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Black History Month in Manchester

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Back to School Activities in Manchester

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Family things to do in Manchester

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Today Next 7 Days Next 30 Days October September

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Congee Pick n Mix at esea contemporary

esea contemporary, City Centre

24 September 2025

11:00am - 1:00pm

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Stoller Story Sounds

The Stoller Hall, City Centre

27 September 2025

1:00pm - 3:45pm

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Black Creative Trailblazers Showcase 2025

Aviva Studios, City Centre Castlefield

3 October 2025

6:30pm - 11:59pm

£15.00 to £40.00

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From Page to Stage : 20 Years of Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Central Library, City Centre

12 September 2025 - 16 December 2025

Free! Read More

Our Longsight Festival

Crowcroft Park, Longsight

27 September 2025

11:00am - 5:00pm

Grandad Anansi

Z-arts, Hulme

2 October 2025 - 4 October 2025

£5.00 - Grandparents go free!

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Crafting Connections – Heritage for Wellbeing Workshops

Manchester Central Library, City Centre

24 September 2025 - 26 November 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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 Active Sports Activity

Museums and Galleries in Manchester

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School Holidays in Manchester

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Age Friendly Activities 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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