Friday 20th


what’s on when On-going


Clore Learning Centre A newly designed family space at Tate Liverpool which features a pop art design and beautiful views across the River Mersey. You can take time out from around the gallery to relax, play and create in this space, designed just for families. W: www.tate.org.uk


Miniature Railway Ride on the Miniature Railway at Calderstones Park, run by Merseyside Live Steam and Model Engineering Society. The Railway provides free rides on Sundays from 2pm (weather permitting). W: www.liverpool.co.uk


Explore Artist-led activities for families run every Saturday at The Bluecoat. 1-4pm. W: www.thebluecoat.org.uk


Rocket Backpacks Blast off and discover a whole galaxy of art with a fun rocket backpack, designed to help young children and their adults explore the display “Constellations” together. Free. Tate Liverpool. W: www.tate.org.uk


Crafternoons Try your hand at one of the craft activities. There’s something different to try at the Museum every Saturday afternoon. Suitable for ages 3-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. T: 01925 442733


Artists Rooms: Roy Lichtenstein in Focus


Explore over 20 works charting Roy Lichtenstein’s (1923-1997) early interest in landscape to his iconic pop paintings influenced by comic strips and advertising imagery. Design your own Lichtenstein inspired work, or write your own speech bubble at the mobile make and create station, ideal for families who feel inspired to make and create! Running until 10th June 2018. Tate Liverpool. W: www.tate.org.uk


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October


Wednesday 11th The Piper’s Tale Folklore, music and history exploring the role of the English bagpiper. Part of Wirral Arts Festival at the Lyceum. Port Sunlight. W: www.portsunlightvillage.com


Saturday 14th


Happy Halloween! Southport Pleasureland will be decorated for Halloween, ride the Ghost Train if you dare as well as all of the usual favourite rides! The park will be lit up for Halloween with gruesome gardens and scary stalls for everyone to enjoy. Running 14th- 15th and 21st-29th October. Free firework display on 4th November. W: www.southportpleasureland.com


Sunday 15th


The Secret World of Tatton’s Funghi Join fungus expert Fungal Punk Dave and a Tatton Ranger, on a guided walk of Tatton’s Parkland. Charges apply. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk


Rummage Hands on activity at the Maritime Museum. Also on 22nd and 28th October. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Wednesday 18th


Autumn Deer Walk Join the Rangers for guided walks of the autumn parkland and witness the drama of the rut. Minimum age: 8 years old. 4-6pm. Also on 25th October. This event must be pre- booked. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk


Thursday 19th


Toddler Kiddy Cook This 90 minute session is perfect for toddlers and parents/carers to ‘pick and cook’ together. Recommended for children aged between 2 and 6 years old. 10-11.30am. £22 per person. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events


Southport Halloween Festival Southport’s annual Halloween festival is back and things are set to get spooky. A week of chilling events has been planned to thrill everyone. From a 16foot spider to a circus freak show, a children’s ‘village fate’ to a monster petting zoo - there are some hauntingly good events on in Southport this year. Running until 31st October. W: www.spookysouthport.com


Saturday 21st


Enchanted Speke: Hansel & Gretel Visit Speke Hall for a magical half term to explore the eerie woodland, solve the trail and see if you can spot the witch. Running until 5th November. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Splatterdays Saturday morning at Unity is for 5 to 8 year olds. The workshops are based around creative play and activities including storytelling, arts and crafts, drama games, quizzes and more! Also on 21st & 28th October and 4th & 18th November. Unity Theatre. T: 0151 709 4988


Hallowe’en at Hare Hill Join the ghoulish fun at Hare Hill on a spooktacular self-guided trail, plus extra scary activities at the weekend. 10.30am-4pm. Running until 29th October. Hare Hill, Over Alderley. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hare-hill


Spooky Spectacular Full of family fun, spooky shows, Halloween crafts and games. It is the perfect way to celebrate October half term and brighten up the spookiest of seasons! Running until 5th November. Torchlight tours on 27th, 28th and 31st October. SeaQuarium, Rhyl. T: 01745 344660 W: www.seaquarium.co.uk


Spooktacular Fun on the Farm The (not so wicked) Witch will be taking residence in her spooky house, ready to play trick or treat with those brave enough to venture in, you can carve your own pumpkins to take home, take part in fancy dress competitions, and enjoy a few treats (or tricks!) along the way. Running throughout half term. Stockley Farm, Arley. W: www.stockleyfarm.co.uk


Kiddy Cook Children will be picking apples from Tatton’s orchard and taking them back to the Victorian Still Room where they’ll be making a delicious apple crumble and hearty soup. Tatton Park. T: 07976 619648 E: hale@kiddycook.co.uk


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A Hidden Halloween Celebrate the spookiest time of year at the Mansion, Gardens, Farm and Old Hall... if you dare! Running until 29th October. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk


The Pilot’s Challenge Hands on activity at the Maritime Museum. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Sunday 22nd


African Empires Hands on activity at the International Slavery Museum. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Wonderful World Workshops Hands on activity at the World Museum, Liverpool. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Monday 23rd


Witchcraft and Wizardry Halloween family fun for the October half term with potion making, trails and creepy crafts. Normal admission prices apply. Drop-in. Also on 24th October. Norton Priory. T: 01928 569895 E: info@nortonpriory.org


Joseph Johnson’s Hat Crafts Hands on activity at the Maritime Museum. Also on 22nd October. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Archaeology Week Hands on activity at the Museum of Liverpool. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Tuesday 24th


Mucha Family Workshops Hands on activity at the Walker Art Gallery. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


See, Make, Do Hands on activity at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Also on 25th & 26th October. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Pop Dots Tate Liverpool’s Family Collective have designed these fun hands- on workshops to keep you busy this half term. Inspired by the work of 1960’s Pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein you will use dotty patterns and quirky captions to create comic style collages, using a range of printmaking techniques. All ages welcome. 1.30-4.30pm. Running until 27th October. Tate Liverpool. W: www.tate.org.uk


Wednesday 25th


Creepy Crafts and Spooky Stories Family fun for Halloween week, drop in any time from 10.30am- 3.30pm. £1.50 per child. Also on 26th October. Port Sunlight Museum. W: www.portsunlightvillage.com


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