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Free Events

Everyday activities
The Gallery has lots of activities to pick up and enjoy anytime including, textile trail, Art Detective bags, and Arty Picnic bags to enjoy in and outside of the Gallery. There is the Art Cart and dressing-up clothes are available everyday.

'The Gallery is brilliant for Families. We bring my baby daughter and my seven year old son and we all always come home excited about what we have made.'
Aravind, dad of two

Free for babies and their grown-ups

Art Baby
On Wednesdays:

6 & 20 June
4 & 18 July
1, 15, 29 August
12 September

10.15 – 11.15am or 11.30 – 12.30pm
Creative sensory discovery and play sessions, especially designed for babies before they learn to walk.
Booking is essential. t: 0161 2757450

Free for under 5s, and their grown-ups

Toddlertastic!
Adventures in Drama, Art, Music or Dance

Every Monday
10.30 – 11.30am
or 11.30am – 12.30pm
These sessions are very popular! Please book on 0161 275 7450

Free for children of all ages, their families and carers

Colourful Sundays
Every Sunday

1.30 - 3.30pm
Join friends, family and artists for our popular Sunday drop-in creative workshops. There are new arty activities to take part in every week. Suitable for children of all ages and their families and carers. All year round! Free no need to book.