Things to do with kids in Manchester
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Events
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Saturday 24 Oct
Barclays Free Park Tennis
Children under 13 must attend with a playing adult aged 18 or over.
Youth Circus: ages 11+
Sunday 25 Oct
Children and family breakfast service at St Mark’s
Barlow Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3HP
Families sing action songs, explore a Bible story, get creative and pray together in different ways.
West Didsbury Makers Market
West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LR
Explore West Didsbury Makers Market on Sunday 25 October 2026, 11am–4pm. The outdoor market brings together independent makers, handmade gifts, illustrations, plants, cakes and street food.
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Classes & workshops
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Edge Youth Theatre (9–12)
Edgetheatre.co.uk
Nearby: Chorlton
9–12 years
Build characters and confidence through drama games, improvisation, storytelling and text work.
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Full programme detailsGo Active Kids Holiday Club at St Mary’s
Go Active
Nearby: Levenshulme
3–11 years
Choose forest activities, sport, arts and crafts, adventure games and problem-solving at a school-based holiday club.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsJunior Youth Spiritual Empowerment at Powerhouse
Msmpowerhouse.org.uk
Nearby: Moss Side
11–15 years
Explore stories, discussion, creative activities and neighbourhood service with other young people.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsLevenshulme Walking Mums Club
Eventbrite.co.uk
Nearby: Levenshulme
Mums and babies
Levy Little Theatre: Kids
Levylittletheatre.com
Nearby: Levenshulme
7–11 years
Explore characters, stories and drama games in a creative children’s theatre group.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsLevy Little Theatre: Tots
Levylittletheatre.com
Nearby: Levenshulme
4–6 years
Explore characters, stories and drama games in a creative children’s theatre group.
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Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
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Moss Side Community Park
Nearby: Moss Side
A neighbourhood playground for ages 3–10, with a multi-use sports area.
Play area: 3–10 years
Moss Side Powerhouse Library and Youth Centre
Nearby: Moss Side
Read, study and discover youth activities in the colourful Powerhouse building on Raby Street.
Northmoor Community Centre
Nearby: Longsight
A community-run centre with early-years play and homework support on Northmoor Road.
Nuffield Health Didsbury swimming venue
Nearby: Didsbury
A Didsbury swimming venue where children’s lessons can be booked by members and non-members.
Station South Cycle Café and garden
Nearby: Levenshulme
A family-friendly café beside the Fallowfield Loop, with an urban garden, high chairs and space to park bikes.
The Boiler House
Nearby: Moss Side
A community workshop and events space for making, mending and connecting with nature.
Addresses for your route
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- 422 Community Hub
422 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 4EX
- Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park, Moss Side / Whalley Range, Manchester
- Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester
- Chorlton Library
Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9PN
- Chorlton Park
Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7UD
- Crowcroft Park
East Road, Manchester M12 5QZ
- Fletcher Moss Park
Fletcher Moss Park, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2RQ
- Highfield Country Park
Highfield Road, Manchester, M19 3RP
- Levenshulme Old Library community arts centre
Levenshulme Old Library, Cromwell Grove, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3QE
- Longsight Art Space
89 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 4PF
- Longsight Family Hub
1a Farrer Road, Longsight M13 0QX
- Longsight Library and Learning Centre
519 Stockport Road, Longsight, M12 4NE
- Moss Side Community Park
Broadfield Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4WB
- Moss Side Powerhouse Library and Youth Centre
140 Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4SL
- Northmoor Community Centre
95–97 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 5RT
- Nuffield Health Didsbury swimming venue
Unit 8, Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG
- Station South Cycle Café and garden
975–977 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3NP
- The Boiler House
9 Wilcock Street, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7DA
- The Circus House
Unit 40 Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 0PD
- The Didsbury Parsonage
The Old Parsonage, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2RQ
- The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre, Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9JG
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Chorlton with kids: parks, stories and creative days
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Didsbury with children: garden walks, music and a swim
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Levenshulme with kids: books, nature and local creativity
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Longsight with children: books, play and a little circus
Longsight’s family outings are rooted in its everyday community spaces. On Stockport Road, the library brings multilingual books and stories within ea…
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Moss Side with children: parks, Powerhouse and hands-on nature
Moss Side offers a mix of everyday green space, books and activities for children growing into their own interests. Alexandra Park’s curved paths make…