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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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Free
Holiday Fun May 2026: Make
Saturday 23 May 2026
10:00 am
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Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this May.
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Gardening
Saturday 23 May 2026
10:45 am
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Join us for these hands-on sessions where you will learn how to care for plants through nature inspired arts, crafts and planting.
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Canteen
Saturday 23 May 2026
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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Free
Holiday Fun May 2026: Afromoves
Saturday 23 May 2026
12:00 pm
Dance your way into the May holiday with fun and energetic Afro-Moves at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Breakdance
Tuesday 26 May 2026
10:45 am
Children can show off their best moves with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun this May in Colchester!
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Mini Athletics
Tuesday 26 May 2026
12:00 pm
On your marks, get set, go! Sprint, leap and throw this Spring with our Holiday Fun May 2026 Mini Athletics!
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Rugby
Wednesday 27 May 2026
10:45 am
Children can get active and release some steam this May with Rugby at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Drumming
Wednesday 27 May 2026
12:00 pm
Children can participate in this fun and relaxed session this May with Drumming at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester! Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities….
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Circus
Thursday 28 May 2026
10:45 am
Step right up, step right up, for this May Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright!
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Football
Thursday 28 May 2026
12:00 pm
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Run, jump and kick this May with Holiday Fun Football! Meet your heroes from Colchester Villa in a fun footfall coaching session.
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Holiday Fun May 2026: Forest Schools
Friday 29 May 2026
10:45 am
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Discover a mix of games, crafts, and outdoor adventures this May with Holiday Fun Forest Schools in Colchester! Get stuck into hands-on activities designed to build confidence, spark creativity and encourage a love for the natural world. Activities…
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