Sarah Gaffney-Lang

Chill Factore is about much more than just learning to ski and snowboard… hit the Downhill Donuts of the Snow Park and explore Mini Moose Land with the under 4s.

The ever-popular Girls Night Out returns to Jodrell Bank to inspire and celebrate women and girls in STEM. This event is a moon special to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings.

Looking for something a bit more exciting than pumpkin carving this Halloween? Halloween in the City brings a packed weekend of terrifyingly good family events to Manchester city centre.

Head to Manchester Arndale to meet some of Julia Donaldson’s best-loved characters and enjoy some magical storytelling sessions.

This Halloween St Ann’s Square will host a real hedge maze that’s been taken over by creeping vines, enchanted statues and monstrous creatures.

Take your family on this unique public art trail and discover the monster invasion taking over the city’s landmarks and buildings.

This Halloween Exchange Square will play host to a big screen showing some of all our family favourites from CBeebies and CBBC.

Grab your broomstick and join this creepy trick or treat trail around Manchester city centre. Check off each point on your map and collect a special treat.

Dig our your best Halloween fancy dress and prepare to hone your wizard skills. Enjoy ghastly games and activities in the atmospheric Haddon Hall, including creating potions, wand decorating, broom making and a chance to learn spells.

This half term Quarry Bank invites you to discover what life in the mill was really like, through family crafts and science experiments. Discover how mill work impacted the body, then let the family run wild in the picturesque meadow and surrounding woods.

These unique ‘meet the veterans’ events will give your family first-hand insight into the impact war has on people’s lives, from being evacuated during the Second World War, to living through the Korean and Falklands Wars.