Activities for October Half Term, 2017
Wednesday 25 October, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mini MakeFest at Longton Library
No website link for this one, just a mention in a PDF produced by British Ceramics Biennial. The big MakeFest back in May at Hanley Library was excellent, with everything from cutting, colouring and sticking, through to coding, robots; and even a virtual reality setup. Not sure how much we'll get at the mini version, but this is still highly recommended.
Friday 27 October 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport Talke Superheroes Event
Friday: Thor and Spiderman*
Saturday 28 October, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Keele University "Spooktacular 2017"
October half term is approaching rapidly - an intense week between summer and Christmas, that should be easier to handle compare to the summer holidays and its six-week slog. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of opportunities for "I'm bored" and "It's raining I've got nothing to do", so here are a few days out with Daddy (or Mummy, or Grandad, or Uncle...).
NEW Saturday 21 October 10:05 - 11:45 approx
The Emoji Movie at Cineworld, Hanley
Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U. £2.70 per ticket; £2.45 if you join their annual club for £4.95 per year. Looks like it's showing every day (at least until 26 October).
NEW Saturday 21 October 10:30-am 12:00 approx
Despicable Me 3 at Cineworld, Hanley
Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U. £2.70 per ticket; £2.45 if you join their annual club for £4.95 per year. Looks like it's showing every day (at least until 26 October).
NEW Saturday 21 October 10:30-am 12:00 approx
The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature at Cineworld, Hanley
Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U. £2.70 per ticket; £2.45 if you join their annual club for £4.95 per year. Looks like it's showing every day (at least until 26 October).
Monday 23 October, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fire Engine and Activites at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Free to attend; see a fire engine, Welephant and join in the craft activities (indoors). If you've read my post on the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, then you'll know how highly I rate it - even without the added attraction of a fire engine!
NEW Monday 23 October 9:45 - 11:30 am (approx)
Despicable Me 3 at Vue Cinema, Newcastle
All tickets £2.49 - great chance to see this film at a discount price (if it's more convenient than Cineworld). Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U.
Monday 23 October 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport Talke Superheroes Event
Monday: Iron Man and Superman*
Tuesday 24 October, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Clay Activities at Wedgewood, Barlaston, ST12 9ER
Join ceramic artist Alice Thatcher to play with clay in this relaxed and open-ended workshop. Families can explore clay in new ways, in this unique opportunity to play with the muddy stuff.
NEW Tuesday 24 October, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silverdale Country Park Celebration Event
Featuring a range of FREE family activities including arts and crafts, garden games, an inflatable assault course, face painting and a bouncy castle. There will also be a FREE BBQ.
Wednesday 25 October 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport Talke Superheroes Event
Wednesday: Batman (and Batpod) and Wonder Woman*
Wednesday 25 October, 11:30 am -1:00 pm
See The Boss Baby at the Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley
Very funny film, suitable for all (rated U).
NEW Saturday 21 October 10:05 - 11:45 approx
The Emoji Movie at Cineworld, Hanley
Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U. £2.70 per ticket; £2.45 if you join their annual club for £4.95 per year. Looks like it's showing every day (at least until 26 October).
NEW Saturday 21 October 10:30-am 12:00 approx
Despicable Me 3 at Cineworld, Hanley
Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U. £2.70 per ticket; £2.45 if you join their annual club for £4.95 per year. Looks like it's showing every day (at least until 26 October).
NEW Saturday 21 October 10:30-am 12:00 approx
The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature at Cineworld, Hanley
Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U. £2.70 per ticket; £2.45 if you join their annual club for £4.95 per year. Looks like it's showing every day (at least until 26 October).
Monday 23 October, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fire Engine and Activites at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Free to attend; see a fire engine, Welephant and join in the craft activities (indoors). If you've read my post on the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, then you'll know how highly I rate it - even without the added attraction of a fire engine!
NEW Monday 23 October 9:45 - 11:30 am (approx)
Despicable Me 3 at Vue Cinema, Newcastle
All tickets £2.49 - great chance to see this film at a discount price (if it's more convenient than Cineworld). Running time 1hr 36. Certificate U.
Monday 23 October 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport Talke Superheroes Event
Monday: Iron Man and Superman*
Tuesday 24 October, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Clay Activities at Wedgewood, Barlaston, ST12 9ER
Join ceramic artist Alice Thatcher to play with clay in this relaxed and open-ended workshop. Families can explore clay in new ways, in this unique opportunity to play with the muddy stuff.
NEW Tuesday 24 October, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silverdale Country Park Celebration Event
Featuring a range of FREE family activities including arts and crafts, garden games, an inflatable assault course, face painting and a bouncy castle. There will also be a FREE BBQ.
Based at Silverdale Athletic Football Club, ST5 6RQ
Wednesday 25 October 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport Talke Superheroes Event
Wednesday: Batman (and Batpod) and Wonder Woman*
Wednesday 25 October, 11:30 am -1:00 pm
See The Boss Baby at the Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley
Very funny film, suitable for all (rated U).
Wednesday 25 October, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mini MakeFest at Longton Library
No website link for this one, just a mention in a PDF produced by British Ceramics Biennial. The big MakeFest back in May at Hanley Library was excellent, with everything from cutting, colouring and sticking, through to coding, robots; and even a virtual reality setup. Not sure how much we'll get at the mini version, but this is still highly recommended.
Friday 27 October 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport Talke Superheroes Event
Friday: Thor and Spiderman*
Saturday 28 October, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Keele University "Spooktacular 2017"
Lots of science activities (slime; goop; fake blood; "ice scream"). £4 per person, with family discounts. Keele events are usually very well organised, and worth a visit.
NEW
Saturday 28 October, 9:00 am - 7:00 pmSunday 29 October, 10:00 noon - 4:00 pmSmyth's Toy Store, Phoenix Park, Longton
Go and celebrate the launch of Super Mario Odyssey™, which is Mario’s next adventure on the Nintendo Switch. There will be game-play and activities in store all weekend. I don't have the exact times, I've listed the store opening hours.
Monday 30 October 5:00 -8:00 pm
Free Football Trentham Lakes
Football coaching opportunities - hour-long workshops, sign up in advance.
Monday 30 October, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
More football - this time, goalkeeping, Trentham Lakes
Football coaching opportunities - hour-long workshops, sign up in advance.
NEW
Saturday 28 October, 9:00 am - 7:00 pmSunday 29 October, 10:00 noon - 4:00 pmSmyth's Toy Store, Phoenix Park, Longton
Go and celebrate the launch of Super Mario Odyssey™, which is Mario’s next adventure on the Nintendo Switch. There will be game-play and activities in store all weekend. I don't have the exact times, I've listed the store opening hours.
Monday 30 October 5:00 -8:00 pm
Free Football Trentham Lakes
Football coaching opportunities - hour-long workshops, sign up in advance.
Monday 30 October, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
More football - this time, goalkeeping, Trentham Lakes
Football coaching opportunities - hour-long workshops, sign up in advance.
*I understand from Staffs Imperial Stormtroopers that they'll be at Freeport at some point over half term, they just haven't yet announced when it will be.
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