AutumnFest at Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank MacclesfieldJoin us as we celebrate the turning of the seasons in our special autumn celebration in the Jodrell Bank arboretum this half term. Make your own Autumn crown or have...
Join us as we celebrate the turning of the seasons in our special autumn celebration in the Jodrell Bank arboretum this half term. Make your own Autumn crown or have...
Aimed at (but not exclusive to) children aged 2-5 and their parents, we will be using our session to learn some of the poses we might come across in the...
We have a great Halloween Slime event for children aged 4 - 8 years. Don't miss out book your place by contacting the library. £2 per child.
Calling all Little Lions to discover, play and create. Come and join our Early Years Explorer Club, aimed at ages 2-4 (younger siblings welcome). 9.45-11.15 am
Come and take on our wild inflatable crocodile. All ages
We will be thinking about all things spooky, beginning with some mindful Halloween crafts before warming up with our moon salutations, ready for whatever surprises may come our way!
Bethel Baptist Church, Macclesfield October 29, 2019 at 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
We will have lots of crafts, spooky snacks and a story.
To celebrate Patchwork Wonders visiting Lion Salt Works over half-term, we have some patchwork inspired crafts for you all!
Come along for a fun filled bounce, there will be ride ons, space hoppers and other toys available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1-6 years
Meet writer Jaris Ash and her dog Cassidy. Jaris will be leading a creative writing workshop suitable for children aged 8 - 11 years.
Come and join us for a family Halloween adventure at Nest in the Woods. Get dressed up in your witch or a wizard fancy dress (optional) and come and listen...
Suitable for children aged 5 and over. £1.00 per child; please book in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Fun Swim – Loads of fun in the Pool with toys, balls, floats & rafts. Normal under 8’s admission policy applies. Ages are a recommendation.
Join us for our Halloween special edition slime making! We have got some fantastic surprises up our sleeves from different scents to all spooky Halloween colours, your big kids won’t...
A quieter session for those who would struggle with the challenges a busy play centre can bring.
Join us for an evening of fun halloween crafts and stories at 5.30-6.45pm. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Please book in advance. Children must be accompanied by an...
Bollington Balloons 1-3pm Pin the Wart On the Witch FREE
Stay and Play event to raise money for Ruby’s Fund. Magic show, feathery folk, Bloom baby class , fire engine bouncy castle and coffee shop. The event is aimed at...
For all the family, swim and play with equipment such as rafts and surfboards. This activity is for under 12s and they must be accompanied by an adult.
We’ll be making spooky pumpkin flap books in this fun half term craft. Please book in advance.
A fun filled hour of ‘wheels’ with a glow stick finale!
Open to all 1-4 year olds, whether you have attended a class with us already or not. Younger and older siblings welcome too. Fun 45 minute phonics session followed by...
Visit us at Halloween to make a hotel for creepy crawlies.
Join us for a Halloween party for the babies aged 0-18 months at Ruby's Fund Sensory Centre, Roe Street, Congleton. Price: £7.50 per baby and this includes a brew and...
Join Nature Stuff for spooky outdoor games, Halloween challenges and fangtastic fun for families. Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, Davenport Lane, CW12 4SU Brereton
This is a hands on event and is suitable for children from age 4.
£2.50 per child (Most suitable for ages 4+) Please book in advance at the library. Fancy dress welcome.
Including Live Boo Crew in the maze; pumpkin carving; apple bobbing
This session is suitable for tiny babies, precrawlers & those starting to move. 11-11.40am
11.00-12.00 noon or 2.00-3.00pm. Free, but please book in advance.
2pm onwards. Prizes for the best designs (grouped into age categories). Prizes for best fancy dress Normal admission prices apply. On this occasion pre booking is advised
In the barn, scary scenes, music, food drink and games for kids available to purchase/play. Tickets Only.
Join us for some spooky fun to celebrate Halloween.
Halloween themed craft party!! Get dressed up in your best Halloween fancy dress costume and come over to our spooktacular craft party.
Join us on the 31st October for the chance to become scientists for the day at Dr Frankenstein’s Laboratory.
Ticket £10 to include: 1 hour play Spooky themed party food Monster Mash Disco with prizes Goody bag Unit 2 Towerhill Court, Greenfield farm estate, Back Lane, Congleton CW12 4TR...
