Free Family Activities in Liverpool Summer 2025
Discover a range of fantastic free activities for families to enjoy across Liverpool and nearby areas this summer. From creative workshops to sports, storytelling, community events, and beautiful parks, there’s something fun for everyone!
🎨 Creative Workshops
🦖 Dino Takeover – World Museum Liverpool
📅 Running now – check website for latest dates
📍 World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN
Explore prehistoric times with life-sized dinosaur models and fossil discoveries. Entry is free with regular museum admission.
🔗 More info here
🐾 Pets at Home – My Pet Pals Workshops
📅 School holidays (check local store)
📍 Pets at Home stores nationwide
Interactive sessions where children can learn how to care for pets, meet small animals, and earn a certificate.
🔗 More info here
🌿 Free Family Events – Sefton Park Palm House
📅 Various dates throughout summer
📍 Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool L17 1AP
The Palm House is hosting a series of free family-friendly events this summer including kids’ crafts, storytelling, music, and nature-themed activities. Events are perfect for younger children and provide a fun and engaging way to explore the iconic glasshouse and its surroundings.
🔗 More info here
🖼️ Family-Friendly Free Museums in Liverpool
Liverpool offers several free museums with fun, hands-on exhibits perfect for families:
World Museum Liverpool
📍 William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EN
Explore ancient history, space, and dinosaurs, including the Dino Takeover exhibition with life-sized models. Interactive exhibits and a science discovery centre make it ideal for kids. Some special exhibitions may require booking.
🔗 More info here
Museum of Liverpool
📍 Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG
Discover Liverpool’s story with interactive zones, storytelling, and free children’s workshops during holidays.
🔗 More info here
Walker Art Gallery
📍 William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL
Enjoy art collections with family trails and craft sessions for kids during school holidays.
🔗 More info here
The Maritime Museum
📍 Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ
Explore Liverpool’s maritime history with interactive displays and family events.
🔗 More info here
🏀 Active Fun & Entertainment
🏖️ Summer on the Park – Free Beach & Sports
📅 12 July – 31 August
📍 Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE
The beach is back in the city! Kids can play and dig in the free sandy beach area with no booking required. From 24 July, free sports sessions including football, tennis, dodgeball, boxing, rowing, and more will be available.
🔗 More info here
🏃♀️ Parkrun – Free Weekly Running Events
📅 Every Saturday & Sunday
📍 Various locations across Liverpool
Get active as a family with Parkrun — free, timed running events for all ages and abilities.
🔗 More info here
🌿 Nature Trail – Chavasse Park
📅 Daily during park hours
📍 Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE, L1 8JQ
Pick up a free activity booklet and explore Chavasse Park on a self-guided nature-themed trail. Spot wildlife, learn about plants, and complete fun challenges.
🔗 More info here
🏊 Free Junior Swimming – Volair Leisure Centres
📅 21 July – 29 August
📍 Volair clubs across Knowsley
Children under 16 can enjoy free swimming during public sessions all summer long at participating Volair leisure centres. Registration for a free Volair membership is required.
🔗 More info here
🏊♂️ Free Swimming – Liverpool City Council
📅 21st July – 31st August
📍 Participating Liverpool pools
Free swimming sessions for children aged 16 and under at local pools during specified times.
🔗 More info here
🎉 Blackstock Market – Family Fun Day
📅 Every Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Blackstock Market, Liverpool L6 1HP
Live music, market stalls, kids’ activities, food vendors, and entertainment – all free!
🔗 More info here
📚 Storytelling & Reading Activities
📚 Storytelling & Reading Nooks – Liverpool ONE
📅 Ongoing
📍 Coffee shops around Liverpool ONE, L1 8JQ
Pop into participating coffee shops where free reading corners are stocked with children’s books from The Reader Bookshelf.
🔗 More info here
📘 Knowsley Council Libraries – Summer of Reading
📅 Throughout the Summer Holidays
📍 Huyton, Halewood, Kirkby, Prescot, Stockbridge Village, Whiston
Enjoy a fun summer of activities including Lego building, slime making, and author visits at Knowsley libraries.
🔗 More info here
📚 Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge – Knowsley Libraries
📅 Now – 31 August 2025
📍 Huyton, Halewood, Kirkby, Prescot & Stockbridge Village Libraries
Embark on a magical reading adventure with the Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge! Children can sign up at any Knowsley library, pick up their free activity pack, and explore a world of stories and imagination. Complete reading milestones to earn rewards and celebrate your achievements.
🔗 More info here
📚 Summer Reading Challenge – Liverpool Libraries
📅 Now – 31 August 2025
📍 All Liverpool Libraries
The much-loved Summer Reading Challenge is back – and it’s bigger, brighter, and more book-filled than ever. This year’s challenge has launched across all Liverpool Libraries, welcoming young readers for a summer of stories and surprises. Children are encouraged to read six or more books during the summer holidays, collecting stickers, rewards, and a certificate along the way. It’s a brilliant way to keep reading skills sharp while having loads of fun.
