Family events North West February 2026
February includes half-term for all schools but there are also lots on at the weekends too. I’ve rounded up the best family events North West February 2026. These include children’s theatre, free craft sessions and loads more. Find more Family events North West here.
Snowdrop walks across the North West
February is when you can expect to see lots of snowdrops.
Find all the best places to see snowdrops across the North West here – Snowdrop walks North West
February half term across the North West
Find guides for all regions of the North West below or rounded up here – February half term North West.
Chinese New Year events across the North West
Find all the Chinese New Year North West events here.
Where to see lambs across the North West
Lambing events are starting to run in February but some are in March and April too.
Find out Where to see lambs North West here.
What’s on for families in Manchester February 2026
I have a post with lots more details of all the things to do in February half term here – February half term activities Manchester.
The Great Turtle Odyssey. Sea Life Manchester. 10th January – 1st February 2026. Book here – The Great Turtle Odyssey
Groove onto the moon, The Lowry. 1st February 2026. Book here – Groove onto the moon
Alice in Wonderland. Z-Arts. From 5th April 2025. Book here – Adventures in Wonderland – Z-arts
Winter Family Trail with Speechly the Pineapple. Dunham Massey. until 8th March 2026. Full details here – Winter Family Trail with Speechly the Pineapple
Luminiscence Manchester. Manchester Cathedral. 14th January – 26th March 2026. Book here – Luminiscence Manchester
Triceratops: eat, roam, repeat. Manchester Museum. 25th October 2025 – 22nd February 2026. Book here (free) – Triceratops: eat, roam, repeat
Code your own LED Light Show. Stockport Museum. 1st February 2026. Book here – Code your own LED Light Show
A tribute to K-Pop, Cockfields farm. 7th February 2026. Book here – A tribute to K-Pop
A-lad-in-Salford, Z-Arts. 5th – 7th February 2026. Book here – A-lad-in-Salford
Horrible Histories – The Concert. Palace Theatre Manchester. 6th – 8th February 2026. Book here – Horrible Histories – The Concert
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show, The Lowry. 6th – 8th February 2026. Book here – Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Lego Creativity Academy. Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester. 7th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – Lego Creativity Academy
Jurassic Seas at SEA LIFE Manchester. 7th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – Jurassic seas
Tales from Acorn Wood. Stockport Plaza. 7th & 8th February 2026. Book here – Tales from Acorn Wood
Toddler Barnyard Baby Bash, Cockfields farm. 9th – 13th & 23 – 27th February 2026. Book here – Cockfields Farm
Barnyard Baby Bash, Cockfields farm. 10th – 28th February 2026. Full details – Cockfields Farm
Circus Funtasia at Wythenshaw Park. 12th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – Circus Funtasia
Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos. Science and Industry Museum. 13th February 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Book here – Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos
Luna New Year activities at Heaton Park. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Luna New Year activities
Free Your Salford 100 opening day. Salford Museum. 14th February 2026. Full details here – Your Salford 100 opening day
MadLab sessions. Stockport Museum. 14th – 22nd (selected dates, different themes) February 2026. Book here – MadLab sessions
February hearts trail. Fletcher Moss Park. 14th February – 8th March 2026. Full details here – February hearts trail
Chinese New Year family drawing trail at Manchester art gallery. 14th & 15th February 2026. Full details here – Chinese New Year – Family Trail
Comedy sportz, Waterside Arts, Sale. 14th February 2026. Book here – ComedySportz
Meet the Hatter, Z-Arts. 14th & 15th February 2026. Book here – Meet the Hatter
Wind in the Willows at RHS Bridgewater. 14th – 21st February 2026. Full details here – Wind in the Willows at RHS Bridgewater
February half term at Dunham Massey. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – February half term at Dunham Massey
Chinatown celebration, Manchester City Centre. 14th & 15th February 2026. Dragon Parade 15th February. Full details here – Chinatown Celebrations
Free February half term activities at The science and industry museum, Manchester. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – February half term | Science and Industry Museum
Chinese new year celebrations with OKS, Stanley Square, Sale. 14th February 2025. Full details here – Chinese New Year | Our Kids Social
Heaton park fun fair, 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Heaton Park & Hall
February half term at Lyme Park. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – February Half Term, Lyme Park | National Trust
Half term at Elizabeth Gaskell House. 15th – 22nd February 2026 (selected dates). Full details here – February half term
Pop Princesses – World Tour. Stockport Plaza. 16th February 2026. Book here – Pop Princesses – World Tour
Pinocchio, The Lowry. 17th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Pinocchio
Dino Den. Manchester Museum. 17th – 20th February 2026. Full details here – Dino Den
Chevalier: Hobbyhorse Circus. The Lowry. 18th – 19th February 2026. Book here – Chevalier: Hobbyhorse Circus
