Manchester Baby Week Activity Finder
The team at Child Friendly Manchester and their partners have arranged the most amazing line-up of free baby events and activities across Manchester for Manchester Baby Week.
With over 250 events and activities across the city we've been looking at ways we can help make sure parents can see exactly what's happening when, whether searching by day, theme or location.
Introducing the Manchester Baby Week Activity Finder!
Whether you’re looking for something nearby, something free, something sensory, or just a fun morning out with your baby or toddler, we hope the Activity Finder helps you discover something perfect for your family. Filter events by theme, date, time and location - from baby massage and sensory sessions to music workshops, family fun days, story sessions, messy play, health support and outdoor activities, there really is something happening for every family, in every corner of Manchester.
The information is up to date as of 14th May 2026, but it's always worth checking with venues before making a special trip in case anything's changed. We aren't affiliated with the project, Manchester Rocks is part of My Town Rocks, our mission is to help as many parents as possible find low cost family activities to enjoy their free time together.
We know how important it is for parents to be able to quickly find activities that work for their family, their budget and their routine - especially with babies and toddlers where timing, travel and cost can make such a difference. So with 250 event and activities to enjoy, Manchester Baby Week is somewhere we hope we can make a difference.
The programme created by Child Friendly Manchester is packed with exactly the kind of activities we love helping families discover:
- Free local sessions
- Baby and toddler activities
- Community-based support
- Sensory and developmental play
- Parent wellbeing sessions
- Accessible drop-in events
- Activities happening right in local neighbourhoods
At My Town Rocks we do more than just list events, we want to help families feel connected to their local community, discover support nearby, meet other parents and make the most of the amazing free opportunities available across the city.
That’s exactly why Manchester Rocks - and the wider My Town Rocks network - exists.
If you have any feedback or would like to talk to us about getting your community activities seen by MCR families contact us.
Manchester Baby Week
Running from Monday 15 to Saturday 20 June 2026, Manchester Baby Week is an incredible celebration of babies, toddlers, parents and early years support across the city.
There are activities being delivered by libraries, museums, leisure centres, health visitors, family hubs, children’s centres, arts organisations and community groups all working together to support families with young children.
It’s a brilliant example of the city coming together to support early years development, parent wellbeing and accessible family activities.
We’re not affiliated with or endorsed by the organisers - we wanted to support the visibility of such a fantastic programme and help more local families find activities they might otherwise miss.
