Family events North West September
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 August 2026. They include lots of farm visits, family theatre and so much more. Find more Family events North West here.
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I’ve done my best to add the details of all these events accurately and keep them up to date but I strongly advise you to click through and check on the organiser’s website to ensure the dates, locations and times are correct. Events maybe changed or cancelled and I will not necessarily be aware of this. Links are providers so you can confirm all details for yourself before travelling or booking. Some of these events require pre-booking so I’d recommend you do that as soon as you decide you want to in order to avoid disappointment.
Heritage open days North West
There are loads of free family events this September as part of Heritage open days which is from the 11th – 20th September 2026. I’ve rounded up the best ones for families here – Heritage open days North West
Pumpkin picking North West
Towards the end of the month many pumpkin patches North West England will open. Find my guide to them here – Pumpkin picking North West.
What’s on for families in Manchester September 2026
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 27th September 2026. Book here – Machu Picchu
Lego Ninjago: The true ninja trials, Legoland discovery centre Manchester. 11th July – 7th September 2026. Find out more here – Lego Ninjago: The true ninja trials
Pokémon joins summer of play. Dunham Massey. 10th July – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust
Pokémon joins Lyme’s Summer of Play, Lyme Park. 18th July – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Summer of Play at Lyme | National Trust
Broad oak hearts trail, Fletcher Moss. 18th July – 4th September 2026. Full details – Broad oak hearts trail
Horizon of Khufu: Journey to Ancient Egypt. Transmission House, Manchester. until 27th September 2026. Book here – Horizon of Khufu: Journey to Ancient Egypt
Free Wild Things Exhibition. The Lowry. 18th July – 1st November 2026. Full details here – Wild Things
Disney’s High School Musical. The Lowry. 22nd August – 19th September 2026. Book here – Disney’s High School Musical
September Super Saver – Midweek, Cockfields Farm. Selected dates from 1st – 30th September 2026. Book here – midweek super saver
Surinderella. Palace Theatre Manchester. 4th & 5th September 2026. Book here – Surinderella
September Super Saver – weekend, Cockfields Farm. Selected dates from 5th – 20th September 2026. Book here – weekend super saver
Gaia at Trafford Palazzo. 9th September – 2nd October 2026. Full details here – Gaia
A Message for the Future. Z-arts. 12th September 2026. Book here – A Message for the Future
Peppa Pig at Reddish Vale Farm. 12th – 13th September 2026. Book here – Peppa Pig
Highland Cow Weekend. Reddish Vale Farm. 19th & 20th September 2026. Book here – Highland Cow Weekend
The Selfish Giant, The Lowry. 20th September 2026. Book here – The Selfish Giant
Comedysportz. Waterside Sale. 26th September 2026. Book here – ComedySportz
Dance in the Dark. Z-arts. 26th September 2026. Book here – Dance in the Dark
Monster trucks at Cockfields farm. 26th & 27th September 2026. Book here – Monster Trucks
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
What’s on for families in Cheshire September 2026
Room on the Boom trail at Delamere Forest. 27th January 2026 – end of year. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom Trails
Wandering Wolves. Little Moreton Hall. 11th February – 1st November 2026. Full details here – Wandering Wolves | National Trust
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Quarry Bank. 22nd May – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail
Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden. Bents, Warrington. 1st July – 6th September 2026. Book here – Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden
Pokémon joins Lyme’s Summer of Play, Lyme Park. 18th July – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Summer of Play at Lyme | National Trust
Summer of fun and games at Beeston Castle. 18th July – 6th September 2026. Find out more here – Summer of Fun and Games at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park | English Heritage
Winnie the Poo, Tatton Park. 18th July – 6th September 2026. Find out more here – Winnie the poo
Maize maze at Seven Sisters, Knutsford. weekends through September 2026. Full details here – Maize Maze — Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm
Superhero Summer Finale. Gulliver’s World, Warrington. 5th September 2026. Book here – Superhero Summer Finale
FREE Nature Fest at Chester Zoo nature reserve. 12th & 13th September 2026. Find out more here – Nature Fest | Chester Zoo
Truckfest. Cheshire showground, Knutsford. 12th & 13th September 2026. Book here – Truckfest North West
Outdoor cinema at Arley Hall. 18th – 20th September 2026. Book here – Arley Hall | Outdoor Cinema in Cheshire
Firework Championships. Arley Hall. 26th September 2026. Book here – Firework Championships
Harvest festival. Tatton Park. 26th – 27th September 2026. Full details here – Harvest Festival
What’s on for families in Liverpool & Merseyside September 2026
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Speke Hall. 23rd May – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Speke Hall
Tickle the Ivories Piano Festival. Liverpool ONE. 10th July – 11th September 2026. Full details here – Tickle the Ivories Piano Festival
Minton Tile Trail. City wide trail Liverpool. 17th July – 2nd September 2026. Full details here – Minton Tile Trail
Nature’s Superheroes. EUREKA! Science + Discovery. 1st September 2026. full details here – Nature’s Superheroes
Afronauts. Everyman Playhouse. 4th September 2026. Book here – Afronauts
Science of Sport Weekend. EUREKA! Science + Discovery. 5th – 6th September 2026. full details here – Science of Sport Weekend.
