Kendal Ghost Walks - Darkness Through the North of Town
Friday 16 October · 20:15 – 21:30
The Snuff Bar, 14 Kent St Kendal, Kendal
Family Things To Do in Kendal
11 events on in Kendal coming up, including Kendal Ghost Walks - Darkness Through the North of Town at The Snuff Bar, 14 Kent St Kendal and Staveley Apple & Artisan Day at Staveley.
Staveley Apple & Artisan Day
Saturday 17 October · 12:00 – 17:00
Staveley, Kendal
Save The Date! Staveley Apple & Artisan Day, Saturday 17th October 2026. 11am – 4pm The popular Staveley Apple Day is being revitalised! What’s on • Apple-themed activities • Come and press your apples! • Makers’ Market • Lots of food, activities, and fun for all the family! We will shortly be looking for volunteers, organising activities, and contacting local businesses to seek help and support. If you would like to be involved or wish to offer support in any way, please contact Suzie on suzie.purcell@outlook.com More details to follow…..
Arty Activities for October Half Term
Saturday 24 October · 11:00 – 16:00
Abbot Hall, Kendal
We have some lovely free, arty activities at Abbot Hall this October Half Term. Take a Texture Make rubbings of a variety of natural materials provided in the Cafe/Creative Space. What texture do you see? Does taking a rubbing make you see the object differently? Free self-led creative activity available in the Cafe/Creative Space. Make a Leaf Creature When you look at a tree do you ever see a face in one of the leaves? Using a leaf as your base, make a woodland creature to join you on your next adventure. Free self-led creative activity available in the Cafe/Creative Space. Texture Trail Thursday 29 October at 11am and 2pm. Join us on a Texture Trail to capture as many different textures as we can find outside the gallery. This trail will encourage us to look closer at our surroundings and find inspiration in the smallest places. Free facilitated trails starting from the Cafe/Creative Space. Art Trail Available at the front desk for young visitors to follow through galleries. Follow Sully the Cat's new prompt on the Art Cart! Free with gallery admission.
Hocus Pocus & Frightful Family Crafts
Saturday 24 October · 15:15 – 17:15
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Something wicked this way comes! Join the Sanderson sisters for the Halloween favourite Hocus Pocus , with Frightful Family Crafts bringing even more spooky fun to Brewery Arts.
Frightful Family Crafts
Saturday 24 October · 15:15 – 15:15
Brewery Arts, Kendal
2.15-3.45pm | Open to Families – Children aged 4+ with a responsible adult Gather your ghouls and witches for a spook-tacular Halloween Family Crafts Session. Conjure up creepy creations, make fang-tastic decorations, and enjoy frightfully fun activities together. Dress up if you dare and join us for a magical afternoon of Halloween creativity. When the crafting is complete, join us for a magical screening of Hocus Pocus! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this Halloween classic with the best seats in the house reserved especially for our craft session guests. This is all about exploration, creativity, and having fun side-by-side. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space where families can connect, create, and enjoy the magic of crafts together. Who is it suitable for? Aged 4+ accompanied by an adult What do I need to bring? All materials are provided, just bring your imagination and clothes you don’t mind getting messy. Are there any additional costs? No Important Information Studio 3. About the tutor Tutor information coming soon.
Annie The Musical!
Tuesday 27 October · 19:00 – 19:00
Kendal Town Hall, Kendal
Get ready to be inspired, delighted, and moved as KAOS Musical Theatre proudly presents the timeless, heartwarming classic - Annie The Musical! Featuring two extraordinary casts of talented local youth and a powerhouse ensemble of local performers, this dazzling production brings unforgettable energy, big voices, and immense heart to our community stage. Step into 1930s New York City and witness a story of hope, resilience, and family. To showcase the depth of talent in our area, our young performers are split across two fantastic child casts - the White Team and the Red Team! Whether you’re supporting friends, family, or simply loving live local theatre, every performance promises spectacular vocal numbers, charming choreography, and an unforgettable night out for the whole family! Don't wait for "Tomorrow"—book your tickets today and support your local community theatre!
