Activities for kids this summer
School’s nearly out and the summer holidays are fast approaching — explore our range of activities to keep the kids happy and engaged all season long.
What’s On brochure
The latest ‘What’s On’ brochure contains details of activities, workshops, events and exhibitions happening across the district for children and adults from now until the end of October.
Summer Play in the Park
Play in the Park is all about playing games and having fun outdoors. There are sessions across the district all supported by local town and parish councils.
The Play in the Park team will bring a range of sports equipment and arts and crafts resources for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together. The team will be there to help organise activities and games.
All Play in the Park activities are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Teddy Bear’s picnic
Come and join our Countrycare team and their teddy bears for some fun outdoor activities. Bring along a picnic and a teddy to enjoy while you join in with our bug hunting, crafts, nature trails and more.
- Where: Linder’s Field Local Nature Reserve, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill
- When: Wednesday 13 August
- Time: 12pm to 2pm
- Price: £2.50
- Age range: 3 to 6 years
- Book online
Music in 2 days: Shrek
Working with our professional choreographer, you’ll recreate scenes and musical numbers to pop songs and musical theatre tracks from the hit film, Shrek, then show them to your family and friends in a performance at the end of day 2.
- Where: North Weald Village Hall, High Road, North Weald, CM16 6BU
- When: Monday 18 August and Tuesday 19 August
- Time: 10am to 3.30pm
- Price: £56.00
- Age range: 6-13 years
- Book online
Mad about Moths
Join EFDC Countrycare team for an evening observing the unseen beauty of moths.
- Where: Weald Common, North Weald Bassett – Next to North Weald Village Hall, CM16 6BU
- When: Friday 19 September
- Time: 8pm to 10pm
- Price: Free
- Age range: 5 and above
- Book online
West Essex Inclusion Project
The West Essex Inclusion Project supports children and young people with a learning difficulty or disability through sport and leisure activities.
See what activities are on offer throughout the summer:
- Go to our activities and events page and enter West Essex Inclusion Project in the search box.
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