What’s On in Suffolk – Events, Things to Do & What’s Happening
Discover what’s on in Suffolk, including events in Ipswich and across the region. From festivals and markets to family activities and live entertainment, GenX Radio keeps you up to date with everything happening near you.
Looking for things to do in Ipswich or Suffolk this weekend? Our regularly updated guide features local events, community activities, and entertainment across Suffolk. Check back often or listen live for the latest updates.
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Today10am to 2pm
Wild Kids: Forest weekday fun for 8-11 yr olds - October
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA; £16 per child £30 combined sibling rate (if you are booking siblings please use this ticket as it means we don't get charged so much commission!); suffolkwildlifetrust.org.
Today10:30am to 12pm
Wild Tots at Carlton Marshes
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre; Carlton Marshes Burnt Hill Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8HU; £6 per child Adults free; suffolkwildlifetrust.org.
Today7:30pm
Talk: Climate change gardening
Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DD; Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DD; £5. Under 25's free. Refreshments – donations welcome. Cash or card on entry; suffolkwildlifetrust.org.
Thu 21/10/20262pm to 4pm
Board and Card Games
Village Hall; Fornham All Saints Village; £2 table money to include refreshments; fornhamallsaintsparish.gov.uk.
Thu 21/10/20263pm to 5pm
Marshland Histories - oral history films
The Mayfly Café, The Mayfly; 72 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1XN, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XN; This event is free, made possible with Heritage Fund. There is no need to book. The bar will be open for drinks in the Mayfly, so bring cash or card if you’d like to purchase anything; suffolkwildlifetrust.org.
Thu 21/10/20267pm to 9pm
Pub Quiz at The George in Wickham Market
The George Community Pub; 95 High Street Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0RA United Kingdom; visitwickhammarket.co.uk.
Sat 23/10/20267pm to 9pm
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, England. Experience a captivating evening of opera performed by candlelight in the historic setting of St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
Sun 24/10/2026 until Mon 01/11/2026
Apple Week
The Food Museum; Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL; £5-60; foodmuseum.org.uk.
Sun 24/10/20269am to 4pm
Vintage & Makers Market
Suffolk Food Hall; Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB; FREE ENTRY; suffolkfoodhall.co.uk.
Sun 24/10/202612pm to 5pm
Karibu African Support Group Black History Month Celebration 2026
Suffolk New College, Ipswich, England. Celebrate Black History Month with Karibu African Support Group & Suffolk New College – a vibrant day of culture, heritage, music and dance.
Sun 24/10/20266:30pm to 11:30pm
Charity Casino Night
The Restaurant; Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB; £60pp; suffolkfoodhall.co.uk.
Mon 25/10/202611:30am to 3:30pm
Bury St Edmunds Fun Dog Show – new date
Great Barton Village Hall; Elms Close, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2NR; Free entry; rspca-suffolkcentral.org.uk.
Tue 26/10/20269:30am to 11:30am
Mahjong
Village Hall; Fornham All Saints Village; £2 table money includes refreshments; fornhamallsaintsparish.gov.uk.
Tue 26/10/20267:30pm to 9:30pm
Classic Film Night – The Philadelphia Story – at The George
The George Community Pub; 95 High Street Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0RA United Kingdom; Just £5 a ticket; visitwickhammarket.co.uk.
Wed 27/10/20267:30pm to 10pm
Film Club
Village Hall; Fornham All Saints Village; fornhamallsaintsparish.gov.uk.
Fri 29/10/2026 until Sun 31/10/202610am to 5pm
2026 Suffolk Makers, Food & Family Festival
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH. Celebrate local artistry, craftsmanship, and food with a variety of artisans and vendors.
Fri 29/10/20263pm to 5pm
Beccles and District Museum – Ghostly Goings On
Beccles and District Museum; Beccles, Suffolk NR349ND United Kingdom; visitbeccles.co.uk.
Fri 29/10/20266:30pm
Our Big RSPCA Charity Sporty Quiz Night
Ipswich Town Football Club; Portman Road, Ipswich IP1 2DA; Tickets are £120 per table of six or £80 for a table of four; rspca-suffolkcentral.org.uk.
Sat 30/10/2026 until Mon 01/11/202612pm to 1pm
Hollesley Village Hall - Halloween Meet
35 Heath Rd, Hollesley, IP12 3QP. Join for a spooky Halloween meet close to the Suffolk coast.
Sat 30/10/20264pm to 6pm
Pumpkin Night
Suffolk Food Hall; Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB; £2.50; suffolkfoodhall.co.uk.
