Things To Do in Essex With Kids in February

Days Out With The Kids Essex in February – We are now on the countdown to February Half Term, although many of the attractions listed are open daily, its time to start thinking about what to do to keep the children amused during February!

There are some brilliant zoos and wildlife parks to explore in Essex, and they are sometimes a lot quieter in the winter months, meaning you can get up close and personal with the residents.

So if you are looking for Things To Do in Essex With Kids during February, check out these suggestions.

Audley End House and Gardens History Makers event from 10th – 18th February, find out more here Audley End House and Gardens

Hylands Estate Explore the estate on 18th February at their Open House event, or maybe have a go at creating your own stained glass project at their workshops on 24th & 25th February, find out more here Hylands Estate

Old MacDonalds Farm Join them for their half term event Singing Princesses which is on daily from Saturday 17th – Sunday 25th February, the farm is then open on weekends until Easter Holidays, find out more here Old MacDonalds Farm

Epping Ongar Light Express is offering Kids for A Quid on 15th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 24th & 25th February, find out more here Epping Ongar Light Express

Harlow Playhouse has some great family shows on during half term, including Cartoon Circus Live, Jurassic Earth, Comedy Clubs 4 Kids, Science Museum The Live Stage Show, The Little Mix Show and Milkshake! find out more here Harlow Playhouse

Chelmsford Theatre has some great family shows on during half term, including Ministry of Science Live, Peppa’s Cinema Party, Pop Princesses, Abba Forever and Claytime, find out more here Chelmsford Theatre

Colchester Zoo is open everyday throughout February, during half term check out their Zooper Heroes event, find out more here Colchester Zoo

Call of The Wild Zoo is open everyday throughout February, find out more here Call of The Wild Zoo

Maldon Promenade Petting Zoo is open everyday throughout February, find out more here Maldon Promenade Petting Zoo

Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park is open daily during half term for Family Frolic from 12th – 25th February, then at weekends only until Easter Holidays, find out more here Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Adventure Inside is open everyday throughout February, find out more here Adventure Inside

Sealife Adventure is open everyday throughout January, find out more here Sealife Adventure

Adventure Island is open daily during half term Saturday 17th February – Sunday 25th February 2024, find out more here Adventure Island

Barleylands Lambing Week is on from 17th-25th February, then daily, find out more here Barleylands

Barleylands Drive in Movies Go to a drive in movie, to watch Wonka or Barbie, find out more here Barleylands Drive in Movies

A Visit To The Cinema There are some great family films to see at your local cinema, find out more here Cinemas in Essex

Depending on the weather you may catch a glimpse of some Essex Snowdrops too!

If you know of any other events or places to visit during February (or you’d like to be included later in the year) in Essex, please email me at [email protected] with details and i’ll add them to the list