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SUMMARY:Christmas Signing Extravaganza! With Nick Butterworth.
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the brilliant children’s author Nick Butterworth to our store for a lunchtime signing of his picture books!  \nOnce Upon a Journey is the latest instalment in the Adventures of Percy the Park Keeper and His Animal Friends. Percy creates a wind car and whisks his friends away for a magical evening of camping… but the car rolls into a pond! Perhaps Randolph the reindeer will come to his rescue?!  \nThis is sure to be a joyous event\, so bring along your little ones (or yourself!) to meet this wonderful author!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/christmas-signing-extravaganza-with-nick-butterworth/
LOCATION:12-13 High Street\, CO1 1DA Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 12-13 High Street\, CO1 1DA Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4\, along with their parents\, grandparents\, and carers\, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The December session will focus on the theme of the North Pole. \nThese sessions offer a unique opportunity for children and their caregivers to bond and learn while exploring the Garden Room and its displays. Through storytelling\, interactive play\, craft activities\, and science exploration\, they aim to stimulate development\, encourage communication\, and nurture curiosity. \nParents/carers must stay with their children throughout the session. Mini Museum Explorer sessions are designed for pre-school children and their carers – they are unsuitable for larger nursery groups. \nSpaces cost £3 per child. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1109290907770588/?event_time_id=1109290917770587
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-2/
LOCATION:Hollytrees Museum\, Hollytrees Museum
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Father Christmas and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive evening at the Castle\, where the magic of Christmas comes to life.  \nFather Christmas and his elves will host a festive evening filled with seasonal activities\, joyful games\, and creative crafts. To help everyone make the most of the experience\, guests will be divided into four groups and will rotate through each activity according to a set timetable. This ensures that every family enjoys a relaxed and memorable start to their Christmas celebrations. \nYour ticket includes: \n+ Christmas-themed games for all ages+ A lively family quiz+ Hands-on craft activity+ Mulled wine or hot chocolate and mince pie or cookie+ A personal moment with Father Christmas to share your Christmas wish+ An exclusive gift for each paying child+ Entry to the Castle+ A FREE return visit voucher for your family\, valid between 2 January and 15 February 2026 \nTickets cost £12 per adult and £22.50 per child.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-father-christmas-and-friends/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Family Christmas Show! Theatre of Widdershins - Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £7 / £6 concessions / £25 family (a family group of 4)Doors open – Morning show 10:30\, show starts 11amDoors open – Afternoon show 1.30pm\, show starts 2pm.Most suitable for ages 4 and up. \nSnow White and Rose Red – sisters\, twins\, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind\, caring and forest fluent… if sometimes a little over enthusiastic in their deeds! \nWhen their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear a new chapter begins. But why has the bear chosen them as playfellows? Why is there sadness in his eyes? And who on earth is that rude little man with a ridiculously long beard that they keep bumping in to? \nAll questions will be untangled in this new show from the Woods of Widdershins\, using puppets\, storytelling\, original music and a fantastical fairytale forest. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1554011552692316/?event_time_id=1554011576025647
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/family-christmas-show-theatre-of-widdershins-snow-white-rose-red-bear-brown/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Raver Tots New Years Eve Party Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Raver Tots is coming to Colchester for a huge New Years Eve day party! \nBOOK NOW – https://www.fatsoma.com/e/dlvaymvs/la/uyhc \nRaver Tots is the Ultimate Family Dance Party Suitable for ALL AGES! \nGet the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning\, family friendly rave event\, playing the best in House\, Garage\, Drum and Bass and Old Skool Club Classics! \nWhat to Expect: \n– The UK’s biggest names in dance music \n– Huge production show \n– Full decor and theming \n– Dancers and performers \n– Special effects show \n– Lasers and light show \n– Licensed bar \n– Face painting \nRemember\, all ages are welcome – your kids are never too young or too old! We have children of all ages attending. It’s all about spending time with your family\, hearing the best dance music of all time\, and making memories with the people you love. \nAll events sell out in advance\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. NO TICKETS ON THE DOOR! \nTERMS AND INFO: \n• Babies under 18 months are free of charge and do not require a ticket. All other children require a kids ticket. \n• Buggies should not be taken onto the dance floor in case of tripping. They will need to be parked in the buggy park area which is sometimes situated outside\, slings or baby carriers are recommended. \n• All children under 12 require kids tickets\, children 12 and over require adult tickets. \n• Strictly no adults admitted without a child (maximum of 4 adults to 1 child). \n• Please note parents remain responsible for children at all times. Children must remain under adult supervision and we kindly request no running. \n• Tickets are non-refundable and can only be re-sold through our trusted partners at Tixel \n• Music is kept at safe levels at all times in line with our risk assessment guidelines. Please note it is still loud so bring ear defenders if you wish. \n• Expect full club lighting in a festival style environment. \n• By attending you give permission for Raver Tots to take photos and videos of the event for the use of press. If you see a photo you wish to have these taken down please contact us via our Facebook page. \n• No external food or drink is permitted on site \n• PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INDOOR EVENT. \n• Venues vary considerably in shape and size so may differ slightly from video footage dependant on the space available \n• Allergy advice\, we use latex balloons in the production \n• Strobe lighting may be used in the venue
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raver-tots-new-years-eve-party-colchester/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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