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Look up! Look out! Beware! The legendary MCR Monsters are back, taking over the city’s streets and rooftops. Spot all 16 in our biggest-ever monster invasion and share your pics at @HalloweenMCR #MCRMonsters. Created by artists Filthy Luker and Pedro Estrellas. DOWNLOAD THE…
Explore the extremes of nature, human capability and creativity at the biennial Manchester Science Festival, returning from 18–27 October. Tickets are now available for the packed programme of events making up the 2024 Manchester Science Festival—a highlight of the city's cultural…
Carve out some time for fun this Halloween and visit the spook-tacular 'scream train' that is returning to East Lancashire Railway this October. The ultimate Halloween event is not-to-be-missed in 2024, with new twists and surprises throughout the popular event, as they launch the 'Year…
Enjoy a half-term Halloween Stadium Tour at the home of the Premier League Champions this October! And visit areas of the Stadium not usually available to the public! Using the latest technology, sit and interact with Pep Guardiola, Haaland, Ake and Akaji in the virtual press room. Step into…
Be on the lookout for little green men this October, as Jodrell Bank hosts a half term extraterrestrial extravaganza! A great day out for families and friends of all ages, a trip to Jodrell brings together science, heritage, learning and adventure like nowhere else. Read more about all the…
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family – now returning to The Lowry due to popular demand! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of…
A very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show for all the family. A specially selected international cast of skeletons, vampires, Jack o'lanterns and not forgetting Circus Artistes…
Join the Toot! Ensemble for a fun family concert that’s perfect 7 to 11-year-olds and their families. Travel around the world with music from all over the globe in a performance filled with warmth, excitement, and magic. Be mesmerized by Paquito D’rivera’s Aires Tropicales…
After winning Best Kids Show 2022 at the UK Kids Comedy Festival, renowned comedian Marcel Lucont brings his hilarious family gameshow to Z-arts! Perfect for ages 6-12 and just as much fun for the adults as it is for kids, this interactive show has audiences compete to be the most awful child. A…
It’s not long before Pumpkin Season will be upon us!!! Come and explore Cockfield's Farm HUGE Pumpkin Patch with thousands of Pumpkins of all different shapes, sizes and varieties. Every ticket includes a pumpkin! It's an awesome Instagram photo area, with a packed…
Get ready for a wicked half-term at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford, from 19 October to 3 November 2024. Families can enjoy Halloween-themed activities, including the Wicked Plants trail, spooky crafting, and insect workshops with ZooLab. Additional highlights include Rangoli art for Diwali, a…
Share some family time together over half-term at the hands-on literary House. The kids can enjoy some creepy creative craft in the Servants’ Hall making owl characters. There is dressing-up, colouring, hands-on activities and the popular Cranford the Cat trail around this…
Looking for a fun Saturday activity for the whole family? Look no further! Join Manchester Central for an engaging Saturday half-term session. Expect music, crafts, and loads of fun! Suitable for all ages. Free, just drop in! They have loads of different events running as well, head to their website…
2025 Banner Exhibition
A colourful exhibition of historic and contemporary banners displayed across two galleries…
40 things to see, do and discover
Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore everyday at the Science…
Adventures in Wonderland
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at…
Breakfast Train at Churnet Valley Railway
Embark on a delightful morning journey aboard the Churnet Valley Railway's Breakfast Train…
Chila Welcomes You
Step into Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s imagination at Chila Welcomes You , a major new…
Circus Funtasia Rochdale
A whiff of Candyfloss, and feel the thrill of Circus Funtasia 2025 as it transforms the ordinary…
City Walking Tour & Interactive Treasure Hunt
Adventure through the streets of Manchester's city centre and unlock a hidden trail by finding…
Experitots in Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You
Experitots is a regular event specially designed for children aged 0–4. From March 2025 to…
From Pitch To Page: The Magic of Football Annuals
Step into the story of the beautiful game and experience the magic of football annuals with The…
Guess How Much I Love You™ - A Garden Adventure Trail
