From free live music on the Waterfront in Ipswich to the FolkEast festival at Glemham Hall - here we bring you days out ideas for this weekend.
As we head towards the end of the summer holidays there is still plenty to do and ways to make the most of the break in Suffolk.
Here is our guide for Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22.
1) Summertime Ipswich
The event, Summertime Ipswich, will see live music, fairground rides and food and drink stalls on the Waterfront.
Where: Ipswich Waterfront
When: Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 from 10am to 10pm with a fireworks display on Saturday at 9.45pm.
Price: Free
Parking: Fore Street car park, Smart Street car park and St Peter's Dock car park are all nearby and are charegable.
2) FolkEast
FolkEast, one of Suffolk’s leading festivals, is returning to party mode this weekend.
With a great line up of acts it really is set to be a great event.
Where: Glemham Hall Estate, Suffolk
When: Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22
Price: Tickets cost around £80 for adults but are free for under 11s. Book here.
Parking: On-site
3) Suffolk Pride Art Exhibition
Suffolk Pride presents a summer exhibition of LGBTQ+ artists and allies in Suffolk, responding to the theme ‘Freedom’.
The exhibition features invited local artists and groups: Young Artists in Suffolk, Guy Cry Club, cherryfizzwhizz and Creative Curve and includes a variety of mediums from painting and photography to sculpture and zines.
Where: The Whistler Gallery on the first floor of DanceEast, Jerwood Dancehouse, Ipswich Waterfront and virtually online.
When: Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm until August 27.
Price: Free
Parking: Fore Street car park, Smart Street car park and St Peter's Dock car park are all nearby and are charegable.
4) Retro Gaming Day
Bring Back Retro will be back with an incredible mix of games and consoles.
Relive those moments from the past or experience what gaming used to be like. Challenge your friends to Super Mario Kart, be the fastest to complete Sonic, shoot some bad guys on Time Crisis or choose from the large array of games on show.
Where: County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE
When: Sunday from 10.30am to 3.30pm
Price: Free
Parking: At William Street and Cox Lane.
5) LGBT+ nights are back
An 80s style LGBT+ party from the After Party following their success last month.
The previous event saw over 300 people attend including people celebrating hen nights, teachers on a night out and members of the LGBT+ community where East Anglian drag queen Kenya Knott and Dolores, and London-based Asia Thorne, provided the entertainment for the night, along with podium dancers.
Where: The Music Room, Ipswich, Island House, Duke St, Ipswich IP3 0AE
When: 10pm to 3am on Saturday
Price: £7 plus booking fee and available here
Parking: Duke Orwell Quay car park
6) Theatre in Bury St Edmunds
Holes, a play based on the 1998 young adult novel written by Louis Sachar, comes to Bury St Edmunds this weekend.
The play based on the hit film is set to take to the stage, with the show running for one hour and 55 minutes.
If you are still not 100% comfortable going back to the theatre the Theatre Royal offers socially distanced seats if you call in advance.
Where: The Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
When: Friday, August 20 to Saturday, September 4
Price: Tickets from £10.50 to £28. Book here
Parking: Available across Bury St Edmunds
7) The Framlingham Country Show
The country show is back and has so much to offer. There is a motorbike and BMX display and an Abba tribute band.
It is set to be a very popular event so don't miss out.
Where: Framlingham College, College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EY
When: Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 10am-5pm
Price Adults - £9.50 and Children (5-13) - £4.50
Parking: On site
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