Town centre to host free activities for children throughout the summer holidays
By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 15th Jul 2025
The summer holidays are nearly here and with them comes the annual dilemma of how to keep the little ones busy.
Thankfully, Congleton Town Council are lending a hand with a series of four Summer Play Days in the town centre.
Held in collaboration with Congleton Community Projects, the free-to-attend events will take place every Tuesday from July 29 to August 19, between 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Each week will offer a different themed experience – from nature exploration and sports games to music, arts, and a grand community celebration.
Rachel McCarthy, town centre and events officer at Congleton Town Council, said: "We're so excited to bring back these themed play days right to the heart of Congleton.
"They're designed to get kids active, creative, and engaged – without any cost to families.
"The activities are varied and inclusive, and there's no need to book – just turn up and join the fun!"
All events will be held in the pedestrianised area of Congleton town centre and are weather dependent.
No booking is required.
There will also be a free book swap service at all of the events to keep children reading all summer long.
Summer Play Days schedule 2025
July 29 – Nature Day
Children can enjoy nature-themed junk modelling with ArtSpace, get creative with chalk pavement art, and make their own nature crafts.
Congleton Museum will also be on hand with hands-on heritage activities.
The event will include fun, disability-themed activities for children, featuring colouring sheets as part of a free competition to win a signed children's book that encourages kindness and acceptance of others.
Every child who takes part will also receive a bookmark.
August 5 – Sports Day
Get active with mini golf, darts, giant outdoor games, and a sports-themed craft station.
ArtSpace will also return with more junk modelling.
August 12 – Music & Arts Day
A celebration of creativity featuring interactive drumming workshops, games run by Everybody Leisure, and engaging storytelling sessions from Congleton Library.
August 19 – Big Play Day
This grand finale includes games and challenges with Everybody Leisure, lively dance workshops, circus skills fun, creative arts and crafts stalls, and storytelling by Congleton Library.
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