The Octagon's Family Festival is back for 2025 and this year we welcome you to our enchanting theme of a Story Garden! And we promise to be bigger and better than ever. 

We’ve got storytelling in our sensory den, live theatre performances, our famous family disco, bubbles, arts and crafts and lots more! Get down to the funky beats at our Magical Garden Disco and let your imagination grow – there's something for everyone.

Catch us outside of the Octagon building as we deliver interactive storytelling sessions in Elizabeth Park (just across the way). These sessions run alongside other creative activities led by our friends at Bolton Central Library and Museums.

We look forward to welcoming you to our most anticipated event of the year!

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our video from last year to give you a taste of what to expect: