A festive family week filled with pantomime, musicals, and magical children’s theatre — from Robin Hood and Tina Turner to cosy moments at Z-arts and a Roald Dahl treat at The Lowry.

A busy and joyful family week full of birthday celebrations, theatre trips, festive shows, creative baking, and special moments as we share everything we got up to from 1st–7th December.

A creative and busy family week filled with birthday prep, crafting, cinema trips, and unforgettable theatre, from Wicked on the big screen to The Red Shoes at The Lowry.

A magical, immersive family experience at Z-arts in Manchester, where children can tumble into Wonderland and explore interactive zones full of imagination, play, and storytelling.

A magical family week filled with theatre trips, festive shopping, and unforgettable moments — from iconic musicals at The Lowry to a truly special Santa train ride with the children.

Step into the Upside Down at the Stranger Things Café in Manchester Primark — a fun, themed dining experience with bold décor, tasty comfort food, and plenty of photo opportunities for fans of the show.

From theatre magic and trampoline fun to dinosaur discoveries, Halloween baking and family museum days, this half-term week was full of creativity, adventures and everyday magic.

A fun and rainy family week filled with bowling, birthday celebrations, theatre trips, shopping in Manchester, and plenty of everyday moments that turned into special memories.

A joyful family week filled with Bank Holiday BBQs, farm lunches, CBeebies adventures at The Lowry, museum magic, and lots of everyday moments that made special memories.

A fun family week filled with theatre trips, back-to-school shopping, and everyday magic — from Diana Mixtape at The Lowry to Tina Turner in Liverpool and arcade fun with the kids.

A magical family week filled with festivals, crafts, and theatre trips — from HOME Manchester’s Little Home Festival to two brilliant shows at The Lowry and cosy family time at home.

A joyful family week filled with birthday celebrations, baking, crafting, and a Wicked-themed party — from cake toppers and edible printers to balloons, games, and lots of everyday magic.

From a solo tram and train trip to Liverpool to see Kinky Boots the Musical, to bouncy castles, cupcake decorating and ice creams at the school summer fair, this week was full of sparkle, silliness and family magic.

From a solo theatre trip to The Lowry to trampoline fun at Oxygen and a magical family day out at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, this week was full of everyday magic.

From Manchester shopping and Krispy Kreme donuts to mini golf, Costco hot dogs and a cosy Frozen movie afternoon, this week was full of gentle family fun.

A theatre-filled week across Leeds, Bolton, and Manchester, with powerful performances, classic adaptations, and unforgettable trips to see A Thousand Splendid Suns, Pride & Prejudice, and Come Fall in Love.

Learn how to make a cute and fluffy DIY lamb piñata using recycled cardboard, tissue paper, and simple craft supplies — a fun, eco-friendly Easter or party craft for kids and families.

A beautiful, immersive and family-friendly exhibition at Manchester Museum, exploring what it truly means to be wild through sensory experiences, global stories, and inspiring rewilding projects.

A fun family week filled with birthday celebrations, bowling, theatre at the Manchester Opera House, lunch at Stitch Café, and hands-on adventures at the Science Museum.

A magical family week filled with self-care, theatre trips, and balloon show fun — from Mary Poppins and North by Northwest to sensory joy at Z-arts and a Julia Donaldson treat at The Lowry.