Family Fun Day. Brimstone Maze. 5th September 2026. Book here – Family Fun Day
Annie, Otterspool. 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th September 2026. Book here – Annie | Otterspool Adventure
Creative Comic Workshop. The Reader. 12th September 2026. Book here – Creative Comic Workshop
Tree-mendous Weekends. EUREKA! Science + Discovery. 12th September – 18th October 2026. full details here – Tree-mendous Weekends
Ukulele Festival. The Reader. 13th September 2026. Full details here – Ukulele Festival
Blippi. M&S Bank Arena. 19th September 2026. Book here – Blippi
Garden Party: Heritage Open Day. The Reader. 20th September 2026. Full details here – Garden Party
Annie, Liverpool Empire. 22nd – 26th September 2026. Book here – Annie
Dear Zoo. The Atkinson, Southport. 22nd & 23rd September 2026. Book here – Dear Zoo – The Atkinson
Free Construction club. The Atkinson, Southport. 26th September 2026. Full details here – Construction Club – The Atkinson
British Musical Fireworks championships. Southport. 26th & 27th September 2026. Book here – British Musical Fireworks Championship – Visit Southport
Grow Your Own Day. Palm House, Sefton Park. 27th September 2026. Full details here – Grow Your Own Day
What’s on for families in Lancashire September 2026
Room on the Broom trail at Gisburn Forest. From 27th January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Room on the Broom
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show. The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 1st – 2nd September 2026. Book here – Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Animal Crossing at SEA LIFE Blackpool. 1st September – 11th October 2026. Book here – Animal Crossing
Blackpool illuminations. 4th September 2026 – 3rd January 2027. Full details here – Blackpool Illuminations
St Annes Kite Festival. 4th – 6th September 2026. Full details here – St Annes Kite Festival
Baxenden Car breakers, Charity Cricket Family Fun Day. Accrington Cricket Club. 5th September 2026. Book here – Baxenden charity cricket
The Ultimate Bubble Show. The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 6th September 2026. Book here – The Ultimate Bubble Show
The Bear that wasn’t. Horse + Bamboo. 6th September 2026. Book here – Horse + Bamboo
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool, 12th & 26th September & 10th October 2026. Full details here – World Firework Championships Blackpool
Bluey and Bingo at East Lancashire Railway. 12th September 2026. Book here – Bingo and Bluey
The Selfish Giant. The Muni. 15th September 2026. Book here – The Selfish Giant
Encounter Festival. Preston. 19th September 2026. Full details here – Encounter Festival
Fairhaven Regatta. Fairhaven Lake, 20th September 2026. Full details here – Fairhaven Regatta
Working engines gala. West Lancashire railway. 20th September 2026. Book here – Special events | West Lancs Railway
Surinderella. The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 22nd – 26th September 2026. Book here – Surinderella
Twilight thrills. Blackpool pleasure beach. 26th September 2026. Book here – Twilight thrills
What’s on for families in Lake District September 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
Wonder World: Earth, Children’s Trail, Sizergh Castle. 14th February – November 2026. Full details here – Wonder World: Earth, Children’s Trail
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Sizergh. 23rd May – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Sizergh
Summer of play. Acorn Bank. 27th June – 6th September 2026. Full details here – Summer of play
Summer of play. Sizergh castle. 4th July – 1st September 2026. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust
Summer of play. Allan Bank. 4th July – 1st September 2026. Full details here – Summer of Play at Allan Bank | National Trust
Maize maze at Lakeland maze farm. 16th July – 27th September 2026. Full details here – Maize Maze – Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Apple tasting weekends. Acorn Bank. 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th September 2026. Full details here – Apple Tasting Weekends | National Trust
Gruffalo & child. Walby Farm Park. 26th – 27th September 2026. Book here – Gruffalo & child
Autumn tints event. Millerbeck Light Railway. 27th September 2026. Book here – Millerbeck Light Railway | Events Diary
Want to know what’s on next month?
Find all the Family events North West October 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.
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