Family events North West November
There’s always plenty on for families across North West England for families so I’ve rounded them up into this guide. These are the best family events North West November 2025. They include lots of farm visits, family theatre and so much more. Find more Family events North West here.
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Firework displays and bonfires across the North West
Find all the Fireworks displays North West here.
Christmas markets North West
Visiting a Christmas market is a great thing to do in November and there are loads to choose from across the North West. Find them all here – Christmas markets North West
What’s on for families in Manchester November 2026
Find all the Firework displays Manchester here.
Find all the Christmas events Manchester here.
Book somewhere to see Santa here – Where to see Father Christmas Manchester
Prefer to enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa? Find ideas here – Breakfast with Santa Manchester
Other events in Manchester this November.
Alice in Wonderland. Z-Arts. From 5th April 2025. Book here – Adventures in Wonderland – Z-arts
Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos. Science and Industry Museum. 13th February 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Book here – Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City. Transmission House. When – Until 8th November 2026. Book here – Machu Picchu
Horizon of Khufu: Journey to Ancient Egypt. Transmission House, Manchester. until 8th November 2026. Book here – Horizon of Khufu: Journey to Ancient Egypt
Sherlock Holmes and The Curious Case of the Masked Magian, The Lowry. 20th September 2026 – 16th January 2027. Book here – Sherlock Holmes and The Curious Case of the Masked Magian
Legally Blonde the musical, Opera House Manchester. 3rd – 14th November 2026. Book here – Legally Blonde the musical
Bramhall Hall elf trail and Christmas decorations. 5th November 2026 – 2nd January 2027. Book here – Bramall Hall events
Skate Manchester, Cathedral gardens. 6th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Book here – Skate Manchester
Manchester Christmas markets. 6th November – 22nd December 2026. Full details here – Manchester Christmas Markets
The Santa Express, Victoria Hall, Bolton. 6th – 7th November 2026. Book here – The Santa Express
Free Heaton Park Firework Night Celebrations, 7th November 2026. Full details here – Heaton Park Firework Night Celebrations
Free Wythenshawe Park Firework Night Celebrations. 7th November 2026. Full details here – Wythenshawe Park Firework Night Celebrations
Free Platt Fields Park Firework Night Celebrations. 7th November 2026. Full details here – Free Platt Fields Park Firework Night Celebrations
Hay. The Lowry. 8th November 2026. Book here – Hay
A Christmas Carol, Stockport Plaza. 11th – 12th November 2026. Book here – A Christmas Carol
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Victoria Hall Bolton. 14th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Book here – Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Wind in the Willows, Millgate Arts Centre, Saddleworth. 14th November 2026. Book here – The Wind in the Willows
Gladiators live, Ao arena. 14th – 15th November 2026. Book here – Gladiators
Stockport’s spectacular Sunday. 15th November 2026. Full details here – Stockport Spectacular Sunday
Haigh Woodland Park Christmas Lights Switch On. 15th November 2026. Full details here – Haigh Woodland Park Christmas Lights Switch On
Ho Ho Ho Haigh on ice, Haigh Woodland Park. 15th November 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Book here – Ho Ho Ho Haigh on ice
The Little Mermaid, Z-Arts. 18th – 21st November 2026 Book here – The Little Mermaid
Northern lights at Heaton Park. 19th November – 31st December 2026. Book here – Northern Lights Manchester
Free Put big lights on, Bolton Town Centre. 19th – 22nd November 2026. Full details here – Put big lights on
A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House. Dunham Massey. 20th November – 24th December 2026. Full details here – A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House
Christmas at Dunham Massey. 20th Nov 2026 – 2nd Jan 2027. Book here – Christmas at Dunham Massey tickets
Free Light Night, Wigan. 20th-22nd November 2026. Full details here – Light night – Light Up the North
Cinderella: A Fairytale, Bolton Octagon. 20th November 2026 – 9th January 2027. Book here – Cinderella
Outdoor art club. The Whitworth. 21st November 2026. Find out more here – Outdoor Art Club | Whitworth Art Gallery
Christmas at Cockfields. 21st November – 24th December 2026. Book here – Cockfields
Free Ignite – Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch On. 20th – 22nd November 2026. Full details here – Ignite – Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch On
Glow at RHS Bridgewater. 26th November – 30th December 2026. Book here – Glow 2026 at the RHS Gardens
Cinderella, Middleton Arena. 26th November – 28th December 2026. Book here – Cinderella
The Gruffalo. Z-Arts. 27th – 29th November 2026. Book here – The Gruffalo
Family Jam. Z-Arts. 27th November 2026. Book here – Family Jam
The World at Christmas at Lyme Park. 27th November – 24th December 2026. Full details here – The World at Christmas at Lyme
Grinch meet and greet disco, Cockfields farm. 27th November 2026. Book here – Family grinch meet and greet manchester and north west
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, HOME. 27th November 2026 – 2nd January 2027. Book here – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Magic Place. Manchester Museum. 28th November 2026 – 17th January 2027. Book here – Magic Place
Farmer Christmas Experience, Reddish Vale Farm. 29th November – 24th December 2026. Book here – Farmer Christmas Experience – Reddish Vale Farm
The Snowman Tour, Stockport Town Hall. 29th November 2026.
