There is plenty happening across Sefton this week as the October half-term break gets underway. From family theatre and library sessions to swimming pool fun and community cinema screenings, here is your day-by-day guide to what is happening right on your doorstep across Southport, Waterloo, Crosby and Netherton.
Monday 26 October: Inflatable Fun at Crosby Leisure Centre
- Where: Crosby Leisure Centre, Mariners Road, Crosby (L23 5VA)
- When: Morning and afternoon sessions running through the week – limited places available.
- Cost: Standard leisure pool admission
- Details: Kick off the half-term break with giant pool inflatables, bouncy obstacles, and water slides. A fantastic holiday activity to burn off energy with the kids.
- Booking: Advance booking online: www.leisurecentre.com/crosby-leisure-centre/swim/atlantis-splash
Tuesday 27 October: Books Alive! Fringe Festival
- Where: Southport Library
- When: Author talk times below
- Cost: Free tickets via www.visitsouthport.com/whats-on/top-events/books-alive/fringe-festival/
- Details: These talks are part of Books Alive! Festival of Stories Fringe Event – Susan Brownrigg (Southport Librarian!): Author Talk and Activities – 10:30-11:30 and Jude Lennon: Storytelling and Author discussion – 13:00-14:00 / 14:30-15:30
Wednesday 28 October: Freezin’ Live Family Show at The Atkinson
- Where: The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport (PR8 1DB)
- When: Performances at 1:00pm and 4:30pm
- Cost: £18 adults / £16 concessions and children
- Details: Packed with dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of comedy, Freezin’ brings magical family entertainment to the stage for half term.
- Booking: Tickets can be purchased directly online via The Atkinson Ticket Office
Thursday 29 October: Family Film Afternoon at The Plaza Cinema
- Where: Plaza Community Cinema, 13 Crosby Road North, Waterloo (L22 0LD)
- When: Daytime family screenings at 11:20am and 2:00pm
- Cost: £5.90 adults / £4.90 children and concessions
- Details: Head down to Waterloo’s much-loved, volunteer-run cinema for a special half-term family film screening. The daytime schedule features animated family releases including Forgotten Island (PG) and Tad & The Magic Lamp (PG) on the big screen in a historic local setting.
- Booking: Tickets can be booked directly online via the Plaza Community Cinema Website or purchased at the box office.
Friday 30 October: Netherton Red Reading Group at Netherton Library
- When: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Where: Netherton Library, Glovers Lane, Netherton, L30 3TL
- Audience: Adults (18+)
- Cost & Preparation: Free to attend, and no prior reading preparation is required as a new book is chosen for discussion each month.
- Free registration: catalogue.sefton.gov.uk/AspenEvents/aspenEvent_1_5020/Event