Manchester’s Baby Week Launch Event

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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Manchester's Baby Week 2025 Launch Event

Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
16 June 2025

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Clear your calendars and pack your nappy bags, because from 16 to 21 June, Manchester’s Baby Week returns. The baby-action kicks off with a Launch Event on Monday 16 June, 10am–3pm, at two of the city’s cultural hangout spots – Manchester Art Gallery and Central Library.

There’s lots taking place at the launch event, like baby massage, baby yoga, music, dance, and sensory play, so your mini humans will feel soothed, stimulated and hopefully ready for a good night’s sleep! There will be stalls stacked with useful info on everything from nutrition and sleep to baby development and support services.

Some sessions may need booking on the day, others are just drop-in so you can go at your own pace.

It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents, discover what’s out there, and give your baby a flying, or at least crawling, start in life. For the full line-up and more details on events across the week visit the link below.

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Manchester
Library
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City Centre
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Blinker

Elegant cocktail bar in the centre of Manchester, with a relaxed atmosphere and wonderfully friendly staff.

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