What's On in Essex

Guess How Much I Love You - A Garden Adventure

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall

The Guess How Much I Love You Garden Adventure is a trail inspired by the book of the same name. The trail contains a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses...

Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School

Venue: North London Camden, East, South East London and Loughton

Website: www.afperformingarts.com

Anna Fiorentini Holiday Schools give children the opportunity to explore their creativity while strengthening key life skills. For more information about Saturday and Holiday Schools, as well as courses...

BeWILDerwood

Venue: Cheshire and Norfolk

Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Get outdoors and visit BeWILDerwood for a summer filled with fun, imagination, and muddy knees. Follow the Pongy Potions stink trail, watch their new show Minty and the Big Stink, meet Minty herself and...

Great Notley Country Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Great Notley Country Park

Website: www.explore-essex.com

Join this free, weekly 2k run aimed specifically at juniors aged 4 to 14 years-old. Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km timed runs around the world for children. They are open to everyone and take place...

Harlow Leisurezone

Venue: Harlow Leisurezone

Website: www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk

Whether your child is trying trampolining, karate, or swimming for the first time, now is the perfect time to dive in.To book or find out more, visit Harlow Leisurezone’s website or contact their friendly...

Jigsaw Performing Arts Brentford

Venue: Becket Keys Secondary School, Sawyers Hall Ln

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

From babies as young as 6 months to teens of 18, Jigsaw's wide range of classes offers something for every budding performer. Join them this term and let your child take centre stage. Their journey in...

Kids for a Quid

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Keep the kids entertained on a day out with a steam and hauled heritage train service when Child tickets are just £1! Tickets offer unlimited travel on heritage steam and diesel trains and vintage London...

Kumon Southend

Venue: Christchurch Centre, 56 Colbert Avenue

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

The Kumon Southend Study Centre has been part of the local community for over 25 years, and offers maths and English study programmes to children of all ages. The centre is proudly recognised as an Elite...

Northlands Junior Parkrun

Venue: Northlands Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/northlands-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk

With classes running across Essex, Razzamataz offers high quality training in Dance, Drama and Singing. Performances, local events, and even Cruise Ship, Disney and West End opportunities give children...

Young Farmers Club

Venue: Lambourne End

Website: www.lambourne-end.org.uk/youngfarmersclub

The young farmers will be in a group of 12 and led by one member of staff along with additional team leader volunteers. The club aims to provide opportunities for young people to develop and participate...

Nature Tots and Home Education with Essex Wildlife Trust

Venue: Multiple locations with Essex Wildlife Trust

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Website: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/whats-on

Join the popular Nature Tots and Home Education sessions, where children can have lots of fun exploring the great outdoors. Each session offers activities designed to spark curiosity, build confidence,...

Halloween Pumpkin Patch

Venue: Cammas Hall Farm

Website: https://bookings.cammashall.co.uk/book/halloween-pumpkin-patch/39

Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch. Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight. Enjoy a 20% discount on entry...

Pumpkin Field

Venue: The Green Barn Farm

Website: www.greenbarnfarmshop.com/events/pumpkin-field

Just off the A130, a sea of orange has appeared, where thousands of pumpkins grow. Vintage tractors and trailers await to transport eager pumpkin pickers around the two 20 acre fields. Stilt walkers wander,...

Pumpkin Patch Colchester

Venue: The Pumpkin Patch

Website: www.foxesfarmproduce.co.uk 

Get ready for an unforgettable autumn adventure at Pick Your Own Pumpkin Field! Whether you’re planning a fun-filled family day, a team outing, or a cute seasonal date, there's something truly magical...

RBC Race for the Kids at School

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.gosh.org/get-involved

Take part in the annual school charity fun run between 6-10 October and help build the new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Get the whole class - or even the whole school...

Little Women

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition, as the March sisters - tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy - navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable...

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Venue: Palace Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

Join Alice, as she takes the audience on a magical journey into a world of talking animals, comic royalty, The Mad Hatters frantic tea party and races where the contestants run in circles! This timeless...

Backstage Tour: Little Women

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Experience the magic of going behind the scenes at Chelmsford theatre. You’ll learn about the theatre’s history and how various departments from the box office to theatre technicians come together...

Space Safari

Venue: Hylands Estate

Website: www.hylandsestate.co.uk

Hylands Park transforms into a glowing galaxy of safari animals and starlit storytelling with swarm of 500+ drones. Alongside the drone show, you can enjoy Fairground rides, Immersive sound and light experience, gaming...

Hansel and Gretel

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

The Let’s All Dance ballet company presents this captivating new ballet, adapted from the original Brothers Grimm fairytale. Combining charm, suspense and fantasy in a beautifully choreographed production,...

