THE LOWRY

Half Term Little Actors - At Sea! 28 Oct - 1 Nov, 11am, £Using drama games and classic characters to explore the unlikeliest of friendships, can you save the day when disaster strikes?

Family Workshop 2 Nov & 3 Nov 11am, FreeTake part in a free workshop inspired by the artists in our Galleries.

The War of the Buttons 3 Nov 1.30pm & 3pm, £Told through an energetic mix of music, puppetry, clowning, movement and sign language.

Family Talk - LS Lowry 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2.30pm, FreeFind out more about LS Lowry in a free interactive tour of the Galleries.

Under 5s First Steps 18, 25 Oct & 1 Nov 10am & 11am, £Try moves inspired by The Lowry’s programme such as Sleeping Beauty spindle spins, Dino Dance and an exploration of the much-loved tail The Snail and The Whale.

Spooky Tour24 Oct 7pm - 9pm, £ (ages 12+)Join us for a special tour of the Hall and find out about some of our ghost stories.

Spooky Puppets 27 Oct – 3 Nov, FreeMake a spooky puppet at our making table.

‘Trick or Treat’ quiz27 Oct - 3 Nov£1 per quizTry your hand at our spooky quiz and win a prize at the end.

Tudors Live!3 Nov 1pm – 4pm, Free

Open Studio: The Big DrawSat 5, 12, 19 & Sun 6, 13, 20 Oct & 26 Oct – 3 Nov11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm, Free, (all ages)Get hands on with objects from IWM North’s collections and get doodling.

What A Performance Free26 & 27 Oct 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm (Ideal for ages 5+)Family friendly performances dramatising stories of war time women in WWII.

Nancy’s Land Army Adventure Sat 19, 26 & Sun 6, 13, 20 Oct 1.30pm (all ages) FreeMeet art loving Nancy and hear her tales of life in the Land Army.

The Big Draw: Monoprinting Workshop with Annabel Dover Free31 Oct 11am-12.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm(ideal for ages 7+)Meet artist Annabel Dover and make a one-off work of art. Booking is essential at learningnorth@iwm.org.uk or 0161 836 4000

Walkabout Performance Mon 28, Tue 29 & Thu 31 Oct 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm, (all ages), FreeA silent masked character is on the loose in this special family friendly performance.

HotSpotsSun 20 & Thu 31 Oct 2.30pm (all ages), FreeThis year’s Big Draw theme is Draw Tomorrow, which object would you choose to draw for afuture generation.

New Special ExhibitionRugby League World Cup Exhibition during October and November to mark the World Cup Final being staged at Old Trafford on 30 Nov.

David Beckham Special ExhibitionA new special exhibition dedicated to the career of David Beckham, one of the most iconic football players in the world, to mark his retirement and ten years since he left Manchester United.Special Manchester United

Themed talks & Object Handling SessionsOn Level 2 of the museum, children get the chance to try on the actual shirts and boots of their heroes as well as handle their medals.

Sir Bobby Charlton Special ExhibitionA fascinating insight into the career of one of the most famous and highly decorated football players ever. It marks the 60th anniversary since Sir Bobby signed for Manchester United.

Comedy Club for Kids 27 Oct 3pm, £Cracking entertainment for everyone over the age of six with some of the best stand-up comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits!

The Snail and The Whale 29 Oct – 3 Nov 29 Oct 1.30pm & 3.30pm30 Oct – 3 Nov, 11.30am & 1.30pm£Tall Stories, creators of the nationally and internationally acclaimed stage version of The Gruffalo present their new family production.

Once Upon A Time...23 Oct9.45am - 10.45am, £1 per childHalloween themed activity and story session for under fives and their parents/carers. Book on the day.

Tudors Dead!27 Oct 1.30pm - 3.30pm, FreeHave some spooky Halloween fun with some of the Hall’s previous residents!

ORDSALL HALL

IWM NORTH

SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALERY

QUAYS CULTURE

Quays Open Day26 Oct, all dayQuays Culture’s next event brings together organisations in and around the Quays for an exclusive one-off family day of events with unprecedented access behind the scenes to the BBC, IWM North and The Lowry. Come and hear talks, enjoy discount offers at the shops, ‘afternoon tea’ at the high-flying ‘On the 7th’ restaurant club and a market of craft, design and art works for sale. Full programme at quaysculture.com

Witches and Wizards 31 Oct, 10:30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, ££1 per child, No need to book – buy a ticket on arrival as places are limited.

Salford Museum 0161 778 0800 salford.museum@scll.co.uk

Manchester United Museum & Tour 0161 868 8000 manutd.com/museum IWM North 0161 836 4000 iwm.org.uk

Key: £ = There is a charge for these events. Check with venue.

