Saturday 4th


Scenic Railcar Weekend Celebrate the humble DMU at this most magnificent of all diesel events. Also on 5th November. East Lancashire Railway. W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk


Halloween Themed Kids Cupcake Decorating Class


Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport. W: www.stockport.gov.uk


Trick or Treat Pick up a bucket at the customer services desk and embark on a spooky trail around intu Trafford Centre to find all the pumpkins hidden across the stores and restaurants! 10am-2pm. Also on 29th October. W: www.intu.co.uk/traffordcentre


Food and Gift Fair


Want to tickle your taste buds? Do not miss mini shops filled with specialist retailers from the northwest and artisan food producers with tempting treats. Free entry to fair, vehicle park entry applies. 10.30am-5pm. Also on 29th October. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events


Sunday 29th


Tudors Rule! Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Library where you can drop in and explore the amazing world of the Tudors. John Rylands Library. W: www.library.manchester.ac.uk


Halloween Twilight Mini Trek


Head along to Treetop Manchester in Heaton Park for a Halloween Twilight Mini Trek. 4.30pm and 5.30pm. Also on Tuesday 31st October. T: 015394 47186


Monday 30th


Halloween Tea Parties Ghoulish fun at the Halloween Tea Parties. Children from 3-10 years can join in a spooky Halloween party meal with balloons and party games, including a prize for best fancy dress and a special gift for each child. 4.30-6.30pm. Also on 31st October. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


November


Wednesday 1st Children’s Christmas events


Running Wednesday and Friday mornings from 1st November, 9-11am. From bauble painting to cupcake decorating. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


Free Fireworks


Free firework display at Southport Pleasureland. W: www.southportpleasureland.com


Christmas Gift Fair


Christmas gifts for all the family and ideas for presents not usually found in high street shops. Free entry to fair, vehicle park entry applies. 10.30am-5pm. Also on 5th November. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events


Sunday 5th


Bonfire Night Glow Bounce! Treetop Nets in Heaton Park is hosting its first ever Glow Bounce to celebrate Bonfire Night at 4pm. Light up the treetops with more glow sticks than you can shake a stick at!! To book call 015394 47186


Friday 10th


Red Arrows Flight Simulator Take to the skies and experience life in the cockpit of a red Arrows aircraft in the flight simulator. The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester. W: www.manchester.org.uk


Saturday 11th


Remembrance Commemorations


Special commemorations in the Gallipoli Garden at 11am and then make a poppy inside the museum. Find out about the different types of poppy people wear and what they mean. The museum will also be open on 12th November. Fusilier Museum, Manchester. W: www.fusiliermuseum.com


Santa’s Arrival With his reindeers still resting


before the big day, Bents has once again planned a secret mode of transport for Santa’s arrival this year. 10am. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


Sunday 19th


Santa is coming to Notcutts


… And you’re all invited! Watch Santa and his elves arrive at Woodford Park Garden Centre. Santa jumps on a Christmas Train at Woodford Community Centre at 11.30am and heads down the road to the garden centre to meet everyone. This is a free event. W: www.notcutts.co.uk


SOUND SUMS!


Family Concert


THE STOLLER HALL at Chetham’s


Figures and fractions, patterns and pulses, music, measures and multiplication...the wonder of numbers explored through music!


Saturday 4 November Free Early Years drop in 10.15am Concert 11am | £8 (£6) | Families £25


www.chethams.com 22 OCTOBER HALF TERM ISSUE 2017 Go to www.primarytimes.net/manchester for hundreds more great days out


Manchester City Council’s Bonfire Celebrations Sunday 5th November


Wrap up warm, brave the autumn chill and stay safe at these dazzling firework displays and bonfires. Funfair at all events: 5pm-9.30pm.


Heaton Park


Middleton Road, Higher Blackley, M25 2SW


Bonfire 7.30pm, followed by fireworks


Platt Fields Park


Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA


Bonfire 7.30pm, followed by fireworks


Wythenshawe Park


Wythenshawe Road, M23 0AB


Fireworks 7.30pm, followed by bonfire


All events are FREE of charge so please arrive in plenty of time. For more information and a list of other local events, visit www.manchester.gov.uk/bonfires


Tuba


Violin


Flute


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