Saturday LEGO® Club at Stretford Library
Sat 14 Nov · 13:00
Stretford Library
Calling all master builders, future engineers and creative geniuses – get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!
More published sessions ↗Little legs. Big day out.
Good stuff to do with the kids in Greater Manchester.
100 events
Sale Water parkrun (5k)
Sat 14 Nov
Sale Water Park
A free, volunteer-run 5k around Sale Water Park every Saturday morning, open to walkers, joggers and runners of any pace.
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Free Saturday cricket for 8 to 13s at Old Trafford Sports Barn
Sat 14 Nov
Old Trafford Sports Barn, Seymour Park
Lancashire Cricket's #Wicketz programme runs free cricket every Saturday morning at the Old Trafford Sports Barn in Seymour Park.
More published sessions ↗West Didsbury & Chorlton vs Sporting Khalsa
Sat 14 Nov · 15:00
Brookburn Road, Chorlton
Watch West Didsbury & Chorlton vs Sporting Khalsa at Brookburn Road in Chorlton. Check the club’s matchday guide for admission and child tickets. Fixtures may change.
Saturday roller disco at Stretford Sports Village
Sat 14 Nov · 13:00
Stretford Sports Village
An all-ages roller disco at the Chester Centre.
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Parent & Baby Stay & Play
Sat 14 Nov · 09:00
Victoria Park Community Building, Victoria Park
A gentle weekend space created for parents and their babies to slow down, connect, and enjoy time together with no rush and no pressure.
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Mini movers
Sat 14 Nov · 10:15
Science and Industry Museum
Calling all Mini Movers! Join us as we roll, clank, whirr and clack our way around the Textiles Gallery.
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Storytelling Zone
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
People’s History Museum
Imagine, play, read, and relax in a Family Friendly space celebrating the power of storytelling.
More published sessions ↗Under 3`s Session
Sat 14 Nov · 09:30
move Urmston
Under 3`s Session at move Urmston. Book a place and check the pool’s adult-to-child supervision policy before visiting.
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Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Manchester Central Library
Join us for a relaxing session where we will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment.Join us for a friendly storytime session led by…
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Secret Society skeleton activity
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
People’s History Museum
Meet the Secret Society skeleton, become a curious code breaker, and spin your own spooky story.
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Dance Stars
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Z-arts
Dance Stars Reception – Year 2 (ages 4-7) Thursdays – In Dance Stars we improve our posture, build stamina, and discover our unique dance style through play and exploration!
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Float session at Sale Leisure Centre
Sat 14 Nov
Sale Leisure Centre, Broad Road
A Saturday-morning float session in Sale Leisure Centre's club pool, open to families.
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Quayside MediaCity Christmas Makers Market (14–15 Nov)
Sat 14 Nov
Quayside MediaCity, The Quays
The first weekend of the Makers Market's Christmas run on the waterside outside the BBC and ITV studios: around 75 stalls of handmade gifts, crafts and street food.
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Family Art Stars
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Z-arts
Family Art Stars For all the family!
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Shrek Jr (youth musical) at Contact
Sat 14 Nov
Contact
The Drama MOB's young performers put on Shrek Jr, the junior version of the musical based on the film, at Contact on Oxford Road.
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Manchester Christmas Markets
6 Nov – 3 Jan · Check session dates
Albert Square and city centre
Manchester's Christmas markets spread more than 210 food, drink and craft stalls across ten city-centre sites, with the 50-metre Ferris wheel and helter-skelter in Albert Square and the…
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Drama Stars
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
Z-arts
Drama Stars Year 3 – Year 11 Get ready to have fun and explore the world of drama!
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Saturday LEGO Club at Timperley Library
Sat 14 Nov
Timperley Library
A weekly LEGO club at Timperley Library where children can build freely and try out new ideas, with Duplo put out for younger children.
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Saturday LEGO club at Urmston Library
Sat 14 Nov
Urmston Library
Urmston Library runs a free LEGO building club every Saturday (11am to 1pm).
