1. Midsummer Watch

Chester's Midsummer Watch Parade returns to the city on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19
Chester's Midsummer Watch Parade returns to the city on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19

Midsummer Watch Parade starts 2pm on Saturday and Sunday in Chester city centre. One of Britain's oldest festivals - a tradition reflecting 500 years of the city's history - featuring a colourful cavalcade of characters including the Festival of Giants.

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2. Showjumping

Bolesworth International Arena

Bolesworth CSI International 2016 showjumping spectacular at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be displays and activities across the showground for all the family and each evening there is live music featuring the likes of Atomic Kitten, Five and Re-Take That. Saturday adult tickets £18, £28 on the gate. Children under 14 free. Call 01829 307676 or visit www.bolesworthinternational.com.

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3. Bike racing

BMCRC Club Bike Championships at Oulton Park in Little Budworth on Saturday. A strong line-up of BMCRC-organised races for old and new bikes. Gate admission £15. Call 0843 453 9000 or visit www.oultonpark.co.uk.

4. Dogfest

Arley Hall in Northwich
Arley Hall in Northwich

Dogfest at Arley Hall and Gardens in Northwich from 9.30am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. A fun-filled action-packed day for you and your dog, hosted by Channel 5's Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick. Tickets £14-£9. Call 01565 777353 or visit www.dog-fest.co.uk.

5. Family barbecue

Family day and BBQ starting at 3pm at the village hall in Capenhurst on Saturday with games, bouncy castle, fairground ride, pony and carriage rides, face painting and temporary tattoo artists, Terry the candy man, a bar and lots more. Tickets £5 to include a soft drink and burger/hotdog including something for coeliacs and vegetarians if they let organisers know in advance via brook_farm@outlook.com or telephone 0787 991 6101.

6. Chester Live

Ego King
Ego King

Chester Lives takes place at Alexander's The Live Rooms and Telford's Warehouse throughout the weekend and features artists such as Ego King, The Muncie Girls, Baby Brave, Bree, The New Blood and Spiritbreaker. Contact individual venues for details.

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7. Medieval Fayre

Tatton Park will be the scene of a medieval clash this weekend
Tatton Park will be the scene of a medieval clash this weekend

Medieval Fayre at The Old Hall at Tatton Park from 11am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. With hundreds of re-enactors and more than 40 authentic traders and artisans, the fayre is one of the most atmospheric events in the living history calendar. Adults £7, children £4.50, family £18.50.Call 01625 374400 or visit www.tattonpark.org,uk.

8. Vale Royal String Orchestra

Vale Royal String Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Parkinson with soloist Kathryn Williams (flute), at St Peter's Church in Little Budworth on Saturday at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 (school age children £5) and are available from John and Rosemary Scott, 01829 760604 or Andrew Ball, 01606 593260(martonsands@gmail.com) and at the door.

9. Much Ado About Nothing

John Ramm and Lisa Palfrey in Theatr Clwyd's Much Ado About Nothing
John Ramm and Lisa Palfrey in Theatr Clwyd's Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Theatr Clwyd in Mold at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday. The lives of lovers, young and old, intertwine in a story of betrayal, trickery and love conquering all. Benedick doesn’t love Beatrice and Beatrice definitely doesn’t love Benedick, but their friends are determined to unlock the desire that lies buried in their hearts. Directed by the venue’s artistic director Tamara Harvey. Tickets £25-£17. Call 01352 701521 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

10. Car open day

Open day at GT Cars Chester, APM Customs and SMC Automotive in Sandycroft on Saturday with an array of classic cars and supercars including Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Entertainment and catering available onsite. Free entry.

11. To Dream Again

Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold
Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold

To Dream Again by Toby Hulse, in the Emlyn Williams Theatre at Theatr Clwyd in Mold at 1.30pm on Saturday. In 2016 the world is celebrating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare. As its contribution Theatr Clwyd is creating a new play in partnership with Polka Theatre London. Drawn from a Midsummer Night’s Dream the play mixes the real and the unreal, the everyday and the magical, waking and sleeping, funny and sad, which will be a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young people. Tickets £8.50, concessions £6.50. Call 01352 701521 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

12. Father's day kite making

Beeston Castle

Father's Day Kite Making and Den Building at Beeston Castle from 11am-5pm on Sunday. Bring dad along to Beeston Castle for a chance to make your very own kite and see it fly above the castle. Adults £6.70, children (5-15) £4. Call 01829 260464.

13. Knitting and crochet

Free knitting and crochet surgery at Abakhan in Frodsham Street, Chester, from 12-2pm on Sunday. For further details call 01244 323 640 or visit www.abakhan.co.uk.

14. Angela Hewitt

Pianist Angela Hewitt
Pianist Angela Hewitt

Pianist Angela Hewitt performs works by Haydn and Schubert in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Theatr Clwyd in Mold on Sunday at 7.30pm. Tickets £17-£15. Call 01352 701521 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.