Most Popular Days Out in Manchester
Fri 4 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Sat 28 Nov - Thu 24 Dec 2026
Fri 27 Nov 2026 - Fri 26 Mar 2027
Sat 1 May - Sun 3 Oct 2027
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Under 5s Little Creatives
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...
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Friday 13 - 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...
Christmas Fair
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...
Creative Tiny Humans
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
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 ...
Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
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...
Joy Ride
Saturday 12 December 2026
JOY RIDE is an immersive performance co-created with Oldham. Artists Meg & Claud are celebrating connections between the south west & the north west in this touring journey of joy!This mobile experience celebrates the ways we find light, j...
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
Saturday 1 May - Sunday 3 October 2027
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...
Foodies Festival Cheshire
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 July 2027
Foodies Festival Cheshire is a vibrant three-day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment, held at Tatton Park. Often described as "Gastro-Glastonbury," the event brings together top TV chefs, Michelin-starred talent and local cul...