June

June signals the arrival of the long (hopefully warm) summer, so get adventurous and get outside for some family fun! If you fancy a sun-soaked park day, there’s always something on at Tatton Park or Lyme Park – or why not get sciency at Jodrell Bank? If the weather isn’t playing ball, The Lowry will come to the rescue with a plethora of inspiring activities and shows. Whatever your tastes, there are plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained in June.

5 June 2025, 10.30am for 0–1, 11.30am for 1–2
Babies Playtime
These classes are led by a professional early years practitioner and are an opportunity to have fun, sing, dance and make new friends. Classes last 45 minutes and are free for all. All attendees must book a ticket (including accompanying adult).
Suitable for ages 0 to 1 and 1 to 2.
Free, booking required
The Lowry Lookout
The Lowry, Salford Quays. Manchester
Tel: 0333 320 2838
www.thelowry.com

6 June, 10.30am – 11.15am, 11.30am – 12.15pm
Under 5s Little Creatives
A weekly creative session for toddlers and their adults! Includes music making, storytelling, dance and creative play. Sessions are 45 mins, are free for all and all attendees must book a ticket (including accompanying adult).
Suitable for ages 2-5.
Free, booking required
The Lowry, Salford Quays. Manchester
Tel: 0333 320 2838
www.thelowry.com

7 June, 11am – 4pm
Didsbury Festival 2025
The Didsbury Festival’s procession starts at 11am and follows a regular route from St. Catherine’s RC Primary School on School Lane, down the length of School Lane, then onto Wilmslow Road and through the Wilmslow Road entrance and onto the main field of Didsbury Park. The procession will include children from local schools and groups. This year’s theme being ‘Space – A Planetary Parade’
The festival includes dozens of stalls selling all manner of things including lots of options for food. As usual there will also be Arena events, a Fun Fair, a Dog Show, Tug of War along with Dancing, Live Music and Zumba to take part in.
Dog Show:
  –   13.00 Didsbury park, all entries must be present at 12.45
  –   Registration is on the day of the show, 10.30 12.30
Didsbury Park
Manchester M20 5LJ
www.didsburyfestival.co.uk

7 June 2025
Feel Good Kids Art Club at Whitworth
Fun and expressive art and mindfulness session in the Whitworth’s peaceful Art Garden, Whitworth Park, and Clore Garden Studio. Aimed at ages 7-12, children will explore calming mindfulness techniques, all while connecting with nature and creating their own meaningful artwork.
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and something to drink. All art materials are provided.
Free, booking required
Location: Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park
The Whitworth,
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
Tel: 0161 275 7450
www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/getinvolved/families/feelgoodkidsartclub/

11 June 7pm – 9pm
Sale Festival: Primary School Choir Celebration
Choirs from Primary School in Trafford take to the platform to perform songs of their own choice, and then come together to sing ‘en masse’ under the direction of Clare Cooper.
Price £9.00 (Concession £7.00)
Waterside,
1 Waterside Plaza
Sale
Trafford M33 7ZF
Tel: 0161 912 5616
watersidearts.org

13 June 2025, 10.30am – 2.30pm
PLAY days at Whitworth
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. Whitworth’s School of Creativity space will be packed full of huge tubes and pipes, big boxes, crates, large reels, tyres, and lots more, creating a world of endless possibilities to explore and create.
The Whitworth,
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
Tel: 0161 275 7450
www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/getinvolved/families/playdays/

15 June 2025
Travel to Wonderland
You’re late, you’re late, for a very important date! It’s time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends.
During this weird and wonderful interactive experience you’ll meet the surreal inhabitants of this bizarre place.
Your adventure includes a steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back and a roughly two-hour Wonderland experience with colourful characters and themed activities.
Pre-booking required
Bury Transport Museum
Bolton Street Station, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, Bury BL9 0EY
Tel: 0333 320 2830
Booking Office: 0161 876 2015
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

16 June 2025, 11 – 11.45am
Guided toddler walks
This is an opportunity for little ones to try walking on different surfaces for a sensory experience. These walks are led by the little adventurers, together with a guide they might spend time looking for leaves, playing pooh sticks or watching wildlife. These walks will go ahead in most weather conditions, as even the pouring rain can reveal wonders for the sights and senses. The walk will last for between 30-45 minutes, and toddlers will be able to walk and explore at their own pace. Where possible pushchairs are left in the pushchair storage which is in the Pre-loved Bookshop.
New for 2025 are optional nature themed activities:
16th June – Colours in Nature.
Free none-ticketed event, admission charges do not apply. Simply meet in the Mill Yard at 11am. Due to popularity, please, pre-book online, book a ticket per child. Adults do not require a ticket.
Quarry Bank
Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
Tel: 01625 527468
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

20 – 21 June
After-hours with the Mermaids
Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Manchester!
Tickets: £28 adult, £24 child, £5 passholders
Pre-booking is essential
SEA LIFE Manchester,
Trafford Palazzo, Trafford, Manchester M17 8AS
Tel: 0161 749 2875
www.visitsealife.com/manchester/explore/events/after-hours-with-the-mermaids

23 June, 11am, 12noon for toddlers, 13.45pm, 14.45pm for babies
Music Makers
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers.
For parents with both baby and toddler, babies may attend toddler sessions. The same does not apply in reverse, as toddlers tend to be more boisterous and we want to keep the baby sessions more relaxed.
Tickets: £5.00, 1 ticket admits 1 child plus accompanying adult
Barbirolli Room,
The Bridgewater Hall,
Lower Mosley Street,
Manchester M2 3WS
Tel: 0161 907 9000
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

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