Things to do in/around Basildon this weekend

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It’s Friday, Basildon!

Lots of Christmas markets over the cold weekend ahead, so wrap up warm and explore. Here’s all the info on what’s happening this weekend in and around Basildon this weekend.

FRIDAY 21st Nov (toniiiiight!)

Live Music: Posh Boys Bar, Wickford

• 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8BB, Wickford

• Dean Facey live from 7:30pm.

Karaoke Night: Noak Bridge Pub, Laindon

• 45 Wash Road Laindon Basildon Essex England SS15 4BS

• From 8pm.

DJ Ian – The White Swan Pub, Wickford

• White Swan, 35 The Broadway, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AD

• 8:30pm till late

• Great tunes all night long

SATURDAY 22nd Nov

Manor Mission Church Christmas Market, Manor Mission

Manor Mission is holding its annual Christmas Market to raise funds towards rebuilding to provide better facilities for the community. There will be wreaths, cakes, crafts to buy & a free story trail with prize for the kids.

• Address: Manor Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6PA

• 10am - 3pm

Bowers & Pitsea vs Newmarket Live match

Wat the live match at The Dome Group Stadium. Pitsea, Essex. SS13 2BE • 3pm.

Live Music: The Castlemayne, Basildon

Born Wild performing live from 8pm

• Castlemayne pub, The Knares, Lee Chapel, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5RZ

Wickford Craft Market: Christ Church, Wickford

20 handmade stalls • Free entry.

• Gateway Service Road, R/O 50-52 High Street, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9FW

Christmas Lights Switch-On: Basildon High Street

Christmas Lights Switch-On & Christmas themed High Street Market

Music acts on main stage from 2:30pm • Lights at 4:30pm • Free all-day parking.

Basildon Market: Christmas Grotto Opening

10am to 12:30pm & 1:15pm - 4pm • Free.

BasOp Christmas Fayre – Noak Bridge Village Hall

11am to 4pm • 50p entry • Stalls, games & Santa's grotto.

• Address: Noak Bridge Village Hall Coppice Lane Basildon Essex SS15 4JS

Shine On! Laindon – Laindon Library

11am to 3pm • Free arts & crafts, circus workshop, face painting.

• 5-7 New Century Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6AG

The Rubys LIVE – Noak Bridge (Event by Noak Bridge)

Free entry

• Address: Noak bridge pub, 45 Wash Road Laindon Basildon Essex England SS15 4BS

UB40 tribute night – The White Swan Pub, Wickford

• White Swan, 35 The Broadway, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AD

• From 8pm

SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER

Christmas Market: Langdon Nature Discovery Park:

 A day of festive activities, shopping, food, and carols

• Address: Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ

Storm & Bloom Soft Launch, Basildon

11am to 1pm • Brunch-style open studio morning.

• Address: 32A Hemmells, Basildon, SS15 6ED

Christmas Grotto Open, Basildon Market

Free to visit, family-friendly and packed with Christmas magic

10am to 12:30pm & 1:15pm to 4pm.

Christmas Time at Canvey Seafront (Day 2)

Market, skating, entertainment & festive food.

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