Things To Do in Essex This Weekend

Browse weekend events and things to do across Essex, from family days out and local markets to live music, theatre and festivals.

After90

September 4, 2026

20-21 Market Place Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DA

Black Elvis

September 5, 2026

Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Queenergy

September 5, 2026

MARINE PDE, SOUTHEND ON SEA

Character Weekend

September 5, 2026

Clacton Pier, No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1QX

Extreme Robots 2026

September 5, 2026

Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1YH

Things To Do in Essex

Dovetail Events helps people discover what is on in Essex, from live music and comedy nights to theatre, family attractions, festivals, markets, food and drink events and community days out. New events are added regularly, so this page is designed to stay useful for both local residents and visitors planning a day out in Essex.

Use the event listings above to find upcoming dates, then explore related town, county and category pages to discover more things to do nearby.

Featured Things To Do in Essex

Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Essex using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.


Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park

Attractions & Things To Do

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park

📍 Stubbins Hall Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2EF

Get tickets for Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park and explore outdoor and indoor soft play areas, animal encounters, tractor rides,…

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Rock Up Lakeside

Attractions & Things To Do

Rock Up Lakeside

📍 Lakeside Shopping Centre Grays Essex RM20 2ZP

Book Rock Up Lakeside tickets for one of the best climbing centres in Essex, with climbing lessons, climbing walls and…

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Hatter’s Farm

Animal Attractions

Hatter’s Farm

📍 Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6NP, Essex, CM22 6NP

Whether it's Halloween events and activities, tulip fields, or a day full of farmyard charm, book Hatters Farm event tickets…

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Hedingham Castle

Attractions & Things To Do

Hedingham Castle

📍 Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ, Colchester, Essex, CO9 3DJ

Get tickets here for an amazing day out at Hedingham Castle, with plenty of family activities, Jousting events and more…

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Caddies Southend

Attractions & Things To Do

Caddies Southend

📍 Caddies Southend, 12 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1NT

Book Caddies Southend tickets for the best indoor adventure golf in Southend! Play Crazy Golf, Bumper Cars, Shuffleboard & more…

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Marsh Farm

Attractions & Things To Do

Marsh Farm

📍 Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP

Visit Marsh Farm in Chelmsford for a top tourist attraction, one of the best animal parks in Essex and a…

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Curve Watersports – Aqua Park

Attractions & Things To Do

Curve Watersports – Aqua Park

📍 Mill Dam Lake, Mill Street, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8EW

Looking for a fun day of watersports near Colchester? Get tickets for curve watersports aqua park for the best outdoor…

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Urban Xtreme Colchester

Attractions & Things To Do

Urban Xtreme Colchester

📍 Temple Bridge, Colne Bank Ave, Colchester, CO1 1UU, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UU

Book Urban Xtreme tickets for some of the best extreme activities in Colchester! Enjoy axe throwing in Essex and visit…

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Greensward Café and Adventure Golf

Attractions & Things To Do

Greensward Café and Adventure Golf

📍 Marine Parade West Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1XB

Enjoy family‑friendly adventure golf beside the sea at Greensward Café in Clacton‑on‑Sea, open daily with no booking fees and the…

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Maldon Promenade Zoo

Attractions & Things To Do

Maldon Promenade Zoo

Book Maldon Promenade Zoo tickets for one of the best days out for families in Essex Located in the scenic…

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Popular Event Types in Essex

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Frequently Asked Questions

What events are on in Essex?

You can find live music, comedy, theatre, family days out, festivals, markets and community events on Dovetail Events. Listings are updated regularly as new events are added.

How do I find events near Essex this weekend?

Use the event listings on this page or visit the This Weekend and Events This Week pages to browse upcoming events by date.

Can I submit an event in Essex?

Yes. Organisers, venues, promoters and community groups can submit events to Dovetail Events using the submit event page.

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