What's on in Maldon: November and December 2026

November 2026

Ongoing until 17 November: Maldon, Tides of Time

29 October to 17 November 2026, Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm | Photography exhibition | Maeldune Heritage Centre, Market Hill, Maldon CM9 4PZ | Free entry.

Chris Bourne of KEBS Pictures presents photographs connecting Maldon's tidal river with the town's buildings, barges and people.

1 November: Power Up Sunday, Power of Music

Sunday 1 November, 9.30am to 4pm | Family museum activities | Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford CM9 6QA | Adults £8, concessions £7, ages 5 to 15 £5; under-5s free.

Explore musical instruments, themed crafts and a Find the Note trail among the engines. The model village is open and miniature railway rides cost extra. On-the-door admission is available after online sales close.

18 November: Harry Whittaker in conversation with Kate Sawyer

Wednesday 18 November, 7pm to 8.30pm; doors 6.45pm | Author event | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill | General admission £7; book-and-ticket option £30.

Maldon Books hosts a conversation about Orlando, set in the world of the Seven Sisters novels, followed by book signing. Check any additional booking fees at checkout.

19 November to 23 December: Maeldune Christmas Fayre

Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December, Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm | Local crafts and gifts | Maeldune Heritage Centre, Market Hill, Maldon | Free entry.

The exhibition space becomes a seasonal showcase for work by local artists and craftspeople, with handmade gifts to browse in the town centre.

26 November: Light Up Maldon

Thursday 26 November, 5pm to 9pm; lights switch-on 6pm | Community celebration | Maldon High Street.

Browse street stalls and indoor craft markets, hear local performers and see the new seasonal lights. The free grotto at Brights Solicitors requires booking, scheduled to open through the council page on 9 November at 10am.

27 November: Maldon Carnival Christmas Bingo

Friday 27 November, doors 7pm; bingo 7.30pm | Community fundraiser | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill CM9 4PZ | Bingo books £12, including entry and middle and end flyers.

A social evening supporting Maldon Carnival, with a raffle and tea and coffee. Guests can bring their own nibbles.

28 and 29 November, 12 and 13 December: Wreath-making workshops

28 and 29 November and 12 and 13 December, sessions 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm | Festive craft | Museum of Power, Langford | £40 per wreath; booking essential.

Sarah from Blue Conker leads seasonal wreath-making with a mince pie and hot refreshment. These are workshop sessions; the miniature railway and model village are closed and the engines will not be running.

December 2026

3 December: Christmas Bingo in Great Totham

Thursday 3 December, doors 7pm; bingo 7.30pm | Community fundraiser | Great Totham Village Hall, 1 Maldon Road CM9 8NH | Bingo books £12, including entry and middle and end flyers.

Maldon Carnival brings its festive bingo evening to Great Totham, with refreshments and a raffle. Bring friends and your own nibbles.

5 and 6 December: Christmas Fun with Santa

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, 9.30am to 4pm | Family Christmas experience | Museum of Power, Langford | Santa visits: adults £9, children £15; advance booking essential.

The booked Santa experience includes a miniature train ride, entertainment, a meeting with Santa and Mother Christmas, children's gifts and snacks. Ordinary museum admission is available separately, and additional train rides cost extra.

19 and 20 December: Maldon Carnival Santa's Grotto

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December, 10am to 4pm | Family Christmas activities | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill CM9 4PZ | £10 for the first child; £7.50 for each sibling.

Meet Santa, write him a letter and join Christmas activities and card-making. Food and drinks are available at the venue; use the carnival's booking link to arrange a visit.