What's on this summer
Our round-up of what's going on all summer near you.
Now that the schools are out, the long summer break is here!
There’s lots happening to keep you and all the family busy and entertained for free this summer. We’ve also teamed up with some of our partner organisations to offer a range of activities for your kids to enjoy.
We’ll also be taking part in some of Manchester’s biggest and best events, where you can come along and chat to our team – we hope to see you over the summer!
Community fun afternoons
Join us at our community fun afternoons, expect plenty of FREE family fun, with games, crafts, activities and much more!
Get your skates on!
We’re thrilled to be offering free roller skating sessions to local young people at Sporting Edge in Openshaw every Thursday afternoon throughout August! Sessions are 4.30-5.30pm for children aged 6-12 years, 5.30-6.30pm for children aged 13 years+.
Fancy it? These sessions will be really popular, so you'll need to book a place by texting your child's full name and your postcode and contact number to Sporting Edge on 07989 475498.
- When: Every Thursday afternoon in August
- Where: Sporting Edge, 1 Silverlace Avenue (M11 1GN)
Neighbourhood clean-ups
Our clean-ups will continue during August so come and join us if you can!
Summer activities at the Aquarius Centre
Foundation 92
Foundation 92 is running a free summer activity camp which is now open for registration. Starting on Tuesday 6 August for four days from 4-8pm, there will be daily activities such as multi-sports, arts and crafts, competitions, an evening meal and much more! For ages 8-11 and 12-16.
- When: Starting on Tuesday 6 August for four days
- Where: Aquarius Centre (M15 6AX)
- Find out more and how to book
Odd Arts
Odd Arts is hosting three weeks of free activities, including interactive drama games, dance, arts and crafts sessions and much more. Starting on Monday 29 July, each week is aimed at a different age group – from the age of 5 and going up to age 18. It’s free, and a breakfast and/or lunch is included.
- When: Week-long programmes starting Monday 29 July
- Where: Aquarius Centre (M15 6AX)
- Find out more and how to book
Learn to grow your own
Fancy getting out, making friends, and learning to grow your own food? Then why not come along to our free gardening for wellbeing sessions, which we’ve funded as part of the One Manchester Community Fund.
These sessions run by MUD (Manchester Urban Diggers) take place every Thursday from 10am until 2pm at BUG Community Garden, Grey Mare Lane.
What else is going on?
We’re also really proud to be a part of a range of exciting events that take place in Manchester annually.
This year, our team will be at Manchester Caribbean Carnival, Moss Side Carnival, Longsight Festival and Manchester Pride.
Come along and say hello, we’ll be there to chat to you and give away some great freebies – we’re looking forward to seeing you all over the summer!
Free activities and holiday clubs in Manchester
There's so much to do this summer - check out these other resources for more ideas:
- School Holidays in Manchester - Guides - Loads to Do - from book clubs, baking and biking sessions, there’s lots to choose from to keep them busy, whatever their age!
- Get active in Manchester - free meals and activities for eligible kids, including free swimming sessions and much more.
