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Things that need booking before they sell out: what's selling fast now, and what goes on sale soon.

144 events coming up, 7 free and 32 within 20 minutes of Timperley. Nearest: Octopia: Half Term Drama Workshop at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse (10 min, Mon 26 Oct). Next up: Romeo and Juliet (Sat 24 Oct).

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Pumpkin Festival at Kenyon Hall Farm Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, Warrington · 25 min Daily until Sat 31 Oct, 9am–5pm; advance booking onlySelling fastUnder £10

Pumpkin Patch at Cannon Hall Farm (free craft zone, VR spooky ride, farm admission included) Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne, Barnsley · 65 min Farm from 10am, patch closes 4pm, choose arrival time; weekdays 19-23 Oct £8.95, 18 Oct and 24-31 Oct £12.95£10–25

Halloweenville (family-friendly, no jump scares) Partridge Lakes, Culcheth, Warrington · 25 min Evenings 2 Oct – 1 Nov, timed arrival slots; spooky not scary, no jump scaresSelling fast£10–25

Romeo and Juliet (For Kids) - WayWord festival Storyhouse, Chester · 55 min Sat 24 - Fri 30 Oct, approx 50 minutesSelling fast£10–25

Coronation Street Experience: Kids Go Free Coronation Street Experience, Salford Quays · 25 min Weekends only: Sat 24-Sun 25 Oct and Sat 31 Oct-Sun 1 Nov (not midweek); guided tour times at bookingSelling fast£25+

Wizarding Wildlife School VIP Experience Blackpool Zoo · 70 min VIP experience starts daily 10:30am£25+

Raver Tots Halloween Party Escape to Freight Island, Manchester city centre · 25 min Sun 25 Oct, 10am-12pm£10–25

YO! Spooky Sushi School (kids' Halloween sushi-making class) YO! Sushi, Trafford Park · 15 min Mon 26 Oct 10-11am plus other half-term dates on the booking page; ages 5+; prize for best costume£10–25

Octopia: Half Term Drama Workshop (Garrick Academy, ages 6-18) Altrincham Garrick Playhouse · 10 min Mon 26 - Fri 30 Oct, 10am-4pm daily; book single days or the week£25+

Farshore Funny Fest with Beano (half-term comedy book day) Storyhouse, Chester · 55 min Tue 27 Oct from 10am; book the headline Beano event plus one free act (Big Beano Draw-along now full)Selling fastUnder £10

October Half-term Drama Day: Doorway to Dimensions! (ages 5-11) The Met, Bury · 40 min Tue 27 Oct, 10am-4pm£25+

Spooky Halloween Reptile Extravaganza (Torrs Exotics meet and greet, lunch included) Mabel's Cafe & Tea Room, Altrincham · 10 min Wed 28 Oct, from 2.30pm£10–25

Witchy Wednesday (pumpkin carving, creepy crafts, face painting, fancy dress) Congleton Town Hall · 45 min Wed 28 Oct, timed sessions 11am-12pm (sold out), 12.30-1.30pm, 2-3pmSelling fastUnder £10

Family Art Workshop with Michelle Leigh Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · 30 min Thu 29 Oct, 1pm-3pm; max 15 participants, children must be accompaniedFree

Halloween Ghost Trains: the Swamp Monster of Irwell Vale East Lancashire Railway, Bury · 35 min Thu 29–Sat 31 Oct; Scream Train departs Bury 5.30pm, 7pm and 8.30pm (walkthrough has jump scares)£10–25

Halloween Cartoon Drawing Workshop with Marc Jackson Warrington Market · 30 min Fri 30 Oct, one-hour sessions at 11am and 1pm£10–25

St Hugh's Fireworks 2026 (PTA fireworks night) St Hugh's Catholic Primary School, Timperley · 10 min Sat 5-8pm, gates 5pm; ticket numbers strictly limited, sold out in 2025; sales close 30 OctUnder £10

Read and Make: There's a Ghost in This House Waterstones Altrincham · 10 min Sun 10-11am; ideal for ages 3-7, all welcomeFree

The Nick Cope Family Show Waterside Arts, Sale · 10 min Sun 1 Nov, 11am & 2pmSelling fast£10–25

Bonfire Night Celebrations at Woodford Community Centre Woodford Community Centre, Woodford, Stockport · 25 min Thu 5 Nov, gates 5.45pm, children's display 7pm, main display 8pm, closes 9pmUnder £10

