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Did you know Chelmsford has a huge array of public art celebrating its hidden histories that’s available to see for free every day?
On Saturday 31 August, from 10am to 1pm, Freighter House in Chelmsford is hosting a free-to-attend Recycling Open Day.
Chelmsford’s Heritage Open Days returns 6–15 September 2024 with free events exploring the district’s heritage.
Chelmsford’s dedicated grassroots music venue, Hot Box Live, is bringing a brand-new music festival to the city centre this September.
Chelmsford Market is hosting a Family Fun Day, with an exciting line up of free entertainment in Market Square on Saturday 10 August.
Love Parks Week will celebrate Chelmsford's 17 Green Flag Award wins with a free-to-attend event on the 24 July at Oaklands Park.
Picnic in the Park is a week of free activity sessions in Melbourne Park, providing free lunches to children entitled to free school meals.
Chelmsford Museum and Ignite Chelmsford have chosen the first artists to be showcased in a new Gallery Wall programme.
The school holidays are fast approaching, which means the return of Play in the Park! Bookings for the free activity sessions are now open.
This Sunday, the Essex Book Festival and Hylands Estate present the perfect way to spend Father’s Day with music, food and author events.
6 September 2024
Cherelle Nightingill