Quays Culture Summer Festival, Salford
SalfordDancing, performers and an enormous maze of colour, light and sounds. Entry is free. The experience is fully accessible and suitable for all ages.
Dancing, performers and an enormous maze of colour, light and sounds. Entry is free. The experience is fully accessible and suitable for all ages.
Free entry: variety show, eagles & vultures, climbing wall, Punch & Judy, rodeo bull, fun dog show, gladiator joust, food, funfair and more!
“Darkest Peru” – For children in years 1-8
Craft event, paint your own Tshirt. £3 per child. Tshirts provided. Booking essential.
Step back in time at Tatton Old Hall and meet our fascinating Tudor residents. Learn all about what life was like in Tudor times through a range of engaging hands...
Step back in time at Tatton Old Hall and meet our fascinating Tudor residents. Learn all about what life was like in Tudor times through a range of engaging hands...
Meet Falconer Pamela Graham, learn about owls and handle them. Suitable for 5+ and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Slime workshop.
Bring your family along and play with Rafts , toys and floats. Designed for under 8’s (Small Pool Only).
Join us to create LEGO models on the theme of ‘things that go’, plus stop motion animation activities. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years. Free session with limited places, so...
This whit half term, we are running our courtyard activities. This includes animals to see, the barrel train ride, giant inflatable pillow, climbing wall, and much more! Activities are running every...
Mouse trap is a whopping dry side inflatable. Travel the maze, climb, swing and slide your way to the end. 6-12 yrs
Kitchen Chemistry Funstation.....Mixing acids and bases to cause ‘fizz pop’ chemical reactions! How to walk, think and speak like a gorilla - An interactive science meets nature workshop. Mad Lab Photobooth...
FREE family event - No need to book
Come and try giant versions of your favourite games such as Twister, Snakes and Ladders and Jenga. Free family event. No need to book.
Over 70 indoor and outdoor stalls bursting with artisan food and crafts. Live entertainment and children's activity. Courtyard Kitchen open serving homemade lunches, cakes and refreshments. Beautiful gardens open too...
Step into our enchanted forest this May half-term. Put on your fairy wings or elf hat and have fun on our natural play equipment while you spot fairies hidden in...
It's Kids for a Quid this week! Come down and put your feet up while the kids enjoy our new sand pit!
Steam trains; picnic area; children's play area; garden centre and cafe
Bring your favourite teddy and a scrummy picnic for an unBEARlievably PAWsome afternoon of games, music and teddy bear fun! This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for...
Come and try supervised sports and games that include Mousetrap, Football, Badminton and more for 1 hour, plus a 1 hour free swim afterwards. 8-12 years
The Lyme Trust are celebrating their 45th Anniversary with a Family Fun Day - Everyone Welcome! Free Admission. Fun Fair, Live Music, Falconry display, Donkey Rides, HitMix FM, Plus much more!
A day of science. We'll be joined by Dr Nick Marsden from the University of Manchester, and there will be some sciencey activities on display for children to get involved...
Children are invited to come along with their favourite teddy bear, for a fun packed afternoon. Suitable for children aged 2 - 7 years. £7.00 per child. 1 accompanying adult...
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for the best local artisan market around. We have a large range of independent makers, bakers and creators all looking to...
A lovely little event just for babies & pre-walkers with their parents/carers. Enjoy music, lights & props in this relaxing & nurturing event exploring sights, sounds & touch with The...
Tom Kerridge and his band of foodie friends head to Cheshire, bringing a stellar line up of world-class chefs, Michelin-starred pubs, plus a selection of other top UK pubs and restaurants...
A gathering of historic narrowboats along the Aqueduct and folk music in the pubs and cafe at Clarence Mill.
Follow the dragon footprints & enjoy a musical adventure with storytelling & of course our craft/colouring. Suitable for babies & children of all ages with their family & friends. 10.30-11.10am
A celebration of transport through the ages, both on dry land and in the water. This FREE, family-friendly event will see the grounds of the spectacular Boat Lift transformed with...
