Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) returns this October with five days of bold conversations, big names and fresh perspectives.

Join the Portico Library for a mindful days of workshops and intriguing evenings of talks with artists, curators and researchers.

Dungeons and Flagons are extending the table top fun throughout Manchester with boardgames nights popping up regularly around town.

Learn through doing with a packed programme of hands-one workshops at Bluecoat, including crafts, family friendly arts and printing socials.

Check out the ways you can get hands on creatively with workshops at FACT in Liverpool, as well as taking their daily guided tour.

Enjoy a day long workshop or week long courses exploring the boundaries of printmaking at Leeds Print Workshop.

A friendly place for adult learning in Leeds, whether you’re interested in art, philosophy, language or just meeting new friends.

Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour. The city’s very own homage to fromage.

Meet like minded creatives both professional and amateur in HOME’s regular group sessions and one off workshops.

Create stunning pottery, jewellery, sketches, watercolours and more with the vast array of craft workshops at MCDC.

Part clubnight, part post-apocalypse, Doomsday Disco is set to infuse the dance floor with the nihilism of watching the world burn. 

Discover hidden treasures and the full supplies for a new hobby amongst the tables of the SCRAP Community Junk Market in Farsley.

GNCCF is back in the beautiful surroundings of Manchester’s Victoria Baths this autumn, with stalls from over 200 incredible makers.

Join expert teacher Ula for a relaxed painting workshop getting to grips with the stunning world of Studio Ghibli. 

David Olusoga explores how three particular weapons shaped the world in A Gun Through Time at the Lowry. 

Mum’s the Word is an afternoon of the comedy circuit’s best stand ups, which you can enjoy alongside your baby.

Experience the River Mersey from a more intimate perspective with canoeing and kayaking trips from Venture Out. 

Immerse yourself in the surprising softness of cacti with this watercolour workshop from artist Monair Hymen at Leeds Central Library.

Delve into the treasure trove of 20th Century architecture design with the expert knowledge and passionate curation of the Modernist App.

Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours. 

Expect chilling street theatre and immersive thrills as the award winning Shiverpool return to Liverpool’s streets. 

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

Join heritage experts Joe Williams and Matthew Bellwood for deep dives music walks around Woodhouse in Leeds. 

Part interactive gallery, part surreal playground – SUPERMASSIVE crash lands on the rooftop of Depot Mayfield.

From the urban hum of Manchester to the serene embrace of the Lake District, Rabbie’s one-day tour offers a poetic escape into one of England’s most storied landscapes.

Explore the uplands near Bradford with a sound walk from opera north featuring newly commissions sonic worlds as well as the music of Bradford’s compositional son Frederick Delius.

Discover the wealth of outdoor free activities, artworks, walks and sound trails to be explored as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.

Cloudwater is a jewel in Manchester’s local brewery crown. Join them for a brewery tour and tasting at the Unit 9 Taproom. 

Explore Bradford and the surrounding area through the eyes of locals and experts with a series of walking trails compiled by Bradford 2025.

With its rich industrial past, iconic architecture and vibrant arts scene, Manchester is a city that begs to be explored step by step.