Family Fun Events
As Capital of Culture this year, Liverpool and its city regions have an impressive line-up of events. The range of event is so vast with the family theme in the centre of event planning. Have a look at the list of family-themed events below and be sure to have a great day out;
Tall Ships
18-21 July 08: The fleet will be berthed in Liverpool from 18 to 21 July.More information
Tates 20th Birthday
3rd May - 14th June 08: Tate Liverpool will celebrate its twentieth birthday in style - bringing together music, song and dance to celebrate the past, present and future of the gallery. More information
Carnival Weekend
The region's largest multicultural parade sees the final part of our four-year carnival arts programme 'Crossing Waters', depicting the story of Liverpool's participation in the transatlantic slave trade. More information
Playhouse Disney
24-25th May 08. Mickey's hosting a musical party at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and everyone's invited! The story unfolds as the Playhouse Disney Postess delivers party invitations to all of Mickey's Playhouse Disney pals. More information
Go Superlambananas
16 June - 26 Aug 08. Up to 100 Superlambananas, one of Liverpool's most iconic and best-loved pieces of public art - originally, created by Taro Chiezo for Arts Transpennine in 1998-will be painted, decorated and adorned by local and regional artists, community groups and celebrities. More information
Liverpool Children's Festival
Liverpool Young Culture Action Group will be presenting a Community Showcase Day in St Georges Hall on Sunday, August 10th, 11.30- 4pm. More information
Lazy Town Live!
20-22 June 08. The funniest and freshest, award-winning show of the moment, packed with moves, music, fun and a great story, all set in this amazingly colourful, fast-paced, upside-down world. More information
North West Motor Show
21-22nd June: One of the most popular shows of its kind in the region, attracting motoring enthusiasts, experts, collectors, buyers and exhibitors from all over the UK and of course visitors looking for a great day out. More information
Southport Summer Classics
26th July: Involve around 400 young people from across Sefton. The opera tells the story of the villagers of Itoku and their journey into slavery from Benin to Liverpool, which is a mixture of music, dance and drama. More information
Southport Airshow
6-7th Sept 08: Southport Airshow is recognised as the North West's largest Airshow and this fantastic family event attracts up to 150,000 spectators over two days. More information
British Musical Firework Championships
3-5th Oct 08: The event is one of Southport's most spectacular, a competition providing a visual feast of entertainment for thousands of spectators over one weekend. More information
Mr Men and Little Miss
29 May 08. It's the last day of term at school...and for the Mr Men and Little Miss that means one thing...its sports day, but not before one final school lesson with Mrs Chalk, their teacher! More information
The Wirral Show
12-13th July 08. Full programme of air and land-based entertainment, including one of the largest outdoor funfairs in the country. More information
Kites Over The Mersey
7-8th June 08. The 'Dips' at New Brighton are again to be the venue for Wirral's sixth annual Kite Festival, featuring award winning guest fliers from all over the country. More information
St.Helens Festival
5-6th July 08: Enjoy two days of jam packed fun and entertainment for all ages. Highlights include a fantastic, classic car show and craft fayre in the 'Traditional and Country Quarter, a Children's World of Entertainment and much more. More information
Truckfest Northwest
13-14th Sept 08: Truckfest North West mixes live action entertainment with displays featuring hundreds of incredible vehicles, famous celebrity guests and much more. More information
This Month's Featured Events
- Art in the Age of Steam 18/4/2008
- Southport Food and Drink Festival 15/5/2008
- HUB 2008 17/5/2008
- Totesport Silver Bowl @ Haydock Park 24/5/2008
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