Fireworks Night at Ashton on Mersey Sports Club Ashton on Mersey Sports Club, Sale · 15 min Thu 5 Nov, gates 6pm, fireworks 7pm; no parking on site or Banky LaneUnder £10

Cockfields Farm Fireworks (low-bang, Disney music) Cockfields Farm, Ashton-under-Lyne · 35 min Farm opens 4pm, fireworks 7pm£10–25

Bowdon Bonfire (children's fireworks, drone light show, bonfire, two more displays) Bowdon Cricket, Bowdon, Altrincham · 10 min Fri 6 Nov, 6pm–10pm; children's fireworks 7pm, drone show 7.20pm, bonfire 7.40pm, displays 8.10pm and 8.45pm£10–25

Cavendish PTA Bonfire Night (bonfire, fireworks, live music) Cavendish Community Primary School, West Didsbury · 20 min Fri gates 5pm, bonfire 5.30pm, fireworks 6.30-7pm; ticket only, card only on the nightUnder £10

Sedgley Tigers Fireworks Night Sedgley Park RUFC, Whitefield, Bury · 30 min Fri 6 Nov, gates 4pm, display after dark£10–25

Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular at Alton Towers (end-of-season) Alton Towers, Alton, Staffordshire · 65 min All-day park entry plus evening fireworks show (about 7pm)£25+

Bonfire Night at The Church Inn, Chadderton (family-friendly) The Church Inn, Chadderton, Oldham · 40 min Sat 7 Nov, 5pm–10pm, last entry 7.30pmUnder £10

Denton West CC Bonfire Night Denton West Cricket Club, Denton, Tameside · 30 min Sat 7 Nov, 6pm–11pmUnder £10

Fireworks and Bonfire at Lancashire Mining Museum (heritage rides, Wigan Ukulele Club) Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley, Wigan · 25 min Sat 7 Nov; times not yet publishedUnder £10

Fireworks Spectacular at Gulliver's World Gulliver's World Resort, Warrington · 30 min Sat 7 Nov, park open 12–8pm, fireworks about 7pmSelling fast£25+

Hyde Cricket and Squash Club Bonfire Night Hyde Cricket and Squash Club, Hyde, Tameside · 35 min Date unconfirmed · Sat 7 Nov, from 6pmUnder £10

Light Up Shaw (bonfire and fireworks at Shaw Cricket Club) Shaw Cricket Club, Shaw, Oldham · 45 min Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm; bonfire about 6pm, fireworks about 7.30pmUnder £10

Lymm Fireworks 2026 (Lymm & District Round Table) Cherry Tree Primary School, Lymm · 25 min Sat gates 6pm, kids' quiet display 6.45pm, main display 8pm; usually sells out; no on-site parking£10–25

Marple Bonfire (54th Brabyns Bonfire) Brabyns Park, Marple, Stockport · 30 min Gates 6pm, bonfire procession 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm for about 20 minutesUnder £10

Poynton Bonfire and Fireworks (54th Poynton Round Table night) - pre-book only Poynton Park · 30 min Sat 7 Nov, from 5.30pm£10–25

Stretford Cricket Club Bonfire Night (bonfire and two displays) Stretford Cricket Club · 20 min Sat gates 5pm, bonfire lit 6pm, displays 7pm and 8pm; glow sticks instead of sparklersUnder £10

The Big Story Bash (family storytelling festival with Frank Cottrell-Boyce) Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, Wirral · 60 min Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10:30am to 5:00pm; author talks, comic-making and workshops in timed sessionsUnder £10

Walk an Alpaca around the Walton estate (adult plus child aged 8-14) Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington · 35 min Sat 7 Nov, 9.30am£25+

Woodbank Cricket Club Bonfire and Firework Display Woodbank Cricket Club, Bury · 40 min Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm; bonfire about 6.30pm, fireworks about 7.45pmUnder £10

Woodhouses Cricket Club Bonfire Night Spectacular Woodhouses Cricket Club, Failsworth, Oldham · 35 min Sat 7 Nov, gates 5pm, main fireworks about 7.45pm, ends 10.30pm£10–25

The Polar Express Train Ride 2026 Churnet Valley Railway, Froghall, Staffordshire · 60 min Selected dates 7 Nov–23 Dec; about 2 hours£25+

Lapland Manchester at Capesthorne Hall Capesthorne Hall, Siddington · 30 min 7 Nov - 24 Dec, timed sessionsSelling fast£25+