Discounted entry at Abbot Hall during Kendal Mountain Festival
Friday 20 November · 10:00 – 16:00
Abbot Hall, Kendal
As part of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2026 offer, we’re offering discounted day entry to Abbot Hall. Your ticket gives you access to all of Abbot Hall’s current exhibitions and galleries, including Russell Mills: Darkness Visible , Flowing from the Fells , the Ecology Gallery and our collection displays. Explore artworks inspired by landscape, nature, place and identity from Russell Mills’ immersive film and sound installation to works inspired by Cumbria’s rivers, streams and natural environment. Visitors can also explore the Ecology Gallery, which tells stories of local landscape and wildlife while examining the impact of human activity on the environment we share here in Cumbria. In our collection galleries, discover art through the ages, from historic to contemporary works. Highlights include pieces by George Romney, Kurt Schwitters, Bridget Riley, Barbara Hepworth and Charmaine Watkiss, alongside many others. Visiting with children? Follow Sully the Cat’s Art Trail, a fun and family-friendly way to explore the gallery together. Please note that discounted tickets are day entry tickets only. If you would like to visit again, you can upgrade to an Annual Pass on the day and enjoy 12 months of unlimited access to Abbot Hall’s exhibitions, creative displays, seasonal events and most family activities during Cumbria’s school holidays.
Craft Workshop: Make a Patch for your Backpack
Friday 20 November · 11:30 – 13:30
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Mark your latest mountaineering achievement, or your Kendal Mountain Festival weekend, by creating your very own embroidered patch to add to your backpack. Adults and children are welcome to take part in this relaxed drop-in activity, included with gallery admission.
GIANT – The Play
Thursday 26 November · 19:15 – 19:15
Brewery Arts, Kendal
GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow ( Killers of the Flower Moon , The Crown ) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen. Winner of 3 Olivier Awards® including Best Play and a Tony Award® for Best Actor in a Play (John Lithgow), the production was filmed live in London’s West End ahead of its sold-out Broadway run. The stellar cast includes Aya Cash ( The Boys, The Franchise, You’re the Worst ), Elliot Levey ( Cold War, Patriots, Good ) and Rachael Stirling ( The Divine Mrs S ). A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends…It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down. Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation. Inspired by real events, GIANT explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric offering a complicated portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon. Credits Cast: John Lithgow, Aya Cash, Elliot Levey, Rachael Stirling Director: Nicholas Hytner Written By: Mark Rosenblatt Designed By: Bob Crowley
Family Christmas Crafts: Wrapping Paper And Gift Tags
Saturday 28 November · 14:00 – 14:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Join us for a festive family printmaking workshop! Make your own handmade Christmas wrapping paper using lino and other block printing techniques. Explore patterns, colour and design while creating beautiful papers perfect for wrapping gifts. What will the workshop cover and how will it be taught? This fun and festive family workshop will firstly introduce participants to the basics of lino and block printing. Working together, adults and children will learn how to create simple designs inspired by Christmas themes, patterns and seasonal imagery. Participants will explore mark-making, colour, repetition and composition before printing their designs onto large sheets of paper to create unique handmade wrapping paper. The workshop will be taught through step-by-step demonstrations, practical activities and individual guidance, making it altogether accessible for complete beginners. Children and adults will be encouraged to experiment, share ideas and also develop their own creative designs in a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the session, families will leave with a collection of personalised wrapping papers ready to use for Christmas gifts. Who is it suitable for? For ages 5+ with an accompanying adult. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop is a great opportunity to make, learn and create together. What do I need to bring? Please bring an apron and/or wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Bring your glasses, if you need them. Are there any additional costs? All materials and equipment are included in the price. Important Information This course will be held in Studio 3. About the tutor Helena McGregor is a visual artist and a qualified Art Teacher with 15 years of experience in UK and International Schools, teaching in a range of creative subjects and year groups. She is now part of our Creative Learning team at Brewery Arts, overseeing the Exhibitions and Youth Visual Arts programmes as well as teaching visual art classes for both young people and adults. Helena enjoys an exploratory approach to creativity, focusing on experimentation with different media, techniques and ideas, and also believes in the importance of play. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT
Festive Family Activities at Abbot Hall
Wednesday 2 December · 10:00 – 16:00
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Enjoy some creative, festive family activities at Abbot Hall this winter! Festive Cardmaking Self-led activity available throughout December in the Creative Space/Coffee Bar Stamp, trace, draw and decorate a greetings card to give to a loved one over the festive period! All materials available in the Creative Space/Coffee Bar. Woven Landscapes Saturday December 19 – Saturday January 2 Self-led activity available in the Creative Space/Coffee Bar Inspired by our new Flowing from the Fells exhibition, weave a mini tapestry piece in the colours of the local landscape. Various sizes available so that woven landscapes can be used as decoration. Festive Art Trail Free with gallery admission Follow Sully the Cat's new festive clues around the gallery! What has he gotten up to this time? Available at the front desk to guide young visitors through the galleries.