More published sessions ↗Musical Theatre
Sat 14 Nov · 12:45
Z-arts
Musical Theatre Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 7-11) In Musical Theatre we build skills in stage entertainment — exploring creativity through song, character role-play, and everything that goes…
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RSPCA Altrincham branch Christmas Fair
Sat 14 Nov
The Larkhill Centre, 13 Thorley Lane
A Christmas fair raising money for the RSPCA, held indoors at the Larkhill Centre in Timperley.
LEGO club at Coppice Library
Sat 14 Nov
Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre
A free Saturday morning LEGO club at Coppice Library in Sale West, with bricks for building and Duplo for little ones, so it works for a mixed-age family.
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FREE Autumn Kids Crafts
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Kargo MKT
Get crafty in our Autumn Kids Craft Club, perfect for little ones of all ages!
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Manchester Musical Youth 12th anniversary show at Z-arts
Sat 14 Nov
Z-arts
Manchester Musical Youth marks 12 years of theatre training with a musical theatre showcase at Z-arts in Hulme.
Camera Obscura: Experiments in Animation (free exhibition)
24 Oct – 9 Jan · Check session dates
Waterside Arts
A free gallery exhibition of experimental animated short films, shown alongside the hand-drawn frames they were made from, by animators including BAFTA nominee Lizzy Hobbs.
More published sessions ↗Legally Blonde
Sat 14 Nov · 14:30
Opera House Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Strictly Come…
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WYC Makes: free drop-in making workshop led by young artists
Sat 14 Nov
The Whitworth
A free, drop-in making session at the Whitworth, run on the second Saturday of each month by young artists, with hands-on activities that link to the gallery's collections and current…
CATS
10 Nov – 21 Nov · Check session dates
Palace Theatre
A new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS, based on T.S.
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2026 Banner Bingo
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
People’s History Museum
The traditional call for Bingo might be ‘house’, but this fun, Family Friendly version of the game is all about exploring a ‘museum’.
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Kingsway Park parkrun, Urmston (5k)
Sat 14 Nov
Kingsway Park, George Carnall Community Hub
Urmston's newer parkrun: a free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am around Kingsway Park, next to the George Carnall Community Hub on Lostock Road.
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Mythic Reinvention: costumes from 50 years of the Royal Exchange
16 Sep – 15 Nov · Check session dates
Royal Exchange Theatre
A free exhibition in the Royal Exchange's Great Hall showing theatre costumes from fifty years of productions, drawn from an archive of more than 25,000 pieces.
Storytime and Mindfulness for Children
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Children’s Library
Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. We will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish […]
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Free kids' sessions (Today at Apple)
Sat 14 Nov
Apple Manchester Arndale
Weekend afternoons at Apple in the Arndale bring free hour-long sessions for children through Today at Apple, on iPads it provides: making a theme song in GarageBand, drawing their own…
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Games of My Life: Sir Alex Ferguson pop-up display
8 Oct – 31 Dec · Check session dates
National Football Museum
Games of My Life: Sir Alex Ferguson pop-up display at National Football Museum, Manchester. Included with museum admission (annual pass).
LEGO Club
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
Longsight Library
LEGO Club at Longsight Library. See the organiser’s listing for session details.
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Gladiators Live Tour
Sat 14 Nov
AO Arena
The live arena version of the TV show Gladiators, with the familiar events, stunts and head-to-head contests building to the Eliminator finale.
More published sessions ↗LEGO Club – Longsight Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
Longsight Library, 519 Stockport Road, M12 4NE
LEGO Club – Longsight Library at Longsight Library, 519 Stockport Road, M12 4NE. Check with the organiser before travelling.
More published sessions ↗LEGO Club
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Arcadia Library
LEGO Club at Arcadia Library. See the organiser’s listing for session details.