Jigsaw Performing Arts Brentford

Venue: Becket Keys Secondary School, Sawyers Hall Ln

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

From babies as young as 6 months to teens of 18, Jigsaw's wide range of classes offers something for every budding performer. Join them this term and let your child take centre stage. Their journey in...

Mythical Creatures

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Embark on a magical story quest through folklore and legend, where you’ll meet a Dragon, Unicorn, Griffin, and Mermaid brought to life through curious, enchanted objects. Inspired by medieval tales,...

Creative Education: Special Effects Make Up (7-11)

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries. All products are skin friendly,...

Shakespeare 4 Kidz: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

This lively, funny and accessible musical retelling of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy masterpiece follows the Duke of Athens as he prepares to marry the Queen of the Amazons. The show is 5+ and...

Crown Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Venue: Princes Theatre

Website: www.princestheatre.co.uk

This beloved seasonal classic is the perfect introduction to the magic of classical ballet for audiences of all ages. With its dazzling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, and a story brimming...

KS1 Science Home Education Session (5 - 7 years)

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

This workshop is a 90-minute science-focused session aimed at Key Stage 1 pupils. You will explore the importance of plants and habitats through hands-on activities. The workshop may include indoor and...

Free Spooky Trails (and treats) at the Essex Country Parks

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.explore-essex.com/blog/halloween-country-parks

Watch out when you go down to the woods this half term. There are some curious creatures lurking in the parks - can you help the rangers find them and complete the spell to send the ghouls home? Pick up...

Nicky Trix: Halloween Howls

Venue: Palace Theatre Southend

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

This Halloween, join Southend favourite Nicky Trix and his best friend Nambu the elephant, for the return of Halloween Howls... With all new material! This fast paced spook-tacular show is packed with...

Fun Kids Science Weekly Live!

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it's ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests...

Mini Museum Explorers

Venue: Hollytrees Museum

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/hollytrees-museum

Designed for children with their parents, grandparents, or carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. October’s session will focus on bones and skeletons....

RARE Productions present Peter Pan

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

An adaptation of J. M. Barrie's story about a boy who never grew up. The three children of the Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Land, where an ongoing war between...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry...

Fright Week Halloween services

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Dress up in your scariest outfit and join this full size ghost train and have some Hallowe'en fun with the living dead! Find the ghosts haunting the eerie gruesome graveyard, meet the manic magician and...

Ghoulish Gallery Games

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Discover and enjoy playing with fun games placed around the museum. Take a break, have a game or two and then continue your journey through time with the Castle's treasures and displays - not forgetting...

Halloween Festival

Venue: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Website: www.hopefield.org.uk/visit/whats-on

Whether you've got little ones who love a fright, or more timid ghouls, there's something for everyone. Here's what is included: Spooky Barn, Indoor Pumpkin Picking, Pirate Treasure Trail, Halloween Arts...

Halloween Festival

Venue: Clacton Pier

Website: www.clactonpier.co.uk/events/halloween-festival

Clacton Pier is gearing up for a Halloween to remember! The popular Halloween Festival is back and bigger than ever, offering a host of spine-tingling thrills and delightful chills for the whole family.

Halloween Fright Fantastic

Venue: Adventure Island

Website: www.adventureisland.co.uk

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:Trick-or-Treating, Halloween Treasure Hunt, Eerie Entertainment, Free Face Painting and Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!

Halloween Trail

Venue: Markshall Estate

Website: www.markshall.org.uk

Complete the trail to win a munchkin pumpkin prize (subject to availability). Alongside spooky surprises for the whole family, you may just sense something a little ghostly around the grounds... Follow...

Knightzzz at the Museum

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

If you’ve ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like at night, this is your chance to find out. Join the team for a sleepover experience like no other. Set up camp in your chosen spot and prepare for...

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Peppa Pig and friends are back with a brand-new stage show, Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show and is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, the perfect introduction to theatre.

Shriek Week

Venue: Colchester Zoo

Website: www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com

This October half term, enjoy a week filled with SPOOK-TACULAR daytime activities suitable for children of all ages. Includes the Davy Bones Treasure Trail, Wild Vibe Halloween Party, Wild Vibe Halloween...

Wifi Wars

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Spooky live comedy game show WiFi Wars, where you all play along: log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes! Suitable for ages...

Halloween Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride

Venue: Outside Firstsite Art Gallery, Lewis Gardens

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583946906992805

FREE Halloween themed Kidical Mass family bike ride at 2pm. Beforehand from 12pm to 1.50pm inside Firstsite to enjoy free bike-related craft activities, flag and helmet decorating, creating number plates...

Justin Fletcher Live Tour

Venue: Palace Theatre Southend

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are back, starring in a brand-new rocktastic...

Science Museum The LIVE Stage Show

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This family production is sure to capture...

