Here's four things you can look forward to in Macclesfield this extra-long weekend.

From Easter to non-Easter events, here's our picks for the best things to do in town.

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Now without further ado...

Five-Hour Easter Eggstravaganza

An Egg-cellent Easter for Maxonians will take place on Saturday.

Macclesfield Town Council's Easter event is set to offer a host of fun and exciting events for children, young people and their families.

The Easter Egg-stravaganza takes place on Saturday 8th April 11-3pm with activities concentrated in and around the Market Place.

Children will be entertained by the Bubble Man who will bring his giant soapy creations to the town, alongside the ever popular Face Painting Queen. With circus street performers The Flying Wheelnuts, crafts in the Grosvenor Centre with Macclesfield Community Artspace, and live music from local Macclesfield group Darren Lloyd and the Dixieland Jazz Duo, the town will be hopping with activity – and all of it FREE!

And don't forget to pick up your trail map, which will lead you on a walk around the town, spotting smartly dressed bunnies with their handsome blue bows hiding on the shelves or in the windows of local shops. With Easter themed prizes to be won, it's worth taking part.

As well as the Town Council events, there are more egg-citing things planned at St. Michaels Church, Christ Church and also at the Silk Museum at Park Green, where they are expecting a bit of 'panda-monium'.

Macclesfield Town Council's Event Officer who was brought it almost one year ago to upgrade the events programme said "We're so excited to be working with our community partners all over town to welcome spring back to Macclesfield. We hope people will come in to take part in the Easter trail, have their face painted or enjoy some live music but then stay in town to visit the activities at St. Michael's Church, Christ Church or the Silk Museum. It really is a full day of activity all over Macclesfield!"

Spring Repair

Spring cleaning? Why not get your bike repaired...

Spring is finally here! But is your bike ready for some exploring?

Does your bike need some care and attention? 

Bring it along to our Easter Bike Maintenance Workshop at Macc Repair Café, at the Duke Street Community Centre.

There's limited places for the Bike Workshop so find out more and register free here.

Remember the usual electronic, mechanical and textile repairs will also be available 10am-2pm as will the tea, coffee and cake.

Easter Sunday

The Siddington event is aimed at children aged 2-8 years.

Fancy a family day out on Easter Sunday?

Capesthorne Hall are hosting a 'enchanted experience' with Peter and Friends!

Experience immersive storytelling, panto, singing, dancing and fun games led by your favourite characters.

Meet cheeky rabbits Flo & Mo, join Benji Bunny and discover what naughty squirrels Nutty & Timmy Tiptoes are up to – no wonder Gemima Puddles is in such a fluster!

There will be family photo opportunities with the characters and a full-sized chocolate Easter Egg for each child with a ticket.

It is set to be a sell-out. Tickets: www.sneakyexperience.co.uk.

The Hall and cafe will be open as well. The Congleton Road home will also host a Duck Race and Kids Car Driving event on Monday as well.

Jodrell Exhibition

Jodrell Bank is located near the Macclesfield parish of Siddington. It is home to the Lovell Telescope, which took five years to build before opening in 1957. (Image - LDRS)

Another great spot for a day out, Jodrell Bank currently has a brief exhibition on.

An Imperfect Account of a Comet is a fascinating audio visual installation celebrating the discoveries of a British female astronomer from the 1700s.

Get tickets from just a tenner on this link, where you can also find out more information.

See Also: Six times Macclesfield's Jodrell Bank was used in pop music

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