06/08/2026
โฌ๏ธ More ideas to keep the kids busy ๐ป
We Are Half Way Through The Holidays - Here's some Weekend Ideas
What's on this Weekend in Cheshire & Beyond
8th & 9th Aug
๐ฐ Stockport has Inflatables & Rides
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Sat 8th & Sun 9th August 11.30am - 5:30pm
Ad] The Biggest Family & childrenโs Event in the north west is back in Hazel Grove, Stockport
Kids Adventure Kingdom
Giant event sized inflatables, 100ft army boot camp inflatable assault course, minion mayhem inflatable play centre, inflatable Helter Skelter and many more plus childrenโs rides, games stalls & food drinks kiosks ๐ก๐ FREE entertainment
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Sat 8th Aug- Princess & Superhero Day
๐ธ Meet Spider-Man & Princess Rapunzel
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Sun 9th Aug
FREE bag of Haribos for the first 50 customers buying Tokens!
Rides and inflatables work on a token basis
๐Torkington Park, Hazel Grove, SK7 6AB
๐จโ๐ณ Cook Stars Chester Summer Workshops
๐ 8th August - Chinese feast (Make a delicious baked noodles dish & yummy vegetable spring rolls)
๐Upton Pavilion, Wealstone Ln, Upton, Chester CH2 1HD โฐ๏ธโฐ๏ธ 10:15am - 12:15pm
Suitable for ages 2-12
Arty craft and challenge whilst the food cooks!
Drinks and snacks provided
ยฃ27pp
Booking link: https://portal.cookstars.franscape.io/class-overview/4990
โฑ๏ธGiant Pop Up Sandpit at Barons Quay Northwich
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From Fri 7th Aug
FREE
Minecraft Meet the Mobs at Alton Towers
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18th July โ 28th August
Book Here
Af Link] https://tinyurl.com/DOMOMinecraftAltonTowers
๐ฆAfterglow at Chester Zoo
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31st July - 16th Aug 3 -8pm
Excludes Mon 10 Aug
Afterglow (proudly sponsored by Nuii) returns for unmissable evenings of colour, music, dancing and wonder.
๐ฐ Open Air Bounce in Bolton
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Open daily 18th July -31st Aug
โฐ๏ธ11am โ 1.30pmโฐ๏ธ2.30pm โ 5pm
SEN Session FOAM PARTY SPECIAL ๐
๐ Sat 8th Aug
๐ 2:30pm โ 5:00p
The park has 15 different inflatables, bouncy castles, slides, obstacle and assault courses.
๐Umberton Farm, Over Hulton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1BP
Book here
https://www.openairbounce.co.uk
๐Totally Stockport Krazy Races
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9th Aug
Cheer on our krazy, wacky, and outrageous soapbox racers as they launch themselves downhill in hand-crafted karts, tackling a 350m course packed with chicanes, obstacles, water splashes and more!
https://www.krazyraces.co.uk/stockport-krazy-races/
๐ผ Shropshire Petal Fields
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6th - 16th Aug
A myriad of bright pink, purple, yellow, and white flowers await you in our Petal Fields based just outside Newport, Shropshire.
But thatโs not all, let the little ones explore our wooded area, buy your own freshly cut flower bouquet and whet your appetite with a mixture of tasty food on site.
๐ FREE - Haigh Food & Drink Festival
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8thโ9th August
Celebrate the very best of our region as we bring together local sellers, independent traders, artisan producers and drink specialists
๐ถ Live entertainment throughout the day
๐ Incredible street food and local flavours
๐น Refreshing drinks and artisan treats
๐ฟ A relaxed, familyโfriendly festival atmosphere
https://themarketco.co.uk/markets/haigh-hall-food-drink-festival/
๐ถ Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2026
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8th Aug
Headlining this year is BRIT Award-winning pop-soul star Gabrielle, bringing her biggest hits including Rise, Out of Reach and Dreams. Sheโll be joined by indie favourites Ash and Starsailor.
๐ฉ Blackpool Air Show 2026
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8th & 9th Aug
This highly popular, free event will feature a wide array of military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic Blackpool seafront.
โ๏ธTime: The Air Show Village typically opens from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days.
โ๏ธLocation: The main viewing areas are along the Blackpool Promenade, particularly between the Central Pier and the Tower Festival Headland (FY1 1AP)
https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/blackpool-air-show-2026-586350/
๐ญ Fun For Little Ones - A UK Tribute To Ms Rachel at Crewe Lyceum
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9th Aug
The UKโs Premier tribute to Global Phenomenonโฆ โMs Rachelโ. Bringing her character to life in a fun LIVE show!
With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on YouTube.
๐ญ In The Night Garden at The Lowry
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5th - 9th Aug
Youโll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour.
๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐๐ง๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ by Storyhouse Chester
๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐ฌ: ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ
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3rd July โ 23rd Aug
A bold, high-energy heist adventure packed with humour, music and audience interaction.
Next Week
๐ญ Othello Outdoor Theatre at Alderford Lake
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11th August
Join The Lord Chamberlainโs Men for a captivating open-air performance of Othello, one of Shakespeareโs most powerful and enduring tragedies. A tale of love, betrayal, jealousy and revenge, this timeless classic promises an evening of compelling theatre in the stunning surroundings of Alderford Lake.
Bring a picnic, settle into your chair, and enjoy a memorable night of live performance in a beautiful setting.
Get your tickets here: https://alderford.com/event/othello-by-the-lord-chamberlains-men/
๐จโ๐ณ Cook Stars Chester Summer Workshops
๐ฆ 12th August - Ice Cream Cone illusion cakes (make, bake and decorate four cakes that look like a classic ice cream cone treat!)
๐ Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Cl, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8LY
โฐ๏ธ 10:30am - 12:45pm
Suitable for ages 2-12
Arty craft activity whilst the cakes bake!
Lunch & drinks included for each participant
ยฃ32pp
Booking link: https://portal.cookstars.franscape.io/class-overview/4992
๐ Mottram Show Official
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Sunday 16 Aug
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit agricultural show celebrating farming, rural life and the local community.
Cattle, sheep and horse competitions, a family fun dog show, poultry, arts, handicrafts and cookery competitions, vintage tractors and military vehicles, sheep shearing demonstrations, birds of prey, live music, food and drink, fairground rides and much more.
www.mottramshow.co.uk
๐จ Do Something Summer in Macclesfield!
A free activity will be taking place every Wednesday during the Summer Holidays from 11am-3pm in Macclesfield Market Place.
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August 12th Mad Science
Get hands-on and make your own slime or learn about the fun side of physics using paper aeroplanes. Theyโll also be bringing along TWO amazing interactive shows
Best suited to aged 4+
