Sarah Gaffney-Lang

Families Editor

Written by Sarah Gaffney-Lang

DUST a production by Half Moon and Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
Dust

This sensitive stage exploration of love, loss, identity and memory features characters Little Titch and Nelly who form an unlikely friendship. Co-produced by Z-arts and Half Moon the play can now be enjoyed online from the comfort of your own home.

Free entry
When Trolls Try To Eat Your Goldfish at Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
When Trolls Try To Eat Your Goldfish

Join Dommy B for his fun-filled interactive show When Trolls Try To Eat Your Goldfish and prepare to get involved in the quest to save the village pets including the VERY special goldfish Great Bumbleduke the Third.

From £3
Drama Stars with Triple C at Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
Drama Stars with Triple C

Z-arts are delighted to be hosting Drama stars with Triple C – a series of online creative workshops for children with access requirements/additional needs. Aimed at beginners, children need no previous drama experience for these fun, interactive sessions.

Free entry
TChildren's Football Writing Festival - online at The National Football Museum
FamiliesManchester
Children’s Football Writing Festival

The National Football Museum is providing some entertainment for football fans big and small this half-term, with this special festival featuring readings by authors including Eve Ainsworth, Tom Palmer, Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett.

Free entry
Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales with Liz Pichon online launch event at Seven Stories
FamiliesNewcastle
Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales with Liz Pichon

Join Seven Stories for their latest livestreamed launch event – Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales with author Liz Pichon. Tom is back sharing more of his brilliant adventures in his comical trademark doodled-diary format as he celebrates turning ten years old.

From £3
Winter Scavenger Hunt at Tatton Park
FamiliesCheshire
Winter Scavenger Hunt

Tatton Park’s Winter Scavenger Hunt is an excellent activity for kids and their grown ups to explore nature in the stunning swathes of Cheshire parkland.

Free entry
Paper Aeroplane theatre production
FamiliesManchester
POSTPONED: Paper Aeroplane

Prepare for flight with two new friends as they take to the skies, leaving the every-day behind in pursuit of faraway lands. They touch down in mysterious new places and discover oceans to swim in, rocks to clamber over and bridges to cross.

From £7
Pavilion Gardens in Buxton
Walks in Buxton

A round-up of the best walks in Buxton, including the town centre, official tours and the surrounding area by Creative Tourist.

Child attends Creative Writing Workshop with Seven Stories
FamiliesNewcastle
Creative Writing Workshop: It’s a Wonderful (Magical) World

There’s no place like home? Boring! Join Seven Stories (The National Centre for Children’s Books) on their Creative Writing Workshop: It’s a magical (wonderful) world for a journey into literary discovery. Your tots will become budding writers for the morning and learn about world-building, harness their creativity, and turn out-of-this-world ideas into pen-on-paper stories.

From £10
Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever at The Lowry
TheatreLiverpool
POSTPONED: Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever

It’s Peppa’s Best Day Ever! Join Peppa Pig and all her friends and family on as they embark on fun-filled day long adventure. With all the familiar faces, and plenty of chuckles, chortles and trademark snorts this show will have your little ones captivated.

From £18.15