Free, The Super Duper Family Festival. 18th – 21st February 2026. Full details here – Super Duper Family Festival
Chinese New Year Extravaganza. Stockport Plaza. 18th February 2025. Book here – Chinese New Year Extravaganza
K-Pop Demon hunters silent disco. Kargo MRTK. 20th February 2026. Book here – K-Pop Demon hunters silent disco
The Enormous Turnip, Waterside Sale. 20th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – The Enormous Turnip
Dinosaur adventure Live, Stockport Plaza. 21st February 2026. Book here – Dinosaur adventure live
Outdoor art club, The Whitworth. 21st February 2026. Full details here – Outdoor Art Club | Whitworth Art Gallery
The Gruffalo’s Child, Z-Arts. 27th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – The Gruffalo’s Child
What’s on for families in Cheshire February 2026
For family events specifically in half term, head here – February half term things to do in Cheshire
Mini farmers, strawberries, Kenyon Hall Farm. Weekend from 24th January & then 14th – 28th February 2026. Book here – Junior Farmers: Growing Strawberries – Kenyon Hall Farm
Room on the Boom trail at Delamere Forest. 27th January 2026 – end of year. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom Trails
Snowdrop walk at Rhode Hall, 1st February – 1st March 2026. Book tickets here –Snowdrop Walk
FREE Winter welly walk, Kenyon Hall Farm, Warrington. Every day in February 2026. Find out more here – Winter Welly Walks
Family snowdrop trail at Ness Botanic gardens. 7th February – 2nd March 2026. Full details here – Ness Botanic Gardens
Wandering Wolves. Little Moreton Hall. 11th February – 1st November 2026. Full details here – Wandering Wolves | National Trust
Museum of the Moon. Chester cathedral. 12th February – 15th March 2026. Book here – Museum of the Moon
Ranger story time, Chester Zoo. Weekends and school holidays from 17th January to 15th March 2026. Full details here – Ranger story time
Chinese New Year celebrations Macclesfield Town Centre. 14th February 2026. Find out more here – Lunar New Year – Macclesfield
Mini Pride with Curious Arts. Storyhouse, Chester. 14th February 2026. Full details here – Mini Pride with Curious Arts | Storyhouse
Sports day Scarecrow festival. Tatton Park. 14th February – 1st March 2026. Full details here – Scarecrow Festival
Buy one get one free at BeWILDerwood. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – BeWILDerwood
February half term – Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – February half term | National Trust
Hop into the wild family trail, Quarry Bank Mill. 14th February – 22nd March 2026. Full details here – Hop into the wild family trail
Early season special at Gulliver’s world. 14th February – 8th March 2026. Book here – Early Season Special | Warrington
February Half Term at Jodrell Bank. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – February Half Term at Jodrell Bank – Jodrell Bank
Geology rocks – Weekend workshops. Catalyst. 14th – 22nd Feb 2026. Book here – Geology rocks – Weekend workshops
Destination space, Catalyst. 14th – 22nd Feb 2026. Book here – Destination space
Art school trail, Silk Museum Macclesfield. 14th – 28th February 2026. Book here – What’s on — Silk Museum
K-Pop live! Lyceum Theatre, Crewe. 14th February 2026. Book here – K-Pop live!
Chinese new year celebrations Warrington Town Centre, 15th February 2026. Full details here – Lunar New Year in Warrington
The Sooty Show, Parr Hall. 15th February 2026. Book here – The Sooty Show – Parr Hall
Dino Tales, Lyceum Theatre. 15th February 2026. Book here – Dino Tales
Free Paddington Bear meet and greet. Blakemere Village. 15th February 2026. Full details – February Half Term Free Paddington Mascot & Greet – Blakemere Village
Family yoga at Catalyst. 16th February 2026. Full details here – Family yoga
Free drop-in Crafts, Weaver Hall and museum. 16th – 20th February 2026. Full details here – Free, Drop-in craft activities | Events
Free drop-in crafts, Grovesnor museum. 17th – 18th February 2026. Full details here – Free, Drop-in craft activities | Events
Children’s Ghost Walk, Chester city centre. 17th February 2026. Book here – Children’s Ghost Walk
Mini Off Rovers at Tatton Park. 17th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Mini Off Rovers at Tatton Park
Free drop-in crafts, Lion Salt Works. 18th & 19th February 2026. Full details here – Free, Drop-in craft activities | Events
Comedy club 4 kids, Storyhouse. 18th February 2026. Book here – Comedy club 4 kids
Museum Explores – winter landscapes. Weaver Hall Museum. 18th February 2026. Book here – Museum Explores – winter landscapes
Museum Explores – Amazing Archaeology. Grovesnor Museum. 19th February 2026. Book here – Museum Explores – amazing archaeology
Museum Explores – Celebrate with science. Lion Salt Works. 20th February 2026. Book here – Museum Explores – celebrate with science
Pancake Weekend at the Farm. Tatton Park. 21st – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Pancake Weekend at the Farm
The very hungry caterpillar, Storyhouse Chester. 21st – 22nd February 2026. Book here – The very hungry caterpillar
Free Bluey meet and greet. Blakemere Village. 21st February 2026. Full details – February Half Term Free Bluey Mascot & Greet – Blakemere Village
Big machine weekend, The lambing Shed, Knutsford. 21st & 22nd February 2026. Full details here – The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen
Sensational senses, weekend shows. Catalyst. 28th February – 1st March 2026. Full details here – Sensational senses
