What’s on in May Half Term: Liverpool & Merseyside

There’s no shortage of things to do over May Half Term in Liverpool and Merseyside this year. Check out our guide of what’s on in the area – hopefully the sun will make a return but even if the rain decides to stay, there’s something here for all the family. Let us know if you go to any of the events mentioned in our guide.

Much as it pains me to promote it, Liverpool FC are having a busy weekend on 24th & 25th May, finishing off with the Parade on Bank Holiday Monday 26th May. The main roads in Liverpool are closed to traffic between 4am-11pm on Monday 26th May for the parade. People are advised to travel by public transport (Mersey Ferries are also putting on services for people coming from the Wirral) and arrive early.

Liverpool City Centre Events

Liverpool FC Premier League Celebrations: The Red Weekender

M&S Bank Arena are hosting several events, including:

Boss Night: Istanbul 20 year Anniversary

Fri 23rd May 6.30pm-11pm, Liverpool Exhibition Centre

RAFA BENITEZ exclusively in conversation with KELLY CATES & JAMIE WEBSTER Live Music from very special guests LIGHTNING SEEDS + very special live JAMIE WEBSTER live finale Age 18+ (14+ welcome if accompanied by an adult).

Red Men: End of Season Party

Sat 24 May – Exhibition Centre Liverpool – 2pm-7pm

KENNY DALGLISH competing in a live Family Fortunes style Gameshow experience THE DALGLISH FAMILY VS REDMEN TV FAMILY Hosted by legendary Liverpool fan: LES DENNIS Live Music from very special guests THE ZUTONS + The Ragamuffins (LFC Set) + DJ Harry Mac + Meet & Greet with John Aldridge, Natasha Dowie, Bruce Grobbelaar and Gary McAllister Age restrictions: 18+ (14+ welcome if accompanied by an adult)

The Anfield Wrap: End of Season Show

Sat 24 May – The Auditorium at M&S Bank Arena – 7pm-10pm

Neil Atkinson John Gibbons Craig Hannan + more plus Meet & Mingle Aftershow with DJ Dan Morgan Age restrictions: 18+ (14+ welcome if accompanied by an adult)

Boss Kids: Jamie Webster

Sun 25 May – Exhibtion Centre Liverpool – 10am-1pm

Family event – all ages welcome.

Cunard’s Cruise Ship, Queen Anne will also be arriving in Liverpool Docks on Bank Holiday monday, 26th May. This is a great free event in Liverpool and quite a sight for all the family.

Merseyside Attractions

Knowsley Safari Park – Seaside Carnival

Sat May 24th – Sun 2nd June 2025. Tickets start at £17.95 Child & £19.75 Adults.

Traditional seaside fun, carnival skills workshops, and classic pier games for the whole family – all included in the standard admission price.

Croxteth Park Farm – Half Term Activities

Main Car Park off Muirhead Avenue, L11 1EH

Sat 24th May- Sat 1st June 2025. Every day 10am -5pm. £6pp (U1’s FREE).

• 10.20am – Meet Popcorn the Lamb
• 11am- Meet Pumpkin & Patch, the goat kids
• 11.40am – Feed the Rabbits
• 1pm – Meet & Feed the Cows
• 1.40pm – Meet the Baby Rabbits
• 2.20pm – Pony Grooming
• 3pm – Meet/Groom the Goats
• 3.40pm – Meet the Guinea Pigs

Otterspool Adventure Centre –

37 Otterspool Dr, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 5AL

Events £6 Limited Tickets Available

• Richie (A Blippi Tribute) – Sun 25th May – Thursday 29th May
• Jayjay and Miss Applecherry – Monday 26th May
• Merlin the Marvellous (Magic) – Tues 27th and Sat 31st May
• Miss Lucy – A Miss Rachel Tribute – Wed 28th May
• Little Explorer’s Safari Show – Fri 30th May

Visit Otterspool Adventure Centre on Facebook for more details.

Liverpool One Basketball Tournament – FREE

Fri 30th May – Sun 1st June 2025. Hosted by Toxteth El8te.

