We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Click here to find out more.

Family Events eventsEvents in Manchester

Manchester Family Events & Days Out

Trending Manchester Family Events Events

18+

Sashi Perera || Pear Tree || Creatures Tour Show

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

buy tickets

Sashi Perera || Pear Tree || Creatures Tour Show

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Pear Tree is a stand up comedy show about pear shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia. It's about family, love, homes, knives, kids and cats.

M&P's Big Band Brunch

Saturday 12th September

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

buy tickets

M&P's Big Band Brunch

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

18-piece powerhouse DG Kollective play utterly epic jazz, funk, Latin, pop, film, TV, & library music! KIDS GO FREE! *PLEASE READ FULL INFO*

The Circus House Community Show

The Circus House Community Show

Niamos, Manchester

Join us for this wholesome family event where children and adults who attend our circus classes will perform a fantastic Summer show.

Family Fun Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Billingtons, Oldham

buy tickets

Family Fun Halloween Party

Billingtons, Oldham

Come and have a spooktacular night, dance, play games and food included

MCR ROCKS Family Festival 2026

Saturday 26th September

12:00am - 10:00pm

Clifton Cricket Club, Manchester

buy tickets

MCR ROCKS Family Festival 2026

Clifton Cricket Club, Manchester

MCR Rocks Family Festival returns to Salford! Live tributes, family fun, food & bars, plus a DJ battle with Bez vs Clint Boon. Don't miss it.

Your GREAT BIG Family Day Out is Here! Get ready for a full day of family fun, feel good vibes, and unforgettable memories!

Official Chip-Timed 5K Race + Family Wellness Festival

Saturday 26th September

11:00am - 3:00pm

Cutacre Country Park, BOLTON

buy tickets

Official Chip-Timed 5K Race + Family Wellness Festival

Cutacre Country Park, BOLTON

Bolton Wanderers Wellness Run Day! 1K Family Fun Run + chip-timed 5K race. Medals, music, food & after party. Cutacre Park, 26 Sept 2026.

Warrington Town Wrestling - Summer Smackdown

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Alford Hall Sports And Social Club, Warrington

buy tickets

Warrington Town Wrestling - Summer Smackdown

Alford Hall Sports And Social Club, Warrington

Family friendly professional wrestling returns to alford hall sports club, August 29th. The perfect way to end the school holidays

18+

Rock Out for Macmillan Cancer Support Fest

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 1:00am

Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Manchester

buy tickets

Rock Out for Macmillan Cancer Support Fest

Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Manchester

Family-filled fun in the day and the night is adults only The day aims to give back to the Macmillan Cancer Support Team and raise awareness

Join us for The Bay Summer Fair - Family Fun Day, a fantastic community event packed with entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages!

18+

Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually | Creatures Tour Show

Tuesday 27th October

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

buy tickets

Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually | Creatures Tour Show

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Midlife American stand-up on reinvention, dating, family and trying not to answer personally for America.

Summer Craft Fayre

Sunday 16th August

12:00pm - 4:00pm

The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale

get tickets

Summer Craft Fayre

The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale

A day out filled with craft stalls, live music and a delicious range of food and drinks. Perfect for spending time with family and friends!

Bestselling Manchester Family Events Events

These events are selling well, grab tickets while you can...

18+

Sashi Perera || Pear Tree || Creatures Tour Show

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

buy tickets

Sashi Perera || Pear Tree || Creatures Tour Show

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Pear Tree is a stand up comedy show about pear shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia. It's about family, love, homes, knives, kids and cats.

M&P's Big Band Brunch

Saturday 12th September

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

buy tickets

M&P's Big Band Brunch

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

18-piece powerhouse DG Kollective play utterly epic jazz, funk, Latin, pop, film, TV, & library music! KIDS GO FREE! *PLEASE READ FULL INFO*

The Circus House Community Show

The Circus House Community Show

Niamos, Manchester

Join us for this wholesome family event where children and adults who attend our circus classes will perform a fantastic Summer show.

Family Fun Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Billingtons, Oldham

buy tickets

Family Fun Halloween Party

Billingtons, Oldham

Come and have a spooktacular night, dance, play games and food included

MCR ROCKS Family Festival 2026

Saturday 26th September

12:00am - 10:00pm

Clifton Cricket Club, Manchester

buy tickets

MCR ROCKS Family Festival 2026

Clifton Cricket Club, Manchester

MCR Rocks Family Festival returns to Salford! Live tributes, family fun, food & bars, plus a DJ battle with Bez vs Clint Boon. Don't miss it.