Christmas at Chatsworth: The 12 Days of Christmas Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire · 75 min 7 Nov - 3 Jan (some pages say 4 Jan); market access 7 Nov-13 Dec onlySelling fast£25+

Denton Golf Club Firework Spectacular Denton Golf Club, Denton, Tameside · 30 min Sun 8 Nov, gates 5pm; mini display 6.30pm, main display 8pm£10–25

Fireworks Extravaganza at Audenshaw Park (Aldwinians RUFC, no bonfire) Audenshaw Park, Audenshaw, Tameside · 30 min Sun 8 Nov, gates 4pm, fireworks 7pmUnder £10

West Didsbury & Chorlton FC Fireworks and Bonfire West Didsbury & Chorlton Football Club · 15 min Sun gates 5.30pm; all-ticket, your name is your ticket; no parking at the groundUnder £10

The Prince of Egypt (JS80 musical) Waterside Arts, Sale · 15 min Tue-Sat 7.30pm; suitable for 5+Selling fast£10–25

Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo Chester Zoo · 45 min Selected dates, 4.30pm–8pm timed entry (Anytime tickets available)£10–25

Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster · 80 min 14-15, 20-22, 26-29 Nov; 3-6, 10-24, 26-31 Dec; 1-3 and 9 Jan; closes by 9pm; trail about 90 min£10–25

The Rock 'n' Roll Panto: Beauty and the Beast Liverpool Everyman · 55 min Sat 14 Nov - Sat 16 Jan; relaxed, BSL, captioned and audio-described performances availableSelling fastRelaxed Thu 14 Jan

Enchanted at Knowsley Safari (illuminated Foot Safari) Knowsley Safari, Prescot · 40 min Selected dates 20 Nov–23 Dec, eveningsSEN sessionUnder £10

HARIBO Holly Jolly Grotto (early-bird family bundles until 2 Nov; SEND sessions) The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park · 15 min Timed 30-minute sessions; weekday mornings off-peak until 18 DecSEN session£10–25

The Grotto at the Corn Exchange (immersive Santa experience) Corn Exchange, Manchester · 25 min Daily timed slots; ~30 mins of elf missions then Santa; gift per child; Whispering Winter quieter SEN sessions on selected dates; December weekends already ~75% soldSelling fastSEN session

The Magic Lamp in the Hidden Garden: A Winter Light Trail (Aladdin-inspired) Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury · 25 min 4.30-7.30pm; off-peak and peak pricing; Winter Food Market afterwardsRelaxed Mon 23 Nov£10–25

Christmas at Dunham Massey (illuminated trail) Dunham Massey, Altrincham · 10 min Every evening 20 Nov–2 Jan, 4.30pm–8.30pm timed slots£10–25

RHS Glow at RHS Garden Bridgewater RHS Garden Bridgewater, Worsley, Salford · 25 min Selected dates 26 Nov - 30 Dec; Super Off Peak tickets on some datesQuiet session Tue 8 Dec£10–25

The Gruffalo (stage show) Z-arts, Hulme, Manchester · 20 min Fri-Sun; ages 3+Selling fast£10–25

Follies Safari: 4x4 ride to Santa's hillside grotto Hawkstone Park Follies, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury · 80 min Selected dates; timed bookings£25+

Magical Days Out: Christmas at Alton Towers (CBeebies Land, Hey Duggee Live, Santa's Grotto) Alton Towers, Alton, Staffordshire · 65 min Selected dates only; reduced seasonal selection of rides in CBeebies Land and Mutiny Bay£10–25

St George's Christmas Fayre (with bookable Santa's Grotto) St George's Church, Altrincham · 10 min Sat 28 Nov, 2-5pm; grotto in half-hour slots from 2pm (2, 2.30, 3, 3.30, 4.30pm on sale)Free

Victorian Christmas Weekend at Gawthorpe Hall (Father Christmas, crafts, bellringers) Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, Burnley · 60 min Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov 11am-3.30pm; phone 01282 771004 to reserve a Father Christmas slotUnder £10

Santa Specials at East Lancashire Railway East Lancashire Railway, Bury · 35 min 28-29 Nov, 5-6, 12-13, 19-24 Dec; departures from Bury roughly 9.30am to 3.20pm; 80-min steam tripSEN session Sat 28 Nov£25+