Face Painting 2-4pm Throw the Beanbag in the Pumpkin's Mouth FREE
Come and get your monsters mashing in our jungle beat. On this occasion pre booking is advised
Calling all master builders... come along to our weekly after school LEGO Club! With Duplo for the little ones. Free, just drop in
Fun & free Halloween fun for all the family. Visit Knutsford, pick up an entry form,find the Pumpkins & post the form to receive some treats & a special bookmark....
Follow the lantern lit trail to StoryTime this Autumn as we discover the delights of this lovely story, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Kate Toms. 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM...
Games, Fireworks and Prizes.
Bring ur little ones for a night of Creepy Competitions, Ghoulish Games and Frightening Fun!
Set out on a woodland quest with Nature Stuff. Look for Dragon footprints and Dragon eggs and help make magic potions and a giant fire breathing dragon!
Have fun exploring the garden looking for dinosaurs.
Back by popular demand a Halloween themed Spooktacular Moo Doo.
Come and join our Halloween fun! Travel the maze in our huge mousetrap inflatable. Guess the spiders within the jar and much, much more! Dress to impress for our resident...
Soft play, fancy dress competition, spooky arts and crafts.
Bonfire night is upon us and we have a great autumnal market planned.
Open play session every Saturday - please check before your travel.
Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Duplo available for younger children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, drop-in activity
Come along for lots of Halloween themed activities and fun.
Family activities - 10.00-12.00 noon - weekly. Join us for free drop-in crafts, games, LEGO or colouring.
Saturday children's events - we hold various children's activities on Saturday mornings. Please check our Facebook page or contact the library for further details
Learn about fossils in our Geological Gallery from an expert.
Our monthly Saturday Social Events are on 10.30am to 12.30, upstairs at Ruby's Fund in Congleton. Play and enjoy tea / coffee / juice / water (the cafe is open...
Light crafts, activities and food - fun for all the families. Suggested donation £2 per child. Take away your own mini pumpkin lantern and lots of other great activities!
Come and watch a film suitable for U rating with some lovely characters to entertain us. Crafts and hot dogs avail. £1 entry per person (plus £1 for hot dogs).
Ticket includes entry, drink and hotdog. Winner for the best dressed boy and girl! Limbo championships & lots of great party games. Henbury Village Hall T: 07305 097753
Parents and Tots (0-5 years) can come and enjoy our Bouncy Castles and a selection of toys in the sports hall
Come and visit our award winning farmers market.
Children will be building dens, getting crafty, playing games, making some spooky marshmallows to toast over the fire, making some popcorn & donut bobbing in the trees. Ages 2-8 Hassall...
Come along to the Farm and meet our special, rare breed animals which are up for adoption.
With the usual Stalls, Singers, Dancers and DJ to entertain you.. and the Super Spooktacular eBublio Magical Bubble Show ..we are set for the most Magical Day
Suitable for children aged 7-11 who have an interest in trying out different STEM activities in a fun environment. Activities will include build challenges, crafting, coding and much more. Places are...
Come and join us for simple and fun crafts at our Pre-School Craft Club. This is a FREE, drop-in event.
Ages 3-7 yoga class.
Dedicated ice attraction including ice skating, Santa’s Grotto, ice tiki bar and loads more. Different prices for different experiences – from £7.50
We will be reading 'The Cave' and other stories, children also have the option to do a small craft activity afterwards. This event is FREE and suitable for preschool children....
Explore the huge tepee and snuggle up by the fire pit, enjoy festive entertainment and sip warming hot chocolate. FREE
Join us for the start of the festive period in Warrington with feel good entertainment, food and leisure open until late and a Christmas singalong before the big moment of...
Informal Baby & Child first aid session.
Keeper talks and animal handling, stocking fillers and Christmas gifts, crafts and of course our wonderful animals to see!
Travel back in time to the Jurassic period on an immersive dinosaur experience inside our dino dome. Enjoy an interactive journey through time and learn about the story of dinosaurs.
Local food, drink, art and craft, children’s activities, music and performance
Join experts at the Danes Moss Cheshire Wildlife Trust Reserve to help restore parts of this rare habitat so that important plants, dragonflies, birds and reptiles thrive. Ideal for families...
Inside The Tenants Hall - a wing of the stately mansion house. FREE Entry to the event - normal Tatton Park car entry applies on arrival.
