Half term in Manchester

Keep the kids occupied this October half-term with films, activities and things to do

Tuesday 13 October 2015

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Contributor, Time Out Manchester

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This October half term hits just before Halloween so before the trick or treating starts, here are some things to do designed to stop them going berserk. Besides, there should be plenty to keep the little treasures occupied with the amount of museums, free things to do and more in Manchester.

Snoopy and friends join the half term fun at Trafford Centre

Ahead of the release of 'The Peanuts Movie' Snoopy and friends will be taking over intu Trafford Centre

Things to do

Brick or Treat at Legoland for Halloween

Children that get into the Halloween spirit and dress in costume on Halloween itself will get free entry into the Legoland attraction

Things to do

What's on at MOSI for half term?

Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry has plenty going on this half term to keep the youngsters entertained

Hallé half-term family concerts return with 'Elmer the Elephant'

Manchester sees the arrival of a very special guest this October half-term as David McKee’s much-loved creation 'Elmer the Elephant' comes to...

Things to do

Hard Rock Cafe has announced its super spooky spectacular with the Lil’ Monsters Ball

Children and adults alike are invited to don their most frightening fancy dress for a bloodcurdling breakfast

Theatre

Waterside Arts Centre

There's plenty to keep the young ones busy this half term down at Sale Waterside

Things to do

The best free things to do in Manchester

Having a grand old time shouldn't cost an arm and a leg

Museums

The best museums in Manchester

There's a museum in Manchester to suit all interests and remember, most of them are free

Film

Pan

4 out of 5 stars

‘Atonement’ director Joe Wright, embarking on his first family film, gives us a boisterous ‘origins’ spin, imagining how and why Peter...

Film

Hotel Transylvania 2

A sugar-crazed animated monster comedy targeted at kids, the sequel to 2012’s ‘Hotel Transylvania’

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