Sale Santa Dash Sale Water Park · 15 min Date unconfirmed · Sun; time and booking via the organiser link in the Life in Sale guideSelling fastUnder £10

The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra (Carrot Productions 2026 tour) Stockport Town Hall · 30 min Sun 29 Nov 2.30pm (SOLD OUT) and 4.30pm (almost sold out); approx 60 minSelling fast£10–25

The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra (Carrot Productions, with Shaun the Sheep 'Fleece Navidad') The Loom, Oldham · 40 min Mon 30 Nov 10.45am; approx 60 min, no intervalSelling fast£10–25

Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo Adventure (ages 3-5) Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington · 35 min Mon 30 Nov, 10.30am–12pm£10–25

Home Alone in Concert (film with live orchestra and choir) The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester · 30 min Wed 2 and Thu 3 Dec 7.30pmSelling fast£25+

Frozen Jr (NK Theatre Arts junior cast) Romiley Forum, Romiley, Stockport · 30 min Thu 3 - Sat 5 Dec; Thu 7pm, other times on the Forum siteSelling fast£10–25

Robin Hood: the Garrick pantomime (30 performances, one relaxed show) Altrincham Garrick Playhouse · 10 min Fri 4 Dec - Sun 3 Jan; evenings 7.30pm, weekend/holiday shows 1.30pm and 5.30pm; relaxed performance Sat 12 Dec 5.30pm; dark 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan; ages 3+Selling fast£10–25

Snowstorm: A Frozen Adventure (ice show) The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park · 15 min 12pm-7pm on show days; check performance times£10–25

Christmas at the Zoo (guided tour of the Children's Zoo plus bauble craft) Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington · 35 min Selected dates 5–19 Dec, 10.30am–11.30am session£10–25

Santa Special Cruise on the River Dee ChesterBoat, The Boating Station, Souters Lane · 55 min Sat 5, Sat 12 and Sat 19 Dec at 12pm and 2.30pm (one hour)£10–25

A Magical Meeting with Father Christmas at Hoghton Tower (Postmaster, Reindeer Keeper, Mrs Claus storytime) Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston · 55 min Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20 and Mon 21 Dec; timed slots; tearoom 10am-4pm; Sun 20 Dec also farmers' market (£3/car site fee)£10–25

Sail to Santa (boat trip to Santa's Island, elves' workshop crafts) WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, Lancashire · 55 min 5, 6, 12, 13, 19–23 Dec; timed boat slots, last boats from 3pm, activities end 4pm£10–25

The Eureka! Christmas Experience (private meet with Santa) Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax · 50 min 5-6, 12-13 and 18 Dec, then daily 19-23 Dec; timed slots, 12 families per slot£10–25

Breakfast with Santa Live Show at The Yorkshire Hive Evolution Experience Restaurant, Doncaster · 80 min 5–6, 12–13 and 19–24 Dec, 8.45am–10.30amSelling fast£25+

Christmas Carol Concerts in Peak Cavern (brass bands underground) Peak Cavern, Castleton · 55 min Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19, Sun 20 and Wed 23 Dec at 6pm; Thu 24 Dec at 4pm; 60-70 min seatedSelling fast£10–25

Christmas on the Farm (grotto with Mrs Claus story) Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Chadderton, Oldham · 35 min 5-6, 12-13 and 17-24 Dec; farm 9.30am-4pm, last entry 3pm; online booking only, bring cash for extras£10–25

Santa at SEA LIFE Blackpool SEA LIFE Blackpool · 85 min 5-6, 12-13, 19-23 Dec 10.15am-3pm; 24 Dec 10.15am-1pm£10–25

Story Time with Santa at Liverpool Town Hall Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool city centre · 55 min Selected dates; sessions about 45-60 minutes; sensory-friendly session usually offered£10–25

The Dunham Barn Santa's Grotto 2026 (private family slots) The Dunham Barn, Dunham Massey, Altrincham · 15 min Selected dates 5-24 Dec; private slots for up to 6, some dates already sold outSelling fast£25+

Jack and the Beanstalk (family panto) The Met, Bury · 40 min Sat 5-Mon 28 Dec; relaxed show Sun 13 Dec 11am; pyjama show Fri 11 Dec 6.30pmSelling fastRelaxed Sun 13 Dec

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester · 30 min Mon 7 Dec 7pm and Thu 17 Dec 7pmSelling fast£25+

