Simple Things Festival 2025

A vibrant celebration of music, creativity and pure fun! Dive into a world of exciting performances, dazzling circus skills, hands-on activities and unique crafts. There’s something for everyone at this festival. It’s free to attend! Bring friends, family and good vibes. Parking is free- grab a ticket in advance to secure a spot- spaces are limited. Hamford View, Clacton Road, Read more…

A vibrant community music festival hosted at Hamford View Tearoom, Little Oakley, CO12 5JJ. With live music, stalls, kids activities, food and drink, circus skills and more. Tickets free and available with this link. Read more…

Dive into Summer Fun! Cool off in the pool and master a new skill with some exciting crash courses. Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August at Walton-on-Naze Lifestyles: 9am for Stage 3 and 9.30am for Stage 4 Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August at Clacton Leisure Centre: 9am for Stages 3 or 4 and 9.30am for Stages 1 Read more…

Every Monday. Free, have a cup of tea and a chat whilst the children play. Jaywick Community Resource Centre, Brooklands Gardens, 68 Brooklands, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2JG Read more…

For children aged 18 months to 3 years. A fun, friendly and inclusive group which introduces music, rhythm and movement to your little one. Event takes place every Monday from 10 am to 10.45 am at 1 Steele House, Dovercourt, CO12 3PN. For more information visit Swann School of Dance’s website or Facebook page. Read more…

Join in a friendly Litter Picking group. High Street Heroes – Mondays at 2pm from The Dovercourt and Harwich Hub Dovercourt Litter Pickers – Tuesdays at 2pm from Dovercourt Swimming Pool Ocean Heroes – Tuesdays at 3.30pm on the beach opposite Harwich Sailing Club For more information call 07707 282907 Read more…

Wondering how Animators and Game Designers create sound for their work? Learn the art of sound effects, design soundscapes and get hands-on with the creative process behind media. Take a chance to explore creativity and get involved- make noise, make impact.   Every Monday from 2pm to 4pm!   To book, visit Teen Talks contact form! Teen Talk Harwich, 17 Read more…

Thursday 7 August 5pm to 7pm – Framed Seaglass workshop Monday 18 August 5pm to 7pm – Summer Meadow Thursday 28 August 4pm to 7pm – Flower Transfer Art For more information, see this facebook post. To book email info@clactonartcentre.org. Clacton Art Gallery, Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1TE Read more…

Art Classes every Monday, only £12 per person! For more details or to book, call 07450 299659 Wix Village Hall, Harwich Road, Wix, Manningtree, CO11 2RY Read more…

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm A library of items that can be borrowed for a limited time period, free of charge. There are toys, games, gardening equipment and DIY tools. Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre, Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4AJ Read more…