There’s plenty happening at
Kingpins
over the coming months, with some brilliant family events taking place across Southend and Chelmsford. From
Breakfast with Santa
to the
Southend Halloween Parade
and the return of the
City Fireworks
, there are plenty of reasons to get together with family and friends and make a day or evening of it.
1. Breakfast with Santa at Kingpins
Santa is coming to Kingpins Southend and Kingpins Chelmsford this December!
Join us for a festive family morning, enjoy breakfast together and meet Santa himself in the run-up to Christmas. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and make some special festive memories with the family.
Kingpins Southend
Sunday 6th December
Sunday 13th December
Sunday 20th December
Children – £25.00 | Adults – £12.00
To book Kingpins Southend, call 01702 600600.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Kingpins Chelmsford
Saturday 5th December
Saturday 12th December
Saturday 19th December
Children – £25.00 | Adults – £12.00
Spaces are limited, so make sure you book early.
2. Southend Halloween Parade – Saturday 31st October
Get your costumes ready because the Southend Halloween Parade returns on Saturday 31st October 2026.
Southend Seafront will come alive with Halloween entertainment, street performers, music and plenty of spooky family fun. The parade will run along the seafront before the evening finishes with a spectacular fireworks finale at 7:30pm.
Why not make a full evening of it? Visit Kingpins Southend before the parade for bowling, arcade games, food and drinks, then head outside to enjoy the parade and fireworks.
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Date
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Saturday 31st October 2026
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Parade
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6:00pm – 7:30pm
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Fireworks Finale
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7:30pm
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Entry
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Free to attend
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View the official Southend Halloween Parade website:
It’s set to be one of the biggest family nights of the autumn, so get the costumes ready and come down to Southend.
3. Southend City Fireworks
The Southend City Fireworks are back, lighting up the seafront every Saturday evening throughout the autumn.
The displays start at 7:30pm, making them the perfect way to finish a family day or evening in Southend. And with Kingpins Southend just moments from the seafront, why not combine the fireworks with a visit to us?
Enjoy some bowling, challenge the family in the arcade, grab something to eat and drink, and then head outside to watch the sky light up over Southend.
Upcoming Firework Dates
Saturday 3rd October
Saturday 10th October
Saturday 17th October
Saturday 24th October
Saturday 31st October – Halloween Parade & Fireworks
Saturday 7th November
Saturday 14th November – Christmas Light Switch On
All displays start at 7:30pm.
Whether you’re visiting with the family, meeting friends or coming into Southend especially for the fireworks, Kingpins Southend is the perfect place to start your evening.
4. Make a Day of It at Kingpins
With bowling, arcade games, food and drinks all under one roof, Kingpins is the perfect place for family days out, celebrations and evenings with friends.
Keep checking our Latest News & Offers page for more events, special offers and exciting announcements throughout the year.
Eat. Sleep. Bowl. Repeat.
