What's On for Families?

Cheshire is the perfect place to come with the family for a fun day out or even a longer stay. There is so much happening all year around for everyone to enjoy, from ages 0 to 100, you can even bring the pooch.

We've lots of fun-packed festivals that take place in Chester and Cheshire throughout the year. Starting with the annual Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park, where you can hunt for dozens of Scarecrows in the 50 acre gardens and throughout the farm.

We are happy to see some of our old favourites returning this year, Middlewich FAB Festival offers an eclectic mix of musical performances and boating activities, the Royal Cheshire County Show with its Quad Bike Stunt Show, delicious food and drink stalls, fairground rides and more is a must visit, and Nantwich Show is back at Reaseheath College.

Come to Deva Fest, a great value family-friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink, and we even have a festival especially for your dog! Dogfest takes place at Tatton Park in June, with have-a-go activities from dog diving to agility, why not enter the fund dog show or help to raise funds for Dogs Trust as you admire the surroundings on the Big Dog Walk.

As well as lots of festivals, many of our Cheshire attractions host hands on workshops, trails, exhibitions, quests, shows and more throughout the year. Take a look at our round up of family friendly events in Chester and Cheshire below:

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Trena Cox: Telling the Stories of the City in Stained Glass

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Talk

Chester

This illustrated talk will explore Trena Cox's depictions of the people and places of Chester in her stained glass installed at locations around the city, including Stanley Palace, Chester Castle and local churches.

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From:
10 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Drop-in Earth Day craft activities at Weaver Hall Museum

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Northwich

Celebrate Earth Day (22 April) and make your own Earth mobile.

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From:
10 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
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11 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Object of the Month - Tazze

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Indoor

Chester

This talk will discuss a pair of early 18th century silver tazze (or dishes) by Richard Richardson I of Chester.

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10 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 13:30

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Northwich Explorers - Investigating spring colours

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Family Friendly

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Investigating Spring colours and light.

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From:
11 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
11 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Science Museum Live

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Warrington

London's world-class Science Museum is going back on tour! Capturing the spirit of the award-winning venue with a fresh new production devised especially for the stage, this explosive show aims to fuel imagination and inspire tomorrow's scientists.

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From:
13 Apr 2025Open 13:30 -

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Foamtastic Colour Blast 2025

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Outdoors

Chester

The only event where you can expect to be covered in coloured powder and blasted with foamy bubbles as you make your way around the route of Chester's famous Racecourse.

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From:
13 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 10:00

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Easter at Jodrell Bank

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Indoor

Lower Withington, Macclesfield

This Easter holiday, join us for an exciting science show, outdoor space crafts, and a site trail. Plus, our special planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventures are back

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15 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025

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Free, Drop-in craft activities - Butterflies and Bugs

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Indoor

Chester

Drop in - Butterflies and Bugs. Come and see some of our wonderful bugs and butterflies, then create your own finger puppets.

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From:
15 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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16 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Drop-in Weather Mobile themed craft at The Lion Salt Works

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Family Friendly

Northwich

Get crafty and create your own spring weather mobile.

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From:
16 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Northwich Explorers - Moving Easter toy!

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Make an Easter themed moving toy.

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From:
16 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
16 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Drop-in Space themed craft at Weaver Hall Museum

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Northwich

Build your own 3D card space diorama, and fill it with planets, stars and even aliens!

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From:
17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
From:
18 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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Northwich Explorers - Eggy eggsperiments

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Eggy eggsperiments.

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17 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
17 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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Easter Historic Boat Gathering

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Show / Display

Ellesmere Port

A fleet of colourful narrowboats and barges take centre stage across the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port while the site comes alive with music and activities for the whole family.

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18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Easter Pop Up Market

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Fete / Fair

Knutsford

This Easter, join us in the Stableyard where you will discover artisan food producers, local artwork, and beautiful homeware.

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18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Knutsford Bunny Hop

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

Families will be searching for 10 bunnies across the town centre each with a letter on it - find all 10 letters and spell out the hidden phrase on your entry form for a chance to win a prize!
The theme for 2025 is Willy Wonka with attendees…

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From:
19 Apr 2025

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The Great Easter Show

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Family Friendly

Hawarden, Deeside

Join us for immense and unequaled attractions, fairground rides, vintage games, market stalls, great food and drink and the return of the annual Hawarden

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From:
19 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

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There’s A Monster In Your Show

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Family Friendly

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

A playful and imaginative family show based on books by Tom Fletcher will be roaring to life at Parr Hall in 2025.
Leaping from page to stage, There’s a Monster in your Show has been adapted from the McFly star, The Voice UK judge and children’s…

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26 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025

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Wilmslow Comic-Con

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Workshop

Wilmslow

Comic-Con Comes to Wilmslow on Saturday 26th April 2025
Free event will see superheroes and life-sized characters take over Wilmslow town centre for a day of family fun.

Superhero, action, adventure and animation fans will unite in Wilmslow on…

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From:
26 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Toy Bank Weekend

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Family Friendly

Old Hall, Warrington

Simply bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local children in crisis.

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26 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Various Opening Times

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"Spring Things" Family Activity Trail

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Trail

Disley

Discover a trail of "Spring Things" for families to discover, play, and do. Every day from 26 April to 8 June.

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26 Apr 2025to8 June 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30

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