WHAT’S ON ACROSS FORMBY & SEFTON THIS WEEKEND - Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026
Your guide to local events, entertainment, charity fundraisers, harvest celebrations, pumpkin picking, family activities and free days out.
Looking for something to do this weekend? There is plenty happening across Sefton, with a fantastic selection of activities for all ages.
From charity bazaars and community events to live entertainment, football, comedy, Halloween activities, pumpkin picking and beautiful places to explore, there is something for everyone.
We’ve brought together events and activities taking place in Formby, Hightown, Ainsdale, Southport, Birkdale, Churchtown, Crosby, Waterloo, Blundellsands, Seaforth, Litherland, Bootle, Maghull, Lydiate, Aintree, Netherton and Thornton.
Every event and attraction in this guide is located within Sefton.
We’ve also included some regular attractions and free places to visit for families looking for ideas over the weekend.
Are you organising an event? We would love to hear about it. Email info@seftonbubble.com with the details so we can add it to our What’s On listings.
Saturday 10 October
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Launch and Military Vehicle Display
Waitrose, Three Tuns Lane, 10am to 4pm.
FREE. A special event marking the launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal, with military vehicles on display and fundraising activities.
Royal British Legion Women’s Section Coffee Morning
Holy Trinity Church Workshop, 9am to noon.
A fundraising coffee morning supporting the Royal British Legion.
Shoebox Express Grand Charity Bazaar
Formby Methodist Church Hall, Elbow Lane, 10am to 4pm.
FREE admission. Charity stalls, gifts and refreshments, raising money to bring Christmas joy to children in Ukraine.
Living with RSD Workshop with Sue Raby
Formby Little Theatre, 11am to 1pm.
£20 per person. An educational workshop exploring rejection sensitivity, why rejection can feel so overwhelming and practical ways to manage it.
For further information, email sueraby.counsellor@gmail.com.
Puzzles, Pizza and Prosecco Charity Night
Formby Luncheon Club, Rosemary Lane, advertised for 7.30pm.
£25 per person. An evening of puzzles, food and fundraising in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Please confirm availability with the organiser.
Saturday and Sunday
Jungle Play Formby
9 Green Lane, Freshfield.
Children’s indoor play centre offering activities for younger children. Admission charges apply. Check weekend session availability.
National Trust Formby
Victoria Road.
Explore the woodland, sand dunes and red squirrel habitat. FREE pedestrian access. Parking charges may apply.
Formby Beach
Lifeboat Road and Victoria Road.
FREE. Enjoy a walk along the beach, explore the sand dunes and take in the coastal scenery.
Freshfield Pinewoods
Victoria Road.
FREE woodland walks and opportunities to enjoy the local wildlife.
Duke Street Park
FREE. Children’s playground, walking paths and open spaces.
Cabin Hill Nature Reserve
FREE. Nature walks and wildlife watching.
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October
The Pumpkin Patch Hightown
Orrell Hill Lane, Hightown, L38 5DA.
FREE admission. No booking required. Families can choose their pumpkins directly from the field and pay for those selected.
Hightown Beach
FREE. Coastal walks and views across the Mersey Estuary.
Sunday 11 October
Sunday Eucharist at St Stephen’s Church
St Stephen’s Church, Hightown, 10.30am.
A regular Sunday service, open to the community.
Toddler Church
St Stephen’s Church, advertised for 4pm to 4.45pm.
A family-friendly church gathering. Please check whether this week’s session is taking place.
Saturday 10 October
Community Tree Care and Environmental Volunteering
St Gregory’s Primary School, Maghull, 9.30am to 11.30am.
FREE. Friends of Maghull and District are inviting volunteers to help care for newly planted trees and prepare for further planting.
Maghull Artisan Market and Pop Up Record Stall
Central Square, Maghull.
Previously advertised for Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
Independent traders, records, gifts and other stalls. The date has not been independently confirmed for this Saturday.
Saturday and Sunday:
Church View Farm Pumpkin Picking
Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4HJ.
FREE admission and parking. No booking required.
