What's on around Basildon this weekend? 30.10.26

Hey Basildon

It’s officially the weekend! Hope you’ve had a great week so far. Here are this weekend’s events for your calendar.

Friday 30th October

The Great Basildon Storybook @ Fryerns Library | 2:00PM Join The Drama Geezers for a fun-filled storytelling and drama session as families help create a brand-new community storybook. Aimed at children aged 3+. 📚

Friday Night Karaoke @ 9:00PM The perfect end to the working week! Head down every Friday night to grab the mic, sing your favourite tracks, and kick off the weekend with great music and a lively crowd. 📍 Noak Bridge Pub, 45 Wash Rd, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4BS.

Saturday 31st October

The Great Basildon Storybook @ Billericay Library | 10:00AM Continue the storytelling and drama project with The Drama Geezers as families help bring a new community story to life. Aimed at children aged 3+.

Craft Café and Coffee Morning @ St Andrew's Church, Wickford | 9:00AM–1:30PM (crafts), 10:00AM–3:00PM (refreshments) Browse handmade crafts and stalls, with refreshments available for a relaxed Saturday morning. 📍 11 London Road, Wickford, SS12 0AN.

Pumpkin Picking @ Eastgate Shopping Centre | 11:00AM–4:00PM Visit the pop-up pumpkin patch for some seasonal family fun, with crafts and photo opportunities. 📍 Eastgate Shopping Centre.

ATF Football @ Northlands Park | 10:30AM–12:00PM Free weekly football sessions for anyone aged 12 and over. 📍 Northlands Park, Felmores Road, Basildon, SS13 1SD | 📧 [email protected].

The Great Basildon Storybook @ Laindon Library | 2:00PM Another chance to join The Drama Geezers for storytelling, drama and play as part of the community storybook project. Aimed at children aged 3+.

Basildon United Home Fixture @ Basildon United | 3:00PM Come and support the home team as they take on FC Baresi. Food and drinks will be available. 🎟️ £8 adults, £5 concessions and £1 under-16s. 📍 Gardiners Close, Basildon, SS14 3AW.

Children's Light Party @ LWCC, Basildon | 5:00PM–7:00PM A light-themed evening party for children, organised by a local church. Booking is required. 📍 Honeypot Lane, Basildon.

Sunday 1st November

Service of Remembrance @ St Andrew's Church, Wickford | 6:30PM Join the church for a quiet service remembering loved ones, with hymns, prayers, readings and candle lighting. The names of those being remembered will also be read during the service.

Fobbing Farmers Market @ Fobbing Farm Shop & Restaurant | 9:00AM–3:00PM Browse local produce and independent traders at this relaxed Sunday farmers market. Dogs are welcome too. 🎟️ Free entry | 📍 Fobbing Farm Shop & Restaurant, Fobbing.

Bubble Church @ Christ Church Billericay | 8:50AM–9:40AM
A relaxed Sunday morning for young families, beginning with croissants, coffee, juice and fruit before a half-hour service featuring action songs, a Bible story with puppets and prayers. Everyone is welcome. 📍 Christ Church, Perry St, Billericay CM12 0NX

Sunday Church Service @ 10:30AM Associate Pastor Tim shares a message titled 'What Are You Doing Here?'. All are welcome in person or via livestream from 10:45am. 📍 Crouch Drive, Wickford, SS11 8AQ.

Young people’s church service at Swanmead 12:30 - 2:00pm Join a welcoming service with children’s church, youth groups, and older age groups. A warm and uplifting environment for all ages.📍 91 Church Rd, Basildon SS16 4AH

Church Service @ Laindon Elim Church 🕤10am – 12:30pm. Join a welcoming and friendly church community where real people come together to connect, grow in faith and support one another. Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a church family, there’s a place for you here. Contact: 07477 675768
📍Laindon Elim Church, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6UH.

St John's Church 📍11:00am Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX. Every Sunday | Contemporary service with modern worship songs "St John's Kids" available for children All Age Service on the 1st Sunday of every month

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That's all, folks. Have a brilliant weekend, Basildon!