Shows and Pantomimes
Billy Elliot – The Musical Palace Theatre 29 November – 28 January Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of one
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family day out
Day out with kids in Manchester and Cheshire
Fireworks and Bonfire Events
Find your local bonfire and firework display in Manchester and Cheshire area.
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Just So Festival 2016 Highlights
Just So Festival this year takes place on 19th, 20th, and 21st August. Families from Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas will flock to Rode Hall in Cheshire to take part in this fantastically fun festival in the great outdoors.
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Father holds ball in daughter’s name for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
A father from Rochdale is organising a ball in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, which ‘filled a hole’ for his family when his daughter’s undiagnosed illness left her unable to speak, or move.
Matt Davies is holding the Scarlett Ball, named after his five-year-old daughter Scarlett, in Rochdale Town Hall, on Saturday 2 July. He hopes the event will raise £10,000 to be split between Rainbow Trust, which supports families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness, and When you Wish Upon A Star.
Inflatable Manchester Museum for Local Schools
Manchester Museum (part of The University of Manchester) launches the UK’s first Inflatable Museum on April 2016, bringing the museum experience to school halls all over Greater Manchester. Developed in partnership with stage designers and sound artists, this inflatable copy of Manchester Museum incorporates a performance area, exploratory activity spaces, and high quality projection and audio equipment.
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Oh deer, its nearly Light Up Bramhall!
Light Up Bramhall will be held on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November, with various activities and fun things to do for all ages. Come and celebrate all things Christmas.
Read MoreBrighten up Bonfire Night
Remember, remember, the 5th of November is nearly upon us once again. And with the whole country lighting up in celebration, the kids will certainly expect to be colourfully entertained! But fear not nervous parents, we’ve got you covered. Here are just a few ideas for how to keep children entertained with Bonfire Night family events in and around Manchester.
Read MoreFrightening Family Fun
Halloween is meant to be a freaky festival – but for a lot of parents the fear of being unable to keep their kids entertained can seem a lot more terrifying than ghosts or witches! There’s not much we can do about the undead creatures, but we here at M&D have got your other fear covered. Read on for spectacularly spooky ways to keep your family amused in and around Manchester this Halloween.
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The Long Reach of the Bus is All in the Book
Manchester’s streets will be a rainbow of colour this Sunday, 18 October. Not a parade, or a paint festival, but a family day that reminds anyone who travelled to school or work by bus decades ago that buses come in all shades and hues.
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Paul Rankin Calls on Manchester’s Budding Young Chefs to Create a Sizzling Sausage Recipe
Budding young Manchester chefs are being called into the kitchen to cook up a culinary classic as leading Irish celebrity chef, Paul Rankin, announced the launch of a national competition to find the UK’s best mini-chef.
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Family Events at the Horse and Jockey
The Horse and Jockey is a child-friendly and dog-friendly pub and restaurant in picturesque Tudor building that host free events throughout the year. This autumn’s family events are Halloween, November 5th and Winter Solstice December 19th.
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