CORNERHOUSE, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester

Kids Events

An action-packed programme for 11 to 16 year olds.

Saturday, 11.30am, £2.50.

FIT CITY, Pendlebury

Fit Kid Adventure Club

Fun-filled session for 5 to 11 year olds.

Saturday, 9.30am and 10.30am.

SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, High Street, Uppermill, near Oldham

Boom Ting

An introduction to music and rhythm for 0 to 5 year olds using song, percussion, instruments and games. Children must be accompanied.

Friday, 10.15am, £2.50 or 50p for babies under 6 months.

SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford

History Mystery Weekend

A variety of family friendly activities throughout the weekend exploring the mystereries of history.

Saturday and Sunday, free

TATE LIVERPOOL, Albert Dock, Liverpool

Art Quest

An encounter with Modern British Art for families.

Sunday, 1.30pm.

VICTORIA PARK, Swinton

Swinton Festival

Community stalls, a car boot and fairground plus children's entertainers, face painters and arts activities to keep all the family entertained.

Sunday, 10.30am to 3.30pm, free

Walkden LIBRARY, Memorial Road, Walkden, Salford

Family Author Evening with John Foster

Celebrity children's poet John Foster will be reciting some of his poetry and signing books. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available from the Library in advance.

Wednesday, 7pm to 8.30pm, free

WORSLEY LIBRARY, Worsley Road, Worsley, Salford

Family Author Evening with Robert Crowther

Robert Crowther is a paper engineer and illustrator. Find out ab out the secrets of his award winning books and buy a signed copy. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available from the Library in advance.

Tuesday, 7pm to 8.30pm, free