Day out with kids in Manchester and Cheshire
February half term holidays (Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February 2025) will see a junkbots takeover of People’s History Museum (PHM) in Manchester, with families invited to create their own colourful mini makes
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Christmas Lights, a family-friendly show for children aged 1-4 and their families running between the 13th and 30th of December 2024 at Z-arts. It’s a brand new festive performance presented by Filskit Theatre.
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Let it Show! Christmas is nothing if not theatrical – all these lights, and a tree in your house, and carols, and Christmas sweaters. But if you want the actual stage and curtains experience, here’s your guide to various shows and pantos taking place in Manchester and Cheshire this festive season. They all look like great family entertainment to us, so take your pick and enjoy!
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Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley full of seasonal surprises.
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This half-term, 22-26 October 2024, multi Olivier Award-nominated family theatre company Tall Stories will celebrate Elmer’s 35th anniversary year with a world premiere performance at The Lowry, perfect for everyone aged three and up.
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There’re pumpkins to be picked, spooky trails to be explored, autumn in the park and seasonal shopping to be enjoyed this Halloween in Cheshire. Family fun for kids and adults alike.
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The Withington Baths, a Manchester landmark celebrated for its community spirit and historical charm, is rolling out events and activities perfect for families, fitness enthusiasts and arts and crafts lovers.
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On July 20th, the long-awaited exhibition ‘Queens’ opened at The Lowry. It starts with contemporary fashion costumes inspired by the kings of punk rock experimentation Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
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Refract:24 will run from Tue 23 July to Sun 28 July at Trafford award-winning venue Waterside. This vibrant spectacle transforms the spaces inside and outside to offer visitors innovative ways in which to experience live music, dance, performance and events.
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stepping into the world of an Edwardian Childhood for its summer Family Friendly activities. Each Thursday and Sunday from Thursday 24 July to Sunday 1 September visitors will be able to take part in the free activities during their visit to the birthplace of the suffragette movement.
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MHF 2024 from Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 June: connecting people through histories and heritage. Since its start in 2009 it has grown into a much-loved part of the festival scene across Greater Manchester.
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