Harlow Leisurezone Spooktastic October Half Term

Venue: Harlow Leisurezone

Website: www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk/kids-family

Join in the Spooktastic Multi-Activity Day, a full day of thrills featuring go karts, trampolining, Kidzz Kingdom soft play, sports and games, arts and crafts, and Halloween party games – all under one...

Haunted History Family Tours

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Step into the shadows of the past with this Haunted History Family Tour. Designed for families seeking both thrills and education, you’ll uncover stories and historical secrets that have surrounded the...

Medieval Medicine and Curious Cures

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Discover how illnesses were diagnosed and treated in the Middle Ages, from curious cures to bizarre beliefs. Explore a display of medical instruments and learn about the practices of medieval doctors and...

October half-term with Essex Wildlife Trust

Venue: Multiple locations with Essex Wildlife Trust

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

This October half-term, Essex Wildlife Trust invites families to step into nature for a week of fun-filled adventures. From pumpkin decorating and potion making to crafting your own woodland wand, there’s...

Wizards, Witches and Wonder

Venue: Museum of Chelmsford

Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Make magnificent magic wands, spooktacular spell jars, ghastly origami ghosts, decipher ancient runes and more! Dress up like a Witch or Wizard and meet the Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins if you're...

Cirque: The Greatest Show Reimagined

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Experience iconic West End showstoppers paired with awe-inspiring circus acts showcasing their breath-taking feats of agility. This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic...

Family Halloween Party

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Dress in your most creative costumes and enter a world of spooktacular fun! Enjoy a night filled with thrilling games, eerie crafts, and a party bag packed with treats and surprises. With activities designed...

Fortnite Laser Tag Mayhem

Venue: Pryors Farm

Website: www.lasermayhem.co.uk

Visit for two hours of action-packed Fortnite Laser Tag! Battle your way round tanks, helicopters and planes trying to hunt down and destroy the enemy. Use the code Primarytimes to get 20% off, 2-4pm,...

Halloween Scenario Night

Venue: Laser Mayhem

Website: www.lasermayhem.co.uk

From 4.30pm-6pm on 29 October get ready to be scared by zombies, terrified by mummies, all while playing your favourite Laser Tag games.There will be staff dressed in scary costumes and it's strongly recommended...

Creepy Crafts

Venue: Hollytrees Museum

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/hollytrees-museum

Celebrate the spooky season with creative drop-in mask-making fun. Children can design their own Halloween masks—furry, scaly, sparkly, or spooky. With plenty of materials and friendly support, it’s...

Musical Theatre Workshop: The Addams Family (7-11)

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Start off with a high energy warm up and some great dance-based games to get you moving. Focusing on the opening number of the musical – ‘When You’re an Addams’, learn the lyrics, rehearse your...

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to the theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic...

Create a Colchester Mermaid

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Join and help create a collaborative Colchester Mermaid, inspired by a mermaid in Colchester Castle Mythical Creatures exhibition!.Using clean, recycled materials, visitors can contribute to the sculpture...

Musical Theatre Workshop: Beetlejuice (7-11)

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Get yourself in the Halloween spirit with the modern smash musical based on the cult classic film, Beetlejuice! Start off with a high energy warm up and some great dance-based games to get you moving.To...

Rude Science!

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance...

Family Fireworks

Venue: Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Website: www.marshfarm.co.uk/events/family-fireworks

Enjoy a magical evening of fireworks at Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park. There will be bangs and whizzes a plenty! There will be family entertainment and fire breathing, fantastic fun fair rides all included...

Reindeer Run 2025

Venue: Farleigh Hospice

Website: www.farleighhospice.org/events/reindeer-run-2025

The Reindeer Run is a sponsored run or walk for nurseries, schools and youth groups in mid Essex. It's your Reindeer Run - you set the date, distance and location. If you have any questions call the friendly...

Rollerworld – Skate and Scare

Venue: Charter Hall

Website: www.colchester-events.co.uk/event/rollerworld-skate-and-scare

Rollerworld is back in action, teaming up with Charter Hall and Colchester Events Company again for a thrilling day and night of skating. Take advantage of 4 for 3 early bird tickets and save yourself...

Uncharted Territories - Map Workshop

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Inspired by the stunning regional map in the Castle’s Mythical Creatures exhibition, this creative workshop invites visitors to imagine the legends and magical beings that might be missing. Children...

Fireworks Spectacular

Venue: Chelmsford City Racecourse

Website: www.chelmsfordcityracecourse.com

Join Chelmsford City Racecourse for a fun-filled evening of dazzling fireworks, fantastic amusements, and delicious food and drink for all the family to enjoy. Children under the age of 3 go for free...

