Experience a magical world packed with colour and transformation at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Lowry.

Jump aboard Aladdin’s magic carpet for a whole new world of spectacle and delight at Disney’s Aladdin at the Manchester Opera House.

Music-lovers! Go on an adventure through the animal kingdom at Manchester Camerata’s Storytime with Michael Morpurgo and Josie D’Arby, where music and storytelling co-exist in the most magical way.

Celebrate the immense power of play with Ten in The Bed at Z-arts, featuring daring encounters with pirates, to delightful fishing trips and all sorts of unexpected surprises that will have the audience glued to their seats from start to finish.

Soar to new heights of inspiration with the uplifting tale of Larry Walters and his skyward adventure at 42 Balloons at The Lowry.

Prepare to be roar-truck as you embark on an epic journey through Jurassic Earth and come face to face with the most incredible Dinosaur species to ever roam the planet.

Enjoy a baa-rilliant family adventure with Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock at Tatton Park this spring.

From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, there’s all manner of fun happening in Preston this year.

Make amazing memories with a weekend of family fun at the Manchester Histories Festival 2024, bringing history, culture and delight to the people of Manchester.

Get ready for an exciting family adventure with Bluey, Bingo and their dad!

Enjoy fun and creative activities at the Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth, an outdoor space designed to encourager little ones to play freely while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.

Explore a magical world of books and tales in this musical production inspired the original book, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Step inside the 100 Story Hotel at Z-arts and meet all sorts of peculiar guests while experiencing an immersive wonderland of play and storytelling.

Tiniest festival goers can look forward to TOTfest Cheshire, packed with endless entertainment for kids and their grownups.

Step inside the fascinating world of the digestive system and enjoy some seriously stinky science Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You at the Science and Industry Museum.

The rudest, most revolting science show in the world is coming to Manchester this May half-term, and we are READY for it! Hold onto your hats (and your bottoms!) and get ready for an experience like no other.