Witch-themed takeover of The Hole In Wand, Chester's immersive wizard-themed mini golf course, with nine enchanted holes and magic potion gifts.
Neighbourhood Christmas celebration with live music, local choirs, food stalls, a Christmas Jumper Parade, a visit to Santa's grotto and the lights switch-on.
New 2026 market with dozens of artisan stalls selling fresh produce, butcher meats, cheeses, jams, chutneys, gifts and crafts.
Family Christmas screening of seven festive Peppa Pig episodes and four new songs, without adverts or trailers, for children aged 15 and under.
Free Christmas trail through Chester city centre in which visitors vote for the most festive shopfront to win a £50 Chester Gift Card.
Drop-in early years music session for children aged 0 to 5 and their grown-ups at Chester Cathedral.
Christmas market with around 80 wooden chalets and more than 50 local Cheshire makers, a charity wishing tree and a market bar, on Northgate Street.
Festive opening parade of community groups and local artists in gold and red costumes, with a marching brass band, that lights up the Christmas lights street by street.
Family screening of the Aardman animated film 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom', with screenings at 10:30am.
Annual family-friendly Christmas festival with more than 80 real trees decorated by schools, charities and businesses, plus a tree-decorating session.
Winter lantern parade that starts from Town Hall Square and moves through the streets of Chester, with the Christmas market open late.
Christmas pantomime version of Treasure Island with Andy Day, Justin Fletcher and others, with a special song shown only in cinemas.
A family-friendly RAWD original pantomime that puts a twist on the classic Cinderella story.
Storyhouse Christmas pantomime that reimagines the classic tale with big beats, big hair and pop hits, with captioned performances.
Family screening of the Christmas comedy 'Jingle All The Way', starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, as part of Storyhouse's Disney Junior Cinema Club.
Festive family morning with a special visit from Father Christmas and a gift for every child at The Chester Townhouse.
Monthly outdoor market with more than 80 independent makers and artisans selling handmade art, craft and food in Exchange Square.
Festive afternoon tea with Santa in the thirteenth-century monks' dining hall of Chester Cathedral, for children aged 1 to 10.
Charity Christmas walk, jog or run in Santa suits across the city centre, with a £60,000 fundraising target for The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and The Countess Charity.
Football match between Chester FC and Chorley in the National League North at the Deva Community Stadium.
Family screening of the animated film 'Arthur Christmas' at Storyhouse Cinema, part of the Christmas at Storyhouse festive season.
Christmas brunch with Santa in the thirteenth-century monks' dining hall of Chester Cathedral, recommended for children aged 1 to 10.
A Christmas puppet show narrated by Father Christmas about a red-nosed reindeer who stops Jack Frost's snowstorm, with puppetry by Little Angel Theatre Company.
Family screening of the Christmas comedy classic Home Alone, directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, with no adverts or trailers.
A Christmas service for young children and all ages to welcome the birth of the baby Jesus at Chester Cathedral.
Family musical based on the bestselling Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey, with audio described and relaxed performances at Storyhouse.
Chester Racecourse's most prestigious three-day meeting, the launch of the British flat racing season, with Trials Day, Ladies Day and Chester Cup Day.
City-wide celebration of Chester's heritage with walks, talks, workshops, films and performances led by local people.
Family-themed raceday at Chester Racecourse inspired by the city's Roman heritage, with live racing, archery, slides, inflatables and a Roman DJ.
Chester Racecourse's 'race into summer' day with racing, ChardonHAY and DJs in the Winning Post enclosure.
Chester Music Raceday, a race meeting with a live music act at the MANE event, pairing racing with a sing-song.
Family raceday for children with fun fairs, inflatable play zones, music workshops and craft activities, with children aged 17 or under free.
Glamorous Chester Racecourse Ladies Day with thrilling racing, fashion, a Best Dressed Competition and live music into the evening.
New two-day racing festival celebrating the local flavour of Cheshire on the Chester Racecourse calendar.
A month of Heritage Chester activities on Chester's historic Rows, with guided tours, treasure hunts, workshops and open houses.
Weekly drop-in session for babies aged 0 to 12 months to explore with sensory toys, while new parents meet and chat.
Weekly Wednesday afternoon session at Blacon Library to build Lego creations that will be exhibited in the library, with adult supervision.
Weekly Thursday children's colouring club at Blacon Library, free, with adult supervision required.
A weekly family-friendly session featuring board games and colouring activities at Blacon Library.
Weekly Saturday Lego club at Lache Library where participants build with provided pieces, no booking required.
