With the summer holidays underway, families across Knowsley can enjoy a whole host of exciting activities to entertain and engage everyone.
From reading to swimming, craft activities to nature experiences, music and mayhem – there’s something for the whole family to enjoy, and best of all, most of it is FREE.
Knowsley Feelgood Festival and Flower Show
On Saturday 2 August, the Feelgood Festival promises a fantastic day packed with health and wellbeing activities for all ages and energy levels. On Sunday 3 August the Knowsley Flower Show returns bigger and better than ever. All the details are here.
Serious Nonsense Festival
Prepare for laughter, music, and jaw-dropping performances as the Serious Nonsense Festival takes over Prescot on Saturday 23 August. This year’s festival promises a spectacular mix of the sublime, the silly, and the downright unforgettable. View the full line up.
Family fun at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Shakespeare North Playhouse have a jam-packed programme of events, shows and workshops for families this summer, with something for all ages. Check out the full programme.
Free activities for children and young people
Children and young people across Knowsley can once again look forward to a range of FREE healthy activities throughout the summer holidays as part of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme. Thousands of HAF places will be accessible across the borough, with activities offered by a variety of different providers. Find out more.
Summer of fun in Knowsley’s town centres
From towering Transformers to mischievous dancing mushrooms, and even a chance to meet friendly dragons and roaring dinosaurs, there’s a unique spectacle planned for every Saturday throughout the school summer holidays.
Each town centre, Huyton Kirkby and Prescot, will host its own thrilling lineup and it’s all FREE. Find out more.
‘Explore Outdoors’ at Knowsley’s parks and green spaces
Activities, workshops and events have been organised by Knowsley Council’s green spaces team, alongside community organisations. From bushcraft to bug hunts, family walks and big butterfly counts, there are lots of opportunities for residents to explore the outdoors and get closer to nature. See what’s coming up.
Free Swimming
Volair clubs across Knowsley are offering FREE junior swimming sessions for all children under 16 this summer (from Monday 21 July – Friday 29 august). Whether your child is a budding swimmer or just looking to enjoy some splash time, this is a fantastic opportunity to make the most of the half-term! Find out more.
Get Active with Joe Wicks
Children across the country are being inspired to move more this summer, with the launch of a new animated series Activate. The short, five-minute episodes feature an animated Joe Wicks and a new episode will be released each week. Watch the videos here.
Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge invites children aged 4–11 to visit their local library, discover new books, and enjoy a summer filled with fun, imagination, and outdoor inspiration. You can sign up at any of Knowsley’s libraries. Find out more.
Summer at Knowsley libraries
From crafts to storytelling sessions, Kirkby, Huyton, Halewood, Stockbridge Village and Prescot libraries have lots to see and do all summer long. Look at the full programme here.
