Here we go: October half term 2019
ALL WEEK
Stoke Library - Book Sale
Stoke Library will be selling off old and surplus stock. You might find a literary bargain - it really is a mixed bag, with everything from reference to fiction to children's to DVDs.
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery - Where's Wally - every day
Go along to the national Where's Wally event at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery this half term. We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, will celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, "Double Trouble at the Museum". Can you find Wally in our collections? Pick up a free activity sheet at the museum Welcome Desk, and get a special sticker if you do!
I love museums and museum events - even if the event doesn't suit your family, you can still look around the rest of the exhibits and activities.
Friday 25 October
Some schools are closed for teacher training on Friday 25 October - many aren't - so this is an ideal time to visit busier events and locations, when most children are still at school. My children are off on 25 October, so we're already planning ahead.
Saturday 26 October
09:00-17:30
Halloween Comic Fest 2019
Forbidden Planet, Hanley are holding a free comic day (similar to the one in May). Unlikely to be all Halloween, you'll probably pick up some superhero comics, and possibly some with giant transforming robots. You never know. Full details here (ignore that it's for the Wolverhampton store; Hanley will be doing the same).
12:00 - 4:30
Table Top Sale
George Hotel, Burslem, ST6 2AE
Seen on the Signal 1 calendar
Table-top sales are highly variable, but this one looks promising because it's local, in a good location and indoors. This sale is in aid of two charities - Dougie Mac Hospice and Our Burslem. See my separate post on this event for more details.
Sunday 27 October
Working on it. I've not found anything yet.
Monday 28 October
The Mysterious Case of the Four Quarters at City Central Library
City Central Library, Hanley
There are four slots: 10:00-10:40; 11:30-12:10; 14:00-14:40; 15:30-16:10
Free entry
In a world where stories have the power to come to life a very special book has been created. Holding all the curiosity, kindness, bravery and imagination of every story ever told is The Book of the Four Quarters. If anything were to happen to The Book of the Four Quarters life would never be the same again, for anybody.
It is FREE to join in with The Mysterious Case of the Four Quarters but tickets MUST be booked in advance by contacting your local Stoke-on-Trent library.
These kinds of events at the local libraries are frequently over-subscribed, so book early!
Mars Robots at Potteries Museum
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Starts 11:00
Explore the surface of the red planet and learn all about robots with our Mars Rovers. Drive a remote-control robotic vehicle across a realistic Martian landscape and discover the challenges faced in space exploration and how robots will help the first humans to land on Mars! Free entry, no need to book. ONE DAY ONLY.
Tuesday 29 October
The Mysterious Case of the Four Quarters at Tunstall Library
Tunstall Library, The Boulevard, Tunstall
There are four slots: 10:00-10:40; 11:30-12:10; 14:00-14:40; 15:30-16:10
Free entry
As above. Contact your library in advance to book.
Free Let's Fish! - Middleport - Trent & Mersey Canal - Learn to Fish Session
Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, why not join us for this day. in association with Stoke on Trent Angling Society, come and learn to fish with our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. (All the bait, licences permits and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day.)
10:00-16:30
Trent and Mersey Canal, Milvale Street, Middleport, Stoke on Trent, ST6 3NQ
Jurassic Adventure at Affinity Outlet Staffordshire (Freeport Talke)
Tuesday and Wednesday; outlet is open 10:00-16:00, no times stated for the dinosaur
Now this looks cool. "Europe's Largest T-Rex" will be visiting Freeport Talke. I haven't seen timings yet (so watch out, because Freeport tend to play fast and loose with the timings) and make sure you arrive early, because their crowd control isn't the best. They get oversubscribed on many of their events and it can spoil the event if you're not in a good location.
Free entry, naturally, bring a camera and be prepared to wait. It could get very busy, especially if the weather is bad.
Wednesday 30 October
Jurassic Adventure at Affinity Outlet Staffordshire (Freeport Talke)
Tuesday and Wednesday; outlet is open 10:00-16:00, no times stated for the dinosaur
This looks good. According to Twitter, "Europe's Largest T-Rex" will be visiting Freeport Talke. I haven't seen timings yet (so watch out, because Freeport tend to play fast and loose with the timings) and make sure you arrive early, because their crowd control isn't the best. They get oversubscribed on many of their events and it can spoil the event if you're not in a good location.
Free entry, naturally, bring a camera and be prepared to be patient. It may well be busier than Freeport can easily handle.
Thursday 31 October
Meet the PJ Masks at Intu Potteries, Hanley
Book tickets for slots at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 or15:00.
Catboy, Owlette and Gekko - the PJ Masks - will be coming to visit intu Potteries to meet their little shoppers. The PJ Masks will be appearing outside H&M on the upper mall on the hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Each appearance will include a meet and greet plus an interactive Hero Moves session where kids can learn the super moves of their favourite PJ Masks heroes.
Only children wishing to meet the PJ Masks will need a ticket for this event, adults will not need to book a ticket to accompany them.
Because Intu events are ticket-only, there is much better crowd control compared to the Affinity (Freeport) events, so this one gets a recommendation from me.
Friday 1 November
Saturday 2 November
Table top sale, Newcastle Methodist Church, Merrial Street , 10-1
More information here
Sunday 3 November
ALL WEEK
Stoke Library - Book Sale
Stoke Library will be selling off old and surplus stock. You might find a literary bargain - it really is a mixed bag, with everything from reference to fiction to children's to DVDs.
