This Easter break there’s a whole host of exciting activities around Manchester for the whole family to enjoy.
Jungle Book Mask Making | Aviva Studios
Sundays until 31st March
Inspired by its upcoming production of the Jungle Book, Aviva Studios invites children and families to get involved in its free drop-in sessions and create their own Jungle Book themed crafts. You can make a tiger, monkey, or black panther mask, or try your hand at a finger puppet which you can use its very own finger puppet theatre. Create the jungle of your wildest imagination in a collage and while you’re there you can contribute to the Jungle Book colouring mural. Fun for all children, there’s even jungle-themed sensory play trays for under twos.
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The Wizarding Adventure | Bury | 3rd April
Join East Lancashire Railway for a two-hour steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back which will take you to its spellbinding school of sorcery, Wizard Academy, to learn the skills it takes to become a wizard. Learn the basics of broomstick lessons, practice your potion making, and even learn how to talk with a tawny owl. A perfect adventure for students aged five to 12 but all are welcome to enrol. Food and drink can be purchased from the café on Platform 3⁄4 at Bury Bolton Street Station.
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Kidz Bop Never Stop Live Tour | Manchester Opera House 7th April
Make memories which will last a lifetime with the whole family at this kid- friendly pop concert event. Great for introducing your little ones to live music without the hustle and bustle of a stadium Kidz bop’s music is also entirely child friendly so you won’t have to worry about any profanity or age-inappropriate subjects when singing along. Performing today’s biggest hits including Anti- Hero, As It Was, Green Green Grass, Trustfall, and many more.
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There’s a Monster in Your Show | Z-arts | 29th to 30th March
Tom Fletcher’s book, There’s a Monster In Your Book comes to life in this interactive children’s show. A group of actors are preparing to start their show when they realise they’re not alone… Little Monster wants to join in on the fun too! Expect comedy and chaos for the whole family learning about the joy of books and friendship. A 50-minute performance featuring original songs and music, this is the perfect show to introduce your little ones to the theatre.
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Eureka! The National Children’s Museum | Halifax
23rd March to 14th April
There’s three weeks of Easter half term activities to enjoy, and even better, all shows activities are included free with admission. Every year on 22nd April the world comes together on Earth Day to celebrate our planet, to promote climate change action and encourage others to protect our environment. You can become Eco Explorers as it focuses on our amazing planet Earth and what we can do to help look after it through hands-on activities, storytelling sessions and creative crafts. Take part in fairandfunky SCRAPtastic workshops and create a piece of Spring themed art using only recycled materials; become Eco Warriors with Heifer Productions and find out how to look after our green spaces; and visit the Climate Action Trail to see how climate change is affecting different habitats and the positive things we can do to help combat this.
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