The action-packed weekend of free family fun will include historic narrow boats, large steam traction engines and miniature steam engines. There will also be a selection of vintage cars and...
Join Sarah for a special reading of The Shoe Foxes followed by an activity session with FREE reading colouring sheets.
We are building a mini version of Macclesfield out of junk! Come and get creative and help us build a toy town. Suitable for ages 5+ This is a free event...
Get down to Hurdsfield Primary School on 8th June for all the fun of the fair..... Don't miss PUNCH AND JUDY, LAKESIDE DONKEYS, PTA ROCK SHOP, FISH AND CHIPS, OUR VERY...
This year we will once again be taking part in Open Farm Sunday, a national event that encourages the public to explore a local farm. Activities include: Tractor Rides Feeding...
Hundreds of farms across the UK will throw open their gates for LEAF Open Farm Sunday. Each event will be unique with its own activities - based around the host...
Annual Teddy Bears Picnic. Lots of activities and entertainment. Don't forget your teddy bear and picnic! If the weather is bad the event will be held in the small practice...
James Richards Circus is a family orientated, all human production. Aiming to bring affordable,live enterainment direct to your doorstep. It doesn't matter if you see our circus on the local...
Percy the Park Keeper is planning a Treasure Hunt. His animal friends are so excited they can’t wait for the hunt to begin! Join them all on this nature inspired...
Pop-up Worker Bee Artisan Market and special guests Triple C delivering taster drama workshops, as well as: - Pop-Up CADS Youth Club Activities - Interactive sensory activities - Football games...
WILDSIDE FESTIVAL is a day of live music, art, wild activities & great food & drink; all in support of local wildlife.
On the morning of Saturday 15 June make something for your dad, granddad, uncle or any other special man at our free drop-in craft session. Children must be accompanied by an...
Come and join us on Saturday the 15th of June for a doll-icious family day out! Meet Diva and the wonderful Radio City 96.7 right here at The Ice Cream...
This Fathers Day join Tricksy the T-Rex, Blue the Velociraptor & Mini & Pixi the Baby Dinosaurs down on the Farm ! Dig for Bones & Fossils in our Dino...
We will walk to a spot in the woods, where we will sit in a circle. - Drumming - Movement - Connection to nature - Mindfulness - Connection to each...
On Saturday 15 June at 11.00-12.00 noon we have a special LEGO Club. Bring along your dad, granddad, uncle, stepdad or anyone you think deserves a chance to play like...
Memory Lane Fairs are hiolding a craft & gift fair at Glebe Farm.
Homemade produce, Refreshments, Tombola, Beer tent, Fairground Rides, Childrens Games and races + the Fell Race!
On the Millennium Green - Maypole Dancing Archery Jazz Band Tombola Children's Entertainer Glitter Face-painting Stalls Chefs Hot Dogs Refreshments Grand Draw Sideshows Adults £2, Children under 14 free Contact...
Party in the Park, charity music event for families organised & managed by Poynton and District Rotary Club.
Enjoy a refreshing beer, tasty burger (from our on-site BBQ) and a 'Walking The Lift' tour at Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire's 'Cathedral of the Canals' . Walking The Lift tours...
Come and join Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for FREE drop in activities at Westport Lake Visitor Centre (near the play ground) as part of the Big Wild Weekend. There will be...
FREE drop in activities at Westport Lake Visitor Centre (near the play ground) as part of the Big Wild Weekend. There will be lots of exciting activities to try including...
Treat Dad this Father's Day, bring him to the Transport Festival where there will be over 1000 classic, contemporary and rare cars on show.Treat Dad this Father's Day, bring him...
Celebrate Father's Day in style at the Runway Visitor Park with our special Father's Day tour & Carvery!
Why not treat your dad to a clean car this Father’s Day! Bring your cars over to Knutsford fire station this Sunday between 11am-3pm. Firefighters will be on hand to...