'Twas the Night Before Christmas (immersive Victorian Christmas Eve market in the Stable Yard, LJMU students) Croxteth Hall, Croxteth, Liverpool · 50 min Thu 10 and Fri 11 Dec 6pm; Sat 12 Dec 1pm and 4pm; outdoors, bring a torchSelling fastUnder £10

Sleeping Beauty (Crewe Lyceum pantomime) Lyceum Theatre, Crewe · 45 min Fri 11 Dec - Sun 3 Jan; marked 'selling fast'Selling fast£10–25

The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas Storyhouse, Chester · 55 min Mon 14 - Thu 24 Dec; approx 60 minutes; recommended 3+Selling fast£10–25

Deer Feed Trailer Ride with the Rangers (Christmas holidays) Tatton Park, Knutsford · 22 min Wed 16 Dec 2026, 9.30-11am; meet at Main Car Park£10–25

The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra Liverpool Cathedral · 55 min Fri 18 Dec 5pm (selling fast) and 7.30pm; approx 80 min with intervalSelling fast£10–25

Hallé Carol Concert (with Hallé Children's and Youth Choirs) The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester · 30 min Sat 19 Dec 3pm, Sun 20 Dec 3pm and 7.30pmSelling fast£10–25

A Christmas Carol performed by Gerald Charles Dickens (great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens) The Stoller Hall, Manchester city centre · 25 min Sun 20 Dec, 2.30pm matinee (doors 2pm) and 7.30pm£10–25

The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra Chester Cathedral · 55 min Mon 21 Dec 2pm, 4pm (both selling fast) and 6.30pm; approx 60 minSelling fast£10–25

NBA Manchester Game 2027: New Orleans Pelicans v San Antonio Spurs Co-op Live, Manchester · 25 min Sun 17 Jan 2027, doors 3pm, tip-off TBA (approx 3.30pm)£25+

Deer Feed Trailer Ride with the Rangers (February half term) Tatton Park, Knutsford · 22 min Wed 17 Feb 2027, 9.30-11am; meet at Main Car Park£10–25

Sonic Live in Concert (35th anniversary) The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester city centre · 30 min Fri 19 Feb 7.30pm (SOLD OUT) and Sun 21 Feb 7.30pmSelling fast£25+

James and the Giant Peach (Garrick Easter family show) Altrincham Garrick Playhouse · 10 min Thu 25 Mar 7.30pm; Sat 27 Mar 1.30pm & 5.30pm; Mon 29 Mar 6pm; Tue-Fri 7.30pm; Sat 3 & Sun 4 Apr 1.30pm & 5.30pm£10–25

Taskmaster Live On Stage (Greg Davies and Alex Horne's first UK live show) AO Arena, Manchester city centre · 25 min Wed 26 May 2027, 6:30pm show (5:30pm early slot listed for premium packages); final times TBC£10–25

Disney's Frozen (Garrick summer musical) Altrincham Garrick Playhouse · 10 min Thu 17 - Sat 26 Jun; evenings plus weekend matinees (times to be confirmed)£10–25

Deva Fest 2027 (family camping music festival with free fairground) Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire · 55 min Thu 5 to Sun 8 Aug; day and camping ticketsSelling fast£25+

Just So Festival 2027 (family arts festival, camping weekend or day tickets) Rode Hall Estate, Scholar Green, Cheshire · 40 min Fri 20 Aug 12pm to Sun 22 Aug 10pm; Sat/Sun day tickets£25+

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Tickets for these are due to be released.

The Wiggles: Sparkle! Big Show M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool waterfront · 55 min Sat 3 Apr 2027, 11:00am (Easter holidays)On sale Fri 23 Oct 10am£10–25

Festive Junior Farmers at Kenyon Hall Farm (indoor tree forest, tractor ride, craft) Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, Warrington · 25 min Date unconfirmed · Every weekend from Sat 21 Nov; 45-60 min sessions (end date not yet published)On sale Sun 1 Nov£10–25

Little Liverpool Christmas Special (festive sensory play, under-6s) Pier Head, Liverpool · 55 min Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11.15am; Fri 2.15pmOn sale Sun 1 NovUnder £10

Christmas at Astley Hall (Nutcracker-themed decorated hall) and An Audience with Father Christmas Astley Hall, Chorley · 50 min Hall dressed Sat 21 Nov-Sun 20 Dec; Father Christmas weekends only, ticketed personal family meetingNot on sale yet£10–25