Families can choose their pumpkins and pay for those selected.
The Fun Factor
Sefton Lane, Maghull.
Indoor children’s play centre. Admission charges apply.
KidzCove Play & Party Centre
Cheshire Lines, Sefton Lane, Maghull.
Indoor play activities for children. Admission charges apply. Check weekend opening times.
Maghull Town Hall Park
FREE. Outdoor recreation, walking and family activities.
Lydiate Abbey Ruins
Explore the historic ruins and surrounding countryside. FREE to view from accessible public areas.
Lydiate Countryside Walks
FREE. Enjoy the local walking routes and rural scenery.
Sunday 11 October
Harvest Parade at St Andrew’s Church
Damfield Lane, Maghull, advertised for 10am.
A family-friendly Harvest Parade service, with donations of tinned food, packaged food and toiletries welcomed for the local food bank.
Please confirm this year’s service arrangements directly with the church.
Saturday and Sunday
Ainsdale Beach
FREE. Enjoy a walk along the coastline and explore the sand dunes.
Visitors should be aware that the beach car park has closed for winter.
Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
FREE. Nature trails and wildlife watching on permitted routes.
Ainsdale Pinewoods
FREE. Woodland walks and outdoor recreation.
Hillside Coastal Walks
FREE. Enjoy the coastal scenery and walking routes.
Sunday 11 October
Sunday Holy Communion at St John’s Church
St John’s Church, Ainsdale, 8.30am.
A regular Sunday service.
Catch Up and Caffeine Community Coffee Morning
Mecycle Café, Station Road, Ainsdale, advertised from 10am.
An opportunity to meet others in the community and enjoy refreshments.
Please confirm this Sunday’s gathering with the organiser.
There is plenty happening in Southport this weekend, with live entertainment, comedy, films, markets and family activities.
Saturday 10 October
Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show
Southport Comedy Festival, Victoria Park.
Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 8pm.
Tickets £26 plus booking fee. The performance is currently showing a waiting list.
The Unfriend
Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street.
The final advertised performance of this comedy production.
Ticketed event. Check performance times and availability.
Dead of Night Film Festival
Southport Bijou Cinema.
A weekend of horror, fantasy, science fiction and thriller films, including independent short films.
The festival continues on Sunday.
The West End Day Party
Banff, Southport.
Saturday 10 October.
A daytime celebration of musical theatre featuring West End hits, singalongs and entertainment.
Ticketed event. Check times and availability.
Southport parkrun
Hesketh Park, 9am.
FREE. A weekly 5km community event suitable for walkers, joggers and runners.
Sunday 11 October
Adam Kay: This Is Going To Hurt
Southport Comedy Festival, Victoria Park.
Doors open at 6pm, with the show starting at 7pm.
Tickets £25.50 plus booking fee. Ages 16 and over.
What Happens in Vegas with Asa Murphy
The Grand, Southport, 1pm.
An afternoon of Vegas-style entertainment, featuring music, comedy and classic showbusiness favourites.
Ticket prices vary.
Makers Market at Hesketh Park
Sunday 11 October, 11am to 4pm.
Hesketh Park, Southport.
A market featuring independent makers and traders.
Harvest celebrations
Harvest Festival Service and Lunch at St Cuthbert’s Church
Churchtown, Southport.
Previously advertised for Sunday 11 October, with a service at 10.30am followed by lunch.
Please confirm the harvest arrangements directly with the church before attending.
Saturday and Sunday
The Angels of Mons Exhibition
The Atkinson, Lord Street.
FREE. The exhibition is advertised as running until 17 October.
Art Exhibitions at The Atkinson
Lord Street, Southport.
FREE gallery admission. A range of exhibitions and displays. Check individual gallery opening times.
Southport Market
King Street.
Food, drinks and independent traders. Purchases charged separately.
Hesketh Park
FREE. Gardens, lake, playground and walking paths.
Botanic Gardens, Churchtown
FREE. Beautiful gardens, lake and walking routes.
Southport Marine Lake
FREE lakeside walks. Other activities may carry separate charges.
