Summer Holiday Action Art Play - 2nd August 2025

Get creative with children’s artist Dale in the pop-up creative coastal Story Garden. Perfect for families of all ages with 4 free art activities to try! Walton Library (52 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze) – Saturday 2 August, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Clacton Library (Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea) – Monday 4 August, 9.30 am to 5 pm Frinton Library (59 Old Road, Read more…

Join in at Harwich RNLI’s Open Day! Come along, meet the crews, explore the lifeboats, and show support. RNLI Harwich Lifeboat Station, The Quay, Harwich, CO12 3JJ Read more…

Paw Patrol Phonics class with Robot Reg follow by 45 minutes of Paw Patrol play featuring arts and crafts, soft play, character meet and greets and 2 local children’s authors. To book, visit the Paw Patrol Robot Reg Party event link. Soken House, Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0AU Read more…

Weekly free 2 hour play sessions with no age or fitness limit where adults and children can play together. Register for Parkplay. Coppins Hall Recreation ground, Maldon Way, CO16 7PA Read more…

Enjoy Art, Artisan goods, Antiques, Crafts, Gifts, Music and Vinyl art. Free entry! Manningtree, CO11 1AB Read more…

Enjoy tombola, see pet items for sale, hook a duck and more. Dovercourt Fire Station, 20 Allfields, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4XS Read more…

Children will investigate rhyming words and why they rhyme. Suitable for ages 4-6. Book a free place. Frinton Library, 59 Old Road, Frinton-on-Sea Read more…

Come along for a fun packed afternoon and support the local community. With displays and stalls, amusements and more! Brighton Road Village Green, Holland-on-Sea Read more…

Great Holland’s Church Fete is returning for 2025! With cream teas, games and stalls there’s plenty to enjoy! Entry is £1, for more information see the Great Holland Church Fete event page. The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Great Holland, CO16 9BH Read more…

A family musical adventure, Shakespeare comes back to life to write a show to save a failing theatre. This hilarious musical, combines, Shakespeares work, his colourful characters, music, aerial art, comedy and a fun story line to spark the imagination- it’s like Cirque de Soleil meets Black Adder! To book contact The Mad About Theatre Company by calling 07709 3155510 Read more…