ToDoToDaY Manchester

Things to do with kids in Manchester recommendations

Soft play, play villages, farms, water fun and family activities in Manchester and nearby. Browse current Manchester listings with dates and official links.

Current events and activities in Manchester

  1. Magic Makers

    Join us at Chetham’s Library’s Mystical Magic School! Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble! We call upon all young witches and wizards to meet our potion master, spellcaster, wandmaker and more, and spend the day learning about all things magic!

    Check official times at Chetham's Library

  2. Match Day Mix-Up with Lioness Jill Scott!!

    Join us at for a FREE afternoon of football-themed family fun this half term! We've partnered with British Gas and Barclays Women's Super League for an afternoon of free activities.

    Check official times at Manchester Central Library

  3. Toddler Takeover!

    Join us for Toddler Takeover, a fun and welcoming session for children aged 0-4 years and their grown-ups. Little ones are invited to discover the Synagogue through sensory play and stories in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    Check official times at Manchester Jewish Museum

  4. Pumpkin Pickin at Haigh

    Pick your perfect pumpkin and enjoy a fun-filled family experience at Haigh this October. Get ready for some autumn family fun, Pumpkin Pickin at Haigh is back and in a new home within the Walled Gardens !

    Check official times at Haigh Woodland Park

  5. Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet at The Ivy

    Celebrate Halloween at The Ivy with the inaugural Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet - the perfect half term treat. Little monsters and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast, seasonal treats and plent

    Check official times at The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester

  6. Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet for Halloween at The Ivy'

    Celebrate Halloween at The Ivy with the inaugural Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet - the perfect half term treat. Little monsters and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast, seasonal treats and plent

    Check official times at The Ivy Spinningfields

  7. Halloween 2026 at Smithills Open Farm

    Smithills Open Farm's exciting Halloween events are back for 2026! Join us for Pumpkin Picking, Our Half Term Halloween Special and our spooky Halloween Fright Night. Pumpkin Picking Come and join us for our Pumpkin Pick

    Check official times at MANCHESTER

  8. Halloween at Gameface

    Get your Gameface on this Halloween! Head to Gameface Manchester at The Printworks for high-energy, interactive fun.

    Check official times at Unit 21–22, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove

  9. Spark in the Park

    Wrap up warm and join Haigh Woodland Park for an evening of family fun at Spark in the Park!

    Check official times at Haigh Woodland Park

  10. From Here to There: a tour for children

    Children are invited to take a journey through the historic house, accompanied by Speechly the Pineapple. Grab a Pineapple Passport from the entrance of the house, spot the suitcase stacks, and collect stamps for your pa

    Check official times at Dunham Massey

  11. October half term at Dunham Massey

    24 October - 1 November Autumn is calling! Make the most of October half term and see the parkland at its most colourful. Wrap up warm, breathe in the crisp autumn air and enjoy the changing season as you explore.

    Check official times at Dunham Massey

  12. Halloween at HOME

    Something spooky is stirring at HOME this Halloween. From 23 October to 6 November, discover a packed programme of frightening films, chilling live theatre and family-friendly fun.

    Check official times at HOME

  13. MC Grammar: The Mic Drop Tour!

    World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back and this time he's bringin'... BIGGER Beats, BIGGER Laughs and even BIGGER Family FUN! Grab your caps and shades and get ready for the ultimate family

    Check official times at The Lowry

  14. Cruise with Father Christmas

    Step aboard this winter for a festive cruise like no other - where twinkling lights meet waterfront wonder, and Father Christmas himself swaps his sleigh for a spot on deck! Join us at Salford Quays for a heart-warming S

    Check official times at Manchester River Cruises

  15. Holiday Bricktacular

    Holiday Bricktacular There's so many festive-themed activities, plus access to two rides, LEGO® build & play zones and a 4D cinema experience at the ultimate indoor LEGO playground. Build and decorate a LEGO Gingerbr

    Check official times at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

  16. HARIBO Holly Jolly Grotto at The Trafford Centre

    Bag a ticket to the sweetest Christmas experience around! The HARIBO Holly Jolly Grotto is coming to the Trafford Centre, helping Christmas 2026 fizz over with fun and giggles!

    Check official times at The Trafford Centre

  17. Sleeping Beauty

    We're thrilled to be welcoming the award winning The Big Tiny back to Contact's castle for another year of Pantomime fun following their hilarious 2025 show Rumpelstiltskin.

    Check official times at Contact Theatre

  18. Shiny Christmas

    Join dancers from Turned On Its Head in their dazzling Christmas show for ages 0-4 Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes. In a long-forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy, and treasur

    Check official times at Z-arts