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WHAT'S ON · WED 7 OCTOBER

What's on in Manchester today

Every family event, show and session happening in and around Manchester today, with times, prices and ages. Checked by us, not scraped.

37 things on 13 free 16 indoors 18 venues

Wed 7 October37 things on

ALWAYS A GOOD SHOUT

Places to just turn up to

Farms, parks and museums that don't need booking. Check opening hours on the listing before you set off.

Outdoor community event in a town street with vintage bicycles on display, crowds of visitors, historic stone buildings, and people in period costume.from £2

Saddleworth Museum & Gallery

Oldham

A small local history museum in Uppermill with hands-on learning areas for kids and galleries telling the story of Saddleworth.

Free parkingGift shopToiletsWheelchair accessible

A barn owl in flight with wings spread, gloved handler's arm visible below against a blurred green field background.from £7

Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary

Preston · ages 2+

Daily flight displays and up-close meet-the-birds sessions with owls and hawks, no booking needed, just turn up.

Group bookingsParty roomsSchool visits

Person holding a yellow squash in front of a blue tray filled with assorted gourds and pumpkins in a garden setting.

Kenyon Hall Farm

Warrington

A working farm near Warrington with a maize maze, fruit picking and a sunflower trail that change with the seasons.

CaféDog friendlyFood on siteVegetarian options

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Liverpool

A waterfront cluster of warehouses by the Mersey with cafés, restaurants and step-free paths for a wander, not one single attraction.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+3 more

Two young children playing in a brightly lit indoor space with colourful neon walls and a rainbow tile floor.from £10.50

Head Over Heels Chorlton

Manchester

Award-winning soft play in Chorlton with a big frame, under-3s zone, sensory rooms and a cafe - book ahead at weekends.

Indoor playCaféParkingBaby change+6 more

Close-up of a dining table set with glasses, cutlery, and blue patterned crockery, with the tea rooms' interior and Alpine mural visible beyond.

Richmond Tea Rooms

Manchester

An Alice in Wonderland themed tea room serving afternoon tea, breakfast and cakes, with a children's menu on offer.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBottle warming+2 more

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Good to know

Is anything free?

Yes, Human Natures, Anindilyakwa Arts: Stories from our Country, Money in a time of crisis, Pineapple Post with Speechly the Pineapple and 9 more are free to attend. Some free events still need a ticket booked in advance; each listing says so.

What do tickets cost?

Paid events start from £2. Prices are taken from each organiser's own published list and shown on every event page, with the booking link.

What if it rains?

Toddler Mornings, Human Natures, Anindilyakwa Arts: Stories from our Country, Ascarium: Tricks & Treats and 12 more are indoors. Our rainy-day list has every place under a roof if the forecast turns.

How up to date is this?

The list refreshes every few minutes from the organisers' own published schedules. If an event is cancelled at short notice it may still show; the booking link on each listing goes to the organiser's live page.

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