Families
Come and discover, learn, create and play together – our family activities are free.
Discover what's on for families at the Whitworth below – and subscribe to the Whitworth Families mailing list to be among the first to hear about our upcoming events.
We understand that the little things can make a big difference to a day out with babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers. We’ve tried our best to think of everything to make your visit that bit more brilliant – from buggy parks to free nappies and wipes.
Visit our Access page to find out more about our family-friendly facilities.
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Afrocats x Whitworth
May half-termAfrocats join us during the May half-term in collaboration with the Whitworth. We hope you enjoy three fun-filled days of drumming, dance, and creative arts workshops. And, listen to our cultural music echoing through the galleries, making everyone feel welcome.
May half-term, on Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 May, all 12pm-3pm
All events are free, no need to book, just come along!
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Early Years Everyday Art School – Energiser Fund
A vibrant series of participatory workshops where 2–4-year-olds and their families can come together to explore creativity. Open only to invited families who have been referred through our partner Afrocats. This project has been made possible by the Energiser Fund from Youth Music.
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Quiet Mornings
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs.
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Outdoor Art Club
Play-based outdoor workshops for all the whole family – especially great for children aged for 2-8 year-old – featuring a mud painting studio, water play and potion station.
Saturday 21 June, 19 July
10.30am-1.30pm
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PLAY days
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources.
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Feel Good Kids Art Club
A fun and expressive art and mindfulness session for 7-12 year-olds in the our Art Garden and Whitworth Park.
Saturday 5 July
1-3pm
Free, booking requiredRead more
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Art Baby
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups
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