Family Experiences

Review poster for Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular with neon dancers on a dark stage and festive starry border.

REVIEW: GANDEYS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AT THE TRAFFORD CENTRE

We visited Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular at the Trafford Centre for Alice and Leo's first circus experience! From daring motorbike stunts and aerial acrobatics to spooky family fun, here's what we thought, along with our visitor tips and an exclusive £5 ticket discount.

Colorful Family Festival poster with a Little Home banner, children and adults performing outdoors under bunting and stars.

LITTLE HOME FAMILY FESTIVAL: TWO DAYS OF FREE FAMILY FUN AT HOME MANCHESTER

Our third year at Little HOME Family Festival was our biggest yet, with two days of free family fun, theatre, crafts, puppetry, cinema and circus skills at HOME Manchester.

Collage poster with woman dancing, skateboarder, dog and festival scenes on teal-yellow background, text We Invented the Weekend.

We Invented The Weekend Festival: A Mother And Son Day Out At MediaCity

Join us for a day at the We Invented The Weekend Festival as Leo and I explore Play Street, enjoy a backstage tour of The Lowry, watch live performances, meet Bluey and take part in creative activities at MediaCity.

Boy holding a red balloon and blue jellyfish craft at Family Day Out, standing before a Home Family backdrop.

A Family Day at HOME Manchester: Crafts, Creativity and Malory Towers

Our Family Day at HOME Manchester included creative crafts in Creativity Corner, lunch with the family and an evening trip back to see Malory Towers.

REVIEW - ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND | Z-ARTS | 11/04/2025

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.

REVIEW - HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW-N-FIRE | AO ARENA MANCHESTER | 18/01/2025

A high-energy family spectacle at the AO Arena Manchester, packed with monster trucks, jaw-dropping stunts, glowing lights, and non-stop action for kids and grown-ups alike.