More published sessions ↗LEGO Club – Arcadia Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Arcadia Library, Yew Tree Avenue, Levenshulme M19 3AF
LEGO Club – Arcadia Library at Arcadia Library, Yew Tree Avenue, Levenshulme M19 3AF. Check with the organiser before travelling.
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Weekend Sounds: free live music at the Fountain Stage, Trafford Palazzo
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Trafford Palazzo
Free live music on the Fountain Stage every Saturday and Sunday, 12-6pm. Easy to drop in on between the half-term activities, food hall and shops; no ticket needed.
More published sessions ↗Kids Lego Club – BlueSCI Coppice
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre, Coppice Avenue, Sale, M33 4ND
0161 912 3560 Source: bluesci.org.uk/whats-on-bluesci
More published sessions ↗Gladiators
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
AO Arena Manchester
GLADIATORS LIVE TOUR RETURNS IN 2026 Hit TV Phenomenon Set to Storm UK Arenas with an All-New Action-Packed Spectacle!
Baby Swim - Small Pool
Sat 14 Nov · 14:00
move Urmston
Baby Swim - Small Pool at move Urmston. Book a place and check the pool’s adult-to-child supervision policy before visiting.
More published sessions ↗Under8`s Family Swim
Sat 14 Nov · 15:00
move Altrincham
Under8`s Family Swim at move Altrincham. Book a place and check the pool’s adult-to-child supervision policy before visiting.
More published sessions ↗Little Yogis (Children Age 4-8)
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
The Resonance Centre
Little Yogis (Children Age 4-8) at The Resonance Centre. See the organiser’s listing for session details.
More published sessions ↗Saturday LEGO® Club at Altrincham Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Altrincham Library
Calling all master builders, future engineers and creative geniuses – get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!
More published sessions ↗Saturday LEGO® Club at Hale Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Hale Library
Calling all master builders, future engineers and creative geniuses – get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!
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SEND swim sessions at move Altrincham
Sat 14 Nov
move Altrincham
Dedicated swim sessions for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities at move Altrincham, mostly in the smaller teaching pool and lasting around an hour.
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Crafted 2026: designer-makers fair at OYEZ Arts
Sat 14 Nov
Oyez Arts
A new designer-makers fair at OYEZ Arts in Altrincham's old town hall, showing original handmade work in ceramics, textiles, jewellery, wood, glass, print and more.
Wythenshawe Makers Market
Sat 14 Nov
Rowlandsway, Civic Centre, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RG
Support local makers and small businesses at this friendly community market.
Messy Church at All Saints Hale Barns
Sat 14 Nov
All Saints Parish Church, Hale Road, Hale Barns
All Saints in Hale Barns holds Messy Church on Saturday 14 November from 3pm to 5pm in the church and its hall on Hale Road.
Kids Comic Art Workshop with Rick Eades
Sat 14 Nov
Oyez Arts
A relaxed workshop with illustrator Rick Eades where children try their hand at making comics, inventing characters and picking up drawing techniques.
More published sessions ↗LEGO Club
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Gorton Library
LEGO Club at Gorton Library. See the organiser’s listing for session details.
More published sessions ↗LEGO Club – Gorton Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Gorton Library, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton M18 8HE
LEGO Club – Gorton Library at Gorton Library, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton M18 8HE. Check with the organiser before travelling.
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Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience — family cinema
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
The Light Stockport
A U-rated animation, family film at The Light Stockport. Running time 58 minutes. Check the cinema’s film guidance and ticket availability.
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GO Wild: Rocket Takeover
Sat 14 Nov · 09:30
Viaduct Park Stockport Interchange, Stockport, SK3 0EH
Become a Rocket Grunt as you sign up as a recruit and complete various activities throughout the weekend.
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Storytime at Heald Green Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Heald Green Library, Finney Lane, Heald Green, Stockport, SK8 3JB
A wonderful opportunity for pre-school children and their parents or carers to meet together on a weekly basis to share stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
More published sessions ↗Lego Club at Failsworth Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
Failsworth Library
Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club.
