that is running from 5th June until the 30th September. This event is still in…
Cooksmill Green Church & Garden Open Day – 25th May 2015
Visit a beautiful English country garden in the Essex countryside.
Oxjam Festival in Colchester – 18th October 2014
The Oxjam Colchester Takeover is back and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! 18th October 2014 from 7pm.
What’s On This Weekend In Essex?
There is always so much on over the weekend in Essex. Here are the events and activities which have been listed on Essex Portal for this weekend, and below for next weekend too.
May Half Term Activities and Events
The May / Spring half-term week is from to Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May 2013. There are many things to do in Essex during the May half term break. Most council sports centres have a wide range of activities on offer for children of all ages. Also remember to check your local notice…
Maldon Mud Race – Sunday 5th May at 3pm
The Maldon Mud Race really needs no introduction. Every year the bravest (and probably maddest) people of Essex race across a 400m stretch of the River Blackwater mud flats in Maldon. A lot of money is raised for various charities each year. A lot of people have a lot of fun. This year money is…
The 3foot People Festival – Chelmsford
The 3foot People Festival is Three Days of Wonder for Under 5s. After last years success it is being held in Chelmsford’s Central Park again in Central Park, Chelmsford. The popular 3-day festival, exclusively for under 5 year olds. Now entering its sixth year, this unique event features activities specially selected for the very young. These…
Easter Holiday Activities For Kids
As usual there are many excellent activities for children over the Easter Holiday. Always call to check availability. This year the Easter holidays are from Saturday 30th March 2013 until Sunday 14th April 2013. See also: Essex Days Out With Kids