MANCHESTER UNITED Museum & Tour

Ordsall Hall 0161 872 0251 ordsall.hall@scll.co.uk

*All exhibitions are included in museum entry price.

Lightwaves25 Oct - 27 OctThe Piazza, MediaCityUKThe Quays is a stunning backdrop to one-off sound, digital and film events about art, economy and the environment, with sounds installations, speaker’s corner, a mobile micro movie house and more. Encounter our playful ability to imagine, innovate and experiment with ecology, nature and the wild divine.

The Big Draw: Sketch What You SeeSat 26 Oct- Sun 3 Nov(all ages), Main Exhibition SpaceDiscover the drawing boards and sketch your way around IWM North’s largest objects - including a huge Harrier Jump Jet and a Second World War fire pump.

Share your works of art with us @I_W_M #BigDraw

Half Term Little Artists - Underwater 28 Oct – 1 Nov 11am £Make your own sea-life puppets and buried treasure chests out of recycled materials to take home.

Please note that Ordsall Hall is closed to the public on Fridays and Saturdays.

Saturday Playhouse26 Oct 11am £Exciting art activities for young artists and their families.

Spooky Thriller25 Oct, 6-10pmPrinces Park, Irlam, SalfordA free community Halloween event including Face Painting, Spooky Walk, Crafts and Fun activities.Wear sensible footwear.Information : 0161 686 5231 or fay.flatt@scll.co.uk

Halloween Make and Take 29 Oct - 3 Nov, Free

Half term Quiz 29 Oct – 3 Nov, £1 per child, prizes to be won.

Museum is closed on 19 & 26 Oct. Stadium tours must be pre-booked.

The Lowry 0843 208 6010 thelowry.com/family

Along with our friends at IWM North, MediaCityUK, Ordsall Hall, Salford Museum & Art Gallery, and Manchester United Museum & Tour, we are staging a wide variety of events during the Family Arts Festival so that you and your family can have fun exploring lots of venues and trying out some new experiences and activities. This is a great opportunity to try something for the first time and if you travel by tram you can also take advantage of some extra offers. For a list of everything that is available check thelowry.com/family or familyartsfestival.com or familyshows.co.uk

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Prices and times and lots more information available at:

Thelowry.com/familyFamilyshows.co.ukFamilyartsfestival.com

With a Metrolink Family Day Travelcard you can get around the Family Arts Festival for only £6.80; up to two adults and three children can travel across the entire network all day. And for added value simply present your Metrolink ticket at the venues below during the Festival to receive some great offers:

The Big Draw: Monoprinting Workshop with

Annabel Dover31 Oct Learning Studio, IWM North

Comedy Club 4 Kids 27 Oct

The Lowry

Halloween make and take29 Oct - 3 NovSalford Museum &

Art Gallery

Quays Open Day 26 Oct The Quays & MediaCityUK Quays Culture presents an exclusive family day which includes unprecedented access across The Quays.

Rugby World Cup Exhibition Throughout Oct & NovManchester United Museum

& TourRugby League World Cup Exhibition to mark the World Cup Final.

The War of the Buttons 03 Nov

The Lowry

Witches and Wizards workshop31 Oct

Ordsall Hallvarious times

Half Term Little

Artists - Underwater 28 Oct – 1 Nov 11am – 12.30pm

The Lowry

The Snail and

The Whale 29 Oct – 3 Nov

The Lowry

Half Term Little Actors - At Sea! 28 Oct 11am – 12.30pmThe Lowry

Half term quizSalford Museum & Art Gallery

29 Oct – 3 NovIf you want even more family fun why not check out the Family Arts Festival events in Manchester - more details can be found at z-arts.org/FAFMCR

The definitive guide to what’s on in Manchester.manchestertheatres.com

made with families in mind.

18 OCTOBER - 3 NOVEMBER TRAM STOP

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See inside for prices & times.There’s a dedicated space for under 5s to curl up with a book or play some games, and older children can be inspired by the glorious views of The Quays to test their drawing skills.

The LookoutThe Lowry, FREE

The Lowry10% discount in the Tower Coffee Shop.£1 off Fiddler on the Roof top price tickets Tue 29 Oct - Fri 1 Nov.50p off The Snail and the Whale adult and child tickets Tue 29 Oct - Sun 3 Nov.

Ordsall Hall and Salford Museum and Art GalleryFree tea or coffee when you spend over £2.50 in the café at Ordsall Hall or Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

Manchester United Museum & ToursEvery child accompanied by a full paying adult will receive a free goody bag.

IWM North Half-price child meal when purchasing a full price adult meal.