Official Chip-Timed 5K Race + Family Wellness Festival

Saturday 26th September

11:00am - 3:00pm

Cutacre Country Park, BOLTON

buy tickets

Official Chip-Timed 5K Race + Family Wellness Festival

Cutacre Country Park, BOLTON

Bolton Wanderers Wellness Run Day! 1K Family Fun Run + chip-timed 5K race. Medals, music, food & after party. Cutacre Park, 26 Sept 2026.

18+

Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually | Creatures Tour Show

Tuesday 27th October

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

buy tickets

Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually | Creatures Tour Show

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Midlife American stand-up on reinvention, dating, family and trying not to answer personally for America.

Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026

Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026

The Monaco, Hindley

The UK's best and most established family friendly wrestling show returns to the iconic Monaco in Hindley. Don't miss the unmissable!!

Your GREAT BIG Family Day Out is Here! Get ready for a full day of family fun, feel good vibes, and unforgettable memories!

Summer Craft Fayre

Sunday 16th August

12:00pm - 4:00pm

The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale

get tickets

Summer Craft Fayre

The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale

A day out filled with craft stalls, live music and a delicious range of food and drinks. Perfect for spending time with family and friends!

18+

RUDE(r) 24th October '26 Booker T + RUDE(r) Residents

Saturday 24th October

8:00pm - 2:00am

Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham

buy tickets

RUDE(r) 24th October '26 Booker T + RUDE(r) Residents

Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham

The RUDE(r) family will be joined on Saturday October 24th by a true UK House legend. Booker T. Great vibes are guaranteed!

Bolton town wrestling - Holiday Havoc 2

Saturday 15th August

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Holiday Inn Bolton Centre

buy tickets

Bolton town wrestling - Holiday Havoc 2

Holiday Inn Bolton Centre

Family friendly professional wrestling returns to Holiday Inn Bolton for our huge anniversary show!! Don't miss it!!!

The ultimate guide to Family Events and Days Out in Manchester

Find Your Family Events Guide

Select your local guide to Family Events below, or scroll down for a selection of events from across the UK

Select your city

Can't find your city from our selection? Type your nearest town/city below.

Family Events in other places nearby

distanceBoltonchevron_right distanceBurychevron_right distanceOldhamchevron_right distanceStockportchevron_right distanceWarringtonchevron_right distanceWiganchevron_right

Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

Where to Watch England vs Norway World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Pick a city and leave the rest up to us with our list of where to watch the England vs Norway 2026 World Cup quarterfinal game.

Courteeners share new single Plus One Forever ahead of greatest hits album

The Manchester indie favourites have unveiled another new track ahead of their first greatest hits album, as they prepare to celebrate two decades together with a run of UK live dates.

Mortal Kombat stars set to attend Comic Con Manchester this month

Three stars from the 2021 Mortal Kombat motion picture will join this year’s Comic Con Manchester, where they’ll appear alongside a host of big names from film, TV and gaming.

Oasis reportedly planning major UK and European tour for 2027

Reports suggest the Britpop legends could be gearing up for another huge run of shows, with rumours of a Knebworth return and an extended Manchester homecoming residency already exciting fans.

The Warehouse Project 2026: everything you need to know

All WHP 2026 events so far: ALISHA, Rampa and &ME, NeXup, Worried About Henry, Klangkuenstler, The Streets, You&Me, Solomun, Overmono, Tiesto, Hannah Laing, KI/KI, Interplanetary Criminal, and more.

The Warehouse Project celebrates 20 years with free outdoor exhibition

The Warehouse Project marks its 20th anniversary with a free outdoor exhibition in Manchester celebrating two decades of club culture, photography and visual art that have defined it.

Gigs ● Clubs ● Festivals ● Things to do

“On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a fairer and smarter way to discover events they love.”

why use Skiddle?

Rated 5 stars on reviews.co.uk

Official Primary Ticket outlet

Over 17 million tickets sold

Established 2001

Over 4.3 million happy customers

Support the Fanfair Alliance

Skiddle Supports - Together, we are More Than A Ticket

Sustainability - Make a positive impact