Every Thursday, we bring you our top picks of events happening near you over the coming weekend.

If your business or organisation is running an event, you can advertise it for free with Maldon Nub News.

Simply follow this link to our What's On section and click the black 'Nub It' button to get started.

Upstairs Downstairs Opening at Edwards Walk Shopping Arcade, Maldon: Friday July 22, at 11am

• The popular High Street shop has undergone a 'complete refurbishment', following the previous owners' retirement.
• It will be officially reopened by the Town Mayor, Councillor Andrew Lay.
• To learn more about the new owners, click here.

Funky Voices Choir Performance in Promenade Park, Maldon: Saturday July 23, from 1pm

• The choir will be performing at the amphitheatre in Promenade Park
• Bring your picnic blankets and chairs, grab some refreshments from the park cafes and outlets, or bring your own!
• The free concert will last from 1-2pm and the event is open to all - friends, family and dogs included.
• For more information, click here.

Langford Country Fete at the Museum of Power, Langford: Sunday July 24, 10am-3pm

• Folk music, talks & workshops, agricultural machinery, nature & ecology, country crafts, games and fun for all
• Dog show at 12 noon - categories are: Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Golden Oldie (8 years plus), Precious Puppy (under 12 months) and Best Rescue (any age).
• Adult £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children Under 5 FREE
• Miniature steam train OPEN for rides
• For more information, click here.

Power of Gaming Summer Family Fun Day/18+ Gaming Night at Maldon Town Hall: Sunday July 24, 12pm-10pm

• Family Gaming 12-5pm 
• Take part in a range of gaming activities across a variety of consoles from PlayStation to Xbox and all the retro classics.
• You can even get up and active with Nintendo Wii, Xbox Kinect, VR headset and a dance mat.
• Players under the age 14 should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
• 18+ Gaming Evening 6-10pm (tickets cost £6)
• Join one of the over-18s gaming nights and experience Call of Duty, Battlefield, Zombies and much more featuring the new Oculus Quest 2 VR, PS5 and XBOX Series X.
• Booking is required for all events.
• To book a place, visit the Eventbrite website.

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