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October Half Term in Liverpool 202672 things to do, dates and prices

72 things to do within reach of Liverpool for 2026, running from 17 Oct - 1 Nov, across 12 towns and villages. 25 are free and paid tickets start from £1. The nearest is Next Up-2026 in Liverpool, under a mile from the centre of Liverpool.

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72 things to do around Liverpool

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    parkrun at Delamere Forest

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Delamere Forest · Northwich · 19 miles from the centre

    Free
  2. A visitor with reddish-brown hair sits on a wooden bench viewing framed portrait paintings displayed on a gallery wall.2

    Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity

    17-31 October · 15 days

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    Free
  3. Large congregation of people gathered inside a church with a prominent organ, circa mid-20th century.3

    Warrington Wolves: A Game For All

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Warrington · 16 miles from the centre

    Free
  4. Person holding a large colorful kite with artistic designs against a grey sky.4

    Next Up-2026

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Open Eye Gallery · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    Free
  5. SEA LIFE Manchester5

    Ascarium: Tricks & Treats

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester · 27 miles from the centre

    from £16
  6. A visitor with reddish-brown hair sits on a wooden bench viewing framed portrait paintings displayed on a gallery wall.6

    Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites

    17-24 October · 8 days

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    Free

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  1. Everyman Theatre7

    Reel Tours: Mega Movie Quiz in a Theatre

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  2. Two women and a young child walk along a tree-lined path towards a large red-brick Georgian hall with manicured lawns on either side.8

    The Botanical World of Mary Delany

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    Free
  3. Two women and a young child walk along a tree-lined path towards a large red-brick Georgian hall with manicured lawns on either side.9

    Pineapple Post with Speechly the Pineapple

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    Freeup to age 10
  4. Two women and a young child walk along a tree-lined path towards a large red-brick Georgian hall with manicured lawns on either side.10

    A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    See listing
  5. Upward view of a historic brick building with decorative stone windows and lion sculptures, against a clear blue sky.11

    Exhibition - The Longest Yarn

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Astley Hall · Chorley · 23 miles from the centre

    See listing
  6. Large congregation of people gathered inside a church with a prominent organ, circa mid-20th century.12

    Six Objects in Search of An Artist

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Warrington · 16 miles from the centre

    Free
  7. Large congregation of people gathered inside a church with a prominent organ, circa mid-20th century.13

    Autumn's Hollow Sigh

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Warrington · 16 miles from the centre

    Free
  8. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.14

    Daily animal talks

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    See listing
  9. Person holding a large colorful kite with artistic designs against a grey sky.15

    New Faces, New Focus: Stories We Share

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Open Eye Gallery · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    Free
  10. Woman smiling at camera on a canal boat with narrowboats moored on a tree-lined waterway behind her.16

    1.5 Hour Public Cruise

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Lancashire Canal Cruises · Ormskirk · 15 miles from the centre

    See listing
  11. A visitor with reddish-brown hair sits on a wooden bench viewing framed portrait paintings displayed on a gallery wall.17

    Echoes of the Floating World

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    Free
  12. Everyman Theatre18

    Liverpool Scratch Network

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  13. Modern building with wooden cladding built on historic red sandstone ruins, set in manicured green lawns under blue sky.19

    Character Design Studio Workshop with Stu Harrison

    17-18 October · 2 days

    Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Runcorn · 14 miles from the centre

    Freeages 8+
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    Guest Artist: Kerry Dunning

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    Free
  15. Blackpool Pleasure Beach21

    Journey to Hell

    17-31 October · 15 days

    The Big One · Blackpool · 27 miles from the centre

    Free
  16. Everyman Theatre22

    Mini Maestros

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    ages 0-5
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    Landlines Studios – Leonard McComb Workshops

    Sat 17 October · 10:30

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    Free
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    Dunham Massey House

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    See listing
  19. Upward view of a historic brick building with decorative stone windows and lion sculptures, against a clear blue sky.25

    Exhibition - Elemental Earth

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 10 days

    Astley Hall · Chorley · 23 miles from the centre

    Free
  20. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.26

    Elephant talk

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    Free
  21. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.27

    Black Rhino talk

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    See listing
  22. Large congregation of people gathered inside a church with a prominent organ, circa mid-20th century.28

