Family Fun Day At Manchester Y ClubTry the Junior Y with free activities for youngsters and a BBQ on the terrace
Junior Y Club Reviewed: Value And FunGeorgina Hague finds a children’s sport’s class that definitely won’t break the bank
Kids Go Free This Summer With The National TrustEnjoy Britians beautiful heritage sites with the family
Out and About - JuneSleepy workshops, medieval battles and Wimbledon action in this fun filled month
Family friendly festivalsWe’ve put together a list of some of the best festivals to bring the kids to this summer
Peppa Pig comes to ManchesterMeet Peppa and get a signed print at House of Fraser
Out and About – MayGhostly goings-on, pirates and arty activities – all part of our monthly events listing
A special weekend of fun at the railwayFamilies can enjoy a fascinating day out at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway this bank holiday
The Royal couple tour the North WestIn the run up to the big day, the royals take time to pay a visit to Bolton town centre
Meet Thomas the TankThe cheeky train and his pals roll into East Lancashire Railway station this bank holiday weekend
The Green Walk Open House Arts & Crafts WeekendManchester at its independent maddest: Sat 30 April-Sun 1 May (noon-6pm)
Alice in Wonderland weekendTatton Park celebrates Easter with a themed weekend of fun
A story for toddlersThe Royal Exchange’s young theatre group put on a show created for children
Massive rabbit and Easter eggsHop over to the Chill Factore for family festivities bound to get the kids rabbiting
Watch JLS on their UK arena tourOne of the UK’s biggest boy band are in 3D at Showcase Manchester
Merlin's magical ride is now openThe fantastic new ride at Legoland was unveiled and our competition winners were first try it out
Meet a Premier League footballerHead to the City of Manchester Stadium for a free family day out
Manchester United Museum and Tour eventsThe award winning museum runs special family days out throughout April
Chester Zoo fears for future of wildlifeDirector General thinks human population increase could prove catastrophic
Chocolate festival, yum, yumRamsbottom holds a heavenly festival for the third year running
Out and About – AprilJam packed Easter fun, craft activities and lambing, all part of our monthly list for family days out
Free Easter event at the Lowry Outlet MallThe Lowry Outlet Mall has craft workshops, teddy bear parties and the chance to meet Peter Rabbit
Cadbury Easter trailNational Trust egg trails for all the family during Easter weekend
Fifi and the Flowertots are in townMeet characters from the popular toddler TV show at Middleton shopping centre this Easter
Kiddy Creche reviewedDenise McGlinchey talks to Kiddy Creche owner Kelly Miller about her Wilmslow-based business
Out and About – MarchPharaoh’s, Star War’s and learning about the human body – all ideas for day’s out around Greater Manchester
SpiceWorld at Leeds Museum reviewPaul Clarke finds merchandise and memories at a local shrine to Girl Power
Go techno retro at MOSIPlay your favourite games, old and new in the Games Lounge at the Museum of Science and Industry
Discover the secrets of Stonehenge with BBC LearningSolve the mystery surrounding Stonehenge with the BBC Hands on History team this half term.
Things to do this February half-termFrom dinosaurs to cartoon characters, skis to airplanes we have something to keep the kids busy this half-term...
Join in Peppa Pig's PartyWatch your favourite characters brought to life on stage at the Buxton Opera House
Half Term at TutankhamunPharaoh fun days for budding Eygptologists at the Tutankhamun exhibition
Out and About – FebruaryIdeas for half term activities and celebrate the Chinese New Year with a bang...
The return of Thomas the Tank EngineMake tracks to spend a day with Thomas and his friends on the East Lancashire Railway this year
Half-term fun at the Runway Visitor ParkManchester Airport gears up for the school holidays with child friendly aircraft tours
Adult and family learning programmes at TattonWith programmes to suit kids and adults alike, be inspired at Tatton this year
TNA Wrestling’s Madison Rayne interviewSteve Waring grapples with TNA’s biggest female star ahead of her Manchester visit
The X Factor circus is in townBolton welcomes Cirque Bijou and more to Victoria Square
Terry Deary, Horrible Histories, in support of Manchester…Cracking family night at King Tut raises money for good cause
Out and About – JanuaryExperiments, monsters and doodling fun for all the family
Winter festivities that continue long after Christmas DayThe city still has plenty to offer in early January
Tutankhamun Family Fun Day reviewedGeorgina Hague takes five year old Harry on a Mummy’s day out
Piccadilly Gardens' Christmas Family Fair opensFrom rides to gourmet food stalls head to the city centre’s magical winter wonderland
Santa’s Grotto ListVisit Father Christmas at a number of different locations in and around Manchester
Tutankhamun exhibition reviewJonathan Schofield takes two ten years to test drive a major exhibition
Piccadilly Gardens' Christmas Family FairRides, attractions, food and drink in Manchester city centre this month
Santa’s Chill Factore reviewDenise McGlinchey takes her two-year-old to the one place in Manchester with guaranteed snow and Santa
Santa Claus is coming to townSimon Binns meets Father Christmas at House of Fraser’s grotto
Swiss bags family-friendly awardFree ski transport for winter schedule rounds off satisfying 2010 for airline
Manchester Pantomime Guide 2010/11Compiled by Catharine May something for all the panto fans
Head Over Heels, Handforth Dean, reviewDenise McGlinchey and her toddler are head over heels for this new play centre
The Zingzillas rock ManchesterSimon Binns watches the Cbeebies sensations live. Almost.
Meet CBBC stars at the Salford Film FestivalCombat Kids also gets premier this weekend
Ice rink returns to Salford QuaysGlide and slide your way to Salford Quays' festive ice rin
The ZingZillas at Manchester Christmas lights switch-onThe CBeebies music show characters are coming to Albert Square
Baby Loves Disco reviewDenise McGlinchey introduces her toddler to child proof clubbing
Out and About – NovemberOpen-air ice rink, lights switch-on lots of festive fun for kids
Organised fireworks displays and bonfiresWrap up warm - Manchester City Council dazzling firework displays and bonfires lined up across the city
Horrible Sciences reviewJonathan Schofield is pleasantly disgusted at The Palace
Create a human machineInteractive fun this half term at Manchester Art Gallery
Free Halloween fun at KendalsNick Jr. and Milkshake stars and creepy crawlies are at House of Fraser Kendals this Halloween
Out and About – OctoberActing classes, a boat trip with a difference, food fun and lots of museum activities
Out and About – Halloween SpecialThere are plenty of spooky goings-on in the city...
Free child ticket for Wallace and Gromit in Space*Here's a cracking half-term day out for Wallace and Gromit fans
Science fest makes learning funStudents from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Manchester win over young dragons
Peppa Pig is coming to ManchesterJoin Peppa and friends for a party at the Opera House
Manchester Science FestivalWith over 200 events for families, young people and adults, there's something for everyone...
Electrifying family funWorld record cycling, face painting, entertainment and charitable fun at the Manchester Velodrome
Castlemartyr Resort, Cork, Ireland – reviewDenise McGlinchey has a cracking family holiday in her ancient homeland
Batman boot camp compYour kids could win the chance to be trained liked the Caped Crusader
