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It may be the summer holidays but life goes on and in reality, the majority of parents still have to work! We get it, which is why we've pulled together a list of all the evening and weekend events you can still enjoy with the kids.
Waddle-On-Sea trail - The trail is open and available at any time of the day so a great one for filling in an hour or so at the end of the day
Fuelled by motion BBQ evenings - The Green Barn farm shop are holding these evenings every Thursday from 6pm in the holidays. Just turn up with your family for a bbq, toasting marshmallows and to see some cool cars!
Monkey Business summer party - Soft play party on Monday 21st to celebrate summer from 5-7pm
Pizza party at Grumpy's Diner on Tues 19th August - 5-7pm
ATF Summer evenings at The Hive - Lots of activities, den building, toasting marshmallows, games and fun! 6-8pm every Monday
Lego club - A lego club event taking place late afternoon! Grease themed on 30th July 4.30-6pm
Destination Lakeside - Open everyday until 8pm! A free beach and splash park area as well as lots of funfair rides.
Weekend events
For the full list of events, head to the What's on Guide
Little Drivers has a Saturday session on Saturday 9th August in Westcliff.
Essex fire museum are holding 2 open days, one being held on Sunday 27th July!
Feel Good Festival is taking place on Saturday 26th July - A free events with lots to do for all ages
Southend Pier puppet festival - Taking place from Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd August
Bugs and butterflies trail at Hadleigh park - All weekend Just download a trail map or pop into the cafe.
Attractions
Don't forget there are lots of attractions that don't close until late, especially in the holidays. For the full list of things to do, head to our 'Things to do' category.
Adventure Island - Closing times vary but often between 8pm-10pm in the holidays
King Pins - Open late
Rollacity - Times vary but can close anywhere between 6pm - 11.00pm
Southend Pier - Closes at 8pm
If there is anything we can add to this list, get in touch here
