Under 5's Tiny Tot Tales, The Lowry, Salford Quays (10.15-11.am)
Take your toddler on an imaginative journey of stories and songs in this inspiring workshop where each month a different artwork or theme will be brought to life!
Saturday 4th February
The Emperor's New Clothes, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale( 2.30pm)
The Emperor’s New Clothes is performed with puppets, masks and original music. Aged 3+
Family Art Club, Manchester Art Gallery (1-3pm)
Spend quality time together as a family and learn new art skills. Free monthly art club is designed for you to play, create and enjoy the gallery as a family.Each art club session lasts two hours but you can stay as long as you like. There's no need to book, though places are limited, so it's best to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Sunday 5th February
Ballroom Sunday, The Lowry, Salford Quays (suitable for everyone 8+)
Our popular family event is back! Join us for a ballroom workshop in the morning, followed by a tea dance with your choice of hot drink and delicious homemade scones in the afternoon.
Half Term Fun
Friday 10th February
Under 5's First Steps, The Lowry, Salford Quays (10am & 11am)
Themes explored in First Steps this term include The Park, The Circus and The Nutcracker story. Children learn to express themselves through movement whilst developing agility, strength and physical awareness
Saturday 11th February
Wheels on the Bus, Buxton Opera House (2pm)
Classic sing-a-long fun for the whole family! Climb aboard Buster the big red bus and meet all of his friends as they embark on a magical adventure! Music and song come to the stage in this delightful treat which will get the kids up and dancing to their family favourites.
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow Festival in the Gardens and at the Farm this spring half-term. Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the Gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Saturday Playhouse, Make Your Own Art, The Lowry, Salford Quays
Colourful and creative workshops to encourage budding young artists to develop new skills and try out exciting ideas that stretch their imagination!Create an exciting work of art using a variety of art and craft ideas, from making 3D models and sculptures, to inventive drawing and painting techniques.
Sunday 12th February
Wheels on the Bus, Buxton Opera House (2pm)
Classic sing-a-long fun for the whole family! Climb aboard Buster the big red bus and meet all of his friends as they embark on a magical adventure! Music and song come to the stage in this delightful treat which will get the kids up and dancing to their family favourites.
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow Festival in the Gardens and at the Farm this spring half-term. Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the Gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Monday 13th February
Tuesday 14th February
Fun with Feathers , Hatworks Stockport. Booking Essential
Have fun with feathers and see if this craft session tickles your fancy! For 5 - 11 ages
The Owl and the Pussycat, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale (11.30am & 2.30pm)
Puppetry, live music and beautiful storytelling combine in this enchanting retelling of Lear's classic poem.A nonsense adventure for 3-7 year olds and their families.
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow Festival in the Gardens and at the Farm this spring half-term. Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the Gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Wednesday 15th February
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow Festival in the Gardens and at the Farm this spring half-term. Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the Gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Fun with Feathers , Hatworks Stockport. Booking Essential
Have fun with feathers and see if this craft session tickles your fancy! For 5 - 11 ages
Peppa Pigs Treasure Hunt, Opera House, Manchester
Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans.
Thursday 16th February
Vampirates, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale (2.30pm)
Based on the award-winning novels by Justin Somper. Aged 9+
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow Festival in the Gardens and at the Farm this spring half-term. Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the Gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Fun with Feathers , Hatworks Stockport. Booking Essential
Have fun with feathers and see if this craft session tickles your fancy! For 5 - 11 ages
Peppa Pigs Treasure Hunt, Opera House, Manchester
Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and
her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!Peppa is
back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets,
perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all
her fans.
The Rescue Chair, Simply Books, Bramhall
Storytelling and craft activities, with special visitor - author/illustrator Nick Sharratt!
Friday 17th February
The Finished Article, Hatworks, Stockport. Booking Essential
From feathers to fringes, get inspired by the hats in
The Finishing Touch. Then put your stamp on a hat design,using
decorations of your choice.Age 8 - 12
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow
Festival in the Gardens
and at the Farm this
spring half-term. Over
30 scarecrows will be
resident in the Gardens.
Find the farmyard
scarecrows and have a
go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Saturday 18th February
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow
Festival in the Gardens
and at the Farm this
spring half-term. Over
30 scarecrows will be
resident in the Gardens.
Find the farmyard
scarecrows and have a
go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Sunday 19th February
Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park
Visit Tatton's Scarecrow
Festival in the Gardens
and at the Farm this
spring half-term. Over
30 scarecrows will be
resident in the Gardens.
Find the farmyard
scarecrows and have a
go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Friday 24th February
Under 5's First Steps, The Lowry, Salford Quays (10am & 11am)
Themes explored in First Steps this term include The Park, The Circus
and The Nutcracker story. Children learn to express themselves through
movement whilst developing agility, strength and physical awareness
Saturday 25th February
Muttnik - the first dog in space Waterside Arts Centre, Sale ( (2pm)
Told with dance, music and puppetry, this
enchanting tale feeds the imagination and is
suitable for everyone down to 3 years