Hydrogen Cars, weekend shows. Catalyst. 28th February – 1st March 2026. Full details here – Hydrogen Cars
What’s on for families in Lancashire February 2026
If you’re specifically looking for things to during half term, head here – February half term activities Lancashire
Winter Diesel Day. East Lancashire Railway. 7th February 2026. Book here – Winter Diesel Day
Fylde ice festival, St Annes. 14th February 2026. Full details here – Fylde Ice Festival
Mudfest. Martin Mere WWT. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Find out more here – Mudfest 2026 – WWT
Mrs Dowsons Indoor Play. from 14th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Mrs Dowsons indoor play
KIDZ 4 KIDZ encore, The Lowther Pavilion Theatre. 7th February 2026. Book here – KIDZ 4 KIDZ encore
Hocus Pocus. Samlesbury Hall. 15th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Hocus Pocus
The Sooty Show, The Lowther Pavilion Theatre. 16th February 2026. Book here – The Sooty Show
Half term crafternoon, Horse & Bamboo. 17th February 2026. Full details here – Horse + Bamboo
The Dinosaur that pooped a rock show, The Lowther Pavilion Theatre. 17th February 2026. Book here – The Dinosaur that pooped a rock show
School of Rock, Horse + Bamboo, 18th February 2026. Book here – School of Rock
Travel to Wonderland, East Lancashire Railway. 18th February 2026. Book here – Travel to Wonderland Adventure
Pirate Adventure! Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve. 18th February 2026. Book here – Pirate Adventure! – Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Hoghton tower’s school of witchcraft & wizardry. 18th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Hoghton tower’s school of witchcraft & wizardry
Family board game day, Horse + Bamboo. 19th February 2026. Full details here – Family board games
Circus spectacular! The Muni. 19th February 2026. Book here – Circus spectacular!
Unicorn Live! Blackburn Empire Theatre. 19th February 2026. Book here – Unicorn Live!
Bird box build at Fairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes. 19th February 2026. Book here – Bird Box Build
The Wizarding Adventure at East Lancashire Railway. 19th February 2026. Book here – The Wizarding Adventure
Wacky Woody’s world of magic. Darwen Library Theatre. 20th February 2025. Book here – Wacky Woody’s world of magic
The tale of nobody nose, Horse + Bamboo. 21st February 2026. Full details here – The tale of nobody nose
Free K-Pop Demon Hunters Meet, Greet & Singalong, Affinity Lancashire. 21st February 2026. Full details here – Enchanted realms week
Puppet spectacular glow show, The Lowther Pavilion Theatre. 21st February 2026. Book here – Puppet spectacular glow show
Time at Blackburn Cathedral. 24th – 28th February 2026. Book here – Time
What’s on for families in Liverpool in February 2026
If you’re specifically looking for what’s on at half term you need this post – February half term activities Liverpool.
Titanic in focus. White Star Line Hotel. 8th January – 10th March 2026. Book here – Titanic in focus
Big Art special. Walker Art Gallery. 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd. Book here – Big Art special
Craft club at Palm House Sefton Park. 1st February 2026. Full details here – Craft Club – Palm House Sefton Park
Chinese New Year. Eureka! Science and Discovery. 7th & 8th February 2026. Full details here – Chinese New Year
Mickey & Minnie’s Valentine’s Ball, The Lake House. 8th February 2026. Book here – Mickey & Minnie’s Valentine’s Ball
Valentine’s K-Pop spectacular (kids party). The Lake House. 8th February 2026. Book here – Valentine’s K-Pop spectacular
Tales from Acorn Wood. St Helens Theatre Royal. 9th February 2026. Book here – Tales from Acorn Wood
Horrible histories – The concert, Liverpool Empire, 13th & 14th February 2026. Book here – Horrible histories – The concert
Tiger Takeover at Knowsley Safari. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Tiger Takeover
Free, Lightport. Lord Street Southport. 14th- 16th February 2026. Full details here – Lightport
Jack and the Beanstalk, St Helens Theatre Royal. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Book here – Jack and the beanstalk – St Helens Theatre Royal
Story Fest at Wonder Arts, St Helens. 14th – 21st February 2026. Full details and book events here – Wonder Arts
Making waves at Tate Liverpool. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Making waves: February half term activities
Ready, steady, play! Eureka! Science and Discovery. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Eureka! Science + Discovery
Family Festival, BOXPARK Liverpool. 15th February 2026. Book here – BOXPARK Family festival
Half price half term at Otterspool Adventure. 15th – 22nd February (excluding 17th) 2026. Book here – Otterspool Adventure
Goldilocks and the three bears at The Storybarn. 16th February 2026. Full details here – Goldilocks and the three bears
A squash and a squeeze. Everyman Theatre Liverpool. 16th – 21st February 2026. Book here – A Squash and a squeeze
Poetry pathway. Speke Hall. 16th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Poetry pathway
Character breakfast (Paw Patrol) Otterspool Adventure. 17th February 2026. Book here – Otterspool Adventure
Lion dance workshop, Museum of Liverpool. 17th February 2026. Book here – Lion dance workshop: Chinese New Year
The bubble show 2. The Atkinson. Southport. 18th February 2026. Book here – The bubble show 2.
