South Essex is preparing for a varied programme of activities this weekend, with food, music, heritage and wellbeing events taking place.
While there is plenty more happening across the region, these five listings stand out for their mix of community gatherings, live entertainment and specialist workshops.
The Palace Hotel will host a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on both Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.
Running from noon until late afternoon, the event offers a relaxed setting overlooking the Thames Estuary, with sandwiches, homemade scones and sweet treats served alongside tea or coffee.
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Designed as a calm way to mark the occasion, it provides an unhurried option for families looking to celebrate together.
Independent traders take centre stage at the Artisan Craft Fair at Leigh Community Centre on Saturday, March 14.
Open from 10am to 3pm, the fair is part of the monthly Folk & Bespoke series, which focuses on makers and small creative businesses.
Visitors can browse a changing mix of handcrafted goods, with organisers aiming to offer an alternative to mass‑produced retail and a platform for local craftspeople.
A long-running favourite returns on Sunday, March 15 with Mystery On Sea, starting at 3.30pm.
Now in its seventh year, the two‑hour walking tour explores the Royal Terrace and Clifftown areas of Southend, weaving together tales of history, mystery and reported hauntings.
Led by presenters and magicians Adrian Fox and Richard Graham, the experience mixes storytelling with themed magic and is accessible to mobility scooters, pushchairs and well-behaved dogs.
Those seeking a reflective afternoon can attend Family Constellation & Soundbath on Sunday, March 15 at Mayura Yoga Studio, running from 2pm to 5.30pm.
The workshop combines constellation exercises examining intergenerational patterns with a restorative soundbath designed to help participants settle the insights on a nervous‑system level.
It offers a structured introduction to constellation work and a quiet space for personal exploration.
Rounding off the weekend is Soultasia presents The Fatback Band at The Paddocks on Saturday, March 14.
Part of the group’s Golden Jubilee Tour, the concert brings founding members Bill Curtis and Gerry Thomas back to Essex for a one‑off funk show from 5pm to 11.30pm, featuring many of their best-known tracks.
With live music, heritage walks and community events on the schedule, south Essex offers a full and varied weekend ahead.
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