School holiday activities

Family Hangout 

• Date: Saturday 25th October
• Time: 10am - 12pm
• Location: Theatre Porto, Whitby Park, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
• Cost: Free
• Ages: All ages

Come and hangout in our café with Phil and kick-start the weekend with some games, crafts and story-exploring, all whilst enjoying a hot cup of tea and a delicious cake from our Café.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

No booking required, just turn up and join in - Saturday Family Hangout - Theatre Porto

 

Spooky Tales theatre show

• Date: Saturday 25th October
• Time: 2pm
• Location: Theatre Porto, Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
• Cost: £10 Adults and £8 Children+ Pay What You Like Options available SPOOKY TALES (Petite Ullaloom & Altered Scale Theatre) at Theatre Porto event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 7+

This Halloween season, brace yourself for Spooky Tales – a thrilling, family-friendly theatrical treat from the eerie imaginations of Petite Ullaloom and Altered Scale Theatre.

Do you enjoy mysterious tales of witches, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night?

Then step right up! Join siblings Edward and Martha Creep as they share terrifying tales like only true creeps can. Expect spine-tingling stories, ghoulish giggles, and just the right amount of fright…

Gasp, gawp, and grin at this devilishly delightful collection of putridly performed stories. Oh, do say you’ll come – we’re dying to meet you.

Praise for Spooky Tales

“The spine-tingling adventures of Martha and Edward Creep were full of mind-bogglingly scary and laugh-out-loud tales. It was a 5-star production.”

— Sam Duckworth, Audience Member (age 9)

“A tremendous performance! The creativity, drama, suspense and humour worked so well. All generations thoroughly enjoyed the show.”

— David Stoker, Head of Engagement, Central Library Liverpool

Musical Cheer Camp

• Date: Monday 27th October
• Time: 11am - 2pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: £30pp
• Ages: All ages

Guaranteed fun full of singing, dancing, games, your favourite musicals, arts and crafts and much much more.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Gymnastics

• Date: Daily from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October
• Time: 11am - 12pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: £43pp (for 5 days Mon–Fri)
• Ages: 5+

Great activity to help build physical strength, flexibility, co-ordination, balance and a passion for sport from a young age.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Fun 'n' Floats

• Date: Daily from Monday 27th to Thursday 31st October
• Time: 1pm - 1:45pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: Juniors £5.70, Adults £8.35
• Ages: All ages

Come and join in this special swim session with mats and other pool toys. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Boogie Bingo

• Date: Monday 27th October 
• Time: 7pm - 9pm
• Location: New Images Youth & Community Centre, Winsford, CW7 2HG
• Cost: Free
• Ages: 11-16

A night of music, dancing and bingo for young people and adults aged 11-16yrs. The winner will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 as the grand prize and there will also be a prize for the best Halloween costume. A tuck shop will be available where people can buy a snack and refreshments are also included. The event is bookable by Eventbrite only, search "Halloween Boogie Bingo 25". 

 

CEPD Holiday Club

• Date: Daily from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October
• Time: 8am - 5pm
• Location: St Werburgh's and St Columba's Primary School
• Cost: 

  9am - 4pm - £27.00

  8am Drop off - £4.00

  5pm Pick up - £4.00

• Ages: 5-11  (4 hours available for 4 year olds in Reception)

Please book via: i PAL: Booking, payment and management system - Login

Our Multi Sports, Craft & Dance camp offers your child the chance to experience a range of activities from Street dance, Cheerleading & Hip Hop to Football, Dodgeball and Rounders and so much more.

We also provide the chance for your child to get stuck into some arts and crafts, whether this is creating their own T-Shirt or creating something special to bring home.

Attending CEPD Camps is a great way for your child to build confidence and improve their well being, flexibility and sporting skills whilst having fun.

Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for both indoor and outdoor games, trainers will be required.

A packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle will also be required.

