Choose 2023: Amazing family days out in the new year

A new year means a whole bunch of new opportunities and there are plenty of new events on Skiddle for you to get stuck into. We have a wide range of activities for you to take the whole family to in 2023 from theatre shows to food festivals and conventions. They are spread across the UK, so you could even make a long haul and go somewhere new for a proper trip away.

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For The Love of Wrestling 3

When: Saturday 29th- Sunday 30th April 2023

Where: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

This is pretty much the ultimate event for wrestling fans apart from going to see a match. This will be the third iteration of the exhibition in Manchester which has impressively drawn in some of the sport's most iconic figures before and always has an impressive array of memorabilia.

Feastyfest 2023

When: Sunday 10th September 2023

Where: Cheam Park, Sutton

Feastyfest keeps on growing year after year and is an amazing event for foodies far and wide. Imagine a place where you can go and taste pretty much every single type of food there is to offer, as a huge range of traders set up shop and attempt to entice you in. There's even live music and a kids zone too.

Graffiti Art Class

When: Saturday 14th January 2023

Where: Zap Graffiti Arts, Liverpool

Here you get two whole hours to learn the craft of graffiti art. You will get to learn some of the basic skills and techniques of the craft. At the end of the workshop, you'll be able to take away a 3x3 poster that is all of your own making which you can hang up at home.

Jack and the Beanstalk

When: Monday 2nd- Sunday 15th January

Where: London Palladium, London

A classic pantomime performance, for some people it is traditional to go and see Jack and the Beanstalk whenever it's on. The London Palladium's show will be running all the way until January 15th so there's still time to grab tickets for a performance. Dawn French and Julian Clary will be performing.

Disney On Ice Presents Discover The Magic

When: Thursday 2nd- Sunday 5th March 2023

Where: First Direct Arena, Leeds

Disney On Ice is coming to Leeds in 2023. It will feature many iconic characters from films such as Coco, Toy Story, Aladdin, Frozen, The Little Mermaid and more. This is an event that will enchant the kids and serves as a celebration of some of the best characters ever written.

Strictly Ballroom

When: Monday 23rd- Saturday 28th January

Where: Wales Millenium Centre, Caerdydd

Strictly Come Dancing is one of the best BBC shows around and millions of people are drawn to their screens towards the end of each year to watch it. This show will feature both celebrity and professional dancers who you will have seen on the show before and it has all been choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

The Lion King

When: Sunday 1st- Saturday 25th February 2023

Where: The Lyceum Theatre, London

The Lion King is an iconic story that was of course a hugely successful animated film first. It has had one of the longest residencies on the West End and the cast members put their all into every performance. The classic songs you know and love are played loudly and proudly here.

Highest Point Presents Big Family Day Out

When: Sunday 14th May 2023

Where: Williamson Park, Lancaster

One of the biggest family celebrations of the year, Williamson Park hosts the Big Family Day Out as part of Highest Point festival. A day full of colour and a seemingly endless amount of activities for the kids to do, it is the type of environment that promotes creativity and learning.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.