Marvel at the real life mermaids as they join our Sea Turtles, Cammy & Ernie in our ocean tank for a magical time!
For individuals to develop their paddling skills.
Help us celebrate Dinovember with an exclusive opportunity to see our real fossil collection. Learn about these fascinating artifacts from our knowledgeable volunteers.
No Charge, drop in. Tuesday 12th November: Children’s After-school Lego Club, 4pm-5pm. No Charge, drop in.
No Charge, drop in.
Explore the deer park this winter in search of Percy the Park Keeper's animal friends. Find them all, get your trail map stamped at each point and don't forget to...
Discover the world of Peter Rabbit and friends at the grotto this festive season. £8.50 per child (including a present) and £5.50 per adult.
Make a beautiful nature inspired snow globe with leaves, and crafty bits inspired by autumn and winter. £7 per child age 2-4years, includes a homemade cookie and a drink.
Create a Rock in a festive Christmas theme £5 per person
Proceedings start at midday with a mini market. From 4pm there will be entertainment in the town square. Santa will pop in shortly before the lights are switched on and...
Join in the fun and kick off the festive season with the Foodies Festival!
Twinkly lights, real snow and a magical grotto can only mean one thing – Santa has come to Chill Factore. Different prices for different experiences – from £9.50
Snuggle up for festive tales from Percy’s park before enjoying a hot chocolate and biscuit. Various dates from 17th November – 22nd December 2019 - please check with organiser Adult...
Travel back in time to the Jurassic period on an immersive dinosaur experience inside our dino dome.
There will be various classes to attend and good behavior and excellent magic skills will earn you house points! Classes will include subjects such as transfiguration, defence against the dark...
Artisan Market with special Christmas theme will open at 10am along Alderley Service Road. The reindeer will arrive at around 2pm near the library and the reindeer parade will set...
Come along and join us for half an hour of rhymes and songs, suitable for pre-school children and their families. A free family friendly event.
Come along and join us for a cuppa and do you Christmas shopping in aid of a great cause - Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Get ready for a magical, festive family day-out as our magical Christmas Parade returns. FREE
Meet the baby dinosaurs on our Woodland Terrace at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Starting at midday with local school choirs, dancers and theatre groups providing entertainment on the Share n Stamfor Square. From 4.20 onwards the Christmas Lights Switch On Show begins –...
Get into the festive spirit with Meraki choir, at the Christmas lights switch on in Merseyway, Stockport. Merseyway Shopping Centre 52 Great Underbank, SK1 1PD Stockport 16th November 2019 4-7pm
7.30pm onwards - dancing at 8
When? 17th November – 24th December 2019 Where? Woodford Park Garden Centre Chester Rd, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1QS What?Make your Christmas magical this year with a visit to meet Santa...
Colour and create your very own dinosaur peg puppet to take home.
We are going to make an amazing advent calendar using just sticks, garden twine, plant pots, hessian sacking, paper and Christmas fabric scraps. £7 per child from age 2, includes...
On stage entertainment, market stalls, fairground, street food, brass band and Santa.
The winter trail is established as a much-anticipated family tradition. Enter a grand avenue replanted with gigantic flowers with the house brought to life by festive projections. Walk through the...
We transform the zoo into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and a sprinkling of snow! £5.50-£17.99
When?22nd November - 29th December 2019 Where? Hope Mill Theatre Hope Mill 113 Pollard Street Manchester M4 7JA What? The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit tells the tale of a young man, Timothy, who sets out...
Enjoy the safari after dark at our fabulous Christmas time event! Children can enjoy the experience including visiting Santa’s Grotto for £15, under 3s for £7.50. Adults £7.50 per person...
An after-dark, illuminated trail lights up for its third year and winds magically through Dunham Massey. £11-£19.50
Our favourite visitor is returning to Lyme. £9.50
Various dates from 23rd November-30th December 2019 We’ll transport you into a winter wonderland with our great selection of Christmas rides, shows and attractions throughout the theme park. Different packages...
When? Various dates from 23rd November – 20th December 2019 Where? Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford M50 3AZ What?Come and take a Santa Cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal this...
When? Weekends from 23 November - 24 December 2019 Where?Halliwell's Brow, High Legh, Knutsford WA16 0QW What? Come along and visit Santa in his Grotto Cost: Child £8.50; adult £2
We’ll transport you into a winter wonderland with our great selection of Christmas rides, shows and attractions throughout the theme park. Different packages and experiences including Santa Sleepovers and Twixmas...
