Shekina Rose

What the Ladybird Heard is coming to the Lowry this October! Expect 55 minutes packed with live music, ​puppetry and a whole farmyard of fun for the entire family.

The Children’s Bookshow is back and is taking place all across the UK. Join children’s picture book author and illustrator Jo Empson at HOME in Manchester on Thursday 14 October for a morning of creativity and inspiration.

Celebrate Manchester’s unique history and explore the fascinating story of Chetham’s Medieval Buildings at this two-day festival.

Bring your football-loving family for a visit to England’s one and only national museum for football, with activities for families available throughout the museum.

Horrible Histories live on stage is back! Head to the Stockport Plaza on 17 August to experience the side-splittingly funny, acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians, for the entire family to enjoy.

Horrible Histories Live On Stage! Terrible Tudors is jam-packed with gutsy action and gore! Entertain your little ones for the afternoon and enjoy history at its unfiltered best.

Join the Science and Industry Museum this October half term for a safe, scientific and inspiring day out.

A week of sense-sational fun and discovery awaits this half-term!

Get creative and explore the art of play at The Whitworth this summer.

For families who refuse to settle for beige buffets and early bedtimes, Raver Tots brings proper club energy to Freight Island this New Year’s Eve.

Enjoy a dusk-til-dawn celebration of the community and exuberance of Manchester.