Sat 30/10/20267pm to 10:30pm
Murder Mystery Dinner
Suffolk Food Hall; Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB; suffolkfoodhall.co.uk.
Sun 31/10/202610am to 3pm
Craft Fair
Institute; Woolpit Village; Free Entry; woolpitparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Mon 01/11/202610:30am to 4pm
Suffolk Witches & Pagans Sahmain Market
Woodbridge Community Hall, Woodbridge, Suffolk. A market celebrating Samhain with various activities.
Tue 02/11/20262pm to 4pm
Curator’s Conclusions - Constable to Contemporary
Christchurch Mansion; Ipswich, IP4 2BE; £10 (members only - includes tea/coffee and cake); friendsofipswichmuseums.org.uk.
Wed 03/11/20269:30am to 12:30pm
framlingham wellness market
Hour Place, Fairfield Road, Framlingham. FREE entry and Parking
Fri 05/11/20265pm to 9pm
Framlingham Fireworks display
at Framlingham sports club, Badingham Road, gates open at 5 with fireworks at 7:30, come and enjoy some amazing food and a firework spectacular. Adults £10, children £1 payable on the gate or get tickets in advance from Bulstrodes
Sat 06/11/2026 until Mon 08/11/20264pm to 6pm
Beccles Beer Festival
Beccles Public Hall & Theatre; Beccles Public Hall & Theatre Suffolk NR349AD United Kingdom; visitbeccles.co.uk.
Sat 06/11/20267pm to 10pm
WINTER QUIZ NIGHTS !
Earl Soham Village Hall; The Street, Earl Soham, Suffolk. IP13 7SF; £6.00 per person via our website or cash / card on the door; earlsohamvillagehall.org.
Sat 06/11/20267:30pm to 10pm
Festival of remebrance
St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare. Tickets £10 available online at long melford silver band.co.uk with proceeds going to the royal british legion
Sun 07/11/20265:30pm to 9pm
Bonfire Night Celebrations
The Food Museum; Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL; £4-8.50; foodmuseum.org.uk.
Mon 08/11/20266:30pm to 10pm
Martlesham heath aviation society, monthly talk
at the martlesham heath commeunity centre, felixstowe rd, martlesham, IP12 4BP. Tickets £5 available on the door
Wed 10/11/202610am to 12:30pm
Craft Club – Coastal Crafters
The George Community Pub; 95 High Street Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0RA United Kingdom; Free; visitwickhammarket.co.uk.
Fri 12/11/20265:30pm to 8:30pm
Festive Evening
Suffolk Food Hall; Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB; free entry; suffolkfoodhall.co.uk.
Sat 13/11/20266:45pm to 9:30pm
BINGO in the Village Hall
Village Hall; Woolpit Village Hall; woolpitparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Sat 13/11/20267pm to 10:30pm
Quiz Night
Suffolk Food Hall; Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB; £27.50 per person; suffolkfoodhall.co.uk.
Sun 14/11/202610am to 2pm
Holbrook Christmas Fair 2026
Holbrook Village Hall; The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2PZ; Free entry; rspca-suffolkcentral.org.uk.
Sun 14/11/202610am to 12pm
Pudsey’s Presmere Coffee Morning – In Aid of Children in Need
Presmere Day Nursery; Pettestree, Suffolk, IP13 0JB; visitwickhammarket.co.uk.
Thu 18/11/20267pm to 9:30pm
Fundraising for the Village Hall
Village Hall; Fornham All Saints Village; £7; fornhamallsaintsparish.gov.uk.
Sun 21/11/2026 until Mon 22/11/202610am to 2pm
Lavenham Two Day Christmas Craft Market
Lavenham Village Hall; Lavenham Suffolk CO10 9QT United Kingdom; totally free of charge; suffolkmarketevents.co.uk.
Wed 24/11/20262:30pm to 4pm
Sudbury group of the suffolk family history society, monthly group
Long Melford Village Hall, Hall Street (opposite the Bull Hotel) CO10 9JQ
Entry is £2.50 for SFHS members and £3.00 for non-members
Sun 28/11/20269am to 2pm
Christmas Market on The Hill, Wickham Market, Suffolk
The Hill; Wickham Market, IP13 0QS; visitwickhammarket.co.uk.
Sun 05/12/20263pm to 7pm
Saxmundham Christmas Fayre 2026
Saxmundham Town Centre. Saxmundham’s Annual Christmas Fayre. Join us for a magical day of festive fun in the heart of Saxmundham! Enjoy an extensive street market, festive lights switch-on, Santa’s Grotto, indoor craft fair, street and stage performances, hot food, children’s activities, and much more.