• Fri 30th May
  • 10am-10.45am – Age 7-12 Public Open Sessions
  • 11am – 11.45am – Age 12-16 Public Open Sessions
• Sat 31st May
  • 9am-10am – Public Open Sessions
• Sun 1st June
  • 9.30am – 10.15am – Age 7-12 Public Open Sessions
  • 10.15am – 11.15am – Age 12-16 Public Open Sessions

Register for sessions at LVP3x3.com

Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm – Half Term Activities

Boundary Road, Bidston Hill, Wirral, CH43 7PD

Tues 27th May – Thursday 29th May 2025 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm. Ages 5-12(U8’s to be accompanied by an adult).

£10 per session, includes snack and take home artefact.

Activities include Scavenger Hunt, Crafts, Problem-solving challenges, Team games & den-building activity.

Follow Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm on Facebook for up to date event details.

Theatres & Cinemas

Liverpool Empire: Hamilton

Until Sat 7th June 2025. Tickets still available. Age 10+.

This is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.

Lucem Cinema, St Helens

FREE Tues 27th May 10.30am – We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. No booking required.

St Helens Theatre Royal: Tom Fletcher & Dougie Poynter’s ‘THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED: A Rock Show’

Sun 25th May – 12.30pm & 3.30pm. Tickets £16.95 (Child) & £17.95 (Adult).

Book at the BOX OFFICE:  01744 756 000.

St Helens Theatre Royal: Flowers & Friendship Bracelets, Taylor Swift Tribute

Wed 28th May 6pm. Tickets £23.50.

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!

Book at the BOX OFFICE:  01744 756 000.

Everyman Playhouse – Pirates Love Underpants

Wed 28th – Sat 30th May 2025. Suitable for age 3+. Tickets £15.00.

Based on the best-selling book, join the swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest!

Follow the Everyman Playhouse on Facebook to keep up with their events.

Family Hubs

Parr Children’s Centre

• Craft Cooks 0-12yrs 2pm-3.30pm Tues 27th May

Sutton Family Hub

• Family Film Club 2pm-4pm Tuesday 27th May
• Spring Arts & Crafts 0-12yrs 2pm-3.30pm Thursday 29th May

Outdoor Fun

FREE Aquapaddle – Collingwood Dock

Sun 1st June 10am. FREE parking at Allenby Canoe Club.

Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs all welcome. Toilet & changing facilities available. Limited amount of equipment available to hire.

Wirral Country Park

Station Rd, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 0HN

• FREE Pond Dipping – Mon 26th May 10.30am-12.30pm OR 2pm-4pm. No booking required.
• FREE Tues 27th May 10.30am-12.30pm – Family Friendly Wildlife Walk of Wirral Country Park (1.5 miles). Meet at the Visitors Centre.
• FREE Seashore Search & Mud Dipping – Thurs 29th May 2pm-3.30pm. Booking essential via Eventbrite.
• FREE Sat 31st May – Tree Identification Walk 10am-12pm. Call 0151 652 5197 to book.

Libraries

Wirral Libraries

Elmer Crafts & Stories Age 4+ £1.50. Book via Eventbrite.

• West Kirby Library – Sat 24th May 10.30am
• Wallasey Central Library – Tuesday 27th May 2.30pm
• Bebington Central Library – Thursday 29th May 10.30am
• Birkenhead Central Library – Thursday 29th May 2.30pm

Also, Lego Club – Every Saturday at:

• Moreton, Greasy & Heswall Libraries 10.00am
• Wallasey Central Library 11am
• Birkenhead, West Kirby & Bebington Libraries 3pm

Liverpool Central Library

• Sat 24th May Cosmos Corner: Lego Building 10.30am-4pm FREE drop-in
• Tues 27th May 10am-4pm FREE Drop-in Little Lamb Tales Ages 3-9
• Fri 30th May – Steam Engineers: Crafting Session FREE drop-in 10am-4pm

Festivals

St Helens Heritage Festival

Saturday 31st May 10am-4pm includes events at:

• St Helens Town Hall
• Victoria Square -Vintage Vehicles, Mobile Museum, Performances – Inc. Mucky Mountains Morris Dancers
• Church Square – Artisan Pop-Up Market, Face Painting
• St Helens Parish Church – Tour & Explore
• The World of Glass – Museum, Tour, Hot Glass Studio
• St Helens Library – Craft Activities, Local History Books
• Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop – Tours & Stalls

Keep up with what’s happening on the St Helens Facebook Page