 

October Half Term Soccer School

• Date: Daily from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October
• Time: 10am - 3pm
• Location: Goals Soccer Centre with DROP OFF AND PICK UP at Deva Stadium. CH1 4LT
• Cost: £18 per day per child. Please book via: King George V Sports Hub
• Ages: 5-15

Fun Coaching, small sided games, challenges and tournaments. Children will need kit including boots, shin pads, a packed lunch and refillable water bottle.

 

GIRLS Soccer Camp

• Date: Monday 27th October
• Time: 10am - 2pm
• Location: King George V Sports Hub, Blacon Chester. CH1 5BD
• Cost: £18 per child. Please book via: King George V Sports Hub
• Ages: 7-15

Develop your skills and technique with fun coaching practices, games and challenges at our girls-only Soccer School. During each session children will take part in warm-ups, skill development activities and games with Chester FC Community Trust coaches. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit (there will be no changing facilities available) and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink (in a clearly labelled bottle) and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.

 

Goalkeeping Camp

• Date: Monday 27th October
• Time: 10am - 2pm
• Location: King George V Sports Hub, Blacon Chester. CH1 5BD
• Cost: £18 per child. Please book via: King George V Sports Hub
• Ages: 7-15

Develop your skills and technique with fun coaching practices, games and challenges at our girls-only Soccer School. During each session children will take part in warm-ups, skill development activities and games with Chester FC Community Trust coaches. Children are requested to arrive ready to play in kit (there will be no changing facilities available) and bring appropriate footwear, waterproof jacket, a drink (in a clearly labelled bottle) and a packed lunch in a labelled bag or lunchbox.

 

Sports Camp

• Date: Tuesday 28th Daily from Wednesday 29th to Thursday 30th October
• Time: 10am - 4pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: £25 per day OR £65 for 3 days. £2 early drop off at 09:30
• Ages: 8-11

If you love sport as much as we do then this camp is for you…. Spend your day taking part in a variety of sport such as Tennis, Volleyball and Football before having a splash in the pool with mats and other pool toys. Please remember to bring along a packed lunch, lots of drinks, sports kit and swimming kit.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741. 

 

Mini Sports Camp

• Date: Tuesday 28th Daily from Wednesday 29th to Thursday 30th October
• Time: 10am - 4pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: £25 per day OR £65 for 3 days. £2 early drop off at 09:30
• Ages: 4-7

3 days of fun and fitness for the little ones, focusing on fundamentals of many different sports. Please bring along a packed lunch, lots of drinks and sports kit.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Wet 'n' Wild

• Date: Tuesday 28th Daily from Wednesday 29th to Thursday 30th October
• Time: 2:15pm - 3pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: Juniors £5.70. Adults £8.35
• Ages: All ages

Come and join in this special swim session with the pool inflatable, mats and other pool toys. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Booster Lessons

• Date: Tuesday 28th Daily from Wednesday 29th to Thursday 30th October
• Time: 3:30pm - 4pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: £25.20 for 3 days
• Ages: 5+

Looking to improve your child's swimming ability? Different Stages available - 30 minute booster lesson (must already be on our learn 2 swimming lessons)

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Seals Spooktacular Halloween Party

• Date: Tuesday 28th October
• Time: 2pm - 4pm
• Location: King George V Sports Hub, Blacon Chester. CH1 5BD
• Cost: £10 per child. Please book via: Fanbase | Dashboard
• Ages: U16s only 

Join us at our fancy dress Halloween party. 2 hours of dancing, fun games and exciting outdoor activities including football. Food, prizes and treats available for everyone. Special guest appearances from Frankenstein, Wednesday and Rumi from the K-POP Demon Hunters

 

Spooky Sports & Creepy Crafts

• Date: Tuesday 28th October
• Time: 10am - 2pm
• Location: New Images Youth & Community Centre, Winsford, CW7 2HG
• Cost: £2
• Ages: 8-11

A Halloween themed play day for children. Expect an array of sports games, crafts and other spooky themed activities to keep entertained this half term, including:

• Best spooky picture
• Apple bobbing
• Creepy puppet making
• Football-Dodgeball
• + More

Attendees must bring their own packed lunch to this event. Bookable through Eventbrite, search "Halloween Play Day". Drinks/snacks provided throughout the day.

