FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Lowry
Wed 17 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Wed 17 - Wed 31 Dec 2025
Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
Aviva Studios
Wed 17 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...Robin Hood
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Get ready for an adventure like no other as Jason Manford and Ben Nickless take over Sherwood Forest in this year's must-see show, Robin Hood!Join the most heroic outlaw of them all as the arrow-shooting hero Robin Hood and his trusty band ...Snowstorm - Wish
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
"Wish": A Spellbinding Spectacle of Ice and Wonder This Winter Trafford Centre | Dec 5 - Jan 4 Back by overwhelming popular demand, the North West's most beloved winter production returns for its fifth triumphant year - and it's more spellb...Freaky Friday
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
"For my lunch today I would like... a nice juicy little child!" He's greedy, he's grumptious, he's horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Lowry in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees.....Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
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 t...A Christmas Carol
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Saturday 10 January 2026
A joyful stage adaptation of the festive classic Whilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive across Victorian England, tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve with no compassion or love in his heart. However, that night he...Cinderella (SNP)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
This Christmas, Shakespeare North Playhouse bring you the most popular fairytale of them all, a spellbinding new production of Cinderella. Tia Larsen takes the title role in the fairytale favourite with a very special Prescot twist in a cap...The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon. This winter at Aviva Studios, step into The Moonwalkers - an awe-inspiring immersive experience for all ages. Created by...Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
A high-flying family adventure with un-BAA-lievable acrobats comes to Aviva Studios this winter Two worlds gleefully collide in Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show - brought to the stage by the internationally-acclaimed Australian circus ensemble...Aladdin
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Take a magical carpet ride to the North West's home of sensational Pantomime entertainment for Stockport Plaza's glittering production of Aladdin starring Brian Capron, star of Coronation Street and many TV and stage presentations, who make...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
After a sell-out run in 2024, get ready as Santa LIVE! returns to Bolton this Christmas with a brand-new adventure! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when Santa's cheeky elf Muddles has gotten all the presents in a muddle! Join our m...The New Adventures of Peter Pan
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
The Pirates are coming.... Oh yes they ARRRGH! Take flight alongside Peter, Wendy and Tinks as we venture into Never Island and meet the dastardly Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee. This perfect festive treat features spectacular scenery...Christmas Fair
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
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,...Ice Skating
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Skating Aids are available on a first come first serve basis. Please remember that only shoes are allowed to be stored. There is limited space, so please leave bags and personal belongings at home. Remember to visit the toilet before you ge...
The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
St Helens Theatre Royal is set to dazzle audiences this Christmas with its first-ever production of Dick Whittington, marking a major milestone in Regal Entertainments' 25-year history. Get ready for an unforgettable festive experience, ...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...Mrs Claus Saves Christmas
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
Step into Mrs Claus' kitchen for a festive bake-off like no other! As she prepares holiday treats, things spiral into a recipe-tangling disaster. With everything going wrong, she'll need help from the children in the audience! A fun-filled,...Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - 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...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - 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...Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Monday 19 January 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...Goldilocks & The Three Bears
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 18 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is in town! Dame Gertie Dollop runs a Circus show with her son - Silly Billy, but they have fallen on hard times particularly with the dastardly Ringmaster Heinkel, owner of the rival 'Circus of Horrors' up to h...Little Bear and the Christmas Lights
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 18 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
Join Little Bear on her magical adventure as she searches for the perfect Christmas lights. Filled with sensory wonders, puppetry and music this is the perfect theatrical experience for your Snowbabies. From the team that brought you Little...The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Met, Bury
Friday 19 - Sunday 28 December 2025
A very Bury Christmas adventure for all the family! The Met presents a spectacular local twist on the classic tale! When the dastardly Pied Piper arrives in Bury with plans to strip away everything that makes our town special, only Fairy Bu...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 19 - Monday 29 December 2025
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 ...Christmas Ghost Hunt
Metro Majestic Cinema, Oldham
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 December 2025
Christmas Ghost Hunts We are limiting our ghost hunts to 3 dates for the Christmas period...Christmas Ghost Walks
Moon And Back Bar Market Avenue Ashton Under Lyne, Oldham
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 December 2025
We are limiting our Ghost Walks to just 2 days for the Christmas period...The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a 'ewe'-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Halle brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages. Sit back and enjoy t...Rumpelstiltskin
Contact, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
From the producers of Dick Whittington and Aladdin, The Big Tiny bring their new story of magic, mayhem and, above all, true love as Cupid comes to town this Christmas. Can she overcome the wicked tricks of Rumpelstiltskin and help Princ...Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 20 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
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 a...
A Paw Patrol Christmas (U)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 28 December 2025
Join everyone's favourite pups on a big screen mission to save Christmas! Search and rescue pup Rubble is looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but things take a turn when Santa comes down with a cold and can't deliver an...How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Tuesday 23 December 2025
★★✭ Jim Carrey is at his energetic, engaged peak as the green-haired grouse of the title, and it's a good thing for the visually impressive film that his effervescence shines through his onscreen uniform, as the star is virtually unr...Snow White - Christmas Pantomime 2025
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 20 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
The Fairest Pantomime of Them All Mirror Mirror On The Wall... What's The Fairest Pantomime of Them all? It's SNOW WHITE, of course, and it's heading to The Blackburn Empire at Christmas 2025... Oh yes it is! Tom Rolfe Productions are thril...
Astley Santa's Grotto - 20th of December
Astley Hall Coach House And Park, Chorley
Saturday 20 December 2025
Come and meet Santa as he visits Astley Hall in the run up to Christmas...Breakfast With Santa
The Black Bull Pub, St Helens
Sunday 21 December 2025
Bring the magic of Christmas with our Breakfast with Santa Festive kids breakfast, a photo with Santa and a selection box to take home...Disney Christmas Party
Ravine Club Wigan, Wigan
Sunday 21 December 2025
The girls club Disney Christmas party Including special guests Elsa and stitch Games with prizes, small buffet and goody bags Let's celebrate...John Street Social Family Christmas Party
John Street Social, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Our Annual Family Christmas Party takes place on Sunday 21st December. Children's Entertainer, Glitter Tattoos, Visit from Santa and a Gift...Lunch with Santa
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Sunday 21 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
A magical festive afternoon with a three-course meal, live Christmas songs from Santa and a special gift for every child....Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz
AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Panto meets Cirque with a cast of 60 and spectacular aerial stunts and amazing special effects in this international class arena show as The World's Biggest Productions present a brand-new, breath-taking, Cirque staging... of the Wicked Wiz...Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 23 - Tuesday 30 December 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse's Learning & Engagement Team offer a Baby Bards early years story and language session for pre school children aged 18 months to 4 years old. Introducing story, letters and phonics through readings and fun activi...Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 24 December 2025
★★★★ The Muppets do Dickens with that trademark blast of irreverence, affection and tap-along tunes. ~ The Times. --- A Christmas cinema screening of Brian Henson's 1992 classic, starring The Muppets and Michael Caine. The Muppets ....jpg)
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Boxing Day Lunch
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Friday 26 December 2025
Boxing Day made delicious. Join us for a festive three-course feast...Wee Film Club: The Legend of Ochi
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 27 December 2025
A young girl runs away from home and befriends a wounded and lost creature. 10am - FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema) 11am - film screening In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is rais...Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 28 December 2025
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas! When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day - but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval...Little Bear and the Christmas Lights
