Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Things to do with kids in Essex
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Marsh Farm’s Halloween Festival
16th-17th October 2021
Venue: Marsh Farm
Address: Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP
Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards… Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein! Come in fancy dress and creep through their devilishly decorated farm and enjoy their funfair rides,...
The Pumpkin Patch
16th-31st October 2021
Venue: Various locations
The Pumpkin Patch is the original Pick your Own Patch in Essex and has been operating since 2015. There are two locations in Essex- Basildon (Watch House Farm, Wash Road, SS15 4ER. Bus route 9 and 100)...
Big Dog Walk
17th October 2021
Venue: Hylands House
Address: Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8WQ
9.30am - 4pm. It’s so much more than a dog walk. Not only can you choose between a 2k, 5k, or 10k walk around the stunning grounds of Hylands Park; but you can enjoy a mini festival afterwards in the...
October Open Day
17th October 2021
Venue: Easton Lodge
Address: Little Easton, Dunmow CM6 2BD
11am - 5.00pm. The last open day of the season and hopefully an opportunity to enjoy the pumpkins and dahlias and a relaxed stroll around the Gardens.
Pumpkin Festival
18th-31st October 2021
Venue: Lathcoats Farm
Address: Beehive Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford Essex CM2 8LX
PYO Pumpkins (including an undercover area for the inevitable rainy day), Pumpkin Carving and a Halloween Hunt Activity.
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