 

Let's Get Spooky

• Date: Daily from Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st October
• Time: Varies on location
• Location: 

Neston Community and Youth Centre

Tuesday 28th October, 9:30am - 11.00am

Please call: 0151 488 8036 to book!

 

Portside Children's Centre

Tuesday 28th October, 10.00am - 11.30am

Please call: 0151 488 8037 to book!

 

Wharton Children CentreWharton Children’s Centre

Tuesday 28th October

1.00pm - 1.45pm - (Pre-Walkers only session)

1.45pm – 3.00pm – (Walkers only session) 

Please call: 01606 555285 to book!

 

Kingsway Children's Centre

Wednesday 29th October

9:30am - 10:15am (Pre-Walkers only session)

10:15am - 11:30am (Walkers only session)

Please call: 01244 397486 to book!

 

Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre

Wednesday 29th October

9:30am - 10:15am (Pre-Walkers only session)

10:15am - 11:30am (Walkers only session)

Please call: 0151 488 8036 to book!

 

Blacon Children’s Centre

Thursday 30th October 9:30am - 11.00am

Please call: 01244 397412 to book!

 

Frodsham Library

Thursday 30th October 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Please call: 01606 555287 to book!

 

Helsby Library

Friday 31st October 1100am - 11:45am

Please call: 01606 555287 to book!​​​​​​​)

 

Leftwich Children’s Centre

Friday 31st October, 9:30am - 11.00am

Please call: 01606 555286 to book!

 

Join us this October half term for 'Let's Get Spooky'; a free autumn themed messy play session aimed at children 0-5.

You and your child can come along and explore different play opportunities together themed around all things autumn. You are welcome to attend events outside your local area! Siblings up to to age of 8 are welcome at sessions apart from those targeted at 'pre-walkers'.

We look forward to seeing you. Please call to book your place.

 

Roller Disco – Halloween Themed

• Date: Tuesday 28th & Saturday 1st October 
• Time: 4:15pm - 5:30pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: £6.90 + £2.50 Skate Hire
• Ages: 5+

Grab your skates and get ready to roll into a frightfully fun night! Join us for our Halloween themed Roller Disco, packed with spooky tunes, glowing lights, and ghoulish good vibes. Come dressed to impress we’ll be awarding prizes for the best costumes, so don’t hold back your creativity!

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.

 

Forest Fun

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time: 10am - 12pm
• Location: Countess of Chester Country Park Forest School area
• Cost: Free. Please book via: bertie.birtles@tcv.org.uk
• Ages: 2-10

Bushcraft and nature based activities for children ages 2-10 and their parents or carers. Activities may include clay modelling, bug hunts, and toasting marshmallows! Other Forest Fun Events will be taking place in the future. We will aim to provide hot chocolates.

 

SEND Pool & Multisport Session Pool Session:

Pool Session

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time: 10:30 - 11:30 
• Location: Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB
• Cost: £4.50
• Ages: 5-16

A closed session suitable for SEND children. Main and small pool available. Parents must attend with children.

call 0151 659 1010 for more details or email epsportsvillage@brioleisure.org 

Multi-sports Session Main Hall

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time: 12:30 – 13:30
• Location: Ellesmere Port Sports Village, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LB
• Cost: £4.70
• Ages: 5-16

A closed session suitable for SEND children. A variety of sports and activities available.

