5 Things To Do With Your Kids In Chelmsford This Weekend

Easter Edition

Hey Parents,

Well last weeks weather is just what I ordered. I hope you managed to get out and make the most of it. Rain is coming but that won’t stop us!

This weeks theme, Easter!

🦕 Dinosaur World Live

Date & Time: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th April 2025
Location: Chelmsford Theatre, CM1 1JG
Description: This interactive family show features life-like dinosaurs and a meet-and-greet with your prehistoric favourites after the performance!

🎭 Mess! A Puppetry Adventure

Date & Time: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th April 2025
Location: Chelmsford Theatre Studio, CM1 1JG
Description: Join Princess Olive on a charming quest to find the Tidy Up Troll in this playful puppetry production. Great for ages 3+.

🚂 Springtime on the Farm – Audley End Miniature Railway

Date & Time: Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th April 2025
Location: Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JB
Description: Board the Easter Adventure Train, solve the mystery of the missing eggs, and enjoy woodland crafts and storytelling!

🐣 Chelmsford City Easter Egg Hunt

Date & Time: Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th April 2025 (ongoing until the 21st)
Location: City Centre, Chelmsford
Description: Hunt for Easter eggs hidden in shop windows across Chelmsford. Find them all and submit your answers to win a prize. Free fun for all the family!

🥚 Hyde Hall Giant Egg Hunt

Date & Time: Thursday 17th – Monday 21st April 2025
Location: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, CM3 8ET
Description: Crack codes and discover hidden eggs throughout the stunning gardens. A fun Easter tradition for all ages! £2.50 for the trail + regular garden admission.

Date Night - Kids Free Zone

🍽️ Mediterranean Escape at Vita Bella

Date & Time: Any evening this weekend
Location: Vita Bella, The Tye, East Hanningfield, CM3 8AF
Description: Treat yourselves to fine Italian cuisine, candlelit ambiance, and warm service at one of Essex’s most-loved date night spots.