Manchester Literature Festival brings you comedian and author, David Baddiel. In this family event he’ll talk about the power of stories and introduce his hot off the press, new book for young readers, The Taylor Turbochaser.
From £8
Discover what a Witchball is and how it wards away evil spirits, as well as learning about what part candles have played in Halloween traditions.
Free entry
Join the specialist team at Pontefract Castle as they guide you in the techniques archaeologists and curators use to turn photographs in to 3D models.
Free entry
As Halloween approaches visit the delightfully eerie Little Moreton Hall to discover how the Tudors celebrated this spooky season. Hear ghost stories and make a charm to protect you from the ghouls! Free entry
Head to Lyme Park this October and join one of their fun, creative pumpkin carving sessions. Get messy in pursuit of the ultimate spooky creation!
From £5.50
Join Glastonbury poet Dommy B, as he returns to Waterside Arts for lots of lyrics, laughs and some dragon themed fun. Be ready to join in!
From £7
Explore the fundamentals of digital design software. Children and young people will even be able to 3D print their own futuristic building to take home!
From £8
Manchester Literature Festival are bringing some Grimm & Co. magic to Z-arts for this one off event, filled with imagination and creativity. With wand crafting, spell writing and potion brewing, get ready to step in to a world of magical sorcery.
From £10
Exciting archaeological excavations are going to be taking place at Pontefract Castle this autumn – and you and the family can be part of it.
Free entry
This brand new staging of Lewis’s Carroll’s classic tale, will have your whole family enthralled and the catchy tunes running through your head!
From £7.50
Join DJ Mr Switch for the next edition of RNCM Young Explorers. These amazing events will engage the whole family, opening up their imaginations to the possibilities and the joy of classical music.
From £12
Happy Sundaze brings the summer to a close at Manchester Monastery. Head to this iconic building for an afternoon of festival delights for all ages
From £7.5
