Things to do with kids in Manchester
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Events
London time
Saturday 31 Oct
Barclays Free Park Tennis
Children under 13 must attend with a playing adult aged 18 or over.
Chorlton Green Artisan Market
Independent Street’s Chorlton Green Artisan Market brings stalls and live music to the road in front of the Horse and Jockey.
Levenshulme Makers Market
Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3AD
The advertised stall list includes food, crafts and playful 3D-printed sensory creations.
Youth Circus: ages 11+
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
Crafty Club at Chorlton Central
Chorlton Central.org.uk
Nearby: Chorlton
Children and families
Make crafts, hear stories and share food at a free after-school gathering for children and families.
Baby & toddler play
Little Werbs baby and toddler playgroup
Stwchorlton.org
Nearby: Chorlton
Babies and toddlers
Free play, crafts, snacks, a story and songs for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsStay and Play at 422 Community Hub
422manchester.org
Nearby: Longsight
Babies and toddlers
Meet other families while babies and toddlers explore toys and creative crafts.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsStay, Play and Learn at Longsight Family Hub
Longsightcp.com
Nearby: Longsight
Explore creative play, counting, communication and social interaction together at the family hub.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsStay, Play and Learn at Northmoor
Northmoorcommunity.co.uk
Nearby: Longsight
0–5 years
Play alongside your child in a school-readiness group for under-fives and their grown-ups.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsTinyTalk baby signing in Didsbury
Tinytalk.co.uk
Nearby: Didsbury
Babies
Try baby signing with nursery rhymes, books, games and sensory activities, followed by time to chat and play.
Places to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
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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Moss Side with children: parks, Powerhouse and hands-on nature
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