Events in Ipswich This Week
As the week ahead unfolds, Ipswich offers a fine variety of events catering to different tastes and interests. Whether you are a local or just visiting, these gatherings present great opportunities to enjoy community spirit, learn something new, or simply have a good time. Below, you will find a curated list of events happening this week in Ipswich, complete with dates and links for more information. Have a look and maybe find something to brighten up your days!
Northgate Sports Centre – Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs – Sunday Red Dragons
Grade your Sunday morning with some martial arts at the Northgate Sports Centre. The Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs host their Sunday Red Dragons session weekly from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. It’s a wonderful chance for youngsters and older kids to engage in karate, with a free trial available before joining. Details here: Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs Event.
Karibu – Weekly Dancing Sessions
Get your groove on every week with Karibu’s dancing sessions. Suitable for teens and adults alike, these sessions run weekly on Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. They provide a lively and enjoyable way to stay active and meet others. More information is available here: Weekly Dancing Sessions.
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Support Ipswich.loveChantry Library – Funky Junk Crafts
Parents and little ones will be delighted by the Funky Junk Crafts sessions at Chantry Library, designed for babies, toddlers, and youngsters. These fun-filled crafts take place weekly on Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am – an ideal way to spark creativity in the little ones. Find out more here: Funky Junk Crafts.
Gainsborough Community Library – Sharing Stories: Social Group for Adults with Additional Needs
This weekly event is a welcoming social group for adults with additional needs, held every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. It’s a supportive environment to share stories and enjoy gentle conversation. More details are here: Sharing Stories Social Group.
The Hold – Suffolk Archives Ipswich – Creative Writing Workshop with Amanda Hodgkinson
If creative writing is your passion or something you’ve wanted to try, this one-off workshop with Amanda Hodgkinson is a fantastic opportunity. It will be held on 10th October 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event caters to teens and adults interested in honing their writing skills. Learn more and book here: Creative Writing Workshop.
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre – Join the Ipswich Bonsai Society
The Ipswich Bonsai Society invites teens and adults to join their meetings held monthly at the Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre. The upcoming session will take place on 11th April 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It’s a peaceful club for those interested in the art of bonsai. More information can be found at Ipswich Bonsai Society.
Northgate Arts Centre – Ipswich County Music School
Young older kids and teens attending the Ipswich County Music School meet weekly every Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:45 am during term time at the Northgate Arts Centre. It’s a brilliant place to develop musical skills and enjoy performance opportunities. Discover more here: Ipswich County Music School.
Emmaus Suffolk – The Royal Oak – Kids & Carers Hub
Families with babies, toddlers, and adults can benefit from the Kids & Carers Hub at Emmaus Suffolk. This weekly event occurs every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and offers a supportive space for carers and children. For further details, see: Kids & Carers Hub.
Chantry Library – Adult Crafting Group
For those who enjoy crafting, the Adult Crafting Group meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Chantry Library. Perfect for anyone aged teens and above looking to share crafting skills and ideas in a relaxed environment. More information is available here: Adult Crafting Group.
Until next week! 🙂
Who wrote this about Ipswich?
James Kindred
James lives in Ipswich and has been a graphic designer and brand founder for the last 25 years. He specialises in branding, startups, guerilla marketing and effectively frustrating authority figures to deliver results. James is co-founder of Ipswich.love, co-chair of the Suffolk Autism Strategy board and a board advisor to R;ipple, a suicide prevention charity.
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