Family Events in Manchester This Week (Monday 6th of August - Sunday 12th of August)

1. PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure is coming to Manchester this summer! This action-packed live show full of singing, dancing, and patrolling the high seas is showing at Manchester Arena on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August.

2. The Lowry Open Day in Manchester

This year's Open Day will make you forget summer boredom with a day of exploring, backstage tours, workshops, performances and fun for all ages.

3. Creative Writing for Children: Telling Tales - Tatton Park

A special opportunity for children to gain creative writing inspiration and obtain guidance from successful playwright and former Cheshire poet laureate, Joy Winkler.

4. The Princess and the Giant at Ordsall Hall

Princess Sophie is fed up and it's all because the grumpy old giant can't sleep.

5. Goblin Hunt with Professor Jigget at Hare Hill

Goblins have taken over Hare Hill and Professor Jigget needs your help to find them.

6. Belle Vue Family Fun Day at the Monastery

The Belle Vue Family Fun Day promises a fantastic day out for all the family with face painting, arts and crafts, performances, circus skills, childrens rides, competitions, outdoor games and fun activities inspired by the glory days of Belle Vue Zoological Gardens.

7. Mini Beast Detective - Tatton Park

Learn how to identify different mini-beasts and understand where they live and what they need to survive.

8. The Tale of Two Bad Mice - Elizabeth Gaskell House

Come along and help the two bad mice make some mini accessories for the dolls house in this drop-in craft workshop inspired by Beatrix Potters classic tale.

9. Fun Dog Show at the Farm - Tatton Park

The dog show includes ten novelty classes including Saddest Eyes, Waggiest Tail and Scruffiest Dog, plus a fun agility course.

10. Face Painting - Warrington

Let the face painters work their magic and transform your little one's face.