    Saturday Crafternoon Activities

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Warrington · 16 miles from the centre

    Free
  23. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.29

    Komodo Dragon talk

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    Free
  24. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.30

    Flamingo talk

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    See listing
  25. Two women and a young child walk along a tree-lined path towards a large red-brick Georgian hall with manicured lawns on either side.31

    Secrets of the Mill - a seasonal tour

    17-22 October · 6 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    See listing
  26. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.32

    Penguin talk

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    See listing
  27. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.33

    Giant Otter talk

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    See listing
  28. The Hope Street Theatre34

    ONE MAN POE

    Sat 17 October · 17:30

    The Hope Street Theatre · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  29. Tudor half-timbered manor house with formal gardens, topiary and autumn trees under blue sky.35

    Spooky Speke

    17-29 October · 13 days

    Speke Hall · Liverpool · 7 miles from the centre

    See listing
  30. Tudor half-timbered manor house with formal gardens, topiary and autumn trees under blue sky.36

    Jekyll and Hyde

    Sat 17 October · 17:45

    Speke Hall · Liverpool · 7 miles from the centre

    See listing
  31. Modern building with wooden cladding built on historic red sandstone ruins, set in manicured green lawns under blue sky.37

    Meditation at the Museum

    Sun 18 October · 09:00

    Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Runcorn · 14 miles from the centre

    from £8
  32. Two children stand at a wooden fence looking at a giant carved pumpkin decoration in a grassy field.38

    BSL Tours and Talks

    18 Oct - 1 Nov · 3 days

    Chester Zoo · Chester · 14 miles from the centre

    Free
  33. Cameo Picturehouse39

    Relaxed Screenings

    19-26 October · 2 days

    Picturehouse at FACT Liverpool · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  34. Sandy beach promenade with wooden groynes stretching into the distance under a cloudy sky.40

    Parchment & Paper Craft Group

    19-26 October · 2 days

    Crosby Library · Liverpool · 5 miles from the centre

    See listing
  35. A teddy bear wearing a green Beatles jacket sits on a counter whilst staff process a payment behind it.41

    In My Life Memory Café

    19-26 October · 2 days

    The Fab4 Store - Beatles Souvenir Gift Shop · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £1
  36. Sandy beach promenade with wooden groynes stretching into the distance under a cloudy sky.42

    Chess Club for Young People

    19-26 October · 2 days

    Crosby Library · Liverpool · 5 miles from the centre

    See listing
  37. Six workers in high-visibility jackets and hard hats stand together on a brick structure overlooking rural countryside.43

    Guided Wildlife Walk

    Mon 19 October · 16:00

    Mount Sion Steam Crane · Manchester · 28 miles from the centre

    Free
  38. Everyman Theatre44

    Present Laughter

    20-24 October · 5 days

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  39. The Hope Street Theatre45

    Obscured View

    Wed 21 October · 19:30

    The Hope Street Theatre · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  40. Historic theatre with ornate red and gold interior hosting a boxing match in the ring, with spectators seated in multiple tiers.46

    The Mary Wallopers

    Thu 22 October · 19:00

    Liverpool Olympia · Liverpool · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  41. Gladstone Theatre47

    The Wind in the Willows

    22-24 October · 3 days

    Gladstone Theatre · Wirral · 4 miles from the centre

    from £12up to age 16
  42. Everyman Theatre48

    Ghosts & Spirits

    Fri 23 October

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  43. A visitor with reddish-brown hair sits on a wooden bench viewing framed portrait paintings displayed on a gallery wall.49

    Slightly Foxed

    Fri 23 October

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  44. A visitor with reddish-brown hair sits on a wooden bench viewing framed portrait paintings displayed on a gallery wall.50

    Open Studios with Steve des Landes

    23-30 October · 2 days

    Williamson Art Gallery & Museum · Birkenhead · 3 miles from the centre

    Free
  45. SEA LIFE Manchester51

    Paws Beneath the Waves

    23-30 October · 2 days

    SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester · 27 miles from the centre

    from £24
  46. Historic theatre with ornate red and gold interior hosting a boxing match in the ring, with spectators seated in multiple tiers.52

