October what’s on when Ongoing


Dinosaurs in the Wild This unique and exhilarating blend of live-action theatre, theme park fun and the very latest palaeontological knowledge will transport you back an astonishing 67 million years by time machine to encounter living dinosaurs as they’ve never been seen before. Running at EventCity until 2nd January 2018. W: www.dinosaursinthewild.com


Saturday 14th Autumn Steam Gala


Get up close to the steam powered titans of yesteryear at this fantastic all steam event. East Lancashire Railway. W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk


Happy Halloween!


Southport Pleasureland will be decorated for Halloween, ride the Ghost Train if you dare as well as all of the usual favourite rides! The park will be lit up for Halloween with gruesome gardens and scary stalls for everyone to enjoy! Running 14th- 15th and 21st-29th October. Free firework display on 4th November. W: www.southportpleasureland.com


Manchester Science Festival 2017


Manchester Science Festival is an annual creative, playful and surprising celebration of science which is running from 19th-29th October. Here are some of the events taking place across Manchester! Charges apply for some events; please check the website for details. W: www.manchestersciencefestival.com


Thursday 19th


Robots The blockbuster exhibition that has been wowing visitors to London’s Science Museum makes its way to Manchester. With an amazing collection of more than 100 robots, visitors can explore humanity’s 500-year quest to recreate ourselves in mechanical form. Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road.


Pattern Bot Pandemonium


Pattern Bots are hours of fun. Design ‘em, build ‘em, set ‘em loose: unleash your inner inventor and build your own robo racecourse from coloured pens. Will your bot stay on course? Will it go rogue? Will it pick a fight with other bots? A robo adventure that poses all sorts of interesting questions about swarm behaviour. 2-4pm. Running until 29th October. Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road.


Tape


Is your spidey sense tingling? That’ll be because award-winning artists Numen/For Use have transformed the 1830 Warehouse into a giant spider’s web made from sticky tape. Inspired by the incredible engineering properties of spider silk, you can clamber up into the rafters and get an arachnid’s-eye view of the webbed world according to our eight-legged friends. Running until 29th October. Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road.


Saturday 21st


Science Spectacular Bubble science, dancing robots and moon rocks it’s all happening at the Science Spectacular. Visitors to this fun-filled day of challenges, experiments and interactive demonstrations will also have the chance to chat to the amazing scientists and engineers behind some of the world’s most incredible discoveries. 11am-4pm. Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum, Oxford Road.


GameLab


Puzzles, problem-solving and PlayStations: it’s all about experimental gaming at GameLab. With three floors of activity, you can do it all – from interactive VJ events and controllable digital fish to eSports events and retro platforms. University of Salford, MediaCity. 11am-5pm. Also on 22nd October.


Monday 23rd October


Mankind vs Machine Mankind and machine go head to head in the ultimate battle of metal vs minds. The round-based game features an array of fiendishly difficult tests and experiments, some that can be done by man, others by machine. A light-hearted look into the science, ethics and future of automation. Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road. Running until 29th October.


Ensonglopedia of Science


It’s sing-along science time! Tune in to the A-Z of science history, as they explore a different theme for each letter of the alphabet. Using an eclectic range of instruments, and a mash-up of genres, experience a world of ingenuity that’s music to your ears. Central Library, St Peters Square. 2.30-4pm.


Sunday 29th


Family Rave DJ Mark XTC and Big Fish Little Fish host the best family rave going, featuring bubbles, glitter cannons, giant colouring-in murals and even a baby chill-out area. Themed around ‘spooky science’, this year will also see ZooLabs’ snake and spider handling, skeleton dancers and much, much more! 2-4.30pm. The Birdcage, Withy Grove.


Monday 16th


Half Term at Oxygen Oxygen Trampoline Park is running spooky activities for all ages. There’ll be ghoulish jumping games, spine-chilling challenges and eerie arts and crafts for the kids to enjoy, not to mention special spooky deals in the cafe for big kids and parents. Running until 30th October. Located in TraffordCity. W: www.oxygenfreejumping.co.uk


We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


Wednesday 18th


Autumn Deer Walk Join the Rangers for guided walks of the autumn parkland and witness the drama of the rut. Minimum age 8 years old. 4-6pm. This event must be pre-booked. Also on 25th October. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events


Half term events may be on multiple days over the holidays, so


it’s worth checking out the relevant website, so you don’t miss out


Saturday 21st


Lowry Outlet Mall Spooktacular


Take your little witches, wizards and ghosts along to Lowry Outlet, MediaCityUK and enjoy a fang-tastic day out! From 21st-29th October, visit the FREE Spook-tacular event including interactive walk-through Halloween experience and face painting – enter at your own risk. Plan a visit from 28th-29th and fill your weekend with Halloween fun at our super-spooky Makers Market. W: www.lowryoutlet.co.uk


Halloween in the City


See Manchester eerily awash with spooky decorations and pumpkin lanterns, while mind-bending inflatable monsters appear to take over the city centre buildings and come nightfall some of the most iconic buildings will glow a ghastly green. Running until 31st October. W: www.visitmanchester.com/Halloween


AutumnFest at Jodrell Bank


Join the Jodrell Bank gardeners as they celebrate the turning of the seasons in their special autumn celebration this half term. Every Saturday and Sunday until 5th November, you’ll find free drop-in craft activities between 11am-3.30pm. Meanwhile, every Saturday, there’ll be garden tours taking place at 11.30am & 1.30pm. FREE with general admission. W: www.jodrellbank.net


A Hidden Halloween


Celebrate the spookiest time of year at the Mansion, Gardens, Farm and Old Hall... if you dare! Running until 29th October. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk


Hallowe’en at Hare Hill


Join the ghoulish fun at Hare Hill on a spooktacular self-guided trail, plus extra scary activities at the weekend. 10.30am-4pm. Running until 29th October. Hare Hill, Over Alderley. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hare-hill


18 OCTOBER HALF TERM ISSUE 2017 Go to www.primarytimes.net/manchester for hundreds more great days out


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