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Family Events

Family Events

Southend is always great fun for families! We're excited to share with you a selection of family events that take place throughout the year!


We've got fantastic open spaces where a variety of family friendly events take place. Highlights include Music in the Park, Southend City Jam, Southend Halloween Parade, and much more! However you choose to spend your time as a family, we've got an event for you!

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Seafront Fireworks

14 Nov 2026

Southend Seafront

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Father Christmas at the Royals

14–24 Nov 2026

The Royals Shopping

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Southend Pier Switch On

14 Nov 2026

Southend Pier

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Festive Friday

20 Nov 2026

Hamlet Court Road

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Light up the Night

21 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Scott's of Southend

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Seafront Fireworks

21 Nov 2026

Southend Seafront

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Southend Comic Con

22 Nov 2026

Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre

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Light Up Leigh

27 Nov 2026

Leigh-on-Sea

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Shoeburyness Heritage Trail
Shoeburyness Heritage Trail

1 hr 40 mins / 1.8 miles

Prittlewell Heritage Trail
Prittlewell Heritage Trail

1 hr 30 mins / 1.6 miles

Southend City Heritage Trail
Southend City Heritage Trail

1 hr 15 mins / 1.2 miles

Leigh-on-Sea Heritage Trail
Leigh-on-Sea Heritage Trail

1 hr / 1 mile

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Sidok / Reves One

Sidok / Reves One

Clarence Rd, Southend, SS1 1BH

Ansley Randall

Ansley Randall

1 Queens Rd, Southend, SS1 1LT

Ekto

Ekto

5-6 Pier Hill, Southend, SS1 2EH

Dante Arcade

Dante Arcade

High street, Southend, SS1 1LQ

Octofly Art

Octofly Art

High St, Southend, SS1 1LQ

Oddhouse / Odisy

Oddhouse / Odisy

Southchurch Rd, Southend

Ellespaint

Ellespaint

28 York Rd, Southend, SS1 2BD

Zurik

Zurik

Western Esplanade, Southend, SS1 1EE

Jeks

Jeks

High St, Southend, SS1 1DG

Rocket 01

Rocket 01

High St, Southend, SS1 1DG

Sofles

Sofles

High St, Southend, SS1 1DG

Ricky Also

Ricky Also

Pier Approach, Western Esplanade, SS1 2EH

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