@bigadventureswithlittle1: 🎄CHRISTMAS FOR LESS, EPISODE 3!🎄 Following on from my Christmas for Less series, it’s time for my annual Essex Christmas Light Switch On Guide for 2026! ✨ 💾 Save this post and follow @bigadventureswithlittleones for more so you’ve got your local Christmas plans to hand! 🎄 Here’s this year’s dates for your diary… 🎅🏼❤️ 🎄 SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER ✨ Basildon ✨ Braintree ✨ Colchester ✨ Southend 🎄 SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER ✨ Chelmsford 🎄 THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER ✨ Wickford 🎄 FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER ✨ Saffron Walden 🎄 SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER ✨ Brentwood ✨ Great Dunmow ✨ Witham ✨ South Woodham Ferrers 🎄 THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER ✨ Billericay ✨ Maldon 🎄 SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER ✨ Canvey Island ✨ Halstead 🎄 SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER ✨ Ongar ✨ Ingatestone Festive Fair 🎄 SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER ✨ Shotgate Christmas Tree Light Up If I’ve missed any Christmas light switch ons or local festive events, please add them in the comments and I’ll pin them so we can keep this list updated! ❤️ Are you planning on visiting any of these this year? 🎅🏼 PLEASE NOTE: Dates and event details have been checked against available 2026 announcements at the time of posting. Some events may have additional activities, paid attractions or parking charges. Please check individual event pages before travelling, as times and arrangements can change. #EssexChristmas #ChristmasInEssex #EssexEvents #ChristmasLights #ChristmasForLess