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Previous Events

This is a place that immerses you – that surprises and inspires you.

With friends, with family: enjoy one of the UK’s most creative waterside destinations. Our carefully curated programme of events and attractions means there’s always something that will inspire you – every month of the year.

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FamilyFamily

29th October 2023

BabyDinos Halloween Party

A ‘ RAWR-SOME’ PARTY TO REMEMBER 
Join Ranger Robin with her Babydinos on a spooky Halloween themed Dino Party! 
A Dino disco included from the monster mash to the cha cha slide ! 
Dino lovers come join us for a RAWR-SOME party to remember 

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Trail

3rd November - 11th December 2023

Six places in a different light

Discover art promoting mental health awareness in Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester art trail “Six places in a different light” will be running from November 3 to December 11, 2023.

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MusicMusic

14th November 2023

Cover All Basses

Join us at Dockyard for a night of fun and funky tunes with “Cover All Basses,” the in-house BBC Philharmonic band from MediaCity, raising money for Children In Need!

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Food and DrinkFood and Drink

20th November - 24th December 2023

Christmas at The Botanist

Get into the festive spirit at The Botanist as we present our special Christmas Set Menu, available from November 20th through December 24th.

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WorkshopBalanced City

30th November 2023

Bauble Painting

Join us for a fun, festive, cosy craft evening. Led by local artist Holly Greenwood, you will design and paint your very own ceramic Christmas baubles.

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WorkshopBalanced City

30th November - 31st December 2023

What’s On at Kargo MKT

Kargo MKT is transforming into a winter wonderland this festive season, offering enchanting Snow Princess parties, festive bauble painting sessions, and a dazzling New Year’s Eve party – a joyous lineup ensuring fun for the whole family.

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Exhibition

27th December 2023 - 3rd January 2024

Holiday activities at IWM North!

Join us at IWM North to celebrate the 80th Dickin Medal anniversary, exploring the heroic stories of wartime animals every weekend and daily from December 27 to January 3—history comes alive for children aged 5 and above! 💫