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 after 3 years away, moving to a new home at Reaseheath College for the first time.

Come to Deva Fest, a great value family-friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink, or the Just So Festival, an imaginative outdoor adventure with a love of stories and childhood escapades at its heart or the Geronimo Festival, the UK's number 1 family festival with a kids field like no other!

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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Harvest Festival

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Celebration

Knutsford

A chance to celebrate the annual harvest by joining in with the Farm's very own harvest festival. See the steam engine running, have a go at scarecrow making and spinning. Make your own corn doll and watch woodturning demos. Harvest Blessing at 2pm…

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30 Sept 2023to1 Oct 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Magical Woodland

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Family Friendly

Northwich

A spooktacular, Magical Woodland Experience. Featuring BRAND NEW themes to guarantee you an evening of Halloween family fun!

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6 Oct 2023to31 Oct 2023

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Fungal Foray in the Parkland

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Guided Walk

Knutsford

Join fungus expert, FungalPunk Dave on a guided walk of Tatton's Parkland. Young or old, two or four legged, all are welcome on this unique walk where you will discover the mysterious fungal world.
Participants need to bring a packed lunch and…

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From:
15 Oct 2023Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Discover Tree Climbing

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Outdoors

Siddington, Macclesfield

Why not come and experience recreational tree climbing at Capesthorne Hall.
Ascend high into the canopy of a magnificent oak. Guided by friendly instructors, use our safe climbing system to climb into the unique treetop world for an unforgettable…

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From:
15 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Deer Rut Walk

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Guided Walk

Knutsford

Join our expert ranger team for an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal to Tatton's ancient deer herd.
Enjoy private access to the spectacular autumn parkland, and walk amongst the wildlife on your bespoke guided tour.
Find out how…

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From:
18 Oct 2023Open 16:00 - 18:00

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Halloween Half Term

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle this half term. Follow the trail to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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21 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Big Fish Little Fish CHESTER Halloween (ish) Family Rave LAUNCH!

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Concert

Chester

Family fun for the post-rave generation! Get ready to bust some moves (with the kids!) on a bubble-filled, family-only dancefloor!

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From:
21 Oct 2023Open 14:00 - 16:30

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Chester Christmas Market

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Sale

Chester

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.

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17 Nov 2023to21 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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Christmas Market at Blakemere Village

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Local Producers

Northwich

Small Street Markets bring you a fantastic variety of small local businesses selling fabulous, food, fashion and so much more.

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From:
19 Nov 2023Open 10:30 - 16:00
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3 Dec 2023Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Christmas at the Magical Woodland

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Family Friendly

Sandiway, Northwich

With the woodland as a natural backdrop, you will experience a truly magical Christmas experience. This is a walking experience where you will embark on a journey through a 15 acre magical woodland.

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24 Nov 2023to24 Dec 2023

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Christmas at Bolesworth

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Event

Chester

Bolesworth will be transformed into a illuminated winter wonderland this December.

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From:

24 Nov 2023to31 Dec 2023

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Cinderella

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Show / Display

Crewe

Crewe Lyceum and Pantomime producer Imagine Theatre are delighted to confirm that this year’s magical family treat Cinderella will see the return of panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston.

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8 Dec 2023to31 Dec 2023

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Deer Feed Safari

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Outdoors

Knutsford

Join our expert ranger team for an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal to Tatton's ancient deer herd.
Find out how the Red and Fallow deer are cared for, watch them eating/help serve them their breakfast of crunchy carrots and learn…

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From:
19 Dec 2023Open 09:30 - 10:30

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