Published: Monday, 31st March 2025
The free events programme organised by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has been launched for 2025 with returning favourites and some new activities for all to enjoy.
In 2024, we saw a successful events programme, with thanks to Roger Partridge, who has since passed the Events Coordinator torch over to Jessica Pearce for the year ahead. Jessica will be continuing with a jam-packed 2025 of free events and activities for all ages, in Sunny Hunny.
Kicking off the programme on Saturday 19 April is Hunstanton’s very own Easter Egg Hunt, running from 10am to 3pm, or once all 200 eggs have been collected from the Easter Bunny. Families have the chance to hunt out the Easter Bunny’s Tokens, hidden around the town, and inside businesses, which will then reveal the Easter Bunny’s secret location.
After Easter, we have some great events to get you moving, including Thai Chi on Saturday 26 April, Walking Football up at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 17 May and Beat the Tide, a 5k and 10k run on Sunday 8 June.
The hypnotic Rock Choir, of some 200 singers, shall be filling The Green in aid of RNLI on Sunday 27 July.
A busy summer holiday schedule of events, including fun sports activities you may not have tried before, are running each Monday from 28 July. On Tuesdays, we have the famous duo Punch & Judy, Strange Fascination are returning with their Dino Jam each Wednesday, on Thursday’s children have the chance to get creative with Pebble Painting or enjoy a range of activities held by RSPB, and finally, on Fridays we have Rhymes & Stories again, all held on The Green.
Cllr Simon Ring, Deputy Leader of the borough council and Cabinet Member for Culture and Business, said:
“One date we are regularly asked about is the return of our Open-Air Cinema, which will be Saturday 9 August this year, showcasing Moana 2 at 11am, Wicked at 3pm and Elvis at 7pm. Why not order a picnic hamper or delicious takeaway from one of the many independent delis and cafés on and around the High Street to complete your experience.”
“We have the return of the ever-popular Battle of the Bands on the Green on Saturday 23 August, with more live music the following day in Beats by the Beach on 24 August headlined by WildBoys. Then the biggest borough council-organised event returns to wrap up the summer. The hugely popular Soap Box Derby will see hand-built karts once again zooming down the streets of Hunstanton on Sunday 21 September.”
As the nights draw in you can join us to stare at the stars on Sunday 23 November, held at the Town Hall with telescopes on The Green.
Be sure to bring your furry friend along to our Christmas Dog Walk & Jumper Competition on Sunday 30 November.
Cllr Ring added:
“These events are aimed at giving residents, families and visitors something to come and enjoy in our wonderful seaside town of Hunstanton throughout 2025. We cannot wait to welcome thousands of residents and visitors to the town.”
Keep an eye on west-norfolk.gov.uk/hunstantonevents for regular updates, dates, times and more information on what’s happening. The page will be regularly updated alongside the borough council social media channels so please keep visiting to stay in touch and not miss out on anything we have planned.
Jessica Pearce, Events Coordinator, BCKLWN