Seven fun things to do with kids for May half-term and bank holiday

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A seaside carnival, a food and drink festival, circus tricks and a goblin hunt are among the free or affordable activities ideal for keeping the whole family entertained.

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00:00 There is no shortage of fun activities in and around Liverpool, ideal for keeping the

00:04 whole family entertained during the May half-term.

00:07 Nosely Safari is bringing back its Seaside Carnival event from Saturday 25th May until

00:12 Sunday 2nd June.

00:13 Young and old alike can have a go at acrobatic skills such as aerial silks and hula hooping

00:18 as well as pier-themed game stalls including the Coconut Shire, Tin Can Alley and Hook

00:22 a Duck in addition to Nosely Safari's existing rides and amusements.

00:27 Get ready to hit the courts again, Toxteth Elite are back at Liverpool 1 for the return

00:31 of the Basketball Festival.

00:33 Up on Shavast Park visitors can enjoy some of the best basketball talents, battle it

00:37 out and even get stuck in yourself.

00:38 Whether you're a player, a fan or new to the sport there are even open sessions where anyone

00:43 can join in the fun.

00:44 That's taking place from Friday 31st May until Sunday 2nd June.

00:49 A special hunt for mythical creatures arrives at Speak Hall on Wednesday 29th and Thursday

00:53 30th May, kids must be prepared to get messy as they collect evidence of the Speak Hall

00:57 Goblin in the ground and then return back to base camp to make their own clay goblins

01:02 and toast marshmallows over the campfire whilst listening to a story.

01:05 Suitable for all but best suited for kids aged 4-11.

01:10 The Southport Food and Drink Festival is coming to Victoria Park from Friday 31st May until

01:14 Sunday 2nd June and is expected to attract thousands of visitors over the course of the

01:18 weekend.

01:19 The three day event will feature more than 100 food vendors and entertainment is also

01:23 a key component.

01:24 This year's event will host local musicians and performers as well as activities for children

01:29 and families.

01:30 Dogs are allowed but must be kept on their leads.

01:33 This half term Royal Alba Dock Liverpool is welcoming children to learn the tricks of

01:37 the trade and become mini entertainers at the Little Circus.

01:42 Available from Tuesday 28th until Thursday 30th May, the Little Circus will offer a series

01:46 of workshops with guidance from the experts where they can try their hand at juggling,

01:50 spinning plates or show off their moves with the colourful art of ribbon dancing.

01:55 That's suitable for ages 4-14 and there are three one hour sessions a day.

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