Multi-sensory and surreal, Sweet Dreams is a brand-new storytelling experience that’ll take the whole family on a journey through food, appetite and desire.

Pack your curiosity, imagination and wonder and head to this interactive and magical exhibition at Z-arts. Great for super-sleuths aged 1-8 (and their grown-ups).

Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.

With creative crafts, dress-up, outdoor garden games and the beloved Cranford the cat trail, there’s a giddy summer of fun waiting at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.

The Duke’s award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre is back with another super madcap family adventure. Summer is here.

Back with an even bigger bang – Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside with a wondrous weekend of culture, including free open-air family fun.

Expect amazing puppetry and laugh-out-loud adventures in this page-to-stage adaptation of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s bestseller.

Young audience members are in for a treat as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz parades through the lush surroundings of Grosvenor Park in this magical walkabout theatre production.

Dust down your tail-feathers and get out on the streets for carnival, community and an exuberant celebration of Manchester.

With colourful puppetry, musical delights and incredible storytelling, this jaw-dropping show will have little (and big ) kids smiling from ear to ear.

A delightful afternoon of folk-themed creativity and storytelling awaits at The Portico Library this August.

Featuring over 200 artists and performers, immersive arts experiences and kids activities, Kendal Calling is a great, family-friendly festival set in the stunning Lake District.

Set to the stunning backdrop of Quarry Bank’s picturesque gardens, Chapterhouse Theatre Company are back with a new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Be our guest.

See Victoria Bath’s stunning Gala Pool transformed into a beautiful picnic venue. With traditional lawn games and arts and crafts – there’s enough happening to keep everyone happy.

See Cathedral Gardens Manchester transformed into Little Italy for Festa Italiana, the country’s biggest festival celebrating Italian food, drink and culture.

Both kids and adults are welcome to test their bravery in the canopies of Heaton Park. Unleash your inner Indiana Jones on the 14 zip lines and 20 aerial challenges set above the beautiful parkland.

A full day of adventuring awaits. Run wild in Cheshire and enjoy fun, forest activities inspired by the world of BeWILDerwood, based on the books by Tom Blofeld.

With its beautifully charming and quirky style, Little Moreton Hall offers an iconic Tudor manor house, moat, manicured knot garden and plenty of fun activities for everyone.

Kids will love the thrill of having a bird of prey swoop to land on their arm. With over 90 birds of prey resident here, Turbay Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary offers the chance to do just this.

The winner of Manchester Tourism’s ‘Access for All’ Award and home to the UK’s largest indoor ski slope, Chill Factore is a welcoming environment where you can get your pulse up as you speed down real snow slopes… a great option for those inevitable wet days.

Explore Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s award-winning 500 acres in all weather with additional family events like Outdoor Sculpture Building, Family Summer Walks and the Family Studio Space.

Avoid those cries of boredom. Hotfoot it to Quarry Bank for open-air theatre, guided walks and themed activities. A jam-packed day out inspired by the great outdoors.