A free return ride per father as part of a family.
Join Gauntlet this Fathers Day and bring Dad along for FREE! (With a paying child). See our amazing flying demonstrations, meet some of the birds closer at Meet & Greet,...
Luna Kids is an open air cinema designed specially for children, with an incredible range of films to appeal to big kids and little kids alike. It’s the perfect way...
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The Knutsford Music Festival was a new event for 2017 delivered by Knutsford Town Council working with local talent and our many fantastic local businesses! Various venues around Knutsford.
Multi arts festival celebrating gardens, design, arts and nature. 13 gardens, a floral marquee with hands on creations for children; Music; Martial Arts garden; food and drink on site. Tickets £4 which...
The Festival, which regularly attracts 5,000 visitors, has become one of the highlights of the horticultural year. Facepainting, childrens rides and our adventure play zone with an exciting zip wire....
Outdoor holiday club. Your child will make new friends, learn new skills, experience some open fire cooking, use tools for purpose, bush craft, wild art, fire lighting, shelter building, bird...
Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have...
Discover the wildlife living here. Activities include bird walks, pond dipping, environmental art, wildlife stands, refreshments and more.
Join us for Gruffalo storytime on Saturday 22 June at 10.30am, when we will be joined by Bunty, a Pets as Therapy dog. Free; no need to book.
Experience the Tudor festival that gives thanks for the sunshine & water that nourishes the crops. Dancing, activities & live music from Piva.
Take part in our fun family activities celebrating the longest day of the year, the summer solstice. We’ll be running a variety of hands-on activities to help you discover more...
Come and join us for lots of fun and games for all the family including faceprinting, maypole, BBQ, brass band, beer tent, tombola, wheelbarrow races and more. Procession starts at...
Celebrate the solstice with Greenwood Growth and enjoy traditional rituals with others as the Sun turns South. Use herbs and flowers to make a crown; build a Witch and decorate...
Variety of stalls, games, face painting and much more! Our sanctuary tours are extremely popular with visitors and is a great way to meet all the wonderful animals we care...
Includes - * Historic Working boats + trips * Traction Engines * Classic Cars * Miniature steam train * Live music * Big LEGO Expo * Cherry Picker Rides *...
On Monday 24 June get your week off to a superb start with a calming cuddle from Coco the therapy dog, or introduce your children to a gentle dog. Just call in...
For those of you who want to keep cool or have a quieter time we will be offering a sunny day HALF PRICE entrance this FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. Show...
A unique opportunity to come and see the gardens and plant fair for just one more time. The plant fair brings the old courtyard to life with a blaze of...
Circus marquee with Flip Entertainment, Silk dancers will be performing too. There will be lots of stalls, games, a BBQ, Gin and Pimms bar, cafe with refreshments, ice cream, sand...
Stockport’s Giant Leap Frog Art Trail -giant colourful frogs will be hopping onto giant lily pads across the town centre this summer from 29th June to end September. Celebrating all...
This will be the peak weekend of the strawberry season. There will be excellent strawberry availability when we open on Saturday morning. There should still be good availability on Sunday morning,...
Join us for this FREE community event on the Moor! There will be crafts, children’s games, inflatables and drama, All are welcome!!
Lots of canal traders plus a Canal Duck Hunt with prizes. On Sunday Bollington Boats & Bikes will be running their day boat between the 2 sets of trading boats...
Arts and crafts, zorbing, Victorian games. assault course, table tennis, live music, face painting and lots more!
An afternoon of stage shows. Walkabout characters including Spiderman, Batman, Wonderwoman, Disney Characters and Trolls. Superhero and Princess Parades
Your favourite film characters together at our very own Ice Cream Farm - can you believe it? Come and meet Woody and Buzz from Toy Story. Saturday 29th June, 12pm-4pm....
All the normal fun of the fete with marching band and visits from some previous Rose Queens. BBQ and Bar Children's Races Bouncy Castle Beat the Goalie And loads more!...
