Activities for Children

Activities and events for children happening in Macclesfield and the surrounding areas.

If you have an event you want publicised here then please email us via the contact form

 

  • Sat
    01
    Feb
    2025
    Sun
    23
    Feb
    2025
    11 am to 4 pmChrist Church, Great King Street, Macclesfield

  • Sat
    15
    Feb
    2025
    Sun
    16
    Feb
    2025
    11 am to 3 pmThe Lambing Shed, Moseley Hall far, Chelford Road, Knutsford

    The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen is hosting the return of giant tractor and farm machinery weekend.

    The most powerful machines in farming will be on display on Saturday and Sunday, February 15-16.

    Admission is free though donations are welcome as the event is raising funds for North West Air Ambulance.

    The Mitchell family opened The Lambing Shed at Moseley Hall Farm on Chelford Road in 2015 to showcase their award-winning home reared beef and lamb.

    The menu at their cafe is based entirely around local, high-quality produce and the finest meat from their butchery.

    A spokesman for the Lambing Shed said: “After the tremendous success of last year’s Big Machine Weekend, we’re thrilled to announce its return.

    “This time, it’s bigger and better than ever.

    “Join us for an unforgettable two-day event filled with jaw-dropping tractors and massive farm machinery.

    “This is your chance to get close up and personal with the most powerful machines in farming.

    “A stunning line-up of tractors and heavy duty equipment will leave you in awe.”

    Families can snap a picture with these mighty machines.

    Children can learn fascinating facts about each machine and there will be plenty of games to keep them entertained.

    Burgers and hot dogs will be available from a food truck.

    The café, housed in the building where farmer Arnold Mitchell and son Michael reared their sheep more than 60 years ago, will be open from 9am to 5.30pm.

    The event will be held on one of the fields so wellies and waterproofs are advised in case it’s wet.

     

  • Sat
    15
    Feb
    2025
    11:00 amTatton Park Knutsford Cheshire WA16 6QN

  • Mon
    17
    Feb
    2025
    Fri
    21
    Feb
    2025

    This February half-term, 17th-21st February, Oxygen Wilmslow is hosting a super half-term with mighty savings

    Families around England are invited to celebrate half-term like superheroes and take flight at Oxygen Wilmslow. Oxygen Wilmslow is offering a five-day bounce pass, which includes one hour of open play, on each day of the half term, for just £30.

    Every hero, from tiny tots to jumpers can burn off energy as they hit the over 60 trampolines, an interactive multi-sports arena, six climbing walls; a cardio wall, and three storeys of soft play area.

    For the sidekicks, also known as parents, who need to refuel, each park has a café serving delicious treats and most importantly coffee. The menu offers a full range of pizzas, paninis, breakfasts and more, including dedicated menus for kids and toddlers.

    For jumpers eager for their next adventure after February half term, Oxygen Wilmslow will host its monthly Neon Night party on Friday 7th March from 6pm-8pm, where the neon lights are turned up and a DJ plays tunes all night, while bouncers enjoy an evening filled with games, dancing, jumping, glow sticks, and yummy snacks.

    To find out more or to make a booking, go to the website, and to keep up with Oxygen’s day-to-day updates, follow oxygenactiveplay on Instagram or Oxygen Activeplay on Facebook.

  • Sat
    22
    Feb
    2025
    2 pm to 6 pmPalmerston Street, Bollington

     

  • Tue
    04
    Mar
    2025
    Macclesfield Market Place

    . . . and support your local NHS charity at this year’s Macclesfield Pancake Race

    The much-loved Macclesfield Pancake Race is back for 2025 with teams from businesses, schools, clubs and organisations across East Cheshire – all hoping to flip their way to victory and raise money for East Cheshire NHS Charity – your local NHS charity.

    The Shrove Tuesday event, which this year falls on Tuesday 4th March will see competitors sprinting up and down Mill Street while tossing pancakes in frying pans. The event starts at midday and registration is £30 for a team of four people and multiple teams per organisation are allowed – but encouraged.

    Lily Preston, East Cheshire NHS Charity Fundraising Manager, said: “The pancake race is a fantastic community event that unites local businesses and organisations to support our exceptional healthcare services.

    “Last year’s event was a tremendous success, and we’re excited to make this year’s race even bigger and better.

    “We encourage everyone to participate and help us raise vital funds while having a great time.”

    The charity is also looking for local businesses who are looking to partner with sponsorship opportunities in the event. For more information contact Lily.preston1@nhs.net.

    There will be lots of prizes up for offer, including an award for best fancy dress with local radio station Silk FM on hand to keep crowds entertained before, during and after the race.

