1. Falconry fun day
Falconry family fun day at the Falconry and Nature Gardens at Deans Field at Chester Cathedral from 10am-5pm on Saturday. Get hands on with the magnificent birds of prey, catch a reptile show and join in with sack races, face painting and a bouncy castle. Admission free. Call 01244 324756.
2. Chester Races
Chester Races present its Autumn Festival to conclude the 2016 season at the Roodee on Saturday. Gates open 11.30am, first race at 1.40pm. Tickets £45-£10. Call 01244 324880.
3. Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road in concert at Alexander’s, Rufus Court in Chester on Saturday. Tickets £4 advance. Call 01244 401402 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.
4. The Uptown Two
The Uptown Two in concert at Telford’s Warehouse in Chester on Saturday. Free before 9pm, £4 thereafter. Call 01244 390090 or visit www.telfordswarehouse.com for details.
5. Student night
NGHTWRK 033/S33 student night at The Live Rooms, Homer House, Station Road in Chester from 10.30pm on Saturday. Tickets £7 advance. Visit www.theliverooms.com/www.seetickets.com.
6. Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder assault course at Cholmondeley Castle on Saturday and Sunday. Runners will crawl through mud under barbed wire, run through dangling charged wires and swim through icy water to reach the finish line. For more information visit www.toughmudder.co.uk.
7. Open air cinema
Late summer open air screening of the classic film musical Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze at Tatton Park on Saturday and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring the late Gene Wilder on Sunday. Doors 6pm, film 7.30pm. Adults £13.50, children 3-15 £9. Call 01625 374400 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk.
8. Oulton Park
MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in Little Budworth on Saturday and Sunday. An event which is always a huge hit with motor racing fans. Tickets £36-£8. Under 13s free. Call 0843 4539000 or visit www.oultonpark.org.uk.
9. Theatre open day
Open day at Theatr Clwyd in Mold from 11am-4pm on Saturday. Come and explore the backstage areas with a self-guided tour, get hands on with lighting, see where sets are built, say hello to wardrobe staff at work, make a speech from the stage or pop into an open rehearsal for upcoming productions at Theatr Clwyd. There will also be performances to enjoy from the Senior Young People group, who will be conducting a puppet parade, and from local musical theatre society Tip Top Productions. Call 01352 701521 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.
10. Artisan market
Northwich Artisan Market in the town centre from 10am-4pm on Saturday. More than 100 of the very finest food, drink, art and craft stall holders, music, entertainment and activities. Admission free. Call 07879 684184.
11. Legally Blonde
Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company present the hit musical Legally Blonde at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, Wirral, on Saturday. It tells the tale of Elle Woods, a Malibu Barbie/Sorority girl who gets dumped by boyfriend Warner because she’s not “serious” enough. Determined to win him back and prove him wrong, she follows him across the country to Harvard Law School. Tickets are priced at £20 (£19 for concessions) and are available from the Floral Pavilion at www.floralpavilion.com or by calling the box office on 0151 666 0000.
12. Forget-Me-Not Walk
Chester Forget-Me-Not Walk through historic Chester on Sunday taking in many of the city's key heritage sights before enjoying some well-earned refreshments at the end. Starting and finishing at St Mary's Centre. Registration from 10am. Enter at bloodwise.org.uk/chester-forget-me-not-walk or sign up on the day. Pre-registration fees: adult £10, child under 12 £5, family (two adults/two children) £25. On the day fees: adult £15, child under 12 £7.50, family £35.
13. Family fun day
Children Today Meet The Superheroes family fun day in Grosvenor Park from 11am-4pm on Sunday. Every hero from Batman and Spiderman to Elsa and Supergirl will be there along with real life heroes from the police, fire and ambulance services. You can also join the Chester FC football skills training workshop, take part in craft activities and games. Food and drink will be available. Entry £2 per child. Email paula@childrentoday.org.uk or call 01244 355622.
14. Autumn plant fair
Autumn plant fair at Arley Hall and Gardens in Northwich from 10am-4pm on Sunday. Tickets £1.50. Call 01565 777353.
15. Open mic night
Open mic session with Bean at Telford’s Warehouse in Tower Wharf in Chester on Sunday. Free entry. Call 01244 390090 or visit www.telfordswarehouse.com for details.
