Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Colchester. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
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Wednesday 19th March
Surround Sound Playlist
Chelmsford Cathedral
Wed 19th March 2025
19:00
Whether you love classical music, or you've never thought it was for you, Britten Sinfonia's Surround Sound Playlist offers an inspiring and unforgettable experience.
You're lying or sitting in a cathedral, looking up at the soaring arches and beautiful ceiling above.
Lighting states shift and capture the mood as a seamless musical sequence fills the magical space from all directions... like a radio mix or eclectic playlist, but live and all around you, with orchestral drama, solo virtuosity and heart-bursting moments of choral beauty.
From the beloved and instantly recognisable to add-to-playlist new favourites, there will be orchestral, choral, solo and chamber music by Bruckner, Copland, ?riks EÅ¡envalds, Handel, Morten Lauridsen, Parry, Prokofiev,... Read more
Sunday 23rd March
Hero Run 2025
Colchester Sports Park
Sun 23rd March 2025
Run, walk or fly across the finish line at the St Helena Hospice Hero Run event!
Join them on Sunday 23rd March at Colchester Sports Park for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Dress up as your hero and take on our 2km family fun run, or if you're a runner, challenge yourself with a 5km or 10km run - all while supporting St Helena Hospice.
Hero Run is St Helena's only event designed just for children and families! A fantastic day out where kids can get active, have fun, and be a hero for their local hospice. Perfect for all ages, Hero Run is a safe, exciting, and inclusive event where little ones aged 4 and over can run, walk, or fly across the finish line.
Who's your hero? Whether it's a superhero, a sports star, a doctor, nurse, teacher, or... Read more

Friday 28th March
Mother's Day Mummy and Me Time Soft Play & Afternoon Tea Session
Go Bananas Colchester
Fri 28th March 2025
10:00-5:45
Come and enjoy some quality Mummy and Me time with some soft play fun and an afternoon tea included!
Includes:
A reserved, personalised table for your group
Adult afternoon tea per adult
Children's afternoon tea per child
Cupcake Decorating
Photo opportunities

Saturday 10th May
Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more

Sunday 11th May
Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
13:00
The Nuclear Races Family Wave is designed to get you all out on course together to enjoy the mud and obstacles as a family. It's a great introduction to Nuclear Races for your Rookies who are nearly ready to take a step up, or younger kids who want to give it a go on the adult course, all the while allowing you to keep an eye on them and help them where needed.
This really is your chance to enjoy everything that our Rush course has to offer as a family for a day out you won't forget. The event is 4k of the 7k Nuclear Rush course but does not include the Deathslide, you will however get the chance to experience some of our other slides together.
GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN (WITH ADDED MUD)
Open to all ages from 10yrs+ including 1 adult over 18years, all levels... Read more

Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more

Sunday 18th May
Pier to Pier 2025
Clacton or Walton Pier
Sun 18th May 2025
The scenic walk, which has been going since 2011, starts from either Clacton or Walton Pier, taking in views of the sea. Participants can choose to walk either the 7 miles between the two piers or challenge themselves to make the return journey - 14 miles in all.
This year, Pier to Pier is extra special as St Helena Hospice celebrates 40 years of providing compassionate care on 20th May 2025. Your participation on this special occasion will allow more people to access the St Helena Hospice services that they need. You may also take this chance to honour and remember your loved ones. The walk is the perfect time to reflect on the special moments and memories you and your loved ones shared.
Pier to Pier is open to all ages, plus the route is suitable for pushchairs... Read more

Saturday 6th September
Mud Tribe - Mud Family
Nuclear Races
Sat 6th September 2025
Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and tackle the course as a team or you can run it on your own. Whether you're a group of friends, a family unit, an office crew, or an individual the Mud Family race is all about teamwork and having a blast together. Bring your Tribe or join ours on the day. It's all about your Mud Family, not your blood family. We also have a 1.5K Mud Family wave so that you can run with your younger family members.
5K Age 7+
Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult
1.5K Age 4+
Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult
