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School Holidays in Manchester

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Free Things to do in Manchester this Summer

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Summer Reading Challenge with Manchester Libraries

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This Creative Summer in North Manchester

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Today Next 7 Days Next 30 Days September August

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Family Fun – Summer at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Ardwick

6 August 2025 - 28 August 2025

11:00am - 3:00pm

£0.00 to £8.50

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Gorton Cultural Festival – Family Fun Day

Gorton Park, Gorton

13 September 2025

2:00pm - 5:30pm

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Summer of Senses at the Science and Industry Museum

Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield

19 July 2025 - 31 August 2025

10:00am - 5:00pm

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Parktastic : Coming to a park near you this summer

21 July 2025 - 29 August 2025

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Free Just drop in!

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Free Swimming in Manchester

22 July 2025 - 1 September 2025

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Football City, Art United (Kids under 16 go FREE)

Aviva Studios, City Centre Castlefield

4 July 2025 - 24 August 2025

11:00am - 8:00pm

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Festa Italiana 2025

Cathedral Gardens

23 August 2025 - 25 August 2025

12:00am - 12:00am

Summer of Creativity – Kids Aloud

Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre

1 August 2025 - 31 August 2025

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Free! Read More

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Manchester Active Sports Activity

Museums and Galleries in Manchester

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Age Friendly Activities in Manchester

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School Holidays in Manchester

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Wythenshawe Park

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Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden

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Platt Fields Park

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