    The Lounge Sessions - Avenue, White Ash, San Elara & Gunmen of the Apocalypse

    Fri 23 October · 19:00

    Liverpool Olympia · Liverpool · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  47. Two women and a young child walk along a tree-lined path towards a large red-brick Georgian hall with manicured lawns on either side.53

    October half term at Dunham Massey

    24 Oct - 1 Nov · 9 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    See listing
  48. Modern building with wooden cladding built on historic red sandstone ruins, set in manicured green lawns under blue sky.54

    Zoology Club with Animal Teach

    Sat 24 October · 10:15

    Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Runcorn · 14 miles from the centre

    from £14ages 4-15
  49. Modern building with wooden cladding built on historic red sandstone ruins, set in manicured green lawns under blue sky.55

    Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach

    Mon 26 October · 10:30

    Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Runcorn · 14 miles from the centre

    Freeages 3-16
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    Collage Creations

    26-30 October · 5 days

    Dunham Massey · Altrincham · 24 miles from the centre

    See listing
  51. Modern building with wooden cladding built on historic red sandstone ruins, set in manicured green lawns under blue sky.57

    Jack-o'-Lanterns Light Walk

    26-27 October · 2 days

    Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Runcorn · 14 miles from the centre

    from £7.50ages 3-16
  52. Everyman Theatre58

    Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure

    27-31 October · 5 days

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  53. Large congregation of people gathered inside a church with a prominent organ, circa mid-20th century.59

    October Half Term Craft Activities

    28-30 October · 3 days

    Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Warrington · 16 miles from the centre

    Free
  54. The Hope Street Theatre60

    The Loves of Others

    28-29 October · 2 days

    The Hope Street Theatre · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  55. Large congregation of people gathered inside a church with a prominent organ, circa mid-20th century.61

    Family Art Workshop with Michelle Leigh

    Thu 29 October · 13:00

    Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Warrington · 16 miles from the centre

    Freeages 0+
  56. Historic theatre with ornate red and gold interior hosting a boxing match in the ring, with spectators seated in multiple tiers.62

    Allyson Wonderland

    Thu 29 October · 19:00

    Liverpool Olympia · Liverpool · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  57. SEA LIFE Manchester63

    Ascarium: The Cursed Depths

    30 Oct - 1 Nov · 3 days

    SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester · 27 miles from the centre

    from £16ages 10+
  58. A teddy bear wearing a green Beatles jacket sits on a counter whilst staff process a payment behind it.64

    Fab4 VIP Experience

    Fri 30 October

    The Fab4 Store - Beatles Souvenir Gift Shop · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  59. Everyman Theatre65

    Murder Mystery: Halloween Special

    30-31 October · 2 days

    Everyman Theatre · Liverpool · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  60. Historic theatre with ornate red and gold interior hosting a boxing match in the ring, with spectators seated in multiple tiers.66

    Punk Rock Factory

    Fri 30 October · 19:00

    Liverpool Olympia · Liverpool · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  61. Modern building with wooden cladding built on historic red sandstone ruins, set in manicured green lawns under blue sky.67

    Halloween Paint and Sip Evening at The Brooke Café

    Fri 30 October · 19:00

    Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · Runcorn · 14 miles from the centre

    from £30
  62. Gladstone Theatre68

    Luke & Lainey Live

    Fri 30 October · 19:30

    Gladstone Theatre · Wirral · 4 miles from the centre

    from £25
  63. The Hope Street Theatre69

    Doing Shakespeare

    Fri 30 October · 19:30

    The Hope Street Theatre · Liverpool · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  64. Historic theatre with ornate red and gold interior hosting a boxing match in the ring, with spectators seated in multiple tiers.70

    The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

    Sat 31 October

    Liverpool Olympia · Liverpool · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  65. Upward view of a historic brick building with decorative stone windows and lion sculptures, against a clear blue sky.71

    Astley After Dark

    Sat 31 October · 16:00

    Astley Hall · Chorley · 23 miles from the centre

    from £5ages 0+
  66. Gladstone Theatre72

    Choose George - Celebrating George Michael

    Sat 31 October · 19:30

    Gladstone Theatre · Wirral · 4 miles from the centre

    from £34.50

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