Family things to do in the North
Shekina Rose, Families EditorHere comes the last half term before those big summer holidays and there’s lots happening for families in the north. The next few months are packed with activities: for curious minds, for food lovers, for babies (heaps of baby fun), as well as music events with teenage performers, circus schools, family workshops and theatre shows.
Kids and their adults who love learning and fun simultaneously will enjoy the Universally Manchester Festival which has such an packed and varied programme it would be impossible to not find something there to enjoy.
More festival fun includes Manchester International Festival’s THE HERDS family workshop – inspired by THE HERDS, part of a big programme of spectacular MIF events taking place in July.
Boredom will not be an issue for babies (nor their parents) this month, with Manchester’s Baby Week – six whole days of free activities, all baby-fied, from massage to swimming.
Family theatre includes the hilarious, slightly odd romance, The Smeds and the Smoos at Z-arts and over in Leeds, check out the Slam Dunk & Launchpad Youth Showcase at The Wardrobe to watch the next generation of superstars doing their thing live-on-stage.
Moving into July and August, the Leeds Circus School awaits for kids who love getting up to tricks! And foodie families will be watering at the mouths at the African and Caribbean Food Fest, brimming with delicious food, and other things to enjoy too.
Saving for the summer? Here’s our guide for free family things to do in Manchester.
