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Things to do in Basildon this weekend
Ada Powers
November 01, 2025
Hey Basildon,
Welcome to November! If you’re still in your pyjamas wondering how to turn your weekend, wonder no more :-) Here’s all the info on what’s happening this weekend in and around Basildon
Saturday 1 November
Spooky Halloween High Street Market – Wickford
Time: 9.00 am to 3.30 pm
Location: Wickford High Street
Browse stalls, enjoy Halloween themed goodies and soak in the festive atmosphere.
Meet Your Councillors – Wickford High Street
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Location: Outside Iceland, Wickford High Street
Meet your local Town Councillor and get to let them know what issues you have in your community.
Low Bang Family Fireworks – Barleylands Farm Park (Night 1)
Dates: 1, 2 & 7 to 9 November
Only a few tickets remain for 1 and 8 November
Includes:
Low bang fireworks display
Pre party with Skittleman, Barley and the Barleylands dancers
Magic shows and exotic animal shows
Unlimited fairground rides included in ticket
Tickets and details:
Saturday Football – Downham Arms
Location: 132 London Road, Wickford, SS12 0AR
Match screenings:
5.30 pm: Spurs vs Chelsea
8.00 pm: Liverpool vs Villa
Plus: £10 burger and pint deal starts today
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Basildon Roundtable Fireworks – Basildon Sporting Village
What to expect:
DJ Matt plus BBC Essex hosts Sonia and Smithy
Huge funfair
Food stalls, sweets, coffee and face painting
Tickets: £9 (advance only)
Gates open 4.00 pm | Fireworks at 6.30 pm
Book tickets: basildonroundtable.com
Music Bingo Night at Northlands Primary School
Get ready for a fun evening of music, laughter and great prizes.
Location: Northlands Primary School, 45 Winifred Rd, Basildon SS13 3JQ
Time: 7.00 pm
Price: £5 per person
What to expect:
• Music themed bingo
• Prizes to be won
• A relaxed, friendly atmosphere
How to book:
Simply turn up :-)
Freddie Mercury Halloween Party @ Noak Bridge pub
Location: Noak Bridge pub, 45 Wash Rd, Laindon, Basildon SS15 4BS
One massive night of live music, costumes and cocktails.
Highlights:
• Freddie Mercury themed Halloween celebration
• Live music and party atmosphere
• Cocktails offer: 2 for £7 (offer runs until the end of October)
Sunday 2 November
Morning or Afternoon Family Church Service at Swanmead,
Location: 91 Church Rd, Basildon SS16 4AH
Service times:
10.00 am to 11.30 am (includes Sunday school, refreshments and time to connect between services)
12.30 pm to 2.00 pm
Fobbing Farm Shop Farmers Market
Location: High Rd, Fobbing, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 9HT
Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Free entry
Enjoy Fresh produce, local honey, pies and more
Langdon Fungi Talk and Walk – Langdon Nature Discovery Centre
Hosted by Sarah Manning
Location: Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EB
Time: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm
Tickets: £25
Art Exhibition: Celebrating Jean Willis – Langdon Nature Discovery Centre
Dates: 2 to 9 November
Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Location: Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EB
Artworks for sale. All profits support a memorial bench for Langdon through the Essex Wildlife Trust.
Runwell Football Club – Local Matches & Big Screen Sports
Location: St Luke’s Way, Runwell, SS11 7QA
Match schedule:
11.30 am – Runwell Wyvern Millers (2s or Vets) vs Rochford III
1.00 pm – Essex Arch Bishops vs Southend Sea Lions
3.00 pm – England vs Australia on the big screens
Hot and cold refreshments available.
Kids Eat Free – TGI Fridays, Festival Leisure Park
Details:
Low Bang Family Fireworks – Barleylands Farm Park (Night 2)
Dates: 2 & 7 to 9 November
Only a few tickets remain for 1 and 8 November
Includes:
Low bang fireworks display
Pre party with Skittleman, Barley and the Barleylands dancers
Magic shows and exotic animal shows
Unlimited fairground rides included in ticket
Tickets and details:
Kids eat free at Pizza Express, Festival Leisure Park
Ends this weekend, Sunday 2nd November. Check terms and conditions
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