What's on in Acton

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Nature & Outdoors

Around £42.50

Xplore! Nature Holiday Clubs

Enjoy a range of exciting outdoor activities, including den building, nature walks, flower gathering, foraging, and campfire cooking! With different sessions packed full of adventure, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Drop your children and young people aged 5-12 years old with our team for a full day or two of forest school fun! You can expect games, activities, free-play time, and so much more!

Tue 21 JulXplore Cafe and Shop(1mi)

via Xplore Cafe and ShopLocal gem

Nature & Outdoors

Around £42.50

Xplore! Nature Holiday Clubs

Tue 21 JulTechniquest Glyndwr(1.1mi)

via Techniquest GlyndwrLocal gem

Children & Family

School Holiday Play Sessions

School Holiday Play Sessions 10:30am – 12:00pm Free Drop-in. Most suitable for children 5 to 15. Under 5s are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Delivered by WCBC Youth & Play Team. For more information about WCBC play schemes, visit their webpage.

Tue 21 Jul11:30Tŷ Pawb(1mi)

via Tŷ Pawb

Community

Small group

Small group at ChristChurch Wrexham. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 JulChristChurch Wrexham(0.1mi)

via ChristChurch WrexhamCurated

Community

Small group at Huw & Lesley's

One for the diary — Small group at Huw & Lesley's at ChristChurch Wrexham. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 22 JulChristChurch Wrexham(0.1mi)

via ChristChurch WrexhamCurated

Community

Shed Wednesdays

Our weekly maintenance day at our Daresbury Track Site and Community Shed - Visitors are welcome to find out what we are all about - the kettle is always on!

Wed 22 JulWrexham and District Society of Model Engineers(1mi)

via Wrexham and District Society of Model EngineersCurated

Children & FamilyDance

Multicultural Hub Wednesdays: Art with Ticky Lowe, Diddi Dance for Toddlers & Meet Magi Ann

Wednesday 22nd July, 10:00 – 14:00 Multicultural Hub Wednesdays (All Ages) Free drop-in, no need to book. Free refreshments provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities: 10:00 – 14:00 – Drop-in crafts with artist Ticky Lowe 11:00 – 11:45 – Diddi Dance for Toddlers 13:00 – 14:00 – Meet Magi Ann For more information please

Wed 22 Jul11:00Tŷ Pawb(1mi)

via Tŷ Pawb

Community

Shed Wednesdays

Our weekly maintenance day at our Daresbury Track Site and Community Shed - Visitors are welcome to find out what we are all about - the kettle is always on!\n

Wed 22 Jul11:00Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers(1mi)

via Wrexham and District Society of Model EngineersCurated

Theatre

Summer of Play at Erddig

Step into the carnival and get active on our family-friendly garden trail this summer. Test your skills at the coconut shy, try your hand at hooking a duck, and enjoy storytelling in our mini puppet theatre. You can also have a go at skittles, ring toss, pin the tail on the donkey, or limber up for the limbo. Alongside the carnival trail, there are plenty of creative activities to enjoy: Doodle Mondays on Mondays, 10am–5pm - a self-led activity where you can add your own creation to our wall of art; carnival mask-making every Wednesday, 11am–3pm and Fine Art Fridays every Friday, 11am-3pm 18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 11am-3pm: Face painting 18 August: Enjoy performances from Punch and Judy. There are three 20 minute performances between 1pm and 3pm. Activities are free to enjoy but normal admission charges apply, National Trust members enter for free.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Erddig Hall and Garden(2.4mi)

via Erddig Hall and Garden

Community

Tiddlers

Tiddlers is happening at ChristChurch Wrexham. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 JulChristChurch Wrexham(0.1mi)

via ChristChurch WrexhamCurated

Community

Seedlings

Seedlings Weekly activities for children aged 4 to 14 in our rooftop garden over the summer holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Offered on a pay what you can basis. 14:00 – 15:30 Thursday 23rd July – Grow Your Own Salad Thursday 30th July – Make a Nature Log Book Thursday 7th August – Recycled Wind Chimes Thursday 14th August – Create Seed Paper Thursday 21st August – Cyanotype Print Making Thursday 28th August – Apple Bird Feeders Eginblanhigion // Seedlings Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite

Thu 23 Jul15:00Tŷ Pawb(1mi)

via Tŷ Pawb

Children & Family

Free Play Sessions

Free Play Sessions!Term Time Thursdays16:00 – 17:30Free! No need to book, just drop-in.Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.Child-led, active, creative, fun!

