What’s on in Chelmsford over the school holidays
30 March 2026
Corporate Communications
There are plenty of brilliant family-friendly activities to keep kids and adults entertained this Easter. Here’s our round-up of what's on.
Chelmsford to celebrate women’s sports with cricket T20 event
Chelmsford City Council is holding a community event to celebrate the women’s cricket T20 coming to our city this May.
Council launches new low-cost women’s-only sport and activity sessions
Chelmsford City Council has re-launched Women Time, a scheme providing low-cost women’s-only sport and activity sessions in the district.
A wickedly magical adventure is coming to Riverside this April
The annual ice show returns to Riverside Ice Rink this April as Chelmsford Riverside Ice Skating Club presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Hylands Park set to host more global music acts at new 2026 festival
A brand-new Americana-inspired music and BBQ festival is coming to Hylands Estate in 2026.
Explore magic, wonder and science through new events this October half term
Three major events are coming to Chelmsford this half term to inspire awe and ignite the imagination.
New interactive children’s exhibition to explore the imagination of Oi Frog! author Kes Gray
A new family-friendly exhibition at the Museum of Chelmsford this autumn will explore the works of bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray.
New social club for Chelmsford women to meet and connect
Chelmsford City Council’s On Your Team initiative aims to combat loneliness and improve mental health.
30 Chelmsford activities for the family this summer
As the school term ends, find out what you can do with the family around Chelmsford this summer holiday.
Chelmsford Market’s Family Fun Day returns this summer
After the success of last year’s event, Chelmsford Market will host another free Family Fun Day on Saturday 26 July.
