Pet Pals - Easter
Families can attend a free Easter-themed workshop at Pets at Home Bury St Edmunds.
Events in Bury st Edmunds From 6th April – 12th April 2026
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You can find family activities at Green Man Playing Fields on Saturday afternoons from 5 to 12 April 2026, where kids can build with LEGO or join an Easter-themed pet walk near the market square. These sessions continue a tradition of volunteer-led outdoor gatherings that began in 2018.
Evening events include acoustic sets at The Old Brewery pub on Tuesday, full-band performances by The St Edmunds Collective in the library lecture hall on Thursday evening, and drag cabaret hosted at the Arts & Heritage Centre. This programme has run since 2017.
Author talks have been held monthly at Bury St Edmunds Library for over a decade, this week features local writer Clara Tanswell discussing her memoir on rural creativity and life near the River Gipping. Networking meetups are set at The Guildhall café on Friday evenings, supporting small business owners from nearby towns.
All events reflect ongoing community practice rooted in seasonal traditions tied to religious and agricultural cycles. Times and locations for each event are listed below.
Monday 6th April
Wednesday 8th April
Talk: Its Never Too Late With Iain Carruthers-jones
Local author Iain Carruthers-Jones discusses his journey from writing novelties to publishing a collection of stories and poems in 2025.
James b Partridge: Primary School Bangers
James B Partridge performs his live show 'Primary School Bangers' at The Apex.
It's Never Too Late With Iain Carruthers-jones
Iain Carruthers-Jones delivers a talk at Bury St Edmunds Library on the theme of second chances.
Thursday 9th April
Play & Build - Playcafe, Bury st Edmunds
Kids and families can build with over 250 LEGO sets at a creative play event.
Bury st Edmunds - Powered up Business Networking - April 2026
Bury St Edmunds hosts a casual business networking event focused on authentic conversations.
Speed Dating in Bury st Edmunds Ages 40-59Ish
A speed dating event for adults aged 40–59 is held at Rushbrooke Arms in Bury St Edmunds.
Friday 10th April
Wild Families: Easter Eggstravaganza (Ecc 2511)
A family-friendly Easter egg hunt and activity event at Lackford Lakes Barns.
Saturday 11th April
Drag Cabaret
Drag Cabaret Night featuring Miss Tish-Ewe at The Westbury Community Centre.
Indian Motorcycle 2026 Demo Event - Bury st Edmunds
Attend the Indian Motorcycle 2026 demo event at Krazy Horse Empire House in Bury St Edmunds.
Uk Foo Fighters
UK Foo Fighters perform a theatre show inspired by their studio album In Your Honor, blending acoustic melodies for fans old and new.