Starting on Saturday 15 February and continuing all year, explore the Guess How Much I Love…
Heart of Africa at Chester Zoo
Immerse yourself in an African savannah Opening from 5th April 2025, this 22-acre habitat is the…
Join A Band
Drummer, keys, guitars, bass, singers, wanted to form a band (and any other good musicians and…
Kargo on the Docks
MediaCity’s popular outdoor dining concept Kargo on the Docks is set to return to the…
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Build the Thrill
Get your Pit Pass and get ready to experience the excitement of Formula 1® in this exclusive…
LOWRY 360: Celebrating 25th anniversary
Get ready for the excitement as Lowry celebrates a quarter-century of creativity and inspiration…
Match of the Day at 60: National Football Museum celebrates 60 years of the nation’s favourite football show
An immersive new exhibition celebrating 60 years of Match of the Day - the nation’s favourite…
May at Kimpton Clocktower & Refuge
READY, SET, GO! Free pints for Great Manchester runners Sunday 18 May Runners taking…
May Half Term at Quayside
From Thursday 29th May to Saturday 1st June, Quayside is going Jurassic with four days of free…
Murder Mystery Experience
Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure. Explore the city like never…
New Lily Parr display at National Football Museum
Lily Parr – one of football's first female superstars - gets a new permanent museum…
Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You
A sense-sational exhibition! Get ready for a brand-new adventure of super-sized science and…
Power Up
Take gaming to the next level with Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester…
Relaxed Sessions: Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You
A series of sensory-friendly sessions in the new blockbuster exhibition Operation Ouch! Brains…
Snap a Selfie with Paddington
Manchester's very own Paddington statue has arrived in Spinningfields as part of the Paddington…
South Manchester Food Festival 2025: A Springtime Feast
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of FOOD at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, Manchester!…
Stories – Brought To Life
Stories – Brought to Life, a new ground-breaking experience presented by FRAMELESS…
Summer Music Sundays at RHS Garden Bridgewater
RHS Garden Bridgewater is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Summer Music Sundays…
Sunday (The Moorlander) Lunch Train at Churnet Valley Railway
Embark on a quintessential British experience aboard the Moorlander Lunch Train, offered by the…
The Den Festival
This May The Den Festival is returning for four jam packed weekends! Kicking off on Friday 9 May…
The Future Is Ours Arts and Creativity Festival
The Future is Ours festival 2025 celebration is back! Join 42nd Street at The Horsfall for…
Toddler Tales at Bolton Central Library and Museum
Enjoy free storytelling sessions to enhance the fun and joy of stories for young children with their…
Turtle Feeding Experience
Come face to flipper with our magnificent giant green sea turtles, as you join them for a lunch date…
Visit the Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Museum is the only place where members of the public can visit a former home of the…
Wild
How far will you go? Will going ‘wild’ help us to tackle the climate and biodiversity…
Festival of Everyday Creativity - Leigh
Everyday presents an arts festival for the people of Wigan and Leigh! Whether you’re into…
Festival of Everyday Creativity - Wigan
Everyday presents an arts festival for the people of Wigan and Leigh! Whether you’re into…
Meet Jacqueline Wilson!
Meet Dame Jacqueline Wilson for an after-school signing. The award-winning, bestselling…
The Manchester Flower Festival
Celebrate the start of summer at The Manchester Flower Festival. With fabulous floral installations…
Bolton Pride 2025
Bolton Pride Festival & Parade 2025 Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th May | Free Entry Bolton…
May Half Term at Go Ape Rivington
Looking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term? Whether you're a…
May Half Term at the Science and Industry Museum
Make the most of May half term with a sense-sational programme of free, hands-on family fun…
May Half Term Mini Books, Big Stories
Join the People's History Museum over this May Half Term and use our playful challenges to…
May Half-Term at The Pankhurst Museum
There will be a few fun craft activities in our museum for May half-term! Come along to try your…
Saturday Lunch Train at Churnet Valley Railway
Embark on a culinary journey like no other aboard the Churnet Valley Limited, a premier dining…
The Fabric of Protest: 2025 Banner Exhibition
Join this creative workshop for some stitching, chatting, and sharing inspired by the People History…
