Families
All our family activities are free. Come and discover, create and learn together
Our family programme aims to create a welcoming space for family members of all ages to come together and connect with each other. Try an intrepid Welly Walk in Whitworth Park, one of our popular play activities, or some collection-inspired crafting. All of our family activities are free and are designed to help you to enjoy a fun, stress-free visit – scroll down to find out what’s on offer.
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We understand that the little things can make a big difference to a day out with babies, toddlers or preschoolers. 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.
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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
Workshops that bring art, nature and creativity together that take place come rain or shine.
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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 6-12-year-olds.
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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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