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery - Where's Wally - every day
Go along to the national Where's Wally event at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery this half term. We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, will celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, "Double Trouble at the Museum". Can you find Wally in our collections? Pick up a free activity sheet at the museum Welcome Desk, and get a special sticker if you do! I love museums and museum events - even if the event doesn't suit your family, you can still look around the rest of the exhibits and activities.
Friday 25 October
Some schools are closed for teacher training on Friday 25 October - many aren't - so this is an ideal time to visit busier events and locations, when most children are still at school. My children are off on 25 October, so we're already planning ahead.
Saturday 26 October
09:00-17:30
Halloween Comic Fest 2019
Forbidden Planet, Hanley are holding a free comic day (similar to the one in May). Unlikely to be all Halloween, you'll probably pick up some superhero comics, and possibly some with giant transforming robots. You never know. Full details here (ignore that it's for the Wolverhampton store; Hanley will be doing the same).
12:00 - 4:30
Table Top Sale
George Hotel, Burslem, ST6 2AE
Seen on the Signal 1 calendar
Table-top sales are highly variable, but this one looks promising because it's local, in a good location and indoors. This sale is in aid of two charities - Dougie Mac Hospice and Our Burslem. See my separate post on this event for more details.
Sunday 27 October
Working on it. I've not found anything yet.
Monday 28 October
The Mysterious Case of the Four Quarters at City Central Library
City Central Library, Hanley
There are four slots: 10:00-10:40; 11:30-12:10; 14:00-14:40; 15:30-16:10
Free entry
In a world where stories have the power to come to life a very special book has been created. Holding all the curiosity, kindness, bravery and imagination of every story ever told is The Book of the Four Quarters. If anything were to happen to The Book of the Four Quarters life would never be the same again, for anybody.
It is FREE to join in with The Mysterious Case of the Four Quarters but tickets MUST be booked in advance by contacting your local Stoke-on-Trent library.
These kinds of events at the local libraries are frequently over-subscribed, so book early!
Mars Robots at Potteries Museum
Potteries Museum and Art GalleryStarts 11:00
Explore the surface of the red planet and learn all about robots with our Mars Rovers. Drive a remote-control robotic vehicle across a realistic Martian landscape and discover the challenges faced in space exploration and how robots will help the first humans to land on Mars! Free entry, no need to book. ONE DAY ONLY.
Tuesday 29 October
The Mysterious Case of the Four Quarters at Tunstall Library
Tunstall Library, The Boulevard, Tunstall
There are four slots: 10:00-10:40; 11:30-12:10; 14:00-14:40; 15:30-16:10
Free entry
As above. Contact your library in advance to book.
Free Let's Fish! - Middleport - Trent & Mersey Canal - Learn to Fish Session
Whether you have fished before or have always wanted to try, why not join us for this day. in association with Stoke on Trent Angling Society, come and learn to fish with our team of professional, fully qualified angling coaches. (All the bait, licences permits and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day.)
10:00-16:30
Trent and Mersey Canal, Milvale Street, Middleport, Stoke on Trent, ST6 3NQ
Jurassic Adventure at Affinity Outlet Staffordshire (Freeport Talke)
Tuesday and Wednesday; outlet is open 10:00-16:00, no times stated for the dinosaur
Now this looks cool. "Europe's Largest T-Rex" will be visiting Freeport Talke. I haven't seen timings yet (so watch out, because Freeport tend to play fast and loose with the timings) and make sure you arrive early, because their crowd control isn't the best. They get oversubscribed on many of their events and it can spoil the event if you're not in a good location.
Free entry, naturally, bring a camera and be prepared to wait. It could get very busy, especially if the weather is bad.
Wednesday 30 October
Jurassic Adventure at Affinity Outlet Staffordshire (Freeport Talke)
Tuesday and Wednesday; outlet is open 10:00-16:00, no times stated for the dinosaur
This looks good. According to Twitter, "Europe's Largest T-Rex" will be visiting Freeport Talke. I haven't seen timings yet (so watch out, because Freeport tend to play fast and loose with the timings) and make sure you arrive early, because their crowd control isn't the best. They get oversubscribed on many of their events and it can spoil the event if you're not in a good location.
Free entry, naturally, bring a camera and be prepared to be patient. It may well be busier than Freeport can easily handle.
Meet the PJ Masks at Intu Potteries, Hanley
Book tickets for slots at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 or15:00.
Catboy, Owlette and Gekko - the PJ Masks - will be coming to visit intu Potteries to meet their little shoppers. The PJ Masks will be appearing outside H&M on the upper mall on the hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Each appearance will include a meet and greet plus an interactive Hero Moves session where kids can learn the super moves of their favourite PJ Masks heroes.
Only children wishing to meet the PJ Masks will need a ticket for this event, adults will not need to book a ticket to accompany them.
Because Intu events are ticket-only, there is much better crowd control compared to the Affinity (Freeport) events, so this one gets a recommendation from me.
Friday 1 November
Saturday 2 November
Table top sale, Newcastle Methodist Church, Merrial Street , 10-1
More information here
Sunday 3 November
Great suggestions.
ReplyDeleteThis has just opened:
www.buriedtreasureadventures.co.uk
and Flip Out Stoke are having a Haloween pumpkin party on one of the days
Thanks very much - this is really helpful!
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