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Play Zone
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Adswood Young People's Centre, Neston Grove, Adswood, Stockport, SK3 8PH
A family drop-in experience, with gaming, arts and crafts, a sensory room, and more. All ages and abilities welcome.
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The Wind in the Willows family garden trail
15 Oct – 31 Dec · Check session dates
RHS Garden Bridgewater
An outdoor family trail around RHS Garden Bridgewater based on The Wind in the Willows, with Mr Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger appearing in the original book's illustrations along the route.
Bramall Hall Decorated for Christmas 2026: A musical celebration
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Bramall Hall, Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3NX
Discover Bramall Hall beautifully transformed for the festive season.
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The Elf Trail at Bramall Hall 2026
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Bramall Hall, Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3NX
Our festive friends have taken over Bramall Hall for Christmas! Bramall Hall is beautifully decorated for Christmas, which means our cheeky elves have moved in once again!
More published sessions ↗LEGO Club – BlueSCI Partington
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Partington Library & Wellbeing Centre, Central Road, Partington, M31 4FY
0161 912 3189 Source: bluesci.org.uk/whats-on-bluesci
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Bramhall Early Festive Market
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Village Square, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1AW
Get ahead of the game for Christmas. Enjoy a day browsing the specially selected stalls at Bramhall’s Festive Market.
More published sessions ↗Tameside Northern Lights Lantern Parade
Sat 14 Nov
Ashton Old Baths (lantern collection point), Ashton town centre
Tameside Northern Lights Lantern Parade at Ashton Old Baths (lantern collection point), Ashton town centre, Ashton-under-Lyne & Tameside, on Saturday 14 November.
Lego and Duplo play on Saturdays - Junction Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Junction Library, Grimshaw Lane, Middleton M24 2BW
Drop-in Lego and Duplo play for families with children aged 2 and over.
More published sessions ↗LEGO set building for families
Sat 14 Nov · 14:00
Farnworth Family Hub, King Street, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 7AP
Free family LEGO set building (Bolton Fund). Book via website; contact [email protected] / 07933704539
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Oldham Christmas Lights Switch-On (Peppa Pig meet and greet, Father Christmas, fireworks finale)
Sat 14 Nov
Oldham town centre
Oldham's free switch-on day starts at 1pm with Peppa Pig meet and greets, the town's mascots and kids' activities, then the evening show from 5.30pm brings Father Christmas, a Peppa Pig…
Light Up Leigh
Sat 14 Nov
Leigh town centre
Leigh switches on its Christmas lights with a lantern parade.
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Cloud’s Rainbow Flock: free family event
Sat 14 Nov · 11:30
Brabyns Recreation Centre, Brabyns Park, Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DT
Join Cloud the Sheep for a relaxed, SEND-friendly family afternoon of colour, creativity and kindness.
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Willow’s Path: creative family day
Sat 14 Nov · 13:30
Brabyns Recreation Centre, Brabyns Park, Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DT
Join Future Journeys CIC for a free, relaxed, SEND-friendly afternoon of creativity, curiosity and connection, inspired by Willow from Pebble Wood and Little Barnaby Farm.
More published sessions ↗Code Club at Inclusive Bytes
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Inclusive Bytes CIC, Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, Oldham OL1 1XD
Weekly coding club for children and young people – games, animations and digital projects; under-12s with an adult. Book via Eventbrite; inclusivebytes.org
More published sessions ↗Lego club at Bury Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
Bury Library
Lego club - Every Saturday 10.30 to 12 noon Published as a regular library session; check the library for closures and changes before travelling.
More published sessions ↗Lego Club - Heywood Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Heywood Library, LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW
Creative Lego play – everyone welcome.
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FREE Festive Family Crafts Day!
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Civic Square
Get crafty with the whole family and make some festive fun in Leigh Town Hall and the Turnpike Gallery
Saturday Family Workshops
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
The Turnpike Gallery
Fun and free creative drop-in workshops at The Turnpike Gallery!
