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Find out everything you need to know about nocturnal animals in half term family fun after dark.

Calling all rulebreakers everywhere. This brand new show by Theatre-Rites and 20 Stories High challenges all order as we know it.

Make tracks to see Stephenson’s Rocket, take part in Science Showdowns, have a hair-raising time at the Electricity exhibition and let loose at the Victorian Fairground.

Generate shapes, patterns and artworks. Bring to live in vivid colour the hidden patterns that surround us in this new digital and mechanical experience by Halifax artists IOU.

Meet Stella, a Star Engineer, who reveals the importance of turning out the lights and wishing upon a star.

Unlock the secrets of your DNA and try your hand at being forensic archaeologists at the Science and Industry Museum’s monthly free Platform for Investigation event.

Manchester’s Sunday Assembly welcome in the new year with bearded bundle of joy, comedian and co-founder of Sunday Assembly Sanderson Jones. Expect party hats, power pop sing along, crafts, chats, tea and cake.

A giant straw Piglet marking the Year of the Pig by international artist Alex Rinsler will be boasting a coat made from dosh.

A soaring musical score, a cast of over 100, cherry pickers, tanks, 3D projections and a mechanical, moving ‘baby’ that’s bigger than a double decker bus. Zara is a giant outdoor theatre event for the whole family, which tells the epic story of one learning disabled mother and her fight to protect her baby.

The UK’s first immersive exhibition of the much-loved tales of Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler. Expect enchanting forests, miniature towns and watery worlds.

Skate past and walk within a Christmas tree to end all Christmas trees featuring over 20 thousand lights on a festive trip to the seaside.

Who doesn’t love a charmingly grumpy character? Especially when it’s the big man himself? Lucky for us that the critically acclaimed production of Raymond Briggs’ classic tale docks at Waterside this Christmas.