Tilegate Park, West Sussex
Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex, thanks to its great family-friendly seaside resorts, vibrant cities, and gorgeous countryside. You'll find a whole host of events and activities to enjoy on every visit, as the what's on calendar is full to bursting all year round. Whether you choose to head to East or West Sussex, visit for a city break in either Chichester or Brighton, or relax and explore the stunning South Downs National Park that stretches through both counties.
Don't miss the chance to join in the 950th anniversary celebrations at Chichester Cathedral, which includes a year-long exhibition and a spectacular light show in October or enjoy a trip on one of the Sussex steam railways as part of Railway 200. 2025 also marks 100 years since Drusillas Park invited families to experience its zoo, adventure play, and rides, as well as 25 years since the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst opened, now home to over 2.4 billion seeds.
To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date, explore the featured list or head to the bottom of the page and explore the list of events in Sussex. If you are on a budget look out for the free events (F) taking place across the county. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, or an adventure - guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
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Sussex hosts hundreds of exciting events, all year round for residents, day-trippers, and holidaymakers to enjoy. The guide below shows our full calendar of events in Sussex. Find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Christmas
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
27, 28, 29 & 30 November and 4, 5, 6, & 7 December | 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
Surround yourself with friends, family or join in to make a new friend whilst indulging in warming treats of mulled wine and mince pies.
Tools and materials are…
Sporting Event
Eastbourne
The Beachy Head Marathon is one the biggest off-road marathons in the UK. It starts and finished on Eastbourne Seafront and is now part of an event that also sees the Ultra-Marathon,10k and Half-marathon all take place over the same weekend with…
Theatre
Chichester
Roald Dahl's unforgettable story The BFG comes to life in a magical new co-production from Chichester Festival Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Roald Dahl Story Company. This new adaptation by Tom Wells is directed by RSC Co-Artistic…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
There's something strange in the neighbourhood, it's rather weird and doesn't look good…. think we need to call The Ghost Hunters!
This Halloween half term something supernatural is brewing at Borde Hill and we're calling all young Ghost Hunters to…
Walking
Goudhurst
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies!
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone's favourite dog and owner duo for company.
This…
Show / Display
Brighton
The dark grip of long wintry nights is broken by a flicker of light. Started in 1993, Burning the Clocks represents an alternative to the commercial Christmas. Thousands of people gather to make paper lanterns to carry through the city before…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
This Halloween half term, Fizz Pop Science bring their high energy shows and captivating science tricks to the Borde Hill.
Explosive Reaction Show: 11.00am – 11.30am
Get ready for a Halloween science extravaganza! Be mesmerised by jaw dropping…
Childrens Events
Berwick
Watch little eyes twinkle with wonder as they experience the glistening magic of Christmas at Drusillas! Come and meet Santa snuggled in his cosy cottage, join in with our jolly singing reindeer, stroll through twinkling decorations, and marvel at…
Arts
Ship Street, East Grinstead
The Paint Club is in East Grinstead! We run regular painting workshops at Carlo Lounge and The Ship Inn every month.
Tickets include professional instructions from an artist, painting materials, plus a canvas to take home at the end of the workshop.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Sompting, Lancing
Join us for pumpkin-picking fun at our pumpkin patch in West Sussex at Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE, next to the A27.
Our confirmed dates for pumpkin picking fun in 2025 are 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 25th-31st October from 10am to…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Prepare to be amazed by Professor Mystic Powers and his enchanting magic show! In this spellbinding performance, children become his apprentices, joining him in demonstrating and learning a variety of marvelous magic – all with a Halloween twist…
Christmas
Ditcham, Petersfield
The magical Watoto Christmas Fair is back for the sixteenth year and is better than ever!
We have over 50 stalls of fabulous gifts and foodie treats- all our stallholders are independent boutique brands, carefully curated so you can find those…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Get creative by making Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to take home. From spooky decorations to bonfire-themed creations, you'll have a blast during this drop-in session.
Cost: £2.00 per child (including Members) to cover the cost of materials,…
Christmas
Tunbridge Wells
Join us at THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Tunbridge Wells West on the Spa Valley Railway for a magical Christmas adventure—book your tickets today!
Step into the beloved story as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ departs from Spa Valley Railway, bringing the film to life.…
Childrens Events
Berwick
Drusillas, located between Brighton and Eastbourne, always conjures up oodles of eerie excitement and seasonal surprises to keep your little horrors half term happy!
Sugar Skull Witch:
She floats, she glides, she slides and sneers, she welcomes…
Bonfire Night
Arundel
Do you dare to join Fontwell for an electrifying Halloween event. Family fun and sky-filling fireworks and spooky entertainment await as well as the Fontwell Fairground, packed with rides and family attractions.
The finale is a stunning fireworks…
Other
Uckfield
Step aboard if you dare… the Ghost Train debuts at The Bluebell Railway this October! Journey into the darkness for a spine-tingling ride through the Sussex countryside, with eerie surprises lurking along the way. It's spooky, fun, and a UK first of…
Arts
Haywards Heath
Get into the festive spirit and join Helen from Wallace Lettering for a relaxed two-hour workshop inside the beautifully decorated Animal Room at Borde Hill House.
In this fun, festive session, you'll learn how to use modern 'faux' calligraphy…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Uckfield
Steam trains meet superheroes! Step into a world of fantasy, fun, and fandom at Bluebell Comic Con. With cosplay, comics, merchandise, and unique photo ops with our vintage carriages and engines, it's a convention with a difference. A fun-filled,…
Arts
Gun Hill, Hawthbush Farm, Gun Hill, Heathfield TN21 0JX
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Heathfield at Gun Brewery & Taproom!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
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