Come in and play a multitude of games (Ping pong, Jenga, puzzles etc). A bit of fun for the whole family during the summer half term.

Award-winning Scratchworks Theatre explores the fabulous worldof fungi, uncovering the scientific superpowers and amazingabilities of mushrooms! Packed with interactive theatre, playful music, and plenty of laughs, The Mushroom Show is a joyful celebration of connection and community—perfect for the whole family (suitable for ages 5+).This is a relaxed performance, with gentle lighting and sound, free [...]

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

Our Wilder Holiday Club includes themed, inspiring activities led by our team of experts. There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, learning new skills, and following your interests with lots of time for free play! You can take part in everything from fire lighting to den building, natural crafts to tool use, and [...]

Join us for a digital based Holiday Fun miniClip Soundscapes session making mini soundscapes using an app to help create audio, inspired by the themes of our upcoming Voyager 2000 exhibition.Most suitable for 8+years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Booking is Essential. Adults required to stay.Our Holiday [...]

Children can get active and release some steam this May with Rugby at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.About your coachClarice has been playing rugby for 9 years. During the training session, she hopes to engage [...]

Discover what it would have been like to be a Victorian child through nursery rhymes, activities, and games. Explore old and new toys and make a craft to take home!This event is suitable for children ages 0-5. Parents/carers must stay with their children at all times throughout the session.Spaces are free (after admission to Hollytrees [...]

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. May is all about the Lamb Dhal Curry... A taste of Sri Lanka, a mildly spiced, aromatic & slightly smokey curry which is perfectly thickened with lentils. Creamy, rich and [...]

Join us at the launch party for our Into the Woods exhibition!Into the Woods creates a platform for artists who question our relationship with the natural world around us. Through exploring ancient traditions and speculating about the future, they invite us to imagine our relationship with nature afresh – to envisage a countryside without land [...]

The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]

Create your own mashterpieces in a two-hour workshop with professional artist Tom Armstrong. Aimed at 7 year olds and upwards, this fun workshop is a chance to work with Tom to sculpt, draw, print and even eat potatoes as we come together to celebrate the International Day of the Potato. Under 16s will need to [...]

Children can show off their best moves this May with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!This session is a session for children who have had variable experience breakdancing. Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities may take place outside. Please [...]