Get ready for a brilliant final weekend of February! We've got science workshops happening right through the weekend, some brilliant free crafts at Storyhouse, and a chance to catch a family show at Kingsley&Co.
See our top picks
Crafty Weekends
Storyhouse, Chester
Free, drop-in craft activities for all ages, running all afternoon.
Museum of the Moon
Chester Cathedral
Stunning visual art installation inside the Cathedral.
Goldilocks & The Three Bears
Kingsley&Co
A traditional morning theatre show perfect for young listeners.
· February 28
4MUSEUM OF THE MOON : Luke Jerram's incredible Museum of the Moon artwork is showing at Chester Cathedral. It's a stunning visual display perfect for curious minds.It’s an award-winning art installation located right in the heart of the city.
GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS : It looks like a traditional children's theatre performance of the classic tale of Goldilocks. Great option for a morning outing.A dedicated theatre performance aimed at children.
BUILD-A-BEAT : This event at Kingsley&Co sounds like a creative music session where kids get to build their own rhythms. Perfect for letting out some energy.It’s a unique, likely hands-on, Saturday morning session.
: A storytelling or dramatic session focused on traditional tales. A sweet option for younger kids on Saturday morning.Another specifically themed morning session at Kingsley&Co.
· March 1
1: Mark the start of spring with a walk through one of the UK's most famous Snowdrop Walks before the event concludes today. A lovely gentle outdoor activity.This is the very last day for this seasonal event, perfect for a Sunday outing.
Also On· anytime this weekend
6FREE : Storyhouse is offering free drop-in crafty activities perfect for keeping the little ones entertained. It runs all afternoon, so you can pop in whenever suits your schedule.It's a completely free, flexible activity perfect for all ages right in the city centre.
: Get hands-on building a mini hydrogen-powered car and learn how to produce hydrogen through electrolysis. This is a proper engineering activity for older kids.It’s a fantastic interactive science workshop running across the whole weekend.
: Check out this interactive family science show focusing on sensory fun, including optical illusions and sound experiments.It's a pure show experience running across both days of the weekend.
: Head over to Ellesmere Port for a relaxed Saturday morning hangout at the theatre café with games, crafts, and storytelling available.It offers a combination of activities (games, crafts, story) in a community setting.
: Check out the cinema's regular Saturday morning screenings for kids, showing new and classic family films.A guaranteed Saturday morning activity indoors at the local cinema.
: If you're heading towards Manchester, this drop-in session is designed specifically for little ones aged five and under, featuring Makaton-friendly adventures.It's specifically targeted at under-5s who enjoy active play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Chester this weekend?
The best free option is the Crafty Weekends at Storyhouse, running from 12pm on both Saturday and Sunday, offering drop-in activities for children of all ages.
Are there any science events on in the local area?
Yes, the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes is hosting Hydrogen Cars Weekend Workshops and the Sensational Senses Show across both Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March.
What can I take younger children to see?
For younger children, check out the Goldilocks & The Three Bears performance at Kingsley&Co on Saturday morning, or the free Crafty Weekends at Storyhouse.
