FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Manchester Opera House
Tue 4 - Sun 9 Mar 2025
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Lowry
Wed 3 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House
Sun 23 Mar - Sun 25 May 2025
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Tap Factory
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 3 March 2025
After mesmerizing audiences across five continents with over 800 shows, Tap Factory is thrilled to be back in UK with its 10th Anniversary Tour! Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of ...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
Monday 3 March - 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...Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Monday 3 March - Thursday 10 April 2025
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...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Monday 3 March - Thursday 17 April 2025
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' matchd...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Monday 3 - Monday 31 March 2025
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...Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Sunday 9 March 2025
Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Manchester this February/March!|The ...Little Reads
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 4 March - Tuesday 1 July 2025
Little Reads with Manchester Literature Festival. Join Ged for an interactive Storytelling session in our new Children's Library. 10am session - Pre-school/Family session 11am- Inclusive session (If you require a BSL interpreter please do l...Babies Playtime
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 6 March 2025
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...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 7 - Saturday 29 March 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 ...Music Makers
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 March - Monday 7 July 2025
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...LEGO Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 7 March - Friday 18 July 2025
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. ...Wrestling
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 8 March 2025
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 Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 8 March - Saturday 19 July 2025
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...Angelica Sprocket's Pockets
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 9 March 2025
Based on the Quentin Blake children's book and filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness, this fun-filled show is the perfect treat for the whole family! Angelica Sprocket lives next door. ...Salford @ New Adelphi Theatre - Saturday 2nd November -TREX SHOW
New Adelphi Theatre And Studio, Manchester
Sunday 9 March 2025
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising dinosaurs...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 March 2025
In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the T...The Smartest Giant in Town
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 March 2025
George wishes he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . ....Opera North - The Magic Flute Lite
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 13 March 2025
A 90-minute version of The Magic Flute based on James Brining's production. A delight for all ages, this production is perfect for schools, families and anyone who'd like to enjoy a shorter version of the opera. Enter an enchanted world and...Lowry CAT - Open Dance Class
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 13 - Thursday 20 March 2025
Calling all young people aged 8-14Â who love to move! Take part in inspiring dance classes to develop your dance ability and unleash your artistic creativity. Experience how dancers train at Lowry. Classes are led by Lowry Centre for Advanc...Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 14 - Sunday 16 March 2025
Three days, three legendary locomotives. Celebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by three incredible and iconic mainline steam engines. This special springtime steam event will feature three guest locomotives from the ...Sing-a-Long-a Beauty And The Beast (PG)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 15 March 2025
Singalonga Productions invite you to "Be our Guest" as they celebrate the brand new adaptation of Disney's iconic fairy tale with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!. This is your chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs of y...The Littlest Yak
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 16 March 2025
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone. This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the famil...The Lowry Dance & Drama Workshops
Lowry, Salford
Monday 17 March - Thursday 31 July 2025
 The Lowry offers a diverse and inclusive creating learning offer for Primary and Secondary Schools. With a variety of workshops linked to curriculum areas, mental health and wellbeing and project work. Held either at The Lowry or in scho...The Lowry Visual Arts Workshops
Lowry, Salford
Monday 17 March - Thursday 31 July 2025
The Lowry offers a diverse and inclusive creating learning offer for Primary and Secondary Schools. With a variety of workshops linked to curriculum areas, mental health and wellbeing and project work. Held either at The Lowry or in the sch...Hold on to your Butts
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 18 - Wednesday 19 March 2025
65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth... 30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office... Hold On To Your Butts is a must see "shot-for-shot" parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. After selling out in New ...Stephen Sharer
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 18 March 2025
With almost 12 million subscribers and over 6 billion streams, American YouTube personality Stephen Sharer brings his family-fun Share The Love music tour to town. Join the Sharer Fam and sing along to Stephen's hit music, dance with the n...Nick Cope's Family Show
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 March 2025
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. He has an incredible fan ...Nick Cope's Family Show
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 March 2025
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. He has an incredible fan ...The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 23 March 2025
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 ...Stars for Tonight
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sunday 23 March 2025
Showcasing the talent from local students on the big stage, NW Productions present Stars For Tonight, a variety showcase giving students some memories to last a lifetime. ...