All our Grotto visits are by pre-booking only - booking does not include train ride.
Enjoy a FREE Christmas story with Santa's Elf Twinkletoes every weekend from 23rd November - 22nd December. No booking required.
Whole day of fun including donkey rides, fairground, Santa, Circus, Christmas markets and craft village. The day will culminate in the schools lantern parade, light switch-on and firework display.
See the lights turned on as well as a preview of some of the singing and dance featured in Daneside’s production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ FREE 3:35 PM – 3:50 PM
Step into West Park after dark and follow Sir Gawain as he weaves his torchlit way on a wintry quest for the head of the Green Knight. With installations, projections...
Join us on Sunday 24th November at Macclesfield Leisure Centre for a fun filled day of Tumble Tots classes and a Baby & Children's market For more information check out...
Slime Lab East Cheshire slime sessions; face painting and glitter tattoos,; salt dough decorating workshop (Christmas decorations); popcorn and candy floss carts.
Come and help raise money for The East Cheshire Hospice on Sunday 24th of November! The event will take place on the ground floor of the Heritage Centre! * Raffle...
Christmas carols, twinkly lights, Father Christmas, 100 Market Stalls, Food Traders & Mulled Wine, Fairground Rides, Santa’s Grotto, Brass Band, Late Night Shopping & Fireworks. Lights Switch On at 6pm.
25th November 2019 3.30 onwards 26th November 2019 10-1pm 5th December 2019 1.30 onwards 6th December 2019 10-1 9th December 2019 3.30 onwards 17th December 2019 10-12 19th December 2019 12-4...
25th November 2019 11-12.30 28th November 2019 4.30-6
The event is open to the public and no ticket is needed. During the evening we will be serving Mulled wine, and mince pies. FREE
Explore Quarry Bank this Christmas with a variety of festive activities for all ages. Free, but normal admission charges apply
Take a walk at Quarry Bank this winter and see if you can spot the reindeer hidden around the gardens. How many can you find?
Explore Quarry Bank this Christmas with a variety of festive activities for all ages.
When? 29th November 2019 until Sunday 5th January 2020 Where? Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP What? This sensational production for the entire family to enjoy stars the sensational TED ROBBINS alongside CHERYL...
29th November 2019 10-11.30 4th December 2019 10-11.30 11th December 2019 10-11.30 16th December 2019 10-11.30 20th December 2019 10-11.30
Join us for a festive feast as we celebrate a Tudor Yuletide with decorations, displays & entertainment for all ages. On Fridays, take a guided tour of the food displays...
You’ll be served drinks by Santa’s helpers. Then it’s time for breakfast, all whilst enjoying a Christmas song or two. Santa will be working his way around every family. Adult £12.50,...
Have Breakfast with Santa! £4.95-£14
Santa and Steam Dates & Times 2019 – 30th Nov., 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd , 24th December. Santa by Starlight Dates & Times 2019 – 4th, 11th, 18th...
Enjoy the most magical Family Christmas Experience this year at Cockfields Farm Park. Go to elf school, decorate gingerbread men, make reindeer food and of course visit Santa. Adults From...
Half hour session meeting Father Christmas. £9.95 per child and normal admission applies
Come and enjoy a fun and festive treat this Christmas at the Reindeer Lodge. £12.50-£18.95 depending on date and age
Join Santa onboard the Community Spirit canal boat for a festive 35 minute round trip along the canals of Tameside with songs, stories, and presents with Santa! All tickets cost...
Be a part of the fun, as Santa and his helpers take over the Edwin Clark trip boat every weekend this December, with storytelling, songs and a special present for...
Kick start your Christmas celebrations with a steam train ride through a winter wonderland on what has become a firm family favourite in the North West. £18-£34 depending on age/date...
When? Various dates from 30th November – Christmas Eve 2019 Where? Foxfield Railway Station, Caverswall Rd, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9BG What? You will gently wind through the scenic Staffordshire countryside...
Santa’s Grotto £7.50 per child
Don’t miss this unique theatrical experience to find Father Christmas at Blakemere’s Christmas Woodland. £30 per person and £10 per child under 3.
Knutsford Christmas Weekend sees two days of festive cheer kicking off the Christmas season in style. FREE