Family Saturdays: Ages 3-5
Sat 14 Nov · 09:45
Octagon Bolton
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions for children and their grownups.
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Family Saturdays: Ages 5-7
Sat 14 Nov · 11:30
Octagon Bolton
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions for children and their grownups.
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Saturday Lego Club - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Castleton Library, 604 Manchester Road, Rochdale OL11 3AF
Every Saturday. Come along and build at our weekly Lego Club at Castleton Library and Community Centre.
More published sessions ↗Saturday Storytime
Sat 14 Nov · 14:00
Bolton Central Library
Love storytime? Come and enjoy a free storytelling session with your little one every Saturday.
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Lego Club - Rochdale Central Library
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
Every other Saturday. Get creative with Lego and join our free club, suitable for all the family.
Code Club - Rochdale Central Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
Every other Saturday. Come along and learn how to code at our Code Club.
Lego Club - Norden Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30
Norden Library, Shawfield Lane, Rochdale OL12 7RQ
Creative Lego play – everyone welcome.
More published sessions ↗Didsbury Library Lego Club
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Didsbury Library
It's Saturday morning, it's Lego time at Didsbury Library!The Lego bricks are here for everyone to use.
More published sessions ↗Saturday LEGO® Club at Old Trafford Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Old Trafford Library
Calling all master builders, future engineers and creative geniuses – get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!
More published sessions ↗Saturday LEGO® Club at Partington Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Partington Library
Calling all master builders, future engineers and creative geniuses – get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!
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Truck Art: Free Craft Activity for Kids
Sat 14 Nov · 14:00
Burnage Library
Truck Art is Pakistani tradition of decorating vehicles!
Saturday LEGO® Club at Sale Library Library
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Sale Library
Calling all master builders, future engineers and creative geniuses – get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!
More published sessions ↗Simply Cycling at Boggart Hole Clough
Sat 14 Nov · 09:00
Boggart Hole Clough
All-ages cycling on adapted bikes, trikes and other cycles at Boggart Hole Clough.
More published sessions ↗Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience
Sat 14 Nov · 09:30
The Light Cinema Stockport
Family Special screening at The Light Cinema Stockport. Check the cinema for tickets and current showtimes.
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Buses by Twilight
Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
Buses running in the early evening and we’ll stay open until 1830
More published sessions ↗Float Session - Club Pool
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Sale Leisure Centre
Float Session - Club Pool at Sale Leisure Centre. Book a place and check the pool’s adult-to-child supervision policy before visiting.
Mythic Reinvention: costume exhibition
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Explore costumes, craft and theatre design from fifty years of the Royal Exchange. These are the published public opening hours, excluding periods reserved for performance ticket holders.
More published sessions ↗Festive Family Fun Day
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
The Turnpike Gallery, Leigh
Enjoy festive family crafts with Archives: Wigan & Leigh and immersive magical den building at The Turnpike Gallery ahead of the Leigh Light Parade. Free drop-in, no booking required.
Middleton Christmas Lights Switch-On
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Middleton Gardens, Middleton M24 4DF
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at Middleton's annual Christmas Light Switch-On.
Simply Cycling at Altrincham & District Athletics Track
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Altrincham & District Athletics Track
All-ages cycling on adapted bikes, trikes and other cycles at Altrincham & District Athletics Track.
More published sessions ↗Manchester United Women vs Crystal Palace
Sat 14 Nov · 12:45
Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester
Watch Manchester United Women vs Crystal Palace at Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester. Check the organiser for admission, child tickets and any fixture changes.
Stretford Christmas Lights Switch-On
Sat 14 Nov · 14:00
Sir Tony Lloyd Square
Stretford’s Christmas lights switch-on is back!
More published sessions ↗Float Session Small Pool
Sat 14 Nov · 14:15
Stretford Chester Centre
Float Session Small Pool at Stretford Chester Centre. Book a place and check the pool’s adult-to-child supervision policy before visiting.
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