Children's Crafts- Standish Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Standish Library · Wigan
until 2 Oct. Every Friday, 3.15pm
Join us for our free craft activity sessions.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Free things to do with kids in the North West
Events that cost nothing to turn up to across the North West. Library sessions, park activities, museum trails and town centre days. Some venues still charge for parking.
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Children's Lego Club - Marsh Green Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Marsh Green Library · Wigan
until 2 Oct. Every Friday, 3.30pm
Children's Lego Club - Encouraging children to use their imaginations to create, using Lego.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Craft Club - Ashton Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Ashton In Makerfield Library · Wigan
until 2 Oct. Every Friday, 3.30pm
Runs on 7 dates. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Fitton Hill Library · Oldham
until 18 Dec. Every Friday, 10am
Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Bounce and rhyme (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Greenfield Library · Oldham
until 18 Dec. Every Friday, 10am
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Bounce and Rhyme (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre
until 18 Dec. Every Friday, 10am
Runs on 18 dates. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Lego Club at Platt Bridge Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Platt Bridge Library · Wigan
until 18 Dec. Every Friday, 12.30pm and 3.30pm
This is a FREE drop-in session with no booking required.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Lego Club - Ashton Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
The Pavilion · Wigan
until 26 Sept. Every Saturday, 10am
Lego Club 10:00pm - 1:00pm Free weekly drop in sessions, no booking required.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Lego Club- Standish Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Standish Library · Wigan
until 26 Sept. Every Saturday, 10am
Free Lego and Duplo drop in session in the main library- no need to book.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Saturday Craft Club - Wigan Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Wigan Library
until 26 Sept. Every Saturday, 10am
Join us for some family fun at Wigan Library.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Toddler Tales (opens on Westmorland and Furness Libraries)
Kendal Library
until 13 Oct. Every Tuesday and Saturday, 11am and 10.30am
Free drop in for stories, songs and rhyme.
Listed by Westmorland and Furness Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Lego Club at Failsworth Library (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Failsworth Library · Ashton-under-Lyne
until 19 Dec. Every Saturday, 10.30am
Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Rhyme Time at Golborne Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Golborne Library · Wigan
until 28 Sept. Every Monday, 9.30am
Songs and stories for children under 5 and parents/carers.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Stay and Play - Wigan Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Wigan Library
until 28 Sept. Every Monday, 9am
Relaxed and informal Stay and Play at Wigan Library.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Bounce and rhyme (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Lees Library Community Hub · Oldham
until 16 Dec. Every Monday and Wednesday, 10am and 2pm
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Baby Bubbles and Rhymes - Wigan Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Wigan Library
until 29 Sept. Every Tuesday, 10.30am
Baby Bubbles and Rhymes is a free interactive children's event aimed at children aged 0-5 years with the use of musical instruments and play activities such as parachute play and ball pool.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Baby Rhyme Time at Lamberhead Green Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Lamberhead Green Library · Wigan
until 29 Sept. Every Tuesday, 11am
Runs on 6 dates. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre · Oldham
until 15 Dec. Every Tuesday, 1.30pm
Perfect for 0, 4’s explore songs, rhymes, stories and sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme sessions.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre · Oldham
until 15 Dec. Every Tuesday, 1.30pm
At baby clinic, families can discuss any health issues and have their child weighed and measured.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth Library (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Failsworth Library · Ashton-under-Lyne
until 16 Dec. Every Wednesday, 1.30pm
Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Lego Club at Limehurst Library (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Limehurst Library · Oldham
until 16 Dec. Every Wednesday, 3.30pm
Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library’s Lego Club.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Lego Club at Northmoor Library (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Northmoor Library · Oldham
until 16 Dec. Every Wednesday, 3.30pm
Come and join the fun at Northmoor Library’s Lego Club.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Children's Sewing and Craft Club - Marsh Green Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Marsh Green Library · Wigan
until 1 Oct. Every Thursday, 3.30pm
Children's Sewing Club - Exploring sewing through simple projects - all resources and guidance provided This group is FREE.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Lego club at Golborne Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Golborne Library · Leigh
until 1 Oct. Every Thursday, 3.30pm
For children 5 years and up, free session, no need to book.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Sunshine Story Time (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Lamberhead Green Library · Wigan
until 1 Oct. Every Thursday, 1pm
Join us for a free fun story time session.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Craft club at Platt Bridge Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Platt Bridge Library · Wigan
until 17 Dec. 16 dates, 12.30pm and 3.30pm
This is a FREE drop-in session with no booking required.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Stay & play at Northmoor Library (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Northmoor Library · Oldham
until 17 Dec. Every Thursday, 2.30pm
Parents, carers and children under 5 are invited to join us for a free play session (term-time only) Oldham Libraries
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Bricks and Books LEGO Club (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Lees Library Community Hub · Oldham
until 17 Dec. Every Thursday, 4pm
Runs on 16 dates. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Blackpool Illuminations (opens in a new tab)
The Promenade, Blackpool
until 3 Jan. Every evening from dusk, switch-on 4 September
Six miles of lights along the prom from the big switch-on night to early January. Drive it, walk it, or catch a heritage tram through the middle of it, which is the version kids remember.
