Shows & Pantos
It’s pantomimes and Christmas show season! With Mus&Dads list you won’t miss all the local family pantos and shows! Enjoy the festive season!
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family day out
Day out with kids in Manchester and Cheshire
The Snowman Spotted Cooling Off at Chill Factore Ahead of Manchester Debut
The Snowman visited Chill Factore to top off his icy layers before taking to the stage in his debut performance at Manchester’s Opera House theatre. He was joined by his castmates, Reindeer and Penguin, as he enjoyed all the fun the Snow Park had to offer – including the Luge Slip’n’Slide and the Sledge O’Mania.
Santa’s Grotto at Chill Factore opens this weekend, which is the only grotto in the UK to be housed on real snow!
Meet Santa at Eureka! and experience Night Lights festive show
Father Christmas and a few of his Elven friends are coming to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire to get into the festive spirit by chatting to children and giving out a few early gifts in the snuggliest grotto in town.
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Foodies Festival is bringing the Christmas spirit to Tatton Park
Foodies Festival brings the festive spirit to Tatton Park in Cheshire on 17, 18 & 19 November for the first time with a three day festive feast. Visitors could meet top chefs and MasterChef Winners, explore a brand new Gin Alley, Artisan Christmas Market, enjoy Live Music Stage, Cakes & Desserts Theatre & Festive Masterclasses to launch the start of Christmas.
. . .WIN a pair of VIP Tickets worth £76. . .
Half-Term Is Great Fun For Kids At The Met, Bury
With October half-term in Bury just a fortnight away, parents searching for activities to entertain their children should look to The Met in Bury. The town centre venue is bringing three top quality touring family theatre shows to the town during half-term week, giving three different opportunities for children to enjoy entertaining and inventive theatre that’s designed just for them.
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Chalk It Up!
The streets of Crewe town centre will become the canvas for an international art festival over August Bank Holiday weekend (26-27th), when around 30 artists will transform the pavements into a riot of colour as part of ‘Chalk It Up’.
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Keeping the Kids Busy During the Holidays
The school holidays are an exciting opportunity to spend time together as a family and pursue the activities you can’t fit in during term time. Check out our advice below to find out how you can entertain your little ones during the summer break.
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Win a Family Day of Adventure in Real Snow at Chill Factore
Chill Factore is the longest indoor skiing and indoor snowboarding slope in UK. It is conveniently situated in the Trafford Park area in Manchester and provides hours of snow activities and fun for children and grown ups regardless of their skills and abilities.
Mums&Dads Family Magazine have one family pass to give away. For a chance to win, answer the following question…
Roar-some dinosaur tour will bring giant Rex-hibits
A roar-some national animatronic dinosaur tour is coming to Manchester this summer, including 30 full scale creature features. A T-Rex standing around 18 metres from head to tail, a battle between Deinonychus and Tenontosaurus, and a 16 metre long Diplodocus are all in store as visitors travel back over 65 millions of years at Jurassic Kingdom.
Competition: win family ticket…
Circus Funtasia Return to Wythenshawe this Half Term!
Roll up, roll up! After the success of last year’s show, Circus Funtasia have returned to Wythenshawe Park by popular demand with a brand new show. But expect to see plenty of new faces entertaining the crowds, as well as some old favourites.
Read MoreTrafford Park Hosts Manchester’s Magical Christmas Event For Families
Santa’s Big Party brings the magical of Christmas to Manchester on 17th December.
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