School Holidays in Manchester
Looking for things to do during the February half term school holidays? You’re in the right place. Working with our partners across the city, we’ve pulled together a fantastic list of fun-packed activities and events, so you don’t have to go searching.
There’s everything from sports camps, family events and outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, youth clubs and debating groups. With something for all ages and abilities, there’s a fun activity for everyone to take part in.
Some events are for the whole family and others you can book your young person onto for the day. With loads to do and see, there’s plenty of free activity too.
Top Picks
Heaton Park Animal Centre
Animal lovers - big and small - will love visiting the furry and feathery friends at Heaton Park Animal Centre.
Blackley
10:00am - 4:00pm
June 30, 2022 - Thursday Jun 30 2022
Heaton Hall & Park Tour
This revealing tour of Heaton Hall and Park includes a rare visit inside the house as well as a tour around the park.
Blackley
11:00am - 1:00pm
August 17, 2022 - Sunday Jul 31 2022
Simply Cycling at Wythenshawe Park
Wythenshawe
9:00am - 3:45pm
November 1, 2022 - Saturday Oct 28 2023
Heaton Park Boating Lake – Ship Shape Fun for all the Family
Explore Heaton Park‘s boating lake this summer.
Blackley
10:00am - 6:55pm
July 1, 2022 - Friday Jun 30 2023
Football Pitches Available To Book
Book one of Manchester's 25 grass football sites for matches or training sessions.
Miles Platting and Newton Heath
8:00am - 8:00pm
July 15, 2022 - Sunday Jul 2 2023
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
August 1, 2022 - Tuesday Jul 4 2023
The Wythenshawe Park Story Trail
Wythenshawe
12:00am - 12:00am
October 31, 2022 - Thursday Mar 31 2022
Introduction to Tri-Golf with Heaton Park Golf Course
Take up a new sport. Enjoy a free introduction to Tri-Golf at Heaton Park Golf Course.
Blackley
2:30pm - 3:30pm
June 11, 2022 - Saturday Jul 2 2022
Junior Golf Academy
Play golf every Saturday throughout the summer. Beginners welcome and all equipment is provided.
Blackley
1:00pm - 2:00pm
June 11, 2022 - Saturday Jul 2 2022
HideOut Youth Zone Junior Club – Tuesday Club
A weekly club offering a range of fun activities for children aged from 8 -12 years old.
Abbey Hey
Gorton
4:00pm - 8:00pm
July 5, 2022 - Tuesday Jun 28 2022
HideOut Youth Zone Junior Club – Thursday Club
A weekly club offering a range of fun activities for children aged from 8 -12 years old.
Abbey Hey
Gorton
4:00pm - 8:00pm
June 30, 2022 - Thursday Jun 30 2022
HideOut Youth Zone Senior Club
A weekly club offering a range of fun activities for children aged from 13 - 19, and for those aged up to 25 with additional needs.
Abbey Hey
Gorton
4:00pm - 9:00pm
June 29, 2022 - Wednesday Jun 29 2022
Migration: a human story Passport Trail
City Centre
10:00am - 4:00pm
August 31, 2022 - Sunday Apr 24 2022
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Blackley
9:00am - 8:00pm
June 7, 2022 - Thursday Sep 21 2023
Outdoor Explorers via Manchester Museum at Home
City Centre
1:00pm - 11:00pm
August 10, 2022 - Wednesday Aug 10 2022
Multi-Sport Activities at Smedley Lane Playing Fields
Cheetham Hill
5:30pm - 8:30pm
September 5, 2022 - Friday Aug 25 2023
Little Reads at Arcadia Leisure Centre
Levenshulme
11:00am - 11:30am
October 17, 2022 - Monday Jul 11 2022
Little Reads at Longsight Library and Learning Centre
Longsight Library and Learning Centre
Longsight
11:00am - 11:30am
October 22, 2022 - Saturday Jul 16 2022
Little Reads at Moss Side Powerhouse Library
Moss Side
11:00am - 11:30am
October 12, 2022 - Wednesday Jul 6 2022
Chatterbooks Children’s Book Club at Forum Library Wythenshawe
Wythenshawe
11:00am - 12:00pm
February 5, 2022 - Saturday Jun 4 2022
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