
Summer Reading Challenge
Join the fantastic Summer Reading Challenge with Manchester Libraries. There's prizes to be won too.
9:00am - 8:00pm
July 4, 2022 - Saturday Sep 17 2022
The coronavirus pandemic has caused great disruption to many of our lives. It has also been an especially difficult time for our children and young people.
Throughout the pandemic our children and young people have shown amazing strength and determination. Now, we think that it is time to celebrate the achievements and resilience of our young people. To show them how proud we are of them and also to support them to achieve even more.
Working with our partners across the city, we’re dedicating 2022 to our children and young people. ‘Our Year’ is an exciting year-long programme of activities, events, opportunities and experiences for children and young people living in Manchester.
Making up for the time they’ve spent in lockdown and away from school, their hobbies and their friends, 2022 marks a well deserved year of opportunity for Manchester’s children and young people.
Read on to find out more about some of the fantastic events happening across our city over the next year. Also, for more events taking place in the May half-term, be sure to take a look at our School Holidays guide – you’ll find a range of activities for families and young people to enjoy.
For more information about 2022 Our Year – visit the Our Year website.
Join the fantastic Summer Reading Challenge with Manchester Libraries. There's prizes to be won too.
9:00am - 8:00pm
July 4, 2022 - Saturday Sep 17 2022
City Centre
10:00am - 5:00pm
July 6, 2022 - Saturday Dec 31 2022
Free to join! Learn to play an instrument or join a band - there's lots of musical activities for all ages and abilities.
May 3, 2022 - Wednesday Apr 5 2023
Have fun, make friends and get cycling at Wythenshawe Park.
Wythenshawe
9:00am - 3:45pm
January 11, 2022 - Saturday Oct 28 2023
Great for fitness and lots of fun, the Junior Park Run is suitable for ages 4-14 years.
Fallowfield
Rusholme
9:00am - 10:15am
September 11, 2022 - Sunday Sep 10 2023
Manchester Town Hall Extension
Manchester City Centre
Deansgate Ward
5:30pm - 7:30pm
March 14, 2022 - Saturday Dec 31 2022
Great for fitness and lots of fun, the Junior Park Run is suitable for ages 4-14 years.
Whalley Range
Moss Side
9:00am - 10:15am
September 11, 2022 - Sunday Sep 10 2023
Lego-lovers should head to Central Library for Lego Club. No need to book - just turn up!
City Centre
2:00pm - 4:00pm
July 30, 2022 - Saturday Dec 17 2022
Explore the world around you with this series of short films you can watch online.
City Centre
1:00pm - 11:00pm
January 5, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 10 2022
Enjoy taking part in weekly cycling sessions at Boggart Hole Clough. There's lots of different types of bikes to try.
Harpurhey
11:00am - 2:00pm
January 4, 2022 - Tuesday Jul 4 2023
Packed with adventure for young visitors, Heaton Park has two brilliantly designed play areas for children
Blackley
9:00am - 6:00pm
June 7, 2022 - Friday Jun 30 2023
Play golf every Saturday at Heaton Park. Beginners welcome and all equipment is provided.
Blackley
1:00pm - 2:00pm
January 8, 2022 - Friday Jun 30 2023
Discover a new way to enjoy Heaton Park.
Blackley
9:00am - 6:00pm
June 7, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 31 2022
Explore Heaton Park‘s boating lake this half term.
Blackley
10:00am - 6:55pm
January 7, 2022 - Friday Jun 30 2023
If you love getting out and about in Manchester's parks, then this free app is just the ticket.
Blackley
9:00am - 8:00pm
January 4, 2022 - Thursday Sep 21 2023
Get muddy and discover art and nature in the Whitworth Park. Pick up your free guide when you visit.
Ardwick
Rusholme
Moss Side
9:00am - 5:00pm
July 30, 2022 - Sunday Sep 10 2023
Enjoy a free summer trail and discover the treasures in Elizabeth Gaskell's garden with your family and friends. Normal House admission charges apply (£6.50 for adults and children are free).
Ardwick
11:00am - 4:30pm
July 20, 2022 - Sunday Sep 4 2022
Harpurhey
10:00am - 4:00pm
August 28, 2022 - Sunday Aug 28 2022
Find out more about the people who have moved to the UK from other countries in this trail at the People's History Museum.