Mr Popper’s Penguins, Waterside Sale. 30th November – 27th December 2026. Book here – Mr Popper’s Penguins
What’s on for families in Cheshire November 2026
Find all the Cheshire firework displays here.
Find all the fantastic Christmas events Cheshire here.
Book a Santa’s Grotto Cheshire here.
Book to enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cheshire here.
Other events in Cheshire this November:
Room on the Boom trail at Delamere Forest. 27th January 2026 – end of year. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom Trails
Sundown, Go Ape, Delamere Forest. 16th October – 8th November 2026. Book here – Sundown Go Ape
Land of lights presents Wonderwild, Gulliver’s world Warrington. 24th October 2026 – 30th Jan 2027. Book here – Land of Lights Lantern Festival – Warrington
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail. Arley Hall. 22nd October 2026 to January 3rd 2027. Book here – Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Lanterns and light at Chester Zoo. 13th Nov 2026 – 3rd Jan 2027. Book here – Lanterns and Light | Chester Zoo
Christmas at Gulliver’s World. 14th Nov – 24th Dec 2026. Book here – Gulliver’s World Resort | Warrington
What Santa sees, Dome show at Jodrell Bank. 14th November – 23rd December 2026. Book here – What Santa sees
Yuletide at Tatton park. 14th Nov – 23rd Dec 2026. Book here – Yuletide – A Glittering Winter Adventure
Chester Christmas markets. 18th November 22nd December 2026. Full details here – Chester Christmas Market
Free 12 days of Christmas parade, Chester. 19th November 2026. Full details here – 12 Days of Christmas Parade
The Magic Lamp in the Hidden Garden, Bents Garden centre, Warrington. 20th November – 30th December 2026. Book here – The Magic Lamp in the Hidden Garden
Free Santa parade & Christmas light switch on, Knutsford. 21st November 2026. Full details here – Knutsford Christmas
The Christmas Mansion, Tatton Park. 21st November – 31st December 2026. Book here – The Christmas Mansion
Free Northwich Christmas Extravaganza. 21st November 2026. Full details here – Northwich Christmas Extravaganza
Rapunzel’s Riotous Family Party. Storyhouse. 22nd November 2026. Book here – Rapunzel’s Riotous Family Party
Free Mascot Meet & Greet. Blakemere Village. 22nd November 2026. Full details here – FREE Mascot Meet & Greet
Snowdogs discover Macclesfield. Macclesfield Town centre. 24th Nov 2026 – 5th January 2027. Full details here – Snowdogs
Nativity the Musical, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe. 25th – 28th November 2026. Book here – Nativity the Musical
Christmas tree festivals, Chester Cathedral. 25th Nov 2026 – 3rd Jan 2027. Book here – Christmas Tree Festival – Chester Cathedral
CBeebies Christmas Panto. Storyhouse Cinema. 27th – 29th November 2026. Book here – CBeebies Christmas Panto
Ice skating at Golden Square, Warrington. 27th November 2026 until 4th January 2027. Book here – Ice skating at Golden Square
BeWILDerwood presents Christmas. 28th Nov – 23rd Dec 2026. Book your tickets here BeWILDerwood present Christmas 2026
Christmas at Magical Woodland. 28th Nov – 24th Dec 2026. Book here – Magical Woodland Christmas
Free Step into Christmas, Macclesfield Town Centre. 28th November 2026. Full details here – Step into Christmas – Macclesfield Town Council
Christmas trail at Ness Botanic gardens. 28th November – 14th December 2026. Book here – Storytime with Father Christmas
Tiny Tots Christmas Zoo Adventure, Walton Hall. 30th November 2026. Book here – Christmas at the Zoo – Walton Hall and Gardens
What’s on for families in Liverpool November 2026
Find all the Firework displays Liverpool here.
Find all the Christmas events Liverpool here.
Book a Santa’s Grotto Liverpool here.
Book a Breakfast with Santa Liverpool here.
Other events in Liverpool this November:
Glow in the Park. The Reader. 5th & 6th November 2026. Book here – Glow in the Park
Diwali at the Storybarn. 7th November 2026. Book here – Diwali at the Storybarn
For the love of art with splatter and stick. 7th November 2026. Book here – For the love of art with splatter and stick
Bubbles weekend. Eureka! Science + discovery. 7th & 8th November 2026. Book here – Bubbles weekend
Fun for a FIVER. Otterspool Adventure. 7th & 8th November 2026. Book here – Fun for a FIVER
Free Christmas Toy Parade. Liverpool ONE. 14th November 2026. Full details here – Christmas Toy Parade
Bubbles and Balloons Show with Science Made Simple. Eureka! Science + discovery. 14th & 15th November 2026. Book here – Bubbles and Balloons Show with Science Made Simple
Beauty and the Beast, Everyman Playhouse. 14th November 2026 – 16th January 2027. Book here – Beauty and the Beast
Free Craft Club. Palm House Sefton Park. 15th November 2026. Full details here – Craft Club
Elf, Liverpool Empire. 19th – 22nd November 2026. Book here – Elf
A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare North Playhouse. 20th November 2026 – 2nd January 2027. Book here – A Christmas Carol | Shakespeare North Playhouse
Enchanted at Knowsley Safari. 20th November – 23rd December 2026. Book here – Enchanted: Knowsley Safari Christmas Lights
Tree Weekend. Eureka! Science + discovery. 21st & 22nd November 2026. Book here – Tree weekend
Free Meet the scientists at World Museum! 21st November 2026. Full details here – Meet the scientists at World Museum!
Noel (immersive light trail), Liverpool Cathedral. 27th November – – 5th December 2026. Book here – Noel Liverpool Cathedral
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, St Helen’s Theatre Royal. 28th November 2026 – 10th January 2027. Book here – The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Free construction club, The Atkinson. 28th November 2026. Full details here – Construction club
Gladiators Live Tour. M&S Bank Arena. 28th & 29th November 2026. Book here – Gladiators Live Tour
Christmas at Eureka! Science + discovery. 28th November – 23rd December 2026. Book here – Christmas at Eureka!
Flint Street Nativity. Gladstone Theatre. 26th – 28th November 2026. Book here – Flint Street Nativity – Gladstone Theatre
What’s on for families in Lancashire November 2026
Find all the Lancashire fireworks here.
Find all the Christmas events Lancashire here.
Book a Santa’s Grotto Lancashire here.
Book a Breakfast with Santa Lancashire here.
Other family events in Lancashire this November:
Room on the Broom trail at Gisburn Forest. From 27th January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom
Blackpool illuminations. 4th September 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Full details here – Blackpool Illuminations
Scarecrow Festival, Rufford Old Hall. 23rd October – 8th November 2026. Full details here – Scarecrow Festival at Rufford
LightUp Lancaster, 5th – 6th November 2026. Full details here – Light Up Lancaster – Light Up the North
LEGO Club at Brockholes Nature Reserve. 7th November 2026. Book here – LEGO Club
The Sea Star Search with the Elf on the Shelf. Blackpool Sea Life. Book here – 20th November – 24th December 2026. Book here – The Sea Star Search with the Elf on the Shelf
Light night Wigan. 20th – 22nd November 2025. Full details here – Light Night Wigan – Light Up the North
Curden Valley Christmas lights. 28th – 30th November 2025. Book here – Christmas lights Curden Valley Park
What’s on for families in Lake District November 2026
Find all the Lake District fireworks here.
Find all the Christmas events Cumbria here.
Find out Where to visit Santa Cumbria here.
Find all the places to enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cumbria here.
Other events in Cumbria November 2026
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
Stranger Folk at Wray Castle. 19th October – 22nd November 2026. Full details here – Stranger Folk at Wray Castle
Stick Man’s Winter Adventure trail at Grizdale Forest. 5th November and through December 2025. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
Stick Man’s Winter Adventure trail at Whinlatter Forest. 5th November and through December 2025. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
The Wizard of Oz. Theatre by the lake. 14th November 2025 – 11th January 2026. Book here – The Wizard of Oz
Winter at Sizergh, 21st November – 24th December 2025. Book here – Winter at Sizergh | National Trust
Want to know whats on next month?
Find out all the Family events North West December here
More things to do this month in the North West
Find more family days out across the North West of England here – Family days out North West England.