• Not HAF funded
• No refreshments included (available for purchase at onsite café)

call 0151 659 1010 for more details or email epsportsvillage@brioleisure.org 

 

Crafty Creeps & Tasty Treats

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time: 10am - 2pm
• Location: New Images Youth & Community Centre, Winsford, CW7 2HG
• Cost: £2
• Ages: 8-11

A family event focused on Halloween craft making, with tea provided for children. Make your very own take-home Halloween craft using re-cycled items:

• Egg box spider
• Hanging toilet holder ghost
• Pumpkin carving/designing

Parents can expect to enjoy hot drinks with a choice of tea provided for children:

• ‘Howl-o-ween’ dogs (hot dogs)
• Toast of terror (beans on toast)
• Dessert will be a creepy choc pot.

For little ones (up to 3yrs), a messy play sensory zone will be set up so all the family is accompanied for.

Bookable through Eventbrite, search "Crafty Creeps and Tasty Treats".

 

Northwich Explorers: Pumpkinology Investigators

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time: x2 1hr sessions available (11:00 – 12:00 and 12:00 – 13:00
• Location: Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
• Cost: £5 per child per 1-hour session. Please book vie: call 01606 271646
• Ages: Not specified

 

Free Crafts: Make Your Own Haunted House

• Date: Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October
• Time: 10:30 – 15:30
• Location:

   Make your own Spooky Puppets

  • Wednesday 29th October – Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
  • Friday 31st October – Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB

   Make your own Haunted Houses

  • Thursday 30th October – Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, CW9 6ES
• Cost: Free (donations welcome) Contact: 01606 275066
• Ages: Not specified

 

Kixx Multi-Sports Halloween Camps

• Date: Daily from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October
• Location & Times: 

  • Chester Blue Coat Primary School
    Walpole Street, Chester, CH1 4HG
    Drop-off: 9:00 AM | Pick-up: 4:00 PM

  • Overleigh St Mary’s Primary School
    Old Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7HS
    Drop-off: 9:00 AM | Pick-up: 3:30 PM

• Cost: £20 per day Discounts available for Kixx members and siblings, Bookings are required. To secure a place, please email your child’s details along with your contact information. Pay on the day is also accepted, subject to availability.
• Ages: 5-11

Our Kixx multi-sports camps are for children aged 5 to 11, offering a fun, active, and engaging environment. Each day is packed with a variety of sports and activities, including football, dodgeball, and gymnastics, to keep children moving, along with arts and crafts during downtime.

 

Dodgeball in the Dark

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time:  2 sessions available (12:30pm-1:30pm and 2pm-3pm)
• Location: New Images Youth & Community Centre, Winsford, CW7 2HG
• Cost: £2
• Ages: 8-11

Show off your throwing and dodging skills with Dodgeball in the dark. Enjoy all the fun of usual dodgeball under strobes of fluorescent colours (ultraviolet)! Refreshments are included. Groups are limited to 12 people, 6-a-side.

Book your place via Eventbrite - search “Dodgeball In the Dark 25”.

 

Technically Creative

• Date: 27th to 29th October (Monday–Wednesday)
• Time: 11am - 4pm
• Location: Theatre Porto, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
• Cost: Free. Please book via Technically Creative - 27th- 29th October 2025
• Ages: 12-18 

This October half-term, Theatre Porto is running Technically, Creative – a free project for young people aged 12-18. It is a chance to explore theatre technology in a fun and creative way.

In the workshops, participants will use lighting, sound design, video and set design to create an immersive installation – a strange “other world” for audience members to explore.

Past projects have taken us to an apocalyptic mushroom world, and a landscape of dreams. This time, the theme is The Unseen. Together, we will explore whispers, echoes, spirits and essences. The group will think about the hidden things that surround us every day and those things that exist in our imaginations. We’ll explore sounds we can’t usually hear, shadows that pass unnoticed, or feelings that are hard to describe. Using theatre technology, we will find ways to bring these invisible and mysterious elements to life.

Technically, Creative is about imagination and teamwork, as well as learning new skills. It is a welcoming project, a place to meet others, build confidence, and create something unique.

