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Things to do for Young People in Manchester

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Christmas in Manchester

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Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield

17 October 2025 - 30 November 2027

10:00am - 4:00pm

Some of the exhibition stands at Black in the Game, the new show at the National Football Museum.

Black in the Game

National Football Museum, City Centre

10 October 2025 - 15 March 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free to £39.00

Handcrafted red, green and white fabric Christmas decorations hanging from a branch.

Winter Makers Markets

People’s History Museum, City Centre

21 November 2025 - 23 November 2025

11:00am - 4:00pm

Free to £10.00

Inside the Engine Hall at the People's History Museum in the evening. There are people stood about and warm white festoon lighting hanging.

Winter Warmer Launch Evening

People’s History Museum, City Centre

20 November 2025

5:00pm - 9:00pm

A piece of artwork by British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones in yellow, orange and brown hues.

Roots in the Sky

HOME, City Centre

11 October 2025 - 25 January 2026

12:00pm - 11:59pm

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Manchester Christmas Parade

7 December 2025

1:00pm - 7:00pm

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A Victorian Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Ardwick

16 November 2025 - 18 December 2025

11:00am - 4:30pm

£0.00 to £9.00

An illustration of three sheep stacked on top of one another on a stage, as performers perform somersaults on each side of them.,

Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show

Aviva Studios, City Centre Castlefield

11 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

12:00pm - 12:00pm

£10.00 Book Now

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Manchester Active Sports Activity

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Age Friendly Activities in Manchester

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Christmas 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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