Sarah Gaffney-Lang

Take part in a series of artist-led family-friendly workshops exploring themes of identity and migration at the People’s History Museum.

Calling archaeologists big and small! Dino Kingdom is taking over Wythenshawe Park and promises a meander with a difference. Take in an incredible 100 towering, roaring prehistoric beasts with your little ones in this one-of-a-kind magical kingdom.

From award-winning comedy to genre-smashing musical fairytales, over the course of ten days celebrating culture, Refract:21 festival has families covered.

Just So Festival is back with bang for 2021 – promising a jolly knees up which is sure to entertain the entire family.

Mothers Who Make (MWM) is 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.

Discover the magical world of Judith Kerr’s books and learn more about the life of their legendary author in this eagerly awaited exhibition.

Forming part of the county-wide Festival of Libraries, Manchester Central Library Sunday Funday combines theatre performance, craft activities, and a live workshop with a bestselling children’s author.

Head on over to the Little People’s History Museum from the comfort of your own home to watch a multi-sensory interactive bedtime story session for little ones featuring puppetry.

Geronimo is a fun packed family festival combining stage performances, activities for children, and live music from the likes of Bez and Craig Charles – all in the stunning surrounds of Manchester’s Heaton Park.

Head to Waterside Arts to experience Chantry Dance’s breathtaking contemporary ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Little Mermaid.

Head to Waterside Arts for a comedy show with a difference! Suitable for children aged 7 and up, ComedySportz combines football, tennis, and theatre in a performance packed with plenty of gags.

There’s nowhere quite like Tatton Park on a warm sunny day and Percy the Park Keeper – The Secret Path in the Gardens is the perfect way to explore the stunning parkland and all it has to offer.