Factory Pride: Family at Aviva Studios

Name: Factory Pride: Family at Aviva Studios
Start: 2025-08-22T14:00:00
End: 2025-08-22T18:00:00
Location: Aviva Studios

Creative Tourist Posted 23 July 2025

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Factory Pride: Family

Aviva Studios, Manchester

22 August 2025

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free

Factory Pride: Family at Aviva Studios - Image of a girl with her hair up and colourful face paint on her face — Image courtesy of Lee Baxter.

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Factory International’s summer season continues with a vibrant family takeover at the Social, celebrating Pride with a packed day of free, drop-in activities.

Expect face-painting courtesy of Cookie Love, joyful storytime sessions with Mandla, and a high-energy dance workshop led by the ever-fabulous Ghetto Fabulous. The Circus House bring hula hooping hijinks, while themed activity packs – inspired by summer and football – offer something creative for quieter moments.

Whether you’re heading down to catch the Football City, Art United exhibition or simply looking for a joyful pit stop in the city, this is a great event for families looking to mark Pride together.

No booking required – just turn up and get stuck in.

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