The Library of Enchantment Family Escape Room
Hulme
10:15am - 2:00pm
August 30, 2023 - Sunday Dec 31 2023
School Holidays in Manchester
If you’re looking for things to do for the kids in your life during the Christmas school holidays – read on. This guide is stuffed with fun activities, from sporty holiday camps to family-friendly events. Whether you fancy something to do as a family, or somewhere to send them for the day, there’s loads to keep children and young people of all ages and abilities entertained throughout the school holidays. And with plenty of free or low-cost activities, it doesn’t have to break the bank.
In Manchester, we are also running a free holiday club programme for children on free school meals. If your children receive free school meals, check out our separate guide to the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme.
Top Picks
Power UP at the Science and Industry Museum
City Centre
Castlefield
10:00am - 5:00pm
September 23, 2023 - Sunday Jun 9 2024
Little Suffragettes Trail
City Centre
10:00am - 5:00pm
July 19, 2023 - Sunday Jan 7 2024
£2.50
Just drop in!
Castlefield Viaduct Tour
Castlefield
Deansgate Ward
11:00am - 4:00pm
July 20, 2023 - Wednesday Jan 31 2024
Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You
City Centre
Castlefield
10:00am - 5:00pm
July 21, 2023 - Sunday Jun 2 2024
Simply Cycling at Boggart Hole Clough
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 10, 2023 - Tuesday Jul 1 2025
Heaton Park Children’s Play Areas
Packed with adventure for young visitors, Heaton Park has two brilliantly designed play areas for children
Blackley
9:00am - 6:00pm
January 2, 2023 - Sunday Dec 31 2023
Walk or run in Heaton Park
Fancy a walk or a run? Heaton Park is a beautiful park with routes for all abilities.
Blackley
9:00am - 8:00pm
January 1, 2023 - Saturday Aug 31 2024
Simply Cycling at Wythenshawe Park
Have fun, make friends and get cycling at Wythenshawe Park.
Wythenshawe
9:00am - 3:45pm
January 17, 2023 - Saturday Oct 25 2025
Winter at Hulme Community Garden Centre
Hulme
12:00pm - 3:00pm
November 26, 2023 - Saturday Dec 23 2023
Free
Just drop in!
RNCM Christmas Family Day: Shaun the Sheep
Royal Northern College of Music
City Centre
Hulme
10:00am - 5:00pm
December 17, 2023 - Sunday Dec 17 2023
£13.00
Reserve your place!
Winter Markets at Platt Fields Garden Market
Fallowfield
Rusholme
9:00am - 5:00pm
December 16, 2023 - Saturday Dec 23 2023
Winter Wonder Day
Levenshulme
1:00pm - 4:00pm
December 17, 2023 - Sunday Dec 17 2023
Free
Just drop in!
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Truck and Winter Activities at Vine Street Park (HAF)
Gorton
From 21 Dec until Thursday Dec 21 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm -
Truck and Winter Activities at Debdale Park (HAF)
Gorton
From 20 Dec until Wednesday Dec 20 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm -
Winter Wonder Day
Levenshulme
From 17 Dec until Sunday Dec 17 2023
1:00pm - 4:00pmFree Just drop in! -
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RNCM Christmas Family Day: Shaun the Sheep
Royal Northern College of Music
City Centre
Hulme
From 17 Dec until Sunday Dec 17 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm£13.00 Reserve your place! -
Ember & the Vixens: Festive Foxes
City Centre
From 16 Dec until Saturday Dec 16 2023
7:45pm - 10:00pm -
Winter Markets at Platt Fields Garden Market
Fallowfield
Rusholme
From 16 Dec until Saturday Dec 23 2023
9:00am - 5:00pm -
Christmas Activities at Alexandra Park
Whalley Range
Moss Side
From 10 Dec until Sunday Dec 10 2023
11:00am - 3:00pmFree Just drop in! -
Winter Open Day at Instituto Cervantes
City Centre
From 9 Dec until Saturday Dec 9 2023
11:30am - 3:00pm
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