Southport Promenade
FREE. Seafront walks and coastal views. Southport Pier remains closed.
Southport Beach
FREE. Coastal walks and open spaces.
Victoria Park
FREE public park access, subject to festival arrangements.
The Southport Comedy Festival runs until 18 October, with Paul Merton and Suki Webster performing on Saturday and Adam Kay on Sunday.
Saturday 10 October
Big Green Fair and Halloween Costume Swap
Crosby Library, 10.30am to 1pm.
FREE admission and activities.
The event includes free children’s activities, opportunities to meet local environmental groups, information about recycling changes and advice on improving home energy efficiency.
There will also be a children’s Halloween costume swap.
Families are encouraged to bring along costumes their children have outgrown.
Marine FC v Spalding United
Marine Travel Arena, Crosby, 3pm.
Marine FC will take on Spalding United, with a special offer providing FREE admission for women.
The initiative has been organised by the Marine FC Fans Board.
Women can claim a free ticket using promotional code WOMENSDAY when booking through Marine FC’s ticketing website.
Waterloo Flea Market and Vintage Fair
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road.
Previously advertised for 10am to 1pm.
Admission 50p. Vintage items, collectibles and stalls.
Please confirm that the market is taking place this Saturday.
Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience
St Michael’s Church, Dowhills Road, Blundellsands.
Previously advertised performances at 7pm and 9pm.
An evening of live music inspired by Fleetwood Mac, performed in a candlelit setting.
Ticketed event. Check availability and performance details.
Sunday 11 October
Sunday Roast at Blue Bird Bar & Bistro
Coronation Road, Crosby.
A regular Sunday dining offer. Booking and availability should be checked directly with the venue.
Saturday and Sunday
Speckled Frogs Playcentre
Victoria Road, Crosby.
Indoor children’s play centre. Admission charges apply. Check weekend opening hours.
Crosby Beach and Antony Gormley’s Another Place
FREE. Explore the famous Iron Men sculptures along the coastline.
Crosby Marine Lake
FREE lakeside walks. Watersports may be available separately.
Crosby Coastal Park
FREE. Coastal walking routes, open spaces and wildlife.
Victoria Park, Crosby
FREE. Gardens, playground and outdoor recreation.
Coronation Park, Crosby
FREE. Playground, gardens and family walks.
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Saturday and Sunday
Rimrose Valley Country Park
FREE. Enjoy walking, cycling and wildlife watching along the nature trails.
Rimrose Valley Friends Nature Activities
The group organises regular environmental activities, volunteering opportunities, litter picks and guided walks.
There is no specifically advertised activity for Saturday 10 or Sunday 11 October in the programme supplied, but further events are planned throughout October.
Seaforth Coastal Walks
FREE. Coastal views from public walking routes.
Litherland Parks and Playgrounds
FREE. Outdoor recreation and family activities.
Saturday 10 October
Seasons Change: Writing About Autumn
Bootle Library, Stanley Road.
Previously advertised for 10.30am.
A creative writing workshop with Jennifer Lee Tsai.
Please confirm the session and booking arrangements.
Lego and Board Games Club
Bootle Library, Stanley Road.
Regular family activity previously advertised for 10.30am to noon.
FREE. Check this week’s session with the library.
Sunday 11 October
Bootle Car Boot Sale
Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3QQ.
Advertised from 6am.
FREE entry for buyers. Seller pitches charged separately.
The sale is expected to take place on Sunday, but arrangements may change depending on the weather.
Saturday and Sunday
Derby Park
FREE. Gardens, playground and walking paths.
North Park
FREE. Children’s playgrounds and open spaces.
AINTREE AND NETHERTON
Saturday 10 October
Prisons Week Community Event
Hope Community Church, Aintree Lane.
Previously advertised for 10am to 1.30pm.
FREE. Community information and volunteering opportunities.
Please confirm the event date before attending.
Saturday and Sunday
Crazy Town Aintree
Vesty Business Park, Aintree.
Indoor children’s play centre. Admission charges apply.
