Adapted by Peter Glanville, the director behind the recent sell-out stage production of WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, with beautiful music by acclaimed singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
5.00 Under 13s
Rev up your Nimbus 2000 broomsticks and head to Central Library for an afternoon of wizarding wonder – get sorted by the Sorting Hat, meet Dumbledore and more.
Free entry
An unmissable ten days of luminary adventures. Interact with boundary-breaking new commissions, create your own digital masterpieces and take a selfie with a Dalek. Yep, really.
Free entry
Our guide to the best things to do with kids this Christmas to keep little and big giddy-kippers out of trouble (and the selection box).
Drag Queen Story Time with Divina De Campo then an after-story silent disco! An afternoon of fun, love, storytelling and dance using the tale of the lonely snowflake as a celebration of individualism. From £4.00
A heartwarming winter tale of a girl and a polar bear. Not to be missed this festive season.
From £12.50
A child assaults everything in his room after he is told off for not doing his homework. Gradually, the objects around him – furniture, clocks, crockery – come to life.
From £5.00
A huge carnival inspired lantern parade will bring an ancient Greater Manchester legend to life.
Free entry
A full day of animated adventure including screenings, workshops, classics and premieres
An extravaganza of free light-based entertainment, from illuminated trams to digital projections, fire-dancing to LED drummers.
Free entry
Light up your Saturday with incredible music, dance and a showstopping finale of sound and light in this spectacular free celebration of the Hindu festivals of Dashehra and Diwali.
Free entry
Circus inspired Family Arts Festival brings a week-long celebration of performances, activities and workshops to The Lowry.
Free entry
