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Christmas in Manchester

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Self Led Nature Trails at Manchester Parks

19 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

10:00am - 4:00pm

Free Just drop in!

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Winter Holidays at the Science and Industry Museum

Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield

20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free Just drop in!

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A Victorian Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Ardwick

16 November 2025 - 18 December 2025

11:00am - 4:30pm

£0.00 to £9.00

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Black in the Game

National Football Museum, City Centre

10 October 2025 - 15 March 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free admission for City of Manchester residents

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Elf Trail and Storytime on Christmas Eve

Ladybarn Park, Burnage Withington

24 December 2025

10:25am - 1:30pm

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The Snowy Day

Z-arts, Hulme

12 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

10:00am - 2:00pm

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Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show

Aviva Studios, City Centre Castlefield

11 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

12:00pm - 12:00pm

£10.00 Book Now

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Winter Trail at Heaton Park

Heaton Park, Blackley

1 December 2025 - 28 February 2026

10:00am - 3:00pm

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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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