Check out these events happening across parks, playgrounds and nature reserves this month. We have something for for adults, children and dog friendly Essex Events too.
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, Colchester, CO5 7DN
7th May - 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm
Use hand tools to make things from green wood grown on the nature reserve. Try using a shave horse and other woodworking devices. Make toys, utensils, decorations, gifts and more at this Essex Wildlife Trust event.
Suitable for children aged 8+
Booking essential £8 per child
RSPB Wallasea Island, Rochford SS4 2H
14th May 10.30am to 12.30pm
RSPB Guided walk to spot summer migrating birds. The walk is a gentle stroll with plenty of opportunities to use the leader's telescope for good views of wildlife.
£5.50 - £6.50
RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, CM3 8ET
19th May - 5.30pm to 8pm
26th May - 5.30pm to 8pm
Explore RHS Garden Hyde Hall as the gardens welcome visitors for a special Walkies at Hyde Hall evening for four-legged friend.
Free for members, Adults £6.50, Children £3.50, Dogs go free
Promenade Park, Maldon, CM9 5JQ
21st - 22nd May
Lovingly restored fairground rides and attractions dating from the 1890s to the 1960s at this vintage funfair
Free entry to fair, buy tokens for rides
Free firework display 9pm Saturday 21st May.
Explore Essex Festival of Culture
Free workshops and performances across the Essex Country Parks during May half term
28th May - 12pm to 2pm - Cudmore Grove, East Mersea, CO5 8UE
Tai Chi workshops and informal Chinese dance performances from the Colchester Chinese Culture Society
29th May - 12pm to 2pm - Danbury Country Park, Chelmsford, CM3 4AW
Take part in a range of colourful sessions such as cooking demonstrations, henna and silk painting led by the Essex Multicultural Activites Network.
30th May - 12pm to 2pm - Hadleigh Country Park, Benfleet, SS7 2PP
Discover free workshops and demonstrations of capoeira martial arts and samba drumming from BrazilArte Academy. Come and make some noise!
31st May - 12pm to 2pm - Wealf Country Park, Brentwood, CM14 5QS
Experience African drumming and dance workshops from the Efua Sey Cultural Academy at Weald Country Park in this satellite event.
Be sure to check back next month for more great Essex events!
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