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Phoebe's Festive Favourites - online

Christmas for Kids, part of the Embracing Arts family, proudly presents another digital offering for 2024! ‘Phoebe’s Festive Favourites’ is a magazine-style children's show delivered in six episodes.

Santa's Grotto Experience - Fobbing Farm

Families have recommended this Santa’s Grotto. It is designed to create magical memories for all children, including those with special needs.

Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime - Towngate Theatre

This pantomime is running at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon.    To find out more about their relaxed performances please visit Jack and the Beanstalk - Towngate Theatre

Peter Pan Pantomime - nearly sold out! Mercury Theatre

This pantomime is showing at the Mercury theatre in Colchester, running from Saturday 23 November to Sunday 19 January.

Santa on Zoom!

Book a Zoom call and get all the magic of a grotto visit without having to leave your home.

Supporting adults, children and young people at Christmas

The Essex County Council Social, Emotional and Mental Health team have put together a list of resources that are aimed at supporting adults, children and young people over the Christmas…

Christmas Advice for the Essex Family Forum

Follow the Essex Family Forum Facebook  page during December to find out how the Essex Family Forum “do” Christmas in a way that works for families.

National Autistic Society - Christmas tips for autistic people and their families

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but it can be difficult for some autistic people.