Family Events in Essex
Discover family events in Essex, including family-friendly activities, children’s events and days out. Updated regularly with upcoming events and local things to do.
Upcoming Family Events in Essex

Frock Swap
November 14, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Knightmare
November 20, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Tennessee Country Christmas
November 21, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Amazing Addrian – Three Boxes
November 21, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

T.Rextasy
November 27, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Santa’s Enchanted Grotto Experience
November 28, 2026
1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1QX

West End Christmas
December 3, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Wonderful Wenesdays – John Osborne: Step Into Christmas
December 9, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Chai Makes
December 13, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Movie… And the Music of Vince Guaraldi
December 13, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Chai Makes – Masala Magic
December 13, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

The Christmas Show 2026
December 17, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
What’s on in Essex?
Dovetail Events helps you find local events, entertainment, tickets, venues and things to do across East Anglia. This page is updated as new events are added, helping you discover what’s happening nearby.
Whether you are looking for live music, family days out, comedy, theatre, festivals, markets or seasonal events, this guide brings together upcoming listings in one place.