King Coel's Kittens Fireworks Spectacular

Venue: Castle Park

Website: https://kingcoelskittens.co.uk

This years Fireworks Display in Castle Park Colchester will be held on Wednesday 5th November.Gates Open 5.30pm, Entertainment 5.30pm-7pm, Guy Parade 7pm and Fireworks at 7.30pm.

Nativity! The Musical

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Feel-good, funny and full of yuletide joy, Nativity! The Musical features all of the favourite sing-along hits from the films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest...

Crown Ballet present Swan Lake

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old. A wonderful evening out and memories...

Backstage Tour: Nativity! The Musical

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Experience the magic of going behind the scenes at the theatre. You’ll learn about our theatre’s history and how various departments from the box office to theatre technicians come together to make...

Free Fireworks – Guy Fawkes Celebration

Venue: Clacton Pier

Website: www.clactonpier.co.uk

Clacton Pier lights up the skies with free fireworks displays throughout 2025. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the first time, these dazzling shows offer an unmissable evening of entertainment.The...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love...

The Big Christmas Assembly

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

It’s time to crack out the Christmas jingles and join James B Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past. Full of festive...

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue: Palace Theatre Southend

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

The panto we've all BEAN waiting for! Join Jack and his mum in their family-run farm-shop, where business is down, the rent’s overdue, and there’s nothing left to do but sell Pat the Cow at Romford...

Glow at RHS Hyde Hall

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

In a truly enchanting experience, discover wonderful new installations of colour, music and light, along with festive food and Christmas shopping. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to add...

Magic of Christmas

Venue: Colchester Zoo

Website: www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with festive activities taking place throughout the day! Visit the website for more details coming soon....

Mother Goose

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Expect breath-taking sets, dazzling costumes, side-splitting comedy and plenty of Mercury magic in this eggs-traordinary festive treat for the whole family. So flock to the box office, grab your golden...

The Santa Experience

Venue: Colchester Zoo

Website: www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com

Take a break at Mrs Claus’ Kitchen where you can enjoy a tasty treat on your journey to meet the big man himself.

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone’s favourite panto villain and dame. With stunning scenery, colourful costumes, dazzling dancers and a fantastic...

Aladdin

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Expect magic lamps, a flying carpet, exceptional disguises, pure hearts, spectacular costumes, sing along songs, laughter and whole world full of fantastic adventure in a dazzling new ride through a classic...

Enchanted Trail of Light

Venue: Colchester Zoo

Website: www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com

Enjoy a magical journey along a 1 mile route, featuring a BRAND NEW 40m light tunnel with over 20,000 lights, and NEW animal sculptures, all put together by our creative in-house events team! Plus appearances...

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Let the magic unfold this Christmas with the enchanting pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty”. With spectacular costumes and scenery, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of surprises along the way, this is one pantomime...

Let's All Dance: The Nutcracker

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to present their dazzling festive favourite for the whole family. With stunning dancers, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, beautiful costumes and crystal...

The Great Christmas Snow Patrol

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Harlow Playhouse are proud to present this year’s festive adventure for younger theatregoers. The Great Christmas Snow Patrol is a fun-filled, sing-along, interactive show for 2-6 year olds, their families,...

The Magical Adventures of Peter Pan

Venue: Princes Theatre

Address: Clacton Town Hall

Website: www.princestheatre.co.uk

Join Peter Pan, the mischievous boy who refuses to grow up, and his loyal fairy sidekick, Tink as they return to Neverland, where pirates, fairies, mermaids, and lost children await. This magical pantomime...

Santa's On His Sleigh!

Venue: Palace Theatre Southend

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

Santa’s on His Sleigh! is an exciting and interactive Christmas show starring Santa, the elves Snowdrop and Mistletoe, Rudolph and featuring on screen Santa’s virtual little helper Head Elf Justy,...

Cinderella

Venue: Cliffs Pavilion

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

Go to the ball this Christmas with television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather! Cinderella features laugh-out-loud...

Shrek the Musical

Venue: Charter Hall

Website: www.colchester-events.co.uk/event/shrek-the-musical

This award-winning musical brings to life the world of Shrek live on stage in an unforgettable production to melt hearts of all ages. Dreamwork’s spectacular musical is based on their much-loved Oscar...

The Snow Queen

Venue: Palace Theatre Southend

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com

This classic adventure story is being reimagined and brought to life with lovable characters making a journey through a snowy land, full of hidden mysteries and winter magic. The whole experience will...

Dick Whittington

Venue: Saffron Hall

Website: www.saffronhall.com

Step into a world of fun, laughter, and adventure as Dick Whittington sets out to seek his fortune and make the streets "paved with gold" a reality! Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, show-stopping...

Pop-up Panto: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Escape on another festive pop-up panto from the team who brought you Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan! Then meet Father and Mother Christmas! Expect circus tricks, silliness, songs and singalongs in...