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Heritage Open Day (opens on St Stephen On-The-Cliffs)
St Stephen On-The-Cliffs · Blackpool
18 Sept to 20 Sept. Every day, 12.30pm and 10.30am
We will be hosting an exhibition curated by Ken Bowe, looking at 100 years of Variety Performance in Blackpool, as well as welcoming you to the home of the famous 'Actors Chapel' with names from…
Listed by St Stephen On-The-Cliffs · collected 21 Aug
Italian Kids present La Pimpa (opens on Manchester Libraries (Library Live))
Performance Space · Manchester
19 Sept. Saturday 19 September, 2pm
Join Italian Kids for a fun-filled afternoon and celebrate La Pimpa, the beloved Italian children’s book character created by Altan.
Listed by Manchester Libraries (Library Live) · collected 21 Aug
Teen Book Club (opens on Manchester Libraries (Library Live))
Lower Ground Floor · Manchester
19 Sept. Saturday 19 September, 11am
Starts at 11am. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Manchester Libraries (Library Live) · collected 21 Aug
Little Reads (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre
25 Sept. Friday 25 September, 10am and 11am
Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Fleetwood Beach Care (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
The promenade by Central Car Park · Fleetwood
26 Sept. Saturday 26 September, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Join us on Fleetwood Beach to explore the strandline and pick up litter and plastic off the beach in a bid to help nature thrive!
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
French Storytime (European Day of Languages Special) (opens on Manchester Libraries (Library Live))
Children’s Library · Manchester
26 Sept. Saturday 26 September, 1.30pm
Join us for Central Library’s French Storytime session.
Listed by Manchester Libraries (Library Live) · collected 21 Aug
Spanish Storytime (European Day of Languages Special) (opens on Manchester Libraries (Library Live))
Children’s Library · Manchester
26 Sept. Saturday 26 September, 12pm
Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time monthly sessions, where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary, whilst having fun.
Listed by Manchester Libraries (Library Live) · collected 21 Aug
Limehurst Library- Family Craft & Board Game Activity Session (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Limehurst Library · Oldham
1 Oct. Thursday 1 October, 3.30pm
Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library for our monthly craft activity.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Messy Church (opens on St Leonard’s Church Penwortham)
St Leonard’s Church Penwortham · Preston
3 Oct. Saturday 3 October, 10am
Join us on Saturday 3 September in the large hall from10am to 12 noon for a joyful morning of crafts, games and storytelling.
Listed by St Leonard’s Church Penwortham · collected 21 Aug
Guided Walk: Discover the Dunes (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
North Beach Car Park · Lytham St Annes
4 Oct. Sunday 4 October, 10am to 12pm
Starts at 10am to 12pm. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
Autumn Heartbeat Moment (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Altrincham
26 Oct to 30 Oct. Join us in October half term for a fungi foray, Halloween crafts and a bat walk.
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
Halloween Craft Club at Platt Bridge Library (opens on Wigan Libraries)
Platt Bridge Library · Wigan
29 Oct. Thursday 29 October, 12.30pm
This is a FREE drop-in session with no booking required.
Listed by Wigan Libraries · collected 21 Aug
Little Reads (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre
30 Oct. Friday 30 October, 10am and 11am
Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Fleetwood Beach Care (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
The promenade by Central Car Park · Fleetwood
31 Oct. Saturday 31 October, 10.30am to 12pm
Join us on Fleetwood Beach to explore the strandline and pick up litter and plastic off the beach in a bid to help nature thrive!
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
Guided Walk: Discover the Dunes (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
North Beach Car Park · Lytham St Annes
1 Nov. Sunday 1 November, 10am to 12pm
Starts at 10am to 12pm. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
Limehurst Library- Family Craft & Board Game Activity Session (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Limehurst Library · Oldham
5 Nov. Thursday 5 November, 3.30pm
Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library for our monthly craft activity.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Youth Engagement Forum at World Museum (opens on National Museums Liverpool)
World Museum · Liverpool
8 Nov. Sunday 8 November, 11am - 3pm
An opportunity for 16-24 year olds to plan, create, produce and organise events and activities
Listed by National Museums Liverpool · collected 21 Aug
Little Reads (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre
27 Nov. Friday 27 November, 10am and 11am
Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Fleetwood Beach Care (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
The promenade by Central Car Park · Fleetwood
28 Nov. Saturday 28 November, 10.30am to 12pm
Join us on Fleetwood Beach to explore the strandline and pick up litter and plastic off the beach in a bid to help nature thrive!
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
Limehurst Library- Family Craft & Board Game Activity Session (opens on Oldham Libraries and Heritage)
Limehurst Library · Oldham
3 Dec. Thursday 3 December, 3.30pm
Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library for our monthly craft activity.
Listed by Oldham Libraries and Heritage · collected 21 Aug
Guided Walk: Discover the Dunes (opens on Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
North Beach Car Park · Lytham St Annes
6 Dec. Sunday 6 December, 10am to 12pm
Starts at 10am to 12pm. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Listed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust · collected 21 Aug
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