Family event Archives - Essex Book Festival https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/tag/family-event/ 28 May -28 June 2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:51:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 Know your Beach Workshop http://ec2-35-176-91-154.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/event/know-your-beach-workshop-bsl-signed/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=11875 Join Seaside Explorers on Clacton beach for this special BSL interpreted event. We'll explore the local habitat and look for treasures that the seaside has to offer to inspire some creative art from around the world. And, of course, there will also be some time for a story and maybe some marine mischief!

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Seaside Explorers – Libby Scarfe

Saturday 20 June, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Join Seaside Explorers on Clacton beach to explore the local habitat. We’ll be looking for treasures that the seaside has to offer to inspire some creative art from around the world. And, of course, there will also be some time for a story and maybe some marine mischief!

Storytelling and songs will be BSL supported.

Suits ages 5-11 but everybody welcome!

Location: Clacton Beach, meet by Clacton Pier
Tickets: £3 per young person. Accompanying adult free.
Book tickets: https://BSLknowyourbeach.eventbrite.co.uk

All those aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult free. Accompanying adult does not need a ticket.

 

Part of Clacton Rocks!

Essex Book Festival is teaming up with Essex Cultural Diversity Project and Clacton Arts Centre to host ‘Clacton Rocks’, a day of fun activities on Saturday 20 June across Clacton including Eco-workshops, The Human Library, Stand up For Diversity Clacton, and Art:Up Poetry Open Mic.

https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/clacton-rocks/

This event is part of The Young Ones project which is supported by Essex County Council’s Cultural Development Project Fund, to support the growth of cultural venues and organisations that bring culture to the heart of communities in Essex. Essex is home to a thriving and diverse cultural sector, ranging from artist studios and makerspaces to museums, theatres, and grassroots arts organisations. These hubs reflect the rich tapestry of creative activity flourishing across Essex.– we’re proud to be a part of that story.

 

 

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]]> Sketching & Story Adventure – SOLD OUT http://ec2-35-176-91-154.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/event/sketching-story-adventure/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=11528 Join us at The Wild Space, where nature reminds us that everyone is a storyteller. Families will search for natural treasures and transform their finds into imaginative characters. A joyful, creative session for all ages set in a hidden community Foraging Garden in Maldon.

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Sketching & Story Adventure

Sunday 07 June 2026, 11.00am – 1.00pm
The Wild Space, Washington Close, Maldon, CM9 6JD

Search – Sketch – Story
A nature-based story adventure in The Wild Space

Join us at the secret community green space in Maldon for a fun and creative morning where you’ll search for inspiration, sketch & doodle your characters, and craft your own nature-inspired story. Perfect for anyone who loves nature, stories, arts and crafts.

With help and support from the Wild Space team, we expect to have lots of fun and laughter and, of course, great stories to share with us, your family and friends!

 

Tickets: Free, booking recommended. Donation to OWLS (Our Wild Local Space) welcome.
Box Office: Eventbrite.co.uk

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