Coram Shakespeare Schools Theatre Festival
Contact, Manchester
Tuesday 25 - Friday 28 March 2025
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation presents the world's largest youth drama festival, an evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools. ...Pig Heart Boy
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 March 2025
Is it better to have a pig's heart that works ... than a human heart that doesn't? Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal - have friends, go to school, and dive to the bottom of his local swimming pool. But he desperately nee...Motorfest & Funfair
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 March 2025
Brace yourself for jaw-dropping stunts, ear-shattering roars, and high-octane action as monstrous trucks take centre stage at RA Monster Events' Motor Fest. Expect fun for all the family including Monster Truck shows, Stannage stunt team, ...Neon Brush Kids - Paint in The Dark Kids Edition
Studio Bee, Manchester
Saturday 29 March - Saturday 26 April 2025
Get ready for your next family adventure! Neon Brush Kids offers parents a chance to connect with their kids in a fun and creative environment. With paints that glow in the dark, stencils to spark your imagination, and family-friendly tu...Kev Sutherland Comic Art Masterclass
Chorley Town Hall, Chorley
Saturday 29 March 2025
Come and try Kev Sutherlands Comic Art Masterclass Participants have to be aged 7 and over and it is a great way to get creative...We're Going On A Bear Hunt - 10am
Chorley Town Hall, Chorley
Saturday 29 March 2025
Gambolling Arena will be bringing a production on the popular book 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt' to Chorley Town Hall on Saturday 29th March 2025....We're Going On A Bear Hunt - 2pm
Chorley Town Hall, Chorley
Saturday 29 March 2025
Gambolling Arena will be bringing a production on the popular book 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt' to Chorley Town Hall on Saturday 29th March 2025....Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 30 March 2025
The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... 'Ms Rachel'! Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 Billion Views and over...Life drawing with Vienna
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 30 March 2025
Talented burlesque dancer and pole performer Vienna is our next life drawing model A two-part session: one in costume, one nude....Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
22 Opposite The Old Granada Studios And Bauhaus, Manchester
Tuesday 1 April - Monday 1 December 2025
Choose your date and time after you purchase. Explore the most frightful places in Manchester, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Solve 13 creepy clues to find out the true story of Loky. Loky was a M...The Worst Witch
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 - Thursday 17 April 2025
Adapted from Jill Murphy's original books by Emma Reeves, with Music by Luke Potter. Before Harry Potter exploded onto the scene there was another seemingly ordinary child, Mildred Hubble, who wound up in the most extraordinary of places......Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 4 April - Wednesday 29 October 2025
Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek luncheon. Whatever the occasion, it's the perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages and sensational menu. Organising a group excurs...Wigan @ The Edge - Saturday 5th April
The Edge Riveredge Wigan Wn3 5ab, Wigan
Saturday 5 April 2025
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures...TommyInnit
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 April 2025
 One of the world's most popular YouTubers and Twitch Streamers, gamer, comedian and writer Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit) has announced returns with The Survival Tour. Not content with writing the definitive book on how to survive the worl...The Koala Who Could
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 8 - Sunday 13 April 2025
A Lowry, Rose Theatre, Nicoll Entertainment, Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios co-production Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing chang...
Mothers Who Make
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 8 April - Friday 11 July 2025
A peer support group and creative exchange session for mothers who are artists - professional and/or passionate - writers, painters, actors, dancers, filmmakers, photographers... every kind of maker welcome, and every kind of mother. The se...Wythenshawe @ The Forum - Tuesday 8th April
Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures....Mary Poppins
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 9 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...The Smartest Giant in Town
Waterside, Manchester
Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 April 2025
George wishes he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . ....The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 9 April - Wednesday 29 October 2025
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 sk...The Alice Project