Make it! Craft Workshop, The Atkinson, Southport. 19th February 2026. Full details here – Make It! Craft Workshop – The Atkinson
Meet the author – Chanté Timothy at The Reader. 20th February 2026. Book here – Chanté Timothy
Pop Princesses: World Tour. The Atkinson. Southport. 20th February 2026. Book here – Pop Princesses
Lunar New Year family day, Bluecoat. 20th February 2026. Book here – Lunar New Year family day
Liverpool City Centre Lunar New Year celebrations. 21st – 22nd February 2026. Full line up as it’s announced here – Liverpool Lunar New Year – Culture Liverpool
Ukrainian Day, The Atkinson, Southport. 21st February 2026. Full details here – Ukrainian Day – The Atkinson
Bronze Age Takeover day. Museum of Liverpool. 21st & 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Bronze Age Takeover day
Luna New Year at Lady Lever Art Gallery. 28th February 2026. Full details here – Chinese New Year | National Museums Liverpool
Disney on ice presents into the magic, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. 26th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – Disney on Ice
Nature Superheroes. Eureka! Science + Discovery. 28th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – Nature Superheroes
What’s on for families in Lake District February 2026
If you’re looking for half term events then I have a post specifically on this – Lake District February half term.
Room on the Broom trail at Whinlatter Forest. From 27th January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom trail at Grizedale Forest. From 27th January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom
Snowdrops at Acorn Bank, weekends from 7th February – 1st March 2026. Find out more here – Snowdrops
Hop into the wild family trail, Wray Castle. 14th February – 8th March 2026. Full details here – Hop into the wild family trail
Breakfast with Peter Rabbit, The world of Beatrix Potter. 14th – 21st February 2026. Book here – Breakfast with Peter Rabbit
Valentine’s Day Crafts, The world of Beatrix Potter. 14th February 2026. Book here – Valentine’s Day Crafts
The Wind in the Willows, The world of Beatrix Potter. 16th – 19th February 2026. Book here – The Wind in the Willows
Jeremy Fisher Garden trail, The world of Beatrix Potter. 16th – 19th February 2026. Book here – Jeremy Fisher Garden trail
Chinese New Year crafts, Keswick Museum. 17th February 2026. Book here – Chinese New Year crafts
Meet Peter Rabbit, The World of Beatrix Potter. 20th and 21st February 2026. Book here – Meet Peter Rabbit
BounceFest. Kirby Lonsdale. 19th – 21st February 2026. Book here – BounceFest
BounceFest. Keswick School. 28th February – 1st March 2026. Book here – BounceFest
Trains at Twilight – Millerbeck Light Railway. 14th February 2026. Book here – Millerbeck Light Railway | Events Diary
Magic week and the magic of lambing at Walby Farm park. 14th – 22nd February 2026. Full details here – Walby Farm Park
Wonder World: Earth, Children’s Trail, Sizergh Castle. 14th February – November 2026. Full details here – Wonder World: Earth, Children’s Trail
Taylor Fever. The Coro. 15th February 2026. Book here – Taylor Fever
The bubbles show 2, Theatre by the lake. 16th February 2026. Book here – the bubble show – Theatre by the Lake
Mr Sleepybum’s dream machine, Theatre by the lake. 17th – 18th February 2026. Book here – Mr Sleepybum’s dream machine – Theatre by the Lake
Paint Pot Barn Children’s Workshop. The Coro. 19th February 2026. Book here – Paint Pot Barn Children’s Workshop
One of my favourite winter walks is Elterwater to Skelthwith bridge walks. Flat, low lying and a fantastic cafe halfway.
Find ideas for wet days here – Things to do in the lake district when it rains.
