What's on around Basildon this weekend?

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It's a scorcher out there! With high UV and warm temperatures sticking around, we've sorted this weekend's events into cool indoor spots and outdoor picks (with a few heat-safety tips thrown in). Stay hydrated, seek shade, and enjoy your weekend! 💧🌳

SATURDAY 27 JUNE

Wellbeing nature walk Join a Wildlife Ranger for a free, guided walk around Langdon Nature Discovery Park, with the added support of an experienced counsellor. 📅 Saturday 27th June | ⏰ 10:00am - 11:30am Wellbeing nature walk | Essex Wildlife Trust

Canvey Wick Festival of Insects – MG Leonard Author Visit  Celebrating ten years since the publication of Beetle Boy! Welcome best-selling children's author and Buglife Ambassador MG Leonard. 📍 Indoors in the Nobel Room, Wat Tyler Centre, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH 📅 Saturday 27th June | ⏰ 11:00am For more info, visit MG Leonard author talk and book signing Tickets, Nobel Room, Wat Tyler Centre, Basildon | TryBooking United Kingdom

Basildon Comic Con Dress up as your favourite character and participate in our cosplay contest. Explore the trader booths for unique collectibles and merchandise. Don't miss out on the props, panels and photoshoots! Whether you are a hardcore fan or just curious, there is something for everyone at Creed Comic Cons.📍 Basildon Sporting Village 📅 Saturday 27th June | ⏰ 10:00am - 4pm Basildon Creed Comic Con - June 2026 Tickets, Saturday 27 June  •  10 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite

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]

Dexter Shaw and The Wolftones – Live at Blues at Barleylands An afternoon of live blues, check if there's shaded seating or bring your own sun cover. 📍 Blues at Barleylands, Barleylands 📅 Saturday 27th June | ⏰ 2:00pm – 4:30pm 🎟️ Find tickets

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The Little Loves Summer Fayre – East Thurrock  A fun-filled day packed with amazing local businesses, stalls and family activities! Bring a hat and plenty of water if you're out and about all afternoon. 📍 East Thurrock Community Association, SS17 0NU 📅 Saturday 27th June | ⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm. Free entry - no ticket needed

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party  Garage Rewind returns to Basildon — Old Skool & UK Garage vibes all afternoon! 📍 The Jolly Friar, Basildon 📅 Saturday 27th June | ⏰ 2:00pm.