🔗 More info here
🌼 Community Events
🎉 Community Fun Days – Liverpool City Council
📅 August
📍 Various parks in Liverpool
Three free family fun days across Liverpool parks featuring inflatable obstacle courses, bouncy castles, go karts, mini golf, music, crafts, and more. No booking required!
🔗 More info here
🏡 Speke Venny – Free Summer Playscheme
📅 23 July – 29 August
🕐 Monday–Friday: 12–5pm | Saturday: 1–5pm
📍 Speke Adventure Playground, Conleach Road, Speke
Outdoor games, crafts, football tournaments, and themed days for kids to enjoy.
🔗 More info here
🎉 Speke Venny – 50th Anniversary Community Day
📅 Saturday 30 August
🕛 12:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Speke Venny & Austin Rawlinson Car Park
Join in to celebrate 50 years of Speke Venny with live music, delicious food, entertainment for all ages, and community engagement activities. Bring the family and be part of this special event!
🔗 More info here
🧒 Free Holiday Clubs – Liverpool City Council (HAF Programme)
📅 22 July – 30 August
📍 Across Liverpool
A range of free holiday clubs offering arts, sports, wellbeing sessions, and free meals. Pre-registration is required and priority is given to children eligible for free school meals.
🔗 More info here
🧒 Free Holiday Clubs – Knowsley Council (HAF Programme)
📅 21 July – 29 August
📍 Across Knowsley
A range of free summer clubs featuring sports, crafts, and swimming. Pre-registration is required and priority is given to children eligible for free school meals.
🔗 More info here
🎪 Knowsley Town Centre Events – Summer of Fun
📅 29 July – 22 August
📍 Kirkby, Huyton, Prescot & Halewood
Free, family-friendly events with jungle, space, seaside, and magical garden themes, featuring face painting, circus skills, street theatre, crafts, bubbles, storytelling and more.
🎉 No booking required – just come along and enjoy!
🔗 More info here
🔭 Free Solar Astronomy Event – Court Hey Park
📅 Wednesday 23rd July, 1-3pm
📍 Court Hey Park
Join Liverpool Astronomical Society and the Ranger & Friends for a fun, free afternoon exploring the solar system. Enjoy telescope viewings, an engaging talk, face painting, crafts, and circus skills suitable for all ages.
🔗 More info here
🎭 Serious Nonsense Festival – Prescot Town Centre
📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 11am – 6pm
📍 Prescot Town Centre
The Serious Nonsense Festival is back, turning Prescot Town Centre into a fun-filled playground of imagination with free family entertainment, activities, and performances for all ages.
🔗 More info here
🌿 Knowsley Feelgood Festival – Court Hey Park
📅 Saturday 2 August 2025, 11am – 5pm
📍 Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton, Liverpool L16 3NA
Get ready for a vibrant day of creative crafts and wellbeing activities at the Knowsley Feelgood Festival. Perfect for all ages and energy levels, this event offers a fantastic mix of health and wellbeing fun.
🔗 More info here
🏀 TDCA Holiday Clubs – Halewood
📅 21 July – 14 August
📍 Halewood Leisure Centre, New Hutte, and Frensham Park
Fun-packed holiday sessions with sports, crafts, and lunch provided for children eligible for free school meals.
🔗 More info here
🌳 Explore Liverpool’s Beautiful Parks
Liverpool is full of wonderful green spaces perfect for family days out, with plenty of places for kids to play, explore, and enjoy nature.
Sefton Park – A huge park with playgrounds, a fairy glen, and the famous Palm House. L17 1AP
Otterspool Promenade – A riverside spot, perfect for scooting, biking, or kite-flying. L17 4AR
Croxteth Park – Woodland trails and a large playground at Croxteth Hall. L11 1EG
Calderstones Park – A storybook play area, gardens, and a secret fairy door trail. L18 3JB
Springfield Park – A family-friendly space with large open fields and playgrounds. L14 1NY
Everton Park – Offers amazing views of the Liverpool skyline, with green spaces for play and a modern playground. L5 3PQ
Stanley Park – A Victorian park with a large lake, flower gardens, and a great play area for kids. L4 9XP
Newsham Park – Features two lakes, football pitches, and a playground, plus plenty of space for a family picnic. L6 2BL
Princes Park – A peaceful alternative to Sefton Park, with meadows, a lake, and woodland to explore. L8 3TR
Walton Hall Park – A spacious park with a play area, sports facilities, and paths perfect for scooting or cycling. L4 5TF
With so many free, family-friendly events and activities taking place across Liverpool and Knowsley this summer, there’s no shortage of ways to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank. From creative workshops and outdoor adventures to storytelling sessions and community festivals, there’s something for every age and interest. Be sure to bookmark this guide, check event links for the latest updates, and start planning a summer full of fun, learning, and unforgettable memories!