 

Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night

• Date: Monday 27th October 
• Time: 11am
• Location: Little Sutton Library, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QQ 
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

You never know who you might meet in the small magic world of suitcase street!

Lucy needs to know a secret from a strange paper friend and Mr Drake dreams of rockets and space, so settle down and come with us on two fantastical adventures told with puppetry, music and play for our younger audiences (2+) and their families to enjoy.

Wharton Library, Willow Square

• Date: Tuesday 28th October
• Time: 11am
• Location: Wharton Library, Willow Square, CW7 3HP
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

Winsford Library

• Date: Tuesday 28th October
• Time: 3pm
• Location: Winsford Library, High Street, Winsford CW7
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

Upton Library

• Date: Thursday 30th October
• Time: 11am
• Location: Upton Library, Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester CH2 1HB
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

Great Boughton Library

• Date: Thursday 30th October
• Time: 3pm
• Location: Great Boughton Library, Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester CH3 5LB
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

Blacon Library

• Date: Friday 31st October
• Time: 11am
• Location: Blacon Library, Parade Enterprise Centre, 14 The Parade Chester, CH1 5HN
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

Lache Library

• Date: Friday 31st October
• Time: 3pm
• Location: Lache Library, Park Avenue, Lache, Chester CH4 8HR
• Cost: Free. Please book via Goofus Theatre Presents: All In A Wondrous Night at Little Sutton Library event tickets from TicketSource
• Ages: 2+

 

Woodland Friends- Free Hot Meal and Activities

• Date: Friday 31st October
• Time: 12-3pm
• Location: Trinity Hall and Holy Trinity Church- CH1 5DZ
• Cost: Free
• Ages: For all ages

 

Light Party with B Tales production of This little light of mine 

• Date: Friday 31st October
• Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Location: King’s Church Frodsham, Chester Road WA6 6XR
• Cost: £5 Please book via Light Party (31-Oct-2025) · ChurchSuite Events
• Ages: 4 to 11

Games, craft, face painting Pizza & hotdogs & refreshments included

 

Kingdom Builders Holiday

• Date: Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th, and Thursday 30th October
• Time: 11:45am
• Location: King’s Church Frodsham Chester Road Frodsham WA6 6XR
• Cost: £2 Please book via Holiday Club (28-Oct-2025) · ChurchSuite Events
• Ages: 4 to 11

Come and explore building Gods kingdom with blocks and games. Bible stories, music, crafts and games. Refreshments included.

 

Crafting for Children. run by Hartford NSPCC.

• Date: Wednesday 29th October
• Time: 2 sessions available (10am - 12am and 1.30pm - 3.30pm)
• Location: Hartford Village Hall, 244 Chester Road, Hartford, CW8 1LW
• Cost: £3 Please book via text to reserve a place indicating which session to Linda - 07813662654
• Ages: 5-11

All children must be accompanied by an adult

An opportunity to try a selection of crafts - painting, bookmaking, weaving, sewing, card making, Halloween items etc. Hartford NSPCC | Facebook

 

Family Hangout

• Date: Saturday 1st November
• Time: 10am - 12pm
• Location: Theatre Porto, Whitby Park, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
• Cost: Free
• Ages: All ages

Come and hangout in our café with Phil and kick-start the weekend with some games, crafts and story-exploring, all whilst enjoying a hot cup of tea and a delicious cake from our Café.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

No booking required, just turn up and join in - Saturday Family Hangout - Theatre Porto

 

Halloween Themed Pool Party

• Date: Sunday 2nd October
• Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
• Location: Brio Neston, CH64 9NQ
• Cost: Juniors £5.70. Adults £8.35
• Ages: All ages

Halloween themed pool party, fun for all the family with toys, floats and smiles.

To secure you place pre-booking is advised on all activities. To pre-book please visit us online at: Brio Neston | Gym, Swimming Pools & Sports Facilities Pop into the centre or give us a call on 01513365741.