Families across Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley and Charlestown can enjoy a packed week of free Baby Week activities including sensory play, baby sessions, story times, soft play, health support and family wellbeing activities.

Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley and Charlestown Baby Week Activities

• Dates: Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June 2026
• Locations: Various venues across North Manchester
• Price: Free

Baby Week 2026 brings lots of opportunities for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups to play, learn and connect through sensory experiences, music, movement, storytelling and support sessions across North Manchester.

Monday 15th June

Charlestown Sure Start Centre

• Baby Caterpillars – 10am - 11am
• Messy play session for non-mