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Events, classes & places in Manchester · Local guides
82 outings in Manchester. Check each outing for ages, access and booking.
Crowcroft Park
A local outdoor stop with a children’s play area, space for sport and skateboard ramps.
DMSF Multi-sports at Powerhouse: ages 8–12
Try sport through the Powerhouse’s multi-sports offer for children aged 8–12.
Edge Youth Theatre (9–12)
Build characters and confidence through drama games, improvisation, storytelling and text work.
Fletcher Moss Park
Explore the rockery, woodland and meadow, with paths towards the River Mersey.
Go Active Kids Holiday Club at St Mary’s
Choose forest activities, sport, arts and crafts, adventure games and problem-solving at a school-based holiday club.
Highfield Country Park
An outdoor nature stop with dipping ponds, open from dawn to dusk.
Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment at Powerhouse
Explore stories, discussion, creative activities and neighbourhood service with other young people.
Levenshulme Old Library community arts centre
A former Carnegie library now used for local arts, community groups and children’s creative classes.
Levenshulme Walking Mums Club
Meet other mums and take a local walk with your baby from Station South.
Levy Little Theatre: Kids
Explore characters, stories and drama games in a creative children’s theatre group.
Levy Little Theatre: Tots
Explore characters, stories and drama games in a creative children’s theatre group.
Little Reads at Arcadia Library
A reading session for children aged 2–6 at Levenshulme’s council library.
Little Werbs baby and toddler playgroup
Free play, crafts, snacks, a story and songs for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups.
Longsight Art Space
A neighbourhood arts space for exhibitions, creative workshops and community cultural events.
Longsight Family Hub
A local starting point for play, early development and support for children and their carers.
Longsight Library and Learning Centre
Read together, choose picture books in different languages and use a busy neighbourhood library on Stockport Road.
MCRactive junior resident swimming at Arcadia
Eligible Manchester children can join Swim for All sessions with a free junior resident membership.
Moss Side Community Park
A neighbourhood playground for ages 3–10, with a multi-use sports area.