Thu 23 Jul17:00Tŷ Pawb(1mi)

via Tŷ Pawb

Community

Creative small group at Jenny's home

Something's afoot at ChristChurch Wrexham and it goes by the name of Creative small group at Jenny's home. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 24 JulChristChurch Wrexham(0.1mi)

via ChristChurch WrexhamCurated

Children & Family

Youth Club ~

ChristChurch Wrexham is being delightfully mysterious about Youth Club ~. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Fri 24 JulChristChurch Wrexham(0.1mi)

via ChristChurch WrexhamCurated

Theatre

Summer of Play at Erddig

Fri 24 Jul11:00Erddig Hall and Garden(2.4mi)

via Erddig Hall and Garden

Community

Volunteer in Our Rooftop Garden

Volunteer in Our Rooftop GardenFridays11:00 – 13:00&14:00 – 16:00 Suitable for adults aged 18+All levels of experience welcome.For more information

Fri 24 Jul12:00Tŷ Pawb(1mi)

via Tŷ Pawb

Nature & OutdoorsWorkshops & Classes

Wildlife Collage Upcycle Workshop l Lend & Mend

Use old magazines to create unique works of art While old magazines may only seem fit for the recycling bin, they can be used to be creative. Come along to our workshop to use old magazines to creative wildlife collages! All tools and materials are provided, though you’re welcome to bring along any old magazines you have to work with.

Fri 24 Jul13:30Tŷ Pawb(1mi)

via Tŷ Pawb

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Venues with events near Acton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Tŷ Pawb1.0 mile away ChristChurch Wrexham0.1 miles away Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers1.0 mile away

More about Acton

Clwyd, Wales

Acton sits quietly in Clwyd with a charm that doesn't need to shout to get attention. Without any big venues on our list yet, we're keeping an eye out for local spots that pop up and make themselves known. It's a place where the news travels fast through word of mouth rather than digital feeds. We'll be adding new listings as they appear so you never miss a gig or a fair in your own backyard. Until then, keep your eyes peeled for community gatherings that turn ordinary evenings into proper celebrations.

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Xplore! Nature Holiday Clubs

Xplore! Nature Holiday Clubs

School Holiday Play Sessions

Small group

Small group at Huw & Lesley's

Shed Wednesdays

Multicultural Hub Wednesdays: Art with Ticky Lowe, Diddi Dance for Toddlers & Meet Magi Ann

Shed Wednesdays

Summer of Play at Erddig

Tiddlers

Seedlings

Free Play Sessions

Creative small group at Jenny's home

Youth Club ~

Summer of Play at Erddig

Volunteer in Our Rooftop Garden

Wildlife Collage Upcycle Workshop l Lend & Mend

Venues with events near Acton

More about Acton

Enjoyed the look of Acton?

What's on near Acton, in your inbox

Xplore! Nature Holiday Clubs

Xplore! Nature Holiday Clubs

School Holiday Play Sessions

Small group

Small group at Huw & Lesley's

Shed Wednesdays

Multicultural Hub Wednesdays: Art with Ticky Lowe, Diddi Dance for Toddlers & Meet Magi Ann

Shed Wednesdays

Summer of Play at Erddig

Tiddlers

Seedlings

Free Play Sessions

Creative small group at Jenny's home

Youth Club ~

Summer of Play at Erddig

Volunteer in Our Rooftop Garden

Wildlife Collage Upcycle Workshop l Lend & Mend