What’s On September 2024
Photo credit: Andrew Teebay
The spooky season is upon us, and Educate understands how hectic it can be to plan autumn activities that will keep both little ones and older children/teens happy. We’ve put together some electrifying activities that the whole family can enjoy!
Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival
Where: World Museum, Liverpool | When: 21 September
Did you know? Ancient Chinese emperors worshiped the moon in autumn to thank it for the harvest. The ‘Mid-Autumn Festival’ was celebrated by ordinary people to acknowledge their hard work and harvests.
Head along to the World Museum to celebrate a free Mid-Autumn Festival with the Liverpool Confucius Institute and other visitors.
There will be calming and rhythmic traditional dance and guzheng music performances in the Treasure House Theatre at 11.45am, 1.30pm and 2.45pm. Visitors can also join in with Chinese crafts and games like calligraphy and papercutting in the welcome centre. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/world-museum/event/ mid-autumn-moon-festival
Katumba Halloween Carnival Festival
Where: Liverpool | When: 26 October
Every October as part of Black History Month, Katumba holds a range of events in Liverpool that culminate in the Halloween Parade in Liverpool City Centre. Merging a wide variety of visual and performing arts, the carnival parade is a production of a large scale, imaginative, immersive outdoor spectacle.
The 2022 parade was Katumba’s most attended and widest supported carnival parade so far, in terms of audience, participants and partners. This year’s audience will not be able to resist the beat of the full complement of Katumba drummers, the fascination of the fire dancing display, the impact of the costumes and the intrigue of the cycling ‘blockade’ leading the march.
Harvest Festival
Where: Tatton Park, Cheshire When: 28-29 September
What better way to celebrate the beginning of autumn than with a harvest festival? Harvest festivals have a long history worldwide, and different cultures have unique ways of celebrating.
Tatton Park is hosting different activities for the whole family to get involved with for this seasonal festivity, including scarecrow-making, creating your own dolly or seeing the park’s steam engine running. www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/ event-listings/2024/september/harvest-festival.asp
Pumpkin picking
Where: Woore Fruit Farm, Crewe
Introducing the superstar of the autumn season – pumpkins! From carving these interesting fruits into whatever face you want to turning them into a delicious pumpkin pie, each member of the family is sure to have fun ideas regarding the king of the autumn crops.
Rather than buying your pumpkins at a supermarket, why not pick out your own? Woore Fruit Farm grows fruit all year round, but pumpkins are the main event in
October, with plenty of Halloween-themed activities to enjoy while picking out your produce.
Don’t leave it too late if you want the best ones! www.facebook.com/ woorefruitfarm
Halloween Lakeside Trail
Where: Partridge Lakes, Warrington | When: 4 – 31 October Price: : Adults 16+ – £16-20 | Children 3-15 – £13-£15 | Under 3s: Free (ticket required)
For those wanting to celebrate the spooky season with a gorgeous view, look no further than the Lakeside Trail in Warrington, which is returning for a second year. Wander through Skeletons’ Hollow, dance with friendly ghosts and journey through the woodland spider’s tunnel to the
magical witches’ lair.
For children aged 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult), the Halloween Lakeside Terror Trail promises to be an unforgettable experience. Halfzombie, half-man, and driven by a thirst for revenge, restless spirits stalk the fog-draped trail to chase after unsuspecting victims. All tickets for the Terror Trail are £20. Check the website for dates.