Here are 18 of the big events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites and some returning for a second time after a successful launch last year.
. Events 2023
The coronation of King Charles III will be the biggest event of 2023 Photo: Liz Pearce
. February
Littlehampton Pancake Olympics: Littlehampton’s annual charity Pancake Olympics is returning to the High Street from 11am to 1pm on Sunday, February 12. Teams of three or four people take part in Olympics-inspired events like pancake curling, a relay race and traditional pancake flipping. Open to all ages, with a gold medal for the winners and £100 for their chosen charity. Visit the Littlehampton Town Council website for more information. Photo: Littlehampton Town Council
. April
Broadwater Easter Fair will feature a market, car boot sale and children’s rides on Broadwater Green. The date is yet to be confirmed but it is expected to be Easter Monday, April 10. Photo: Contributed
. April
The Worthing RUNFEST on Sunday, April 30, includes the Worthing Half Marathon, Worthing 10K and the Family Mile. Each race will take place on fully closed, flat roads, starting and finishing at Worthing Lido. Visit www.run-fest.com for more information. Photo: Derek Martin
. May
The coronation of King Charles III takes place on Saturday, May 6, and an extra Bank Holiday has been confirmed for Monday, May 8. Photo: Derek Martin
. June
Worthing Race for Life on Sunday, June 18, at 11am is a 5k for everyone as thousands of people unite with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research. It starts at Steyne Gardens and is open to all ages. Visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org to sign up. Photo: Derek Martin
. June
Littlehampton Armed Forces Day will take place on the Seafront Greens, Littlehampton, on Saturday, June 24, from 10.30am to 5pm. This will be a free action-packed day organised by Littlehampton Town Council to celebrate and honour those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. There will be lots of activities for all the family, a parade and Drumhead Service. Visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk for more information. Photo: S Robards
. June
Worthing Armed Forces Day 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 24, at Steyne Gardens from 10am to 4.30pm to celebrate everything about our Armed Forces. Expect marching bands, military displays, military vehicles, military stalls, music and dance, plus local charity stands. Photo: S Robards
1. Events 2023
The coronation of King Charles III will be the biggest event of 2023 Photo: Liz Pearce
2. February
Littlehampton Pancake Olympics: Littlehampton’s annual charity Pancake Olympics is returning to the High Street from 11am to 1pm on Sunday, February 12. Teams of three or four people take part in Olympics-inspired events like pancake curling, a relay race and traditional pancake flipping. Open to all ages, with a gold medal for the winners and £100 for their chosen charity. Visit the Littlehampton Town Council website for more information. Photo: Littlehampton Town Council
3. April
Broadwater Easter Fair will feature a market, car boot sale and children’s rides on Broadwater Green. The date is yet to be confirmed but it is expected to be Easter Monday, April 10. Photo: Contributed
4. April
The Worthing RUNFEST on Sunday, April 30, includes the Worthing Half Marathon, Worthing 10K and the Family Mile. Each race will take place on fully closed, flat roads, starting and finishing at Worthing Lido. Visit www.run-fest.com for more information. Photo: Derek Martin