Activities for kids in Manchester
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Events, classes & places in Manchester · Local guides
82 outings in Manchester. Check each outing for ages, access and booking.
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre
A neighbourhood theatre with youth drama, music classes and a café, including lift access to its first-floor theatre.
TinyTalk baby signing in Didsbury
Try baby signing with nursery rhymes, books, games and sensory activities, followed by time to chat and play.
Tot Tales at Levenshulme Inspire
Interactive stories and changing play activities for toddlers and their grown-ups.
Under-fives storytime at Arcadia Library
Hear stories together at the library’s Monday session for under-fives.
Under-fives storytime at Chorlton Library
Listen to stories together at the library’s Friday morning session for under-fives.
We Are Adventurers holiday forest school at Brookburn Primary School
Bushcraft, den building, campfire cooking and seasonal outdoor adventures for children aged 5–11.
We Are Adventurers holiday forest school at St John’s RC Primary School
Bushcraft, den building, campfire cooking and seasonal outdoor adventures for children aged 5–11.
Youth at Chorlton Methodist Church
Dinner, games and conversations about life and Christian faith for ages 11–17.
Youth Circus at The Circus House
Build circus skills in Saturday youth groups, with separate sessions for ages 6–10 and 11+.
Youthy at Moss Side Powerhouse
An open-access youth club with sport, games, dance, music, art and discussion.