Entertainment for all ages, including music and storytelling sessions in the sunken garden. Kid’s Planet will have their gazebo on-site offering baby-friendly activities, face painting and more.
Bouncy castle, ball pit, sand pit, face painting, BBQ and soft play and lots more... ! Give your kids a treat whilst supporting our local cancer charities.
Players from the Royal Northern College of Music perform historic hunting calls on period instruments around the garden at Lyme. These performances take place throughout the day, so keep your...
KEMS Concert Band An afternoon of light hearted music and popular medleys
A walk through the Park and Dingle Wood with a nature trail for toddlers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Who can find the hidden painted stones? Cost £1.00
An event for the under 5's (accompanied by a parent /grandparent /adult) hosted by Sandbach Library. Storytelling in the library followed by a "Bear Hunt" in the park. Each child...
A special screening of Toy Story 4 for babies and toddlers! The film will be played at a lower volume with the lights on! Children in arms are free.
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of everyone's favourite swashbuckling pirate adventure: Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
On Saturday 6 July we are launching this year's summer reading challenge for children, Space Chase. Come and find out what it's all about and sign up for a summer...
A great Summer market planned with over 70 indoor & outdoor stalls, live entertainment and children's activity. Courtyard kitchen open serving homemade lunches, cakes and refreshments. Beautiful summer gardens open...
Brand new for 2019, Splash Out! is a fun 5K water based obstacle course for all the family! Run around our scenic course and splash through all of the exciting...
We are launching the children's summer reading challenge, Space Chase. Sign up for the challenge to read six books over the summer holidays. Members of South Cheshire Astro will be here...
Our monthly Saturday group incorporates tool use, fire lighting, cooking, nature games, survival and bushcraft skills along with a snack, drink and toasted marshmallows. Family Forest School runs right throughout...
trAction Crewe returns with its packed programme of free family focused activity. This exciting event brings arts, science, industry, motion and engineering together to capture the imaginations of children and the young...
A lovely selection of artisan foods and handcrafted items offered by some of the most talented creatives from all over the North West. Come and browse the wonderful collection of...
Fun dog show with wash and groom for all first placed Have a go dog agility course Stalls Water rescue dog demonstration Remote control model boats Kids ball pool Steam...
Mermaids and Pirates Galore!! Join us down on the Farm for our Under the Sea Event . Mermaid & Pirate Training , Sing alongs & Games And lots of Picture...
Grand parade; Funfair with rides for all the family; sound stage showcasing some of the amazing local talent in the region; stalls from local businesses and charitable good causes and...
There will be two ‘unicorns’ making a very special appearance at The Garden House. 11.45 until 13.15 - children are invited to come and meet the unicorns at a cost...
We’re planning a princess & superhero’s fun day. All money raised on the day will go to the Breast Cancer Now charity There will be fancy dress competitions, plenty of...
Picnics, Pomp and Pleasure at Sandbach Park! Bring a picnic, rug and chairs for a relaxing evening. Music and Fireworks. BYO food and drink.
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for the best local artisan market around. We have a large range of independent makers, bakers and creators all looking to...
The Wilmslow Show promises a great day out for all the family. Ride a waltzer or ride a donkey, enjoy some football zorbing, play garden games, crazy golf, sumo suits...
Free, Fun, Family Festival featuring Heaton Moor Producers Market , Local restaurants, local business stalls, Heatons Community groups, Vintage Tea Room, Live music stage, Zumba, Falconry display, Kids sports, Face...
A great family event with over 50 Stalls, Crafts, Artists, Community Groups, Businesses, Games, Raffles, BBQ, Bar, Music, Children's Fairground & Entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Dog show with eight categories, children's games, crafts and races, live music, BBQ, beer and tea tents, duck racing down the River Bollin, coconut shy, tombola, fell race up Teggs...
Enjoy your picnic whilst been entertained by a Brass Band and possibly a dancing group - Free Event !
