With Christmas just 32 sleeps away, schools and organisations throughout the Maldon district are hosting events to get everyone into the festive spirit - find full details of this week's festivities here.

Maldon Christmas Fayre 2022 in the High Street: Thursday 24 November, from 4pm

A hundred stalls will line Maldon High Street this Thursday, as Maldon Town Mayor, Andrew Lay, will switch the town's Christmas lights on from the Moot Hall balcony at 5pm.

This year, Bright & Sons Solicitors will be home to Santa's Grotto. Parking will be free in the town centre's public car parks, from 4.30pm.

Find all the event details you need here.

Christmas Fayre at Tollesbury Congregational Church: Friday 25 November, from 6pm

Candles, sweets, paintings, toiletries and wooden crafts are all on offer at this festive fayre, held at The Centre, Tollesbury.

Visitors can also look forward to gifts, pre-loved toys, handbags, refreshments and more.

All proceeds from the event will go to Tollesbury Pre-School.

Entrance costs 50p per person.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Christmas Fair at Heybridge Primary School: Saturday 26 November, from 11am

Organised by the parents at Heybridge Primary School, stalls will offer products set to make ideal Christmas gifts.

Children will also have the chance to pay Santa a visit, have a family photo taken, and play some fun games.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Synergy Cosplayers Meet & Greet at Funky Shack, Maldon: Saturday 26 November, from 11am

The free meet and greet day has been organised by Funky Shack, a new collectibles store in Madison Heights, Maldon.

In collaboration with Autism Anglia, visitors will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with some of their favourite 'cosplay' characters.

Entry is free.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Small Steps Daycare Christmas Fete at West Maldon Community Centre: Saturday 26 November, from 2pm

This festive event aims to raise money for resources at Small Steps pre-school.

It will feature a 'baby dinosaur encounter' with Quest 4 Entertainment, along with stalls selling a variety of items, plus refreshments and a raffle.

There may even be special guest appearances from Santa and The Maldon Grinch himself.

Entry is free for children, while entry for adults costs 50p.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Wreath Making Workshop at the Museum of Power, Langford: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, from 10am until noon, or 1pm until 3pm

Make your own hand-crafted Christmas wreath, facilitated by Essex-based artist, Paula MacGregor.

Each session costs £30 per person, and seasonal refreshments are included.

Children are welcome to participate in the crafting session free with a paying adult.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Christina's Legacy Christmas Market at Plantation Hall, Heybridge: Sunday 27 November, from 11am

Christina Hunt (far left) died from oesophageal cancer in May this year.

This is the first big fundraiser for Christina's Legacy, a local charity set up in memory of a Heybridge resident, Christina Hunt, who died from oesophageal cancer.

Organisers promise a range of food stalls, sweet treats, tombola, face painting, festive music and more.

Children will get the chance to visit Santa in his grotto for £2, where they will receive a small gift.

An alcoholic bar will be available for over-18s.

The event will raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Find further details on the Christina's Legacy Facebook page.

Find all the event details you need here.

What to look forward to next week...

Burnham Christmas Tree Festival at Burnham United Reformed Church: Friday 2, Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 December

Entrants are encouraged to be as artistic and inventive as they like.

The popular annual Christmas Tree Festival is set feature music, mulled wine, and fun for the whole family.

Organisers are looking for local people, businesses, and groups to enter their tree into the competition.

Find all the event details you need here.

Annual Festive Beer Tasting Day at Mighty Oak Brewing Company, Maldon: Saturday 3 December, from 11am

Join the team at Mighty Oak Brewing Company in West Station Yard, Spital Road, Maldon, as they celebrate with free entry and free tasters.

There will also be a paying bar, a BBQ and the opportunity to meet the brewery team.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.

If you know of any more local festive events happening soon, get in touch or submit them via the 'Nub It' button in our What's On section.