    Money raised by East Cheshire NHS Charity helps support East Cheshire NHS Trust go the extra mile in providing funding for enhanced facilities, state-of-the-art medical equipment and all the added extras that make people’s experience at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton War Memorial Hospital and within our community services the best it can be.

    To register a team please fill out an online form here or for more information, please email ecn-tr.ecnhscharity@nhs.net.

  • Sun
    09
    Mar
    2025

    Keep your eyes and ears pealed for details of next year’s Rotary Swimathon – landing in your letter box or email.

    Details will be heading out to previous swimmers for schools, companies, community groups and charities for the sponsored swim on Sunday 16th March 2025 at Macclesfield Leisure centre.

    Application forms are available from the web site www.macclesfieldcastlerotary.org.uk  or by ‘phoning Judy on 07891 460580.

    Over the years, many thousands of pounds have been raised for local charities – so sign up, come along and have a whale of a time.

     

  • Fri
    21
    Mar
    2025
    6 pm onwardsOutside Stoke Library, South Wolfe Street, Stoke on Trent

    Stoke Lanterns is back for 2025 on Friday 21st March, meet outside Stoke Library at 5.45 pm for a 6 pm start. Join B arts for a centenary celebration of the last 100 years of life in Stoke.
    Stoke-upon-Trent has a very long history (and is mentioned in the Domesday book!) but for this event we are hoping to shine a light on some of the people, places and events of the last 100 years.
    The event will feature willow lanterns, projections, walkabout performance and the beautiful Stoke Elk puppet. The short parade will start outside Stoke Library and finish with free refreshments at Stoke Minster.
    If you'd like to make a lantern for the parade we will be running free drop in workshops dates and locations TBC.
    We will also have plenty of spare lanterns for people are unable to make the workshops.
    To find out more or for any questions contact Rebecca.frankenberg@b-arts.org.uk

    The project is part of our Animate 72 programme funded by Stoke-On-Trent City Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and our Cascade programme supported by Stoke Creates and Arts Council England.

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  • Sat
    31
    May
    2025
    Sun
    01
    Jun
    2025
    Etruria Industrial Museum, Etruria Vale Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4RB

    Etruria Canals Festival returns in 2025 on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, open 11am-5pm each day.
    Alongside the historic narrowboat gathering there will be a range of family friendly workshops, arts and heritage activities, performances, craft stalls and exhibitors, beer tent and street food.
    As usual the festivities will take place on the site of Etruria Industrial Museum (Kiln Down Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 4RB) at the junction of the Trent and Mersey and Caldon Canals.
    The festival is FREE to attend
    We hope to see you there

  • Thu
    10
    Jul
    2025
    Sun
    27
    Jul
    2025
    Buxton

    The award-winning Buxton International Festival is an annual celebration of world-class opera, music, books and jazz with over 160 events to choose from every summer.

    Here are five reasons to make Buxton your ‘go-to’ summer festival for 2025 (10-27 July).

     

    1. Buxton – the beautiful spa town sits in heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District, worth a visit in itself. All the festival’s events are within easy walking distance of each other.

     

    2. Operas GaloreIn 2024, Buxton staged five new operas in four days and was nominated for an International Opera Award.  2025 sees a yet more impressive plans:

    • Ambroise Thomas’ Hamlet, conducted by Adrian Kelly with the Orchestra of Opera North
    • A double bill of Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Taihiti and Francis Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine, a Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production
    • Opera Zuid production of Mozart’s The Impresario
    • La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfersa Vache Baroque production
    • Shorts – four brand new 20-minute operas by composers 

    Jasper Dommett, Martin Green and Carmel Smickersgill

     

    3. Jazz Weekender Tickets – Jazz Weekender tickets for just £175 offering 12 world-class gigs varying from jazz, blues, funk and Latin, plus an Oscar Peterson extravaganza. Stand-out artists include Ineza, Graham Clark Quartet, Emily Masser Quartet, Trio JDM, Baiana, Alan Barnes with an all-star band, Dean Stockdale Quartet, Emma Rawicz Quartet and Xhosa Cole Quartet.

     

    4. Books – 33 book talks including Diane Abbott MP, Baroness Lola Young, Petroc Trelawny, Ben Macintyre and Jonathan Sumption.

     

    5. Classical Music World-class concerts every day from artists including Steven Hough, Imogen Cooper, Benjamin Grosvenor, Tallis Scholars, English Concert, Simon Keenlyside and Sarah Connolly.

     

    Box Office – Tel 01298 2072190 

     

    Booking office opens at 10am on Tuesday 15 April 2025

    Become a BIF Friend for Priority Booking, from just £36 per year.

    Website – http://buxtonfestival.co.uk