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Manchester Family Events & Days Out

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Sashi Perera || Pear Tree || Creatures Tour Show

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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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.

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.

M&P's Big Band Brunch

Saturday 12th September

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

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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*

Family Fun Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Billingtons, Oldham

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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

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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

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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.

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 iconic Monaco in Hindley. Don't miss the unmissable!!

Warrington Town Wrestling - Summer Smackdown

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Alford Hall Sports And Social Club, Warrington

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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

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Rock Out for Macmillan Cancer Support Fest

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 1:00am

Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Manchester

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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!

Foodies Festival 2026 - Tatton Park

Fri 10th - Sun 12th July

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Foodies Festival 2026 - Tatton Park

Tatton Park, Cheshire

Foodies Festival Cheshire is the Uk's most popular food and music event at Tatton Park, featuring top chefs, live music and family-friendly fun.

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18+

Sashi Perera || Pear Tree || Creatures Tour Show

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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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.

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.

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*

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

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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!

Foodies Festival 2026 - Tatton Park

Fri 10th - Sun 12th July

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Foodies Festival 2026 - Tatton Park

Tatton Park, Cheshire

Foodies Festival Cheshire is the Uk's most popular food and music event at Tatton Park, featuring top chefs, live music and family-friendly fun.

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The Brit Fest 2026

Thu 2nd - Sun 5th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest 2026

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!

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The Warehouse Project 2026: everything you need to know

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