City Centre
10:00am - 5:00pm
January 3, 2022 - Sunday Sep 4 2022
Blackley
10:00am - 11:15am
August 2, 2022 - Tuesday Aug 30 2022
Manchester Young Lives: Moss Side Adventure Playground
Hulme
Moss Side
4:00pm - 6:00pm
March 22, 2022 - Tuesday Mar 28 2023
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
Didsbury
9:00am - 12:00pm
May 14, 2022 - Saturday Oct 7 2023
With a wide range of activities on offer, there is plenty for children and young people to enjoy over the summer holidays.
10:00am - 4:00pm
July 27, 2022 - Thursday Sep 1 2022
Moss Side
12:00pm - 12:00am
July 18, 2022 - Friday Sep 2 2022
Cheetham Hill
6:30pm - 8:30pm
August 31, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 30 2023
Try something new this summer! Free bowling sessions for all ages and abilities.
Blackley
10:00am - 11:00am
August 8, 2022 - Tuesday Aug 23 2022
Tennis coaching sessions for ages 12+. Game, set and match.
Whalley Range
Moss Side
12:00pm - 1:00pm
September 24, 2022 - Saturday Sep 9 2023
There's a variety of weekly sessions for budding boxers happening at Cringle Park.
Levenshulme
6:00pm - 7:30pm
January 3, 2022 - Monday Sep 4 2023
There's always lots for families to see and do and the Science and Industry Museum.
City Centre
Castlefield
10:00am - 5:00pm
July 23, 2022 - Sunday Sep 4 2022
Celebrate 100 years of the BBC in Manchester with a new display at the Science and Industry Museum.
City Centre
Castlefield
10:00am - 5:00pm
April 12, 2022 - Wednesday Feb 1 2023
Great for education, entertainment and self-expression, take part in a drumming session hosted by Drumroots.
Avenue Library and Learning Centre
Blackley
2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 26, 2022 - Friday Aug 26 2022
Book your place in advance for a magical (and messy) fairy-themed craft session.
Blackley
1:00pm - 2:30pm
August 1, 2022 - Monday Aug 29 2022
Make exercise a family affair this summer - join Manchester Outdoor Fitness at Heaton Park.
Blackley
11:00am - 12:00pm
July 27, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 31 2022
Barlow Moor Community Library, Chorlton
Chorlton
2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 18, 2022 - Thursday Aug 18 2022
City Centre
12:00pm - 4:00pm
August 18, 2022 - Thursday Aug 18 2022
Withington
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 15, 2022 - Monday Aug 15 2022
Miles Platting Community Library
Miles Platting and Newton Heath
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 17, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 17 2022
Withington
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 10, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 10 2022
Didsbury
2:30pm - 4:00pm
August 11, 2022 - Thursday Aug 11 2022
Miles Platting and Newton Heath
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 25, 2022 - Thursday Aug 25 2022
Crumpsall
2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 24, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 24 2022
Levenshulme
2:30pm - 4:00pm
August 15, 2022 - Monday Aug 15 2022
Wythenshawe
Northenden
2:30pm - 4:00pm
August 25, 2022 - Thursday Aug 25 2022
Wythenshawe
2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 22, 2022 - Monday Aug 22 2022
Miles Platting and Newton Heath
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 24, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 24 2022
Withington
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 22, 2022 - Monday Aug 22 2022
Miles Platting Community Library
Miles Platting and Newton Heath
11:00am - 3:00pm
August 22, 2022 - Monday Aug 22 2022
Crumpsall
1:00pm - 2:30pm
August 17, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 17 2022
Chorlton
10:00am - 3:00pm
August 16, 2022 - Tuesday Aug 30 2022
Avenue Library and Learning Centre
Blackley
From 26 Aug until Friday Aug 26 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gorton
From 26 Aug until Friday Aug 26 2022
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Miles Platting and Newton Heath
From 25 Aug until Thursday Aug 25 2022
11:00am - 3:00pm
Wythenshawe
Northenden
From 25 Aug until Thursday Aug 25 2022
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Crumpsall
From 24 Aug until Wednesday Aug 24 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chorlton
From 23 Aug until Tuesday Aug 23 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm