Kids & Family Events in Colchester

Find upcoming kids and family events in Colchester, with activities, shows and events for children and families across the city.

The listings below bring together events at Firstsite, the Mercury Theatre, Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Headgate Theatre, Colchester Arts Centre and other local venues. They cover family theatre, creative workshops, films, storytelling, trails, festivals and activities during the school holidays.

Keep Colchester Cool has supported the city’s arts and cultural scene since 2009. This page is updated regularly, but please check ages, booking details and accessibility information with the venue or organiser before travelling.

Family events and venues in Colchester

Colchester has events for children and families throughout the year, including regular activities, one-off performances and programmes created for school holidays.

Firstsite presents family films, exhibitions and creative activities, while the Mercury Theatre and Headgate Theatre host family shows and seasonal productions. Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and the Natural History Museum run activities that bring the city’s history and collections to life for younger visitors. Colchester Arts Centre also hosts family performances and events.

The programme changes regularly, so return to this page for the latest kids and family listings.

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