Season: school holidays

Community Gardening Day at Whitworth ParkFamilies walking in Whitworth Park
Image credit: Whitworth Park.

Passionate about our cities parks? Come on down and join the Friends of Whitworth Park this October half term for a relaxing day of gardening. Perfect.

Holiday Lego Club at Beswick LibraryA big pile of brightly coloured Lego

Join the Holiday Lego Club at Beswick Library and let your imagination run wild. Will you build a haunted castle or a ghastly ghost? Enjoy building your favourite scary stuff at Lego Club. Suitable for families with children ages 5 –12years, sessions are free and Covid-safe. Booking is essential. Please pop in to the Library […]

Story SeekersA family of four open an old looking brown leather chest and a light shines out of it. They look excited and happy.
Image credit: IWM

Adventurers should definitely hot-foot it to the Imperial War Museum North this October half term. Family-friendly ‘Story Seekers’ sessions take place every day throughout the half term holidays. You can get hands-on with real artefacts and also discover brave real-life stories. Story Seekers is a wonderful opportunity for families of all ages to learn about […]

Spooky Holiday Crafts at Northenden Community LibraryA brightly coloured picture of a pumpkin, a colouring in activity sheet and some felt tip pens.
Image credit: Manchester Libraries

Northenden Community Library will host a pop up craft table throughout the October half term holidays. Enjoy free spooky holiday crafts for all of the family. Running during library opening hours: Monday to Thursday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Spooky Holiday Crafts at Brooklands LibraryA brightly coloured picture of a pumpkin, a colouring in activity sheet and some felt tip pens.
Image credit: Manchester Libraries

Brooklands Library will host a pop up craft table throughout the October half term holidays. Enjoy free spooky holiday crafts for all of the family. Running during library opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and Wednesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 […]

Big Leaf Clear UpA group of volunteers wearing hi-vis vests clean up a park pathway.
Image credit: Friends Of Didsbury Park

Join the Friends of Didsbury Park as they begin their big leaf clear up. You’ll get to meet other fellow nature enthusiasts and park lovers. Have fun and be proud of the area you live in.

Diwali Crafts at Chorlton LibraryA brightly coloured Diwali colouring in sheet and some flet tip pens.
Image credit: Manchester Libraries

Get creative and celebrate Diwali with this fun craft session at Chorlton Library. Great for all the family. The session is free but places must be booked in advance. Pop into the library or call 0161 227 3700 to book your space.

Stained-Glass Window Cookie BakingA plate of cookies that are inspired by the design and colour of a stained glass window.
Image credit: Manchester Jewish Museum

Bake your own tasty stained-glass window cookies.

Love Exploring – Halloween in Manchester’s ParksTwo children, dressed up for Halloween, stand holding trick or treat buckets.
Halloween Trail

If you love exploring Manchester’s parks – then the ‘Love Exploring’ app is for you. Download the free ‘Love Exploring’ app to your phone and use technology to get more out of your park visits this Halloween. Discover the new Halloween residents in Manchester’s parks. If you look carefully enough you might even find the […]

Halloween Lantern Parade in LevenshulmeA glowing pumpkin with a face carved into it.

The Halloween Lantern Parade is back for 2021. Head to West Point Gardens on 31 October for a night of spooky costumes and magical lantern design. Celebrate the creativity and community spirit of Levenshulme.