A celebration of Prestbury Village and local businesses and artisan crafts.
Give your children a chance to explore, get lucky and play independently. Free but book in advance. The Roaches, Roaches Gate, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 8UA T: 07538 967518
Free drop in craft session for all children. Pop in and get your library ready for the Summer Reading Challenge - Space Race All children must be accompanied by an...
8 to 14yrs Come and get your glow on, with a fantastic Glow in the Dark Disco. All the latest tunes. £2.50 includes free glow sticks
Run by the experts from Manchester & District Orienteering Club, this fun family activity is back again! Registration from 9.30 at the pavilion, until midday. Parkrunners and tennis players, why...
The Bear Festival returns for the ninth time on Saturday July 13 and will run until Saturday August 10. Residents display bears in their gardens and Bear Hunters try to...
A full programme of top steam fair attractions including: Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, Classic Motorcycles, Fairground Organs, Miniature Steam Engines, Stationary Engines and Vintage Commercials. The event will...
Exploring this lovely book ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’. With lots of space for you to wander with your little one, this is a relaxed session where everyone is welcome. There’s a...
Join Leonie for a reading of My Colourful Chameleon. Enjoy the charming story and stick around for the colourful craft activity! Suitable for children over 2 years.
Take your friends and family on a magical adventure into the glorious past with a day out to Keeling's Vintage Family Fun Fair. Discover beautifully restored rides dating from the...
This summer, our outside space will be transformed into a Summer Hub. - from a pop up gin garden to a summer beach. The little ones can play in the...
To celebrate our first birthday we are having a unicorn party. Pop by and say hello to our mini unicorn between 12-2pm. Treat yourself to an ice cream or some...
We offer 1 hour dry activities followed by 1 hour free swim, supervised sports and games that include Mousetrap inflatable, football, badminton, bouncy castle, floor games.
A day full of fun, games, food and drink at our Teddy Bear's Picnic! Children's Picnic Buffet, Story Corner, Colouring Corner, Turtle & Tortoise Sanctuary Northwest and more!! (All for...
Sandbach Rock N Pop Fest is great entertainment for the whole family with food stalls, an all day bar and superb entertainment from top tributes and fantastic local bands and...
Our fabulous annual Summer Fair has taken on carnival vibes this year with loads of exciting new stalls and activities, an amazing BBQ, licensed bar, to mention just a few...
We're back at Ovenhouse Farm for this month's event, with dozens of quality stalls filled with hundreds of lovely things to try, buy and take home.
Something for all the family, with a bird of prey display, pony rides, a novelty pet dog competition, live bands, market stalls, gifts and plants, a tombola, ferrets on show,...
BBQ, kids games, a magician, an animal farm, stalls and a car boot. Starts at 12pm and on til late, after the stalls we are having a mamma Mia night...
Macclesfield Youth, Junior and Training bands, with Macclesfield Brass too are back on the bandstand! Refreshments will be available.
Kids Summer Holiday Groups starting 15th July until 1st September 2019. Messy Play – Mon & Fri 8:30-10:30am 2yrs and over. Soft Play – Weds 9-11am. Kite Making – Weds...
A fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and boutique shopping.
Outer Space themed LEGO Club. Free, but please book in advance. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Help Percy the Park Keeper look after nature! Join in with family friendly activities to find out about the amazing animals that call Dunham Massey their home. This event is...
Suitable for age 7+ 5.30pm, doors open at 4pm (Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval) Tickets £15 including a viewing of the Hall before the show. Bring...
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Join us on Saturday 20 July for a morning of space themed crafts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A morning of space themed crafts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Free, drop-in activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, by creating space themed badges. Come down to the library to make yours 50p per badge.
Pick up your map and search for the hidden bees around the garden. When you find one, put your sticker on your map.
Join a Chester Zoo ranger at a free, fun interactive family workshop at the library. Places are limited so please book in advance. August 20, 2019 at 10 AM –...