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German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Wickford
28 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
28 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside, Thurrock
15 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
15 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane
21 Nov 2024 - 4 Jan 2025
21 Nov 2024 - 4 Jan 2025
Joe Banana Christmas Party
Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-On-Sea
29 Nov 2024
29 Nov 2024
Leigh Lights
Leigh Library Gardens, Southend-On-Sea
29 Nov 2024
29 Nov 2024
Christmas arts and crafts with The Art Ministry
Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-On-Sea
29 Nov 2024
29 Nov 2024
Thames Chase Santa Fun Run
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Christmas Fayre & Light switch on
Pooles Lane Car Park, Hullbridge
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Christmas Market
Shoeburyness High School, Southend-On-Sea
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Hadleigh Farm Estate Christmas Market
Hadleigh Farm Estate, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Christmas Fayre
Hawkwell Baptist Church, Rochford
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Westbourne Lights Big Switch On
400 Westbourne Grove, Westcliff
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Hockley Christmas Lights Event
Hockley Lights, Hockley
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove, Westcliff
30 Nov 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
30 Nov 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
Little Elves Early years show
Southend Central Museum, Southend-On-Sea
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Leigh-On-Sea Brewery christmas market
96 Progress Road, Leigh-On-Sea
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Christmas Special at Canvey Miniature Railway
Canvey Miniature Railway, Canvey Island
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Christmas Space Day
Southend Central Museum, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
1 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
The Twelve Penguins of Christmas
Kent Elms Library, Southend-On-Sea
2 Dec 2024
2 Dec 2024
Christmas Fayre
360 Play Basildon, Basildon
6 Dec 2024
6 Dec 2024
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Christmas Fair
Westcliff National Spiritualist Church, 320 Westborough Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Christmas Market & Craft Fair
St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Christmas Market
Saint Pierre School, Leigh-On-Sea
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Christmas Bazaar
Rayleigh Methodist Church, Rayleigh
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Christmas Market of local businesses
The Yoga Factory, Short Street, Southend
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Trust Links Christmas Fayre
Trust Links Westcliff, West
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Mrs Claus and Santa Paws
Prittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Needle Felting Snowmen workshop
Garon Park, Southend
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
Old Leigh Christmas Market
Old Leigh 51 High Street, Leigh-On- Sea
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
Enchanting Christmas Party with Belle
Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on sea
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Christmas Open day
Runnymede Hall, Thundersley
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Christmas at Scooty Wootys
Muggeridge Farm, Battlesbridge Antiques
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Christmas Special at Canvey Miniature Railway
Canvey Miniature Railway, Canvey Island
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Magical Christmas Elf Activity morning
Robyn's Place, Leigh-On-Sea
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld, Canvey Island
9 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
9 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
11 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024
Christmas Market & Craft Fair
Chantry Centre, Billericay
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
ForestTots: Penguins & Polar Bears
Do It Like A Mother, Westcliff on Sea
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
The Waeccar Christmas Fair
The Waeccar, Great Wakering
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Big up Southend Christmas Special
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Christmas Charity Tractor run
Basildon Tractor plant, Basildon
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Christmas Open day
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Canvey Island
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Holy Trinity Southchurch Advent Fun Day
Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Christmas Community Event
Garon Park, Southend
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Father Christmas at Prittlewell Priory
Prittlewell Priory, Southend on Sea
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
14 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
14 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Essex Fire Museum - Christmas Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station), Grays
15 Dec 2024
15 Dec 2024
Christmas afternoon tea with Belle
The Laughing Pear, Rayleigh
17 Dec 2024
17 Dec 2024
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
18 Dec 2024
18 Dec 2024
Little Sisters and Misters Elf Family Disco
LDA Dance Studios, Rayleigh
19 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
19 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Merry Megafest
Megacentre Rayleigh, Rayleigh
20 Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024
Little Sisters and Misters Elf Family Disco
Strictly Smartz, Leigh On Sea
20 Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
Christmas with Mickey
Creations, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
21 Dec 2024
21 Dec 2024
ZLH Christmas Party
St Michaels and All Angels, Leigh-On-Sea
21 Dec 2024
21 Dec 2024
The Solstice at Southchurch
Southchurch Hall, Southend on Sea
21 Dec 2024
21 Dec 2024
Christmas with the Cheeky Elf
Creations, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
22 Dec 2024
22 Dec 2024
Crib Service with Christingles
Holy Trinity, Southchurch, Southchurch
24 Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
28 Dec 2024
28 Dec 2024
Wild Forest 2K Bobble Hat Run
Wild Forest, Brentwood
28 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
28 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
30 Dec 2024
30 Dec 2024
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
22 Mar 2025
22 Mar 2025
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
22 Mar 2025
22 Mar 2025
Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races, Brentwood
10 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
10 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village, Brentwood
11 May 2025
11 May 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village, Brentwood
11 May 2025
11 May 2025
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Races Event Village, Brentwood
11 May 2025
11 May 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village, Brentwood
19 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Races Event Village, Brentwood
19 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
Mud Tribe - Mud Family
Nuclear Races, Brentwood
6 Sep 2025
6 Sep 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village, Brentwood
20 Sep 2025
20 Sep 2025
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Races Event Village, Brentwood
20 Sep 2025
20 Sep 2025
