FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
Wed 2 Dec 2026 - Sat 9 Jan 2027
Sat 5 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Wed 10 Jun - Sat 15 Aug 2026
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Monday 2 - Sunday 8 March 2026
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Monday 2 March - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...
Cowies FunFairs Presents Bolton Fun Park
Monday 2 - Sunday 8 March 2026
Bolton Fun ParkThurday 26th Feb - Sunday 8th MarchBolton Town CentreBradshawgate BL2 1BAStandard Wristband £8Go Extreme Wristband £12...
Indoor Skydiving
Monday 2 March - Thursday 9 April 2026
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 ope...
Adventures in Wonderland
Tuesday 3 March - Wednesday 22 July 2026
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...
Baby Book Club
Tuesday 3 March - Tuesday 14 July 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 d...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Thursday 5 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...
Lowry Youth Dance Project
Thursday 5 March - Thursday 9 July 2026
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! I...
Babies Playtime
Thursday 5 March 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 (pre...
Rhyme Time
Thursday 5 March - Thursday 16 July 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 t...
Under 5s Little Creatives
Friday 6 March 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 atten...
LEGO Club
Friday 6 March - Friday 3 April 2026
Z-Arts are getting all their LEGO out for kids of all ages to play with and build whatever they like! Parents need to stay and supervise their children throughout the session. ...
Showstopper The Kids Show
Saturday 7 March 2026
An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers. If your children could create their very own dream musical - where would they start? Showstopper! The Kids Show takes your ...
Wrestling
Saturday 7 March 2026
High flying, hard hitting, body slam mayhem returns to The Plaza with professional wrestling and an evening the whole family will enjoy. Cheer the good guys and boo the bad guys in this high energy, entertainment spectacular featuring rip-r...
Family Saturdays
Saturday 7 - Saturday 28 March 2026
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions for children and their grownups. Sharing stories through creative play to spark imaginations! Family Saturdays is a space where families can explore ...
Family Art Stars
Saturday 7 March - Saturday 4 April 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 requ...
A Big Egg
Sunday 8 March 2026
From the new Story Time series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. For Jack and his little sister Molly, an egg is much more than a simple shell - it's a tiny world full of secrets. A miracle w...
Be Hear Now
Sunday 8 March - Sunday 14 June 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,...
Music Makers
Friday 13 March - Monday 11 May 2026
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers, with songs and musical activities. For parents with baby and toddler, babies are welcome to attend toddler sessions, but we would ask that toddlers not attend baby sessions, a...
U Dance Northwest 2026
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Join us this March for the U Dance Northwest Regional festival 2026, a spectacular weekend where the Quays stage comes alive with the extraordinary talent of youth dance groups from across the Northwest region. Experience an inspiring showc...
Little Listeners: Opera North Orchestra Unpacked
Saturday 14 March 2026
A Family Friendly Concert For All Ages. A treasure hunt with a tuneful twist! The Orchestra of Opera North needs your help finding some hidden musical gems. Discover different "Tuneful Treasures" as you go, collecting them all in time for ...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Sunday 22 March 2026
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...
Nick Cope's Family Show
Sunday 22 March 2026
Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 ye...
Out Of The Box
Sunday 22 March 2026
OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini a...
Monthly Autism Open Mic Event
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Showcase your talent at our open mic event hosted at the Chute Bar in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Entrants must be 16 and over...
Matilda The Musical
Thursday 26 March - Saturday 25 April 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...
The Lol Podcast
Thursday 26 March 2026
Join the LOL Podcast and experience the show like never before with interactive games, hilarious moments, and topics you will only hear in person. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Cash, Kate, Harper, Maverick and Kenzie filled ...
The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 March 2026
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London's Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first t...
Counting Sheeps
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 March 2026
A sleepy, sheepy show from Herd Theatre for babies and toddlers (and very tired grown ups). Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They're experts in the field. But tonight they're wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a j...
Creative Tiny Humans
Friday 27 March - Saturday 28 November 2026
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 ...
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS - EASTER PANTOMIME 2026
Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April 2026
When the Magic Mirror (Tim Lucas) reveals that Snow White (Chantelle Morgan) is the fairest of them all, the Wicked Witch (Shania Pain) orders a dramatic end to the young Princess' life, but luck is on Snow White's side as she escapes into ...
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
Sunday 29 March 2026
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney ...
Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
Monday 30 March 2026
Spider-Man™: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans. The box office smash hit will have its incredibl...
Wren's World
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Wren and her sister Robin experience the world very differently; Robin seems to have it all figured out, but to Wren, the world is loud and busy and confusing. To make sense of it, she creates her own magical world full of adventure, where ...
The Wiggles
Thursday 2 April 2026
Following their sell-out 2025 tour, The Wiggles are back by overwhelming demand with their biggest and brightest show yet - travelling across the country to bring the live-show phenomenon to a city near you. In a concert filled with a...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Thursday 2 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...
There's A Monster In Your Show
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 April 2026
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but...
Tales from Acorn Wood
Friday 3 - Monday 6 April 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clo...
Teach Rex
Friday 3 April 2026
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to town after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching childr...
Wren's World
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 April 2026
Wren and her sister Robin experience the world very differently; Robin seems to have it all figured out, but to Wren, the world is loud and busy and confusing. To make sense of it, she creates her own magical world full of adventure, where ...
Peter Rabbit Family Fun Day
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 April 2026
That mischievous bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit, is coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum. Say hello to Peter as he meets, greets and entertains at intervals throughout the day with no additional cost to admission. There will be even mo...
Gabby's Dollhouse Live
Sunday 5 April 2026
Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a...
It's not Taylor
Sunday 5 April 2026
*Vikki Earle: The Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute*Step into a world of catchy tunes, unforgettable choreography, and fierce performance...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Monday 6 April 2026
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...
