SOCIAL EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
SOCIAL EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Social Events in Manchester
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House
Wed 23 - Sun 27 Sep 2026
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square
Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Wed 30 Jun 2027
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 3 - Sun 4 Oct 2026
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum
Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Wed 30 Jun 2027
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick
Fri 2 Oct - Fri 4 Dec 2026
Baby Book Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September - Tuesday 1 December 2026
Baby Book Club is a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby (0-2 years) and develop their love of books, stories and reading. Baby Book Club helps parents develop skills in how to make reading fun for their babies and help ...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group bo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group bo...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 23 - Sunday 27 September 2026
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Ba...Clint Boon 'The Manchester Chronicles' book launch
Bask, Stockport
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Inspiral Carpets hero Clint Boon releases his debut book 'The Manchester Chronicles'. Come and celebrate at the Stockport launch...Babies Playtime
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 24 September 2026
A great opportunity to meet other parents and socialise babies, come along to The Lowry's fun and friendly activity for babies. In this session you and your little ones will sing, dance and get creative.10am-10.45am: For babies under 1 (pr...Rhyme Time
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 24 September - Thursday 3 December 2026
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups. Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme ...Thursday Skate 24th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)
Kearsley Academy, Bolton
Thursday 24 September 2026
Our regular Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
Friday 25 September 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atte...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026 - Friday 26 March 2027
Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group drop in session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly PLAY. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot on...Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 19 December 2026
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 26 September 2026
Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some delicious local ales when you join the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail. Climb aboard one of the steam or diesel trains on the ELR and be g...Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 28 November 2026
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is req...Official Chip-Timed 5K Race + Family Wellness Festival
Cutacre Country Park, Bolton
Saturday 26 September 2026
Bolton Wanderers Wellness Run Day 1K Family Fun Run + chip-timed 5K race. Medals, music, food & after party. Cutacre Park, 26 Sept 2026....Sunday Skate 27th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....
Wellbeing Laughter in Manchester
Sister And Soul, Manchester
Sunday 27 September - Sunday 22 November 2026
Wellbeing Laughter in Manchester for a happiness boost, stress relief, and feel the natural bouncy high from endorphins...Future Makers Lancashire
Accrington Stanley Football Club, Blackburn
Wednesday 30 September 2026
This event has been brought to you by LDH for and on behalf of Hyndburn Council...An Introduction to the Music Industry
Blackburn College, Blackburn
Thursday 1 October 2026
A free discussion-led session exploring music careers, industry pathways, local opportunities and first steps into the music sector....Thursday Skate 1st October 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)
Kearsley Academy, Bolton
Thursday 1 October 2026
Our regular Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 2 October - Friday 4 December 2026
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October 2026
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to en...
Pamper and Prosecco
6th Royton Scout Hut Ol2 5js, Oldham
Saturday 3 October 2026
Join us with the fabulous Marie Grady for an afternoon of pamper and prosecco...Simeon Wood exceptional musician
St. Veronica's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 3 October 2026
A funny and entertaining show filled with music and laughter...How the Mind Heals the Body
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Discover the connection between mind + body and the ways to positively bring change to your life through meditation. Followed by Q+A....Garswood Book Club Kids Halloween FREE poetry session
Downall Green And Garswood Independent Methodist Churc, Wigan
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Halloween themed reading writing and rhyming session with local author Ray Douglashave spellbinding fun exploring Rays silly and ghoulish poems...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick s...The Neuroscience of Music: The impact of sound on the brain
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Monday 9 November 2026
What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses. With Q&A....Eric Isaacson (Mississippi Records) A People's History of Music
Natural Endings, Oldham
Friday 13 November 2026
A People's History of Music (During Times of Authoritarianism) is a visual and sonic presentation by Eric Isaacson, founder of Mississippi Records....Social Experiment
Contact, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Presented by Word of Warning and Contact, Social Experiment is a gathering for anyone interested in Live Art and contemporary performance to meet, chat, and try ideas out... A free and informal, semi-regular evening event which is a uniq...
Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley, kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials! There's more family friendly fun, colourful characters ...Bangers Bingo Bash
6th Royton Scout Hut Ol2 5js, Oldham
Saturday 28 November 2026
Join us to raiae money for 6th Royton Scout, Boogie ans Bingo at the same time...Barbados 60th Independence Dinner Gala
Voco Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
Barbados at 60 with an unforgettable evening of Bajan food, music, dancing, culture, unity and caribbean spirit....MancUnion plus Special Guests
Box2box Bar, Rochdale
Saturday 28 November 2026
Matt from MancUnion is hosting a Charity event and raising money for Andy's Man Club, this will feature 7 bands/artists...ABC Dance Christmas Glitter Ball
Billingtons Oldham, Oldham
Saturday 5 December 2026
Dress in your sparkliest outfit, join us for an evening of dancing under the Christmas tree, a delicious buffet and a glass of prosecco...Developing Music Careers & Lancashireâs Music Sector
Chorley Central Library, Chorley
Saturday 5 December 2026
A free interactive session exploring music careers, building Lancashire's music sector, making connections and your next steps....Pre-Rave x MaccMillyHub
Old Millstone Macclesfield, Stockport
Saturday 19 December 2026
A new rave for parents and their children to enjoy together...Developing Music Careers & Lancashire's Music Sector
Accrington Library, Blackburn
Saturday 30 January 2027
A free interactive session exploring music careers, building Lancashire's music sector, making connections and your next steps....Developing Music Careers & Lancashire's Music Sector
