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Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the school holidays!
Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm. Outdoor sports activities for children are a great way to keep active and have fun.
Families can also book into the canteen for a hot, nutritious lunch every day. There is a relaxed dining area available in the canteen – do let us know in advance if you would prefer to be seated here.
Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals.
Please visit this page two weeks before and during the school holidays to book free tickets to canteen and sport sessions.
Holiday Fun runs every school holiday and half term. For more information please visit our Holiday Fun page.
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Holiday Fun: December 2025 – Make
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Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this December.
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Gardening
Tuesday 23 December 2025
10:45 am
Join us for these hands-on sessions where you will learn how to care for plants through nature inspired arts, crafts and planting.Â
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Lego
Tuesday 23 December 2025
10:45 am
Bring your child along for a fun Holiday Fun: December 2025 – LEGO session, where they’ll follow an Otter’s journey through Colchester!
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Holiday Fun: December 2025 – Canteen
Tuesday 23 December 2025
11:45 am
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Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family at Firstsite’s Holiday Fun Canteen in Colchester town centre.
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Football
Tuesday 23 December 2025
12:00 pm
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Run, jump and kick this December with Holiday Fun Football! Meet your heroes from Colchester Villa in a fun footfall coaching session.
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Circus
Saturday 27 December 2025
10:45 am
Step right up, step right up, for this December Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright!Â
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Mini Athletics
Saturday 27 December 2025
10:45 am
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On your marks, get set, go! Sprint, leap and throw this Dec with our Holiday Fun December 2025: Mini Athletics!
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Afromoves
Saturday 27 December 2025
12:00 pm
Dance your way into the Dec holiday with fun and energetic Afro-Moves at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Drumming
Tuesday 30 December 2025
10:45 am
Children can participate in this fun and relaxed session this December with Drumming at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!
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Holiday Fun December 2025: Breakdance
Saturday 03 January 2026
10:45 am
Children can show off their best moves with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun this winter in Colchester!
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Holiday Fun December 2025: miniCLIP
Saturday 03 January 2026
12:00 pm
Join us to make your own soundscape using a collection of winter-themed sound samples like slippery ice skates and crackling fireplaces!
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