16 things you can do this week in Liverpool (October 21 – October 27)

We can’t get enough of these sunny autumn days and there are still some great outdoor things happening before we go full-on cosy only!

Here are 16 things to do in Liverpool this week …

Liverpool ONE’s Halloween Party on Sunday

Not long to wait until Halloween and the spooky season arrives at Liverpool ONE this weekend with a Halloween Party on Sunday from 11am to 5pm. It’s a family-friendly day of thrills and chills with a kids fancy dress competition, characters, zombie dancers and performances by Katumba drummers. 

More info here.

River of Light returns to light up the waterfront

Liverpool’s fantastic free illuminated light trail, River of Light, is back from this Friday with a theme of Play. Along a 3k waterfront route, River of Light has 12 installations this year including a giant chess game on Exchange Flags, beautiful fireflies at St Nick’s Church and three at the Albert Dock.

More info here.

Halloween Family Day at Aintree Racecourse on Sunday

More fang-tastic fun for the whole family at Aintree Racecourse this Sunday when it hosts a Family Fun Day of spooky activities and racing. There’s free entry and entertainment for children, including a flash mob, characters, face painting and ghost train, plus racing from 12.50pm to 4.20pm. 

More info here.

Jane McDonald plays M&S Bank Arena

If there’s a more fabulous woman to spend a night out with than Jane McDonald then honestly we can’t think who! National treasure Jane takes a break from travelling the world for telly to bring her live ‘With All My Love’ show to the Arena this Thursday with classic hits, new material and lots of laughs.

More info here.

Visit the new-look Pen Factory

Pen Factory on Hope Street became one of Liverpool’s favourite eateries when it was opened by former Everyman Bistro boss Paddy Byrne – now the good news is it’s got new owners and had a little refurb by the team behind multi-award winning The Bridewell so the institution carries on in good hands.

More info here.

Awful Auntie at the Floral Pavilion

Floral Pavilion in New Brighton has got some great shows in its new season and if you’re looking for one to take the kids to, they’ll love this. Awful Auntie is a live stage version of David Walliams’ best-selling book following the adventures of Stella and her wicked Auntie Alberta. For age 5+, from Thurs-Sun.

More info here.

Be wowed at the Walker Gallery

Liverpool’s lucky enough to have one of the best art collections in the UK right here and it’s free to see. The Walker is a fabulous place to visit for all ages, where you can wander around beautiful gallery spaces and see works from artists like Rembrandt, Monet and Hockney. Open Tues-Sun, 10am to 5pm. 

More info here.

Sleeping Beauty at St Helens Theatre Royal

It’s never too early for panto – oh no it isn’t! This half term get an early helping of panto magic at St Helens Theatre Royal with a production of all-time favourite Sleeping Beauty from this Saturday until November 3. There’ll be a special 1pm performance on Tuesday October 29 in aid of Zoe’s Place.

More info here.

Watch A Nightmare On Elm Street at Plaza, Crosby

Get ready for Freddy and be scared all over again by big screen horror classic A Nightmare On Elm Street. Plaza Cinema in Waterloo is screening it as part of its Plaza 80s Halloween Special which also includes a Halloween-themed DJ set by Plaza 80s regular DJ Nick Gartland. This Saturday from 7pm.

More info here.

Shop local at Claremont Farm, Wirral

You can’t beat locally-sourced produce straight from the field, so if you’re in Wirral treat yourself to a trip to Claremont Farm’s farm shop because it’s got an incredible selection of fresh fruit and veg, as well as gorgeous farmhouse cheeses and charcuterie, and locally-baked pastries and sourdough.

More info here.

Take a Mersey Ferries 50-minute River Explorer Cruise

While the weather’s nice it’s the perfect time to go on a River Explorer and find out why tourists love our city so much. See Liverpool through a visitor’s eyes and learn more about landmarks you pass all the time. You’ll get some unbelievable views of the waterfront and the cruise is dog-friendly too.

More info here.

X-Treme Magic at M&S Bank Arena

If you thought magic was all pulling bunnies out of hats, think again because X-Treme Magic show is billed as the most dangerous in the world! It’s touring the UK from Las Vegas, coming to the Arena on Saturday with some spectacular stunts and illusions that’ll leave you absolutely open-mouthed.

More info here.

Murder Mystery Evening at Knowsley Hall 

Knowsley Hall is the ideal setting for a murder mystery, it could be the backdrop to an Agatha Christie, and to celebrate Halloween this year’s it’s hosting an immersive event this Saturday. Enjoy a four-course meal before a serial killer strikes and everyone’s left working together to discover whodunnit.

More info here.

Breakfast at Ryde in the Baltic

Ryde in the Brewery Village at the Baltic isn’t just somewhere to get your bike repaired and pick up some new kit, it’s a great place to eat or grab a coffee and it does a really good breakfast to set you up for the day. Try the full English or go for a tasty poached eggs, smashed avo and feta on toast.

More info here.

Sunday Roast at Wavertree Town Hall 

We’re coming into peak Sunday roast season so it’s time to start working your way through Liverpool’s best which includes the one at Wavertree Town Hall which has two or three courses with roast beef, chicken, lamb or veggie/vegan options all served with roasties, Yorkshire puds and roast veg.

More info here.

Cocktails at Bar Glue, brand new at Royal Albert Dock

If you loved the small quirky Burnt Milk Hotel in Anchor Courtyard at the dock, meet its equally cool new incarnation Bar Glue. It’s been opened by two former Burnt Milk managers who took the chance to own their own neighbourhood cocktail bar, now open from 2pm til late, every day except Mondays.

More info here.

For more of what’s on in Liverpool check out our calendar HERE.