Mouth music for all the family
International non-binary beatbox star SK Shlomo has collaborated with Bjork, Ed, Sheeran and Gorillaz & toured the world. Now they’re back on tour with their show Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids.
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family day out
Day out with kids in Manchester and Cheshire
Brainy fun at Eureka! this Easter
Eureka! Science + Discovery invites families to ‘Bring Your Own Brain’ (who knew it was optional?) for an Easter packed with hands-on experiments, real-life neuroscientists, and mind-blowing activities!
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Adventures in Wonderland: family friendly immersive play experience in Manchester
Enjoy an adventure in Wonderland this Easter! Z-arts is inviting families to experience the new immersive play created in partnership with Macmillan Children’s Books to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s book.
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Vegan Family-Friendly Festival is Coming to Manchester this April
The 2025 Northern Vegan Festival from Vegan Events UK takes place on Saturday 19 April 2025. In its 11th year, you can expect over 100 epic vegan stalls, global cuisine, decadent cakes and desserts, expert talks and live demos, ethical fashion, cruelty-free beauty and nutrition secrets. This family-friendly festival will provide the ultimate inspiration for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, those thinking about going vegan or wanting to include more vegan products in their diet – everyone is welcome. And with free entry for under-16s, it’s an excellent family day out from only £5.
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The Koala Who Could comes to The Lowry this April
The Koala Who Could, a new family musical based on the bestselling picture book by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, is scheduled to run at The Lowry in Salford from Tuesday, April 8, to Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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Make a SPLASH at Eureka!
Visit Eureka! Science + Discovery on the Wirral this half term, for a week overflowing with exciting experiments, hands-on crafts, and family shows! Lots of fun for families in Cheshire and Manchester!
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Travel to Wonderland
Whether it’s a shot half-term break or a long summer holiday a few hours of magic would never go amiss. Here is your chance. Get aboard the steam train on the 20th February or on the 18th August and join all these weird and wonderful characters from Wonderland.
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The Wizarding Adventure
Hop on the heritage steam train at the East Lancashire Railway on the 19th February and enjoy a magical experience on your ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back. It’s a two-hour travel with plenty of wizard themed activities and a lot of photo opportunities.
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Junkbots Takeover: Half-term Fun at People’s History Museum
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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Z-arts: A magical and cosy Christmas
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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Winter Shows and Pantos
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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