13.02.26 What’s On in Basildon this weekend

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It’s Friday, Basildon!

February is already looking busy (in the best way!). Whether you’re in the mood for live music, family fun, lambing at the farm, Valentine’s vibes or a good old quiz night, here’s what’s happening in and around Basildon this weekend.

Friday 13th February

Live Music & Pizza Night @ Great Berry Pavilion Club

7pm (Live music from 7:30pm). Great Berry Residents Club, Langdon Hills, Basildon SS16 6SA.
One night only! Enjoy live music from Kieran Eldridge alongside the amazing Firenze Pizza serving up fresh wood-fired pizzas. The perfect combo of great tunes, great food and drinks.

Live DJ: Euan Bass @ The White Swan, Wickford From 8:30pm.

The White Swan, 35 The Broadway, Wickford, SS11 7AD .
DJ Euan Bass takes over the decks for a huge Friday night filled with dance anthems. Grab your mates and get ready for a proper night out.

Country & Rock ‘n’ Roll Tribute Night @ Billericay Constitutional Club From 8:30pm.

1A High Street, Billericay CM12 9BE. Country meets rock ‘n’ roll with Billy Jo Spears & Band. A feel-good tribute night to kick off the weekend.

Bingo Night @ Runwell Social Club 8pm. 

St Luke’s Way, Runwell, Wickford SS11 7QA.
Classic bingo night with prizes and a friendly community atmosphere.

DJ Tommy Watts @ The Jolly Friars From 8pm. 

The Jolly Friars, 118 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 3JT.
DJ Tommy Watts brings party vibes and crowd favourites for a lively Friday night.

Langdon Jewellery Making Workshop @ Langdon Nature Discovery Park

Join local maker Charlotte Smith from Lotts and Lots for a relaxed, hands-on charm necklace workshop. Location: Langdon Park, Langdon Nature Discovery Park Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ. £28 per person. Get more info here.

Saturday 14th February

9AM Basildon Parkrun at Northlands Park, Felmores Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1SD. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! More information and book here

9AM BLAST at ((BOUNCE)) Laindon 9am Laindon Community Centre High-energy, feel-good cardio to banging tunes. Child-friendly (bring prams/snacks!) and suitable for all. PAYG. Book here

Ni-sen Karate Classes @ Laindon Community Centre

High Road, Laindon.
10:15am – 11:00am: Tots
11:00am – 12:00pm: Older kids & adults
Beginners welcome. Contact: 01268 546439 | [email protected]

Creative Basildon’s Family Fun Day @ Eastgate Shopping Centre11am – 3pm. Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon.
Join Creative Basildon for a full day of free family fun in the town centre. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on crafts, interactive activities and creative workshops.

Highlights include:

• Storytelling workshop – children can step into the world of The Owl and the Pussycat with Drama Geezers

• Theatre performance – local group Towngate Ensemble performing an original piece inspired by the 1975 Towngate Theatre Pantomime

• New public art installation – an immersive audio-visual retelling of Edward Lear’s poem by Connor Turansky, featuring LED pixels, projection, spatial audio and interactive elements

All activities are free and suitable for all ages.
More info: https://orlo.uk/QNA6d | https://orlo.uk/QCEST

Paul Cox & The Proof Live Blues Music @ Blues at Barleylands (SS15 4BG)
2pm - 4.30pm. Live Blues music. No need to book in advance - just turn up and pay at the door. Blues at Barleylands, 1 Barleylands Road, Billericay. SS15 4BG

FREE Family Storytelling – Drama Geezers

1pm at Eastgate Shopping Centre
3pm at Basildon Library
Join in the madness with fun, interactive storytelling sessions for children during February half term.

Lambing Week @ Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay.

All day. See live lambing, bottle-feeding demonstrations, biscuit decorating and enjoy all the farm park attractions. Learn about flour with tasty pancake sessions from the education team. Save 15% when booking online.

Valentine’s Night @ Posh Boys Bar From 7:30pm. Posh Boys Bar, Riverside House, Wickford SS11 8BB.
Live music from Chloe plus a fun Singles Night with traffic-light wristbands:
Green – single | Red – out with friends.
A lively Valentine’s atmosphere whether you’re coupled up or flying solo.

Valentine’s Drive-In Movies

Pretty Woman – 5:40pm
The Roses – 8:30pm
A romantic drive-in movie experience for Valentine’s weekend.
More info & booking: moonbeamers.co.uk/whats-on

Sunday 15th February

Gloucester Park Litter pick at 10am

Join Gloucester Park Community Group on Sunday 15th February at 10am for a relaxed, community-led litter pick. All litter-picking equipment will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Families and first-time volunteers are welcome.

Teaching by Kevin Foster @ Wickford Christian Centre at 10.30am

Guest speaker, Kevin Foster teaches at the 10.30am service on 'Six Biblical Keys for Breakthrough'. Visit if you can. Refreshments are also afterwards so you're welcome to stay for those too. Kevin ministers at Wells Church, Tunbridge Wells and is the Christian Ethics Lecturer at the International Bible Training College.

Where: 6 Crouch Dr, Wickford SS11 8AQ

Livestream: Begins at 10:45am if you cannot make it in person.

Lambing Week @ Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay.

All day. More chances to see newborn lambs, take part in farm activities and enjoy a family day out. Get 15% off when you book online

Karaoke Night @ White Swan Pub From 3:30pm. White Swan, 35 The Broadway, Wickford SS11 7AD.
Grab the mic, bring your mates and sing your heart out in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

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