FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Manchester Opera House
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Nov 2026
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
Thursday 12 November - Sunday 27 December 2026
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of y...A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 12 November 2026
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role. Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all k...Lowry Youth Dance Project
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 12 November 2026 - Thursday 8 July 2027
Calling young people aged 9-15 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome! ...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Thursday 12 - Sunday 29 November 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...The Prince of Egypt (Junior Stage 80 amateur production)
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
JS80 presents the powerful musical The Prince of Egypt! From the creators of the beloved DreamWorks film, this heroic stage musical features a soaring, unforgettable score including the Academy Award-winning song 'When You Believe.' It tel...Babies Playtime
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 12 November 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...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Thursday 12 - Thursday 26 November 2026
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' match...Rhyme Time
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 12 November - 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 ...SEND Autumn walk
Menses Park, Wigan
Thursday 12 - Thursday 19 November 2026
where neurodiverse families can meet and have a walk around the park with out any judgement....Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026 - Friday 30 April 2027
Safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers at iFLY Manchester without having to jump from a plane. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel op...The Snowman Live - The Film Performed Live by a Brass Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 13 November 2026
Step into the magic of Christmas as a world famous brass band brings Raymond Briggs' timeless classic The Snowman to life in a spellbinding live performance. First released in 1982 and cherished by generations, The Snowman tells the encha...Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
Friday 13 November 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...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026 - Wednesday 31 March 2027
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can...Gladiators Live
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 November 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a sp...Scrooge (U) Live To Film
Heywood Civic, Heywood
Saturday 14 November 2026
Looking for the perfect festive outing this holiday season? Step into the Christmas spirit in a magical new way with the classic 1951 film Scrooge, starring the legendary Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge. This beloved Christmas tale of red...
All The Small Things
Heywood Civic, Heywood
Saturday 14 November 2026
Deep in the woods, in the middle of nowhere, lives the Story Collector. Drawers, cabinets and cupboards brim with baddies and goodies, hopes and wishes, once upon a times and far, far aways. A magical place of possibilities. On the turn of...Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 14 - 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...MC Grammar
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 15 November 2026
Multi-award winning rapping teacher, World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back with a new show Mic Drop Live and this time he's bringin'.... BIGGER Beats, BIGGER Laughs and even BIGGER Family FUN! Grab your caps...Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of colour and light, making every twirl and leap...American Wrestling
Heywood Civic, Heywood
Sunday 15 November 2026
Cheer the goodies and boo the baddies! Featuring the man with the million dollar arms, TV's world wide heavyweight champion 'Tiny Iron'. Tag team titles on the line and a sensational over the top rope red hot rumble! Plus, a free meet and ...A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 November 2026
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into Aylesbury Waterside Theatre direct from a...Baby Book Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 17 November - 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 ...The Little Mermaid - South Manchester AOS Panto
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 November 2026
Join us under the sea for our glistening pantomime... guaranteed to have the whole family flipping with laughter. Winner's of 'Best Pantomime 2025' at the NODA awards! Following on from their previous sell out pantomimes at Z-arts - ('Moth...Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 20 November 2026 - Saturday 2 January 2027
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar cred...Cinderella: A Fairytale
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 20 November 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from ...Christmas Fair
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Under 70cm Free Entry Ride list, (Some minimum heights must be accompanied by a responsible adult) Balloon ride, 3 tokens, no height limit Racing Carz, 3 tokens, no height limit Mini chairs, 3 tokens, minimum height 0.9m Tea cups, 3 tokens...Meet Father Christmas
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Saturday 21 November - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Meet Father Christmas in the atmospheric surroundings of Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery this Christmas. Set against a backdrop of iconic locomotives and historic engines, Father Christmas and his friendly elf will be waiting to meet yo...Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 21 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
Believe! The Polar Express Experience is a brand new, truly magical, multi-room immersive walkthrough experience that brings the enchanting world of the beloved movie to life in a whole new way. Step into the Hero Boy's house where you be ...Chetham's Woodwind Academy Day
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
A free, one-day event for young woodwind players, aged 9 - 17 (from grade 3 upwards). Come and join us for a full day of masterclasses, ensemble playing, and lively group discussions, led by a friendly, specialist team of Chetham's tutors,...After School and belong
Norley Hall Community Centre, Wigan
Monday 23 November - Monday 7 December 2026
An afterschool club where children can left off a bit of steam after school...
Brew and Belong
Norley Hall Community Centre, Wigan
Monday 23 November - Monday 21 December 2026
somewhere where the parents can meet other parents in the same situation and become less isolated...Monthly Autism Open Mic Event
Chute Bar, Oldham
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Showcase your talent at our open mic event hosted at the Chute Bar in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Entrants must be 16 and over...The Sorcerer's Apprentice
HOME, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026 - Saturday 2 January 2027
A magical musical treat for the whole family! Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosperity. To rescue Midgard from certain destruction, the sorcerer...The Gruffalo
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 November 2026
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for ...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 27 November 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...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 ...Be Hear Now
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 29 November 2026
Be Hear Now is the Bridgewater Hall's relaxed music workshop programme, for children and young people with special educational needs and their families. Explore music, creativity and movement in these wonderful sessions, led by Beth Bishop...Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs - Bolton's Christmas Panto
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Tuesday 1 - Thursday 31 December 2026
This Christmas, Shone Productions bring Bolton's biggest ever pantomime to the Bolton Albert Halls. See the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the Enchanted Forest as they attempt to defeat the Evil Wicked Queen who is ...Billy Elliot The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 2 December 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to aud...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 2 - Thursday 3 December 2026
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite w...Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 3 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Fe-fi-fo-fum! ..... Stockport's GIANT Family Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will delight audiences of all ages in this Spectacular Magical production that will provide you, your family and friends with sensational memories that will last...Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester's favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026... Welcome to SNOWSTORM 6: A Frozen Adventure - a breathtaking Christmas spectacul...The Jolly Christmas Postman
Lowry, Salford
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate. Based on the award-winning children's book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postm...Robin Hood - Altrincham Garrick Panto
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
The Merry Garrick Panto that really hits the bullseye! The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who'll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fa...Dick Whittington
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Manchester's pantomime will be paved with gold as comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return to the Opera House to star in Dick Whittington. Join our hero on a quest for fame, fortune and happiness as he journey... (1320 x 400 px).png)
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Mr Popper's Penguins
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 5 - Sunday 27 December 2026
The creators of Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas return this year with their international smash hit musical! Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing ...Astley Elf Party
Astley Hall Coach House And Park, Chorley
Saturday 5 December 2026
Join Jingle the Mischievous Elf for a magical festive party at Astley Hall Coach House With sessions at 2pm and 3.30pm...The Santa Experience at The Hayloft 2026
The Hayloft Cheshire, Warrington
Sunday 6 - Thursday 24 December 2026
Step into Christmas at The Hayloft Meet the elves, make reindeer food, ride the festive train and enjoy a magical story and gift from Santa....The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 - Thursday 17 December 2026
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns. The beloved festive movie will be brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film. The o...Prehistoric Planet - Discovering Dinosaurs
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Thursday 7 January 2027
A Very Messy Christmas