Play Away
Bechers Drive, Aintree.
Indoor children’s play centre. Admission charges apply.
Netherton Parks and Green Spaces
FREE. Outdoor recreation, playgrounds and walking routes.
Saturday and Sunday
Thornton Parks and Walking Routes
FREE. Enjoy the local green spaces and walking routes.
Rimrose Valley Walking Routes
FREE. Explore the paths connecting Thornton, Crosby, Litherland and Seaforth.
PUMPKIN PICKING IN SEFTON
Halloween is getting closer, and there are two pumpkin-picking locations within Sefton for families looking for an autumn activity.
The Pumpkin Patch Hightown
Orrell Hill Lane, Hightown, L38 5DA.
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October.
FREE admission. No booking required.
Families can explore the pumpkin patch and choose their own pumpkins, paying only for those selected.
Church View Farm, Lydiate
Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4HJ.
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October.
FREE admission and parking. No booking required.
Choose your pumpkins and pay for those selected.
Both pumpkin patches are within Sefton. Check field opening times and availability before travelling.
HARVEST FESTIVALS AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES
October is traditionally a time when churches across Sefton hold harvest celebrations, thanksgiving services and collections for local food banks.
The following celebrations have been advertised for this weekend, although the arrangements still require confirmation with the churches.
St Andrew’s Church, Maghull
Sunday 11 October, advertised for 10am.
Harvest Parade service with donations of tinned food, packaged food and toiletries welcomed.
St Cuthbert’s Church, Churchtown
Sunday 11 October, advertised for 10.30am.
Harvest Festival service followed by a harvest lunch.
Churches across Formby, Crosby, Waterloo, Ainsdale, Bootle and Southport may also be holding harvest services and collections.
If your church is holding a Harvest Festival this weekend, please email info@seftonbubble.com so we can include it in our guide.
FREE THINGS TO DO ACROSS SEFTON THIS WEEKEND
You don’t have to spend money to enjoy a day out in Sefton.
There are plenty of beautiful parks, beaches, nature reserves and walking routes to explore.
Formby: Formby Beach, Freshfield Pinewoods, Duke Street Park and Cabin Hill Nature Reserve.
Hightown: Hightown Beach and coastal walks.
Lydiate and Maghull: Maghull Town Hall Park, Lydiate Abbey and countryside walks.
Ainsdale: Ainsdale Beach, pinewoods and nature reserve.
Southport: Hesketh Park, Botanic Gardens, Marine Lake, promenade and Southport Beach.
Crosby and Waterloo: Crosby Beach, Antony Gormley’s Iron Men, Crosby Marine Lake, Coronation Park and Victoria Park.
Seaforth and Litherland: Rimrose Valley Country Park and local walking routes.
Bootle: Derby Park and North Park.
Aintree and Netherton: Local parks, playgrounds and green spaces.
Thornton: Local walking routes and access to Rimrose Valley.
HAVE YOU GOT AN EVENT COMING UP IN SEFTON?
We want to make our What’s On Across Sefton guide as comprehensive as possible, and we would love your help.
If you’re organising a charity fundraiser, community gathering, church event, coffee morning, live performance, market, children’s activity, sporting event, workshop, exhibition or anything else taking place across Sefton, please let us know.
We welcome events from Formby, Hightown, Ainsdale, Southport, Birkdale, Churchtown, Crosby, Waterloo, Blundellsands, Seaforth, Litherland, Bootle, Netherton, Aintree, Maghull, Lydiate and Thornton.
Email your event details to info@seftonbubble.com and we’ll add them to our What’s On listings.
Please include the event name, date, time, venue, admission price, booking information and a poster or photograph if available.
We would particularly love to hear from smaller community groups, churches, schools, charities and local organisations whose events might otherwise go unnoticed.
Please share this guide with friends and family so everyone can see what’s happening across Sefton this weekend.
Event information is based on published listings and posters supplied by organisers. Some activities are regular attractions rather than organised events, and listings requiring further confirmation have been identified. Dates, times, prices and availability may change, so please check directly with organisers before travelling.
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