Christmas Tree Festival (Spirit of Christmas) Chester Cathedral · 55 min Last entry 5.30pm; over 80 decorated trees; pre-booking suggested (link 'coming soon')Not on sale yetUnder £10

Father Christmas at Smithills Hall (grotto with elves and photos) Smithills Hall, Bolton · 45 min Date unconfirmed · Planned days 12, 13, 15, 18, 19 and 20 Dec incl. a My First Father Christmas (0-3) day and SEND days; public times and prices not yet publishedNot on sale yet£10–25

Chorley Winter Wonderland (real ice rink, children's rides, festive tipis) Cleveland Street car park, Chorley · 45 min Open every day except Christmas Day, Sat 12 Dec-Sun 3 Jan; session times to be announcedNot on sale yetUnder £10

Breakfast with Scuba Santa Blue Planet Aquarium, Ellesmere Port · 45 min Date unconfirmed · 20–24 DecNot on sale yet£10–25

Dinosaur World Live The Lowry, Salford · 18 min Mon 15-Thu 18 Feb 2027 (Feb half-term); 50 mins + 15-min meet & greet; times TBCNot on sale yet£10–25

Easter Egg Hunt at Kenyon Hall Farm (returns March 2027) Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, Warrington · 25 min Date unconfirmed · Exact dates not yet announced - the farm only says the hunt 'will return in March 2027'; dates shown are the Easter school holidayNot on sale yetUnder £10

Farmer Ted's Easter Eggstravaganza (lambs, Easter bunny, Eastersaurus dinosaurs) Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm, Ormskirk · 55 min Daily 10am–4pm through the Easter holidaysNot on sale yet£10–25

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 1940s Weekend (steam, swing bands, re-enactors, vintage vehicles) Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Keighley / Haworth · 75 min Fri 14 – Sun 16 May; trains all day, times to be publishedNot on sale yet£10–25

The Tiger Who Came to Tea (stage show) The Atkinson, Southport, Lord Street · 65 min Fri 21 and Sat 22 May 2027; times TBC (usually daytime shows of about 55 min)Not on sale yetUnder £10

Roman Day at Chester Races 2027 Chester Racecourse · 55 min Date unconfirmed · Sat 29 May 2027, gates from 11.30am (start of May half term)Not on sale yet£10–25

Mog the Forgetful Cat (new musical stage show, Judith Kerr) Liverpool Playhouse, Liverpool city centre (Williamson Square) · 55 min Tue 1 to Sat 5 Jun 2027 (likely May half-term week); performance times TBCNot on sale yetUnder £10

Lymm Festival 2027 (village arts festival with Family Fun strand) Venues around Lymm village · 15 min Thu 17 - Sun 27 Jun; programme published nearer the timeNot on sale yetUnder £10

Arley Garden Festival 2027 (show gardens, Animal Teach, fun dog show, children's entertainment) Arley Hall & Gardens, Great Budworth, Northwich · 25 min Sat and Sun 10am-5pm; fun dog show first class 11.30amNot on sale yet£10–25

Bolesworth International 2027 (showjumping and family show) Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Cheshire · 55 min Wed 30 Jun - Sun 4 Jul 2027 (weekend 3-4 Jul best for school-age kids)Not on sale yet£10–25

Manchester International Festival 2027 (20th anniversary) Aviva Studios, Manchester city centre · 25 min 1-18 Jul 2027; family programme not yet announcedNot on sale yetUnder £10

Outdoor theatre: The (almost) Complete Myths & Legends of Britain (Pantaloons) in the Walled Garden Arley Hall & Gardens, Great Budworth, Northwich · 25 min Wed; gardens open from 6pm, performance 7pm-9.20pm with 15-min interval around 8.15pm; bring a picnic and something to sit onNot on sale yet£10–25

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2027 Tatton Park, Knutsford · 22 min Daily 10am-5pm; plant sell-off from 4pm Sun 25 JulNot on sale yet£25+

Maize Maze at Kenyon Hall Farm (new theme, returns July 2027) Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, Warrington · 25 min Date unconfirmed · Farm says the maze 'will return in July 2027 with a brand new theme'; exact dates and times TBC - dates shown are the summer holidayNot on sale yetUnder £10

The Nantwich Show 2027 (agricultural show) Reaseheath College showground, Nantwich · 50 min Wed 28 Jul 2027, all day (summer holidays)Not on sale yet£10–25

