What's on in Widnes

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Widnes.

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Markets & Fairs

Flea Market

Flea Market at Widnes Market. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 22 JulWidnes Market(1.8mi)

via Widnes Market

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On The Mic with Guest Performance by Bibby

A showcase of local singers/songwriters/storytellers and poets

Wed 22 JulArts in Libraries(3.3mi)

via Arts in LibrariesLocal gem

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Waiting List

Wed 22 Jul 2026

Wed 22 JulHot Water Comedy Club - St Helens(4.3mi)

via Hot Water Comedy Club - St HelensCurated

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Summer Holidays mini term!

Bring your baby to their first ever music festival! Think lots of colours, textures, making muddy footprints and a gorgeous garden festival photo area, as well as our magical Bloom songs and activities.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool South (Hunts Cross)(5mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool South (Hunts Cross)Local gem

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St Philips Community Hub

6th St Helens (Parr) hasn't given us the full script, but St Philips Community Hub has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul12:006th St Helens (Parr)(4.7mi)

via 6th St Helens (Parr)

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Summer Holidays mini term!

Wed 22 Jul12:15Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool South (Hunts Cross)(5mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool South (Hunts Cross)Local gem

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Taekwon-do

Taekwon-do , Wednesdays 3.45pm-5.30pm. or Head Office on or see website

Wed 22 Jul16:45Whittle Hall Community Centre(4mi)

via Whittle Hall Community CentreLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Karate

Karate , Wednesdays 4.30-5.30pm. or e-mail or see website

Wed 22 Jul17:30Whittle Hall Community Centre(4mi)

via Whittle Hall Community CentreLocal gem

Dance

Legends Dance Academy

Legends Dance Academy Wednesdays, 5.30pm-6.30pm..

Wed 22 Jul18:30Whittle Hall Community Centre(4mi)

via Whittle Hall Community CentreLocal gem

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Companion of Games

We found this gem on St Nicholas C of E's website. Companion of Games — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Nicholas C of E(3mi)

via St Nicholas C of E

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Social & Bingo Club

Social & Bingo Club, Wednesdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Whittle Hall Community Centre(4mi)

via Whittle Hall Community CentreLocal gem

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SpeedQuizzing & Bingo

Join our quiz host Leigh every Wednesday for our SpeedQuizzing night! There’s no pens, no paper, and no cheating!

Wed 22 Jul21:00The Ferry Tavern(3.9mi)

via The Ferry Tavern

Markets & Fairs

Thursday Outdoor Market

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Thu 23 JulWidnes Market(1.8mi)

via Widnes Market

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Sticky Fingers

With a fantastic, experienced and well equipped team, Sticky Fingers is a long standing 0-4's group for parents, carers and their toddler! There is always tonnes of fun, hands on crafts, story telling and snacks. All are so welcome every Thursday 9.15am-11.15am.

Thu 23 Jul09:15Holy Trinity(4.5mi)

via Holy TrinityLocal gem

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Minster Cafe

Minster Cafe is a community cafe offering low cost home-cooked food, a space for community and engagement with different events throughout the year. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am - 2pm. We are also open on the 4th Saturday when the Makers Market is in Church Square. We have a small play area which is available for children to use if accompanied by an adult who is a paying customer at the cafe. We operate a pay it forward scheme too so everyone feels welcome.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Transform(4.3mi)

via Transform

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St Helens Minster Cafe

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Helens Parish Church(4.3mi)

via St Helens Parish Church

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Coffee morning

Coffee morning at St Nicholas C of E. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 23 Jul10:30St Nicholas C of E(3mi)

via St Nicholas C of E

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Venues with events near Widnes

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

Widnes Market1.8 miles away St Nicholas C of E3.0 miles away

More about Widnes

Merseyside, England

Widnes has nearby local names including Leighton Observatory, Widnes Market and Widnes Cricket Club. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be curious, practical or a good way to join in nearby. Near Here gathers event details around Widnes together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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