Have fun meeting new people enjoying the same interests as you. From knitting clubs to wildlife groups there's something for everyone. Find an event near you! Or why not add your own?
4th December - 6:00 PM
Come and join our famous Christmas Market at St Mary’s Church, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BE, 6pm-8pm. Visit Santa’s Grotto, post your letters to the North Pole, shop for Christmas gifts, enjoy festive food and drink, listen to our Madrigal singers and join the countdown to switch on the Christmas lights.
St Mary's Church Wivenhoe4th December - 7:00 PM
A family pantomime packed with fun and laughter! Goldilocks loves Silly Billy, and together they plan to save Dame Gertie’s Circus—with a little help from three dancing bears! Can they outwit the wicked Ringmaster Heinkel and rescue Baby Bear? Tickets £15,£11 plus booking fee.
Headgate Theatre5th December - 9:00 AM
Sale of Christmas decorations, cards, wrapping paper etc outside The Autumn Centre shop in Victoria Place Brightlingsea from 9.00 am - 8 pm. All proceeds support the charity. Also repeated 9-3pm every Saturday from 22nd November until Christmas
The Autumn Centre5th December - 10:00 AM
Our Christmas meeting at McGrigor Hall, Ashlyns Road, Frinton is only for members who have purchased tickets. Join us on 2nd January 2026 for an informal meeting and a chance to join. Wishing members and potential members a joyful Christmas and a healthy and peaceful new year.
Frinton, Walton And District U3a5th December - 10:30 AM
Christmas coffee morning 5th December Presented by the Friday Singers Musical director Kathryn Cavender St Paul’s Church Clacton entrance free Refreshments tea/coffee cakes Donations to St Paul’s Church A raffle will be held with proceeds to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust
Friday Singers5th December - 1:00 PM
Come and talk to the CVST Winter Team to see what help and support we can offer you, and receive free winter warmth items. You can also talk to Essex Fire Service about getting a free smoke alarm. We will be outside the Elmstead Community Centre, School Road, CO7 7ET between 1pm-3pm. Just turn up!
Community Voluntary Services Tendring5th December - 3:00 PM
Brightlingsea’s Late Night Shopping returns on Friday 5th Dec, once again bringing festive cheer to the high street. You can expect stalls offering gift ideas and food and drink, entertainment and an illuminated parade through the town centre. Email bsealatenightshopping@outlook.com for more info.
Brightlingsea Late Night Shopping5th December - 3:30 PM
Late Shopping Night: individuals and groups can dress in provided costumes for a short while and step into our centrepiece Stable scene in the chancel for a special photo-opportunity - own camera or ours. Craft activity tables around the church covering the stations of the Nativity.
Churches Together Brightlingsea5th December - 7:00 PM
A family pantomime packed with fun and laughter! Goldilocks loves Silly Billy, and together they plan to save Dame Gertie’s Circus—with a little help from three dancing bears! Can they outwit the wicked Ringmaster Heinkel and rescue Baby Bear? Tickets £15,£11 plus booking fee.
Headgate Theatre6th December - 9:00 AM
Local food, meat, honey and eggs, bread and pastries and cakes. Crafts, cards, knitted and sewn items, glass art, wood craft, artisan soaps, jewellery, plants, Christmas gifts etc. Cafe serving drinks and breakfast baps. Free entry, car park and disabled facilities. 9 am-Midday. Ford Lane, CO7 8AT.
Alresford Craft And Farmers Market6th December - 9:30 AM
St. Sabina's church Richard Avenue, Brightlingsea. Christmas Bazaar 9.30 to 12 noon. Free entry. Big Raffle, good bric a brac, toys, books, refreshments, homemade cakes, teas and coffees.
Liz6th December - 10:00 AM
Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE. 10am-4pm. Tarot/Mediumship readings. Therapies/Healings to relax you. Aura photos. Plenty of stalls to buy Xmas gifts or self care. Mediumship & othet workshops jncluded in entry cost £3. Refreshments available. Supports The Brain Tumour Charity. All welcome.
Purple Feather Events6th December - 10:00 AM
Christmas Craft Market at The Cricketers, Fordham Heath,Eight Ash Green, Colchester. 10am-4pm Quality crafts for Christmas in heated and floored marquees including leather craft, textiles, knits, glass art, jewellery, macrame, wreaths, cosmetics, art, honey, cakes, Santa’s grotto and much more.
Cricketers6th December - 10:00 AM
Homemade Gifts, crafts, cards, goodies, tombola. Hot soup, sausage rolls, mince pies. Free admission. Contact 07702 242394 or email emmanuelnazewecome@gmail.com to book a table. 10-2pm. At Emmanuel Church, New Pier St, Walton on Naze CO14 8EB.
Emmanuel Church, New Pier St, Walton On The Naze Co14 8 Eb6th December - 10:00 AM
Hand made gifts, cards, jewellery, glass, woodcraft and much more including tombola and raffle. Entrance £1 includes tea or coffee. St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton. ( By the West Cliff Theatre ) From 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Clacton & District Branch6th December - 10:00 AM
Hand made gifts, cards, jewellery, woodcraft and much more, including tombola and raffle. At St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton on Sea. (By the West Cliff Theatre) 10.00am to 2.00pm. Entry £1 includes tea/coffee
Multiple Slerocis Society, Clacton & District Branch6th December - 11:00 AM
Christmas craft and gift fair. Orpen Hall West Bergholt. Beautiful gifts, handmade with love ❤️
Purple Rose Fundraising Events6th December - 11:00 AM
A forest of imaginatively decorated Christmas Trees will be on display at St Mary's Parish Church, Kelvedon CO5 9AL on Sat 6 December (11am-5pm) and Sun 7 December (11am-5pm) with seasonal stalls, choirs, music and refreshments. Entry by donation. For more see www.kelvedonandfeeringchurches.com
Simon6th December - 1:00 PM
Manningtree High Street 40 Stalls plus Street Entertainers , youth groups and much more Father Christmas Grotto - Free for all children to meet Santa This event is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Rotary Club Of Manningtree Stour Valley6th December - 1:00 PM
Join the Jupiter Singers for a FREE lunchtime singalong at Frinton Tennis Club! Enjoy stunning arrangements of your favourite festive songs, including O Holy Night, Rockin' Around and River, plus soloists. Our sparkling hamper raffle is raising funds for local charity Lads Need Dads.
Frinton Jupiter Singers