Family Fun Day at the Races 2027 Chester Racecourse · 55 min Date unconfirmed · Sun 1 Aug 2027, gates from 11.30amNot on sale yet£10–25

Meat Up Festival 2027 (food, farming, butchery demos and family fun) Ashley Showground, Ashley, Altrincham · 15 min Fri 6 to Sun 8 Aug; times TBANot on sale yet£10–25

Outdoor theatre: Much Ado About Nothing (The Lord Chamberlain's Men) in the Walled Garden Arley Hall & Gardens, Great Budworth, Northwich · 25 min Thu; gardens from 6pm, show 7pm-9pm with interval around 8.15pm; bring a picnic and chairsNot on sale yet£10–25

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Worth checking for returns or extra dates.

Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (live show) Jodrell Bank, Goostrey · 35 min 24–25 OctSold out£10–25

Kids Halloween Glass Fusing Workshop GRIT Studios, Stockport · 30 min Mon 26 Oct, 11am-1pmSold out£10–25

Musical Theatre Masterclass (ages 7-12) Palace Theatre, Manchester city centre · 25 min Mon 26 Oct, 10am–4pmSold out£10–25

Meet & Feed the Alpacas (Buzz and Woody) Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury · 25 min Tue 10-11am; tickets required for adults and childrenSold outUnder £10

Spooky Family Tea (hot meal, Halloween crafts, dress-up competition) Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury · 25 min Wed 28 and Thu 29 Oct, 5-6.30pmSold out£10–25

Claymation Workshop: Boo the Halloween Ghost (SOLD OUT) Waterside Arts, Sale · 10 min Thu 29 Oct - now showing as Sold Out on the Waterside siteSold outUnder £10

Wild Magic at The Hive (woodland school of magic) The Hive, Bolton · 40 min Thu 29 Oct, 10-11.30am or 1-2.30pm; make a cloak, broomstick, wand and wild potions; currently showing FULLY BOOKEDSold outUnder £10

Dayglo of the Dead Family Rave with Our Kids Social Waterside Arts, Sale · 15 min Sat 31 Oct, 2.30pmSold outUnder £10

Halloween Creative Workshop (ages 7-12) Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club · 30 min Sat 31 Oct, 2-3.30pmSold out£10–25

Kids Halloween Games and Crafts Grill on the Green, Worsley · 25 min Sat 31 Oct 2-3pm at Grill on the Green, Beesley Green, Worsley M28 2QWSold outFree

Monster Disco (Headstrung Puppets) - SOLD OUT Z-arts, Hulme, Manchester · 20 min Sat 31 Oct 12pm and 2.30pm; ages 4-8; both performances listed as sold outSold out£10–25

Tots and Child-Friendly Bonfire Night at The Hive (no fireworks) The Hive, Bolton · 45 min Fri 6 Nov, 5.30-7.30pm; meet at the Moss Bank Park cafeSold outUnder £10

Christmas Lantern Making Workshop & Santa's Lantern Parade Lower Chambers, Knutsford · 20 min Sat 21 Nov, workshops 9.30-11am or 12-1.30pm; gather at Knutsford station car park 5.30pm for the parade before the lights switch-onSold outFree

Mr Bear's Christmas - author storytime Pear Tree Books, Tarporley · 45 min Sat 3pm; free but ticket required to manage numbersSold outFree

Breakfast and Brunch with Santa Stockport Plaza Cafe · 30 min Sat 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec and 19 Dec, 9.30/10am breakfasts and 12pm brunchesSold out£10–25

Shiny Christmas Fun Day (free crafts, storytelling and winter disco) - SOLD OUT Z-arts, Hulme, Manchester · 20 min Sat from 11am, 3 hours; A Very Merry Minifest shows at 11am and 2pmSold outFree

Festive Family Breakfast with Father Christmas Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury · 25 min Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 Dec, 9.30-11am; everyone attending needs a ticketSold out£10–25

Meet Father Christmas at Quarry Bank (SOLD OUT) Quarry Bank, Styal, Wilmslow · 15 min Now listed as sold out on the National Trust events page (17 Oct)Sold out£10–25

ComedySportz Improvised Panto (Tots) - SOLD OUT Waterside Arts, Sale · 15 min Sat 19 Dec, 2.30pm, 75 mins, ages 6 and underSold outUnder £10

We check ticket pages for popular family events every week and flag the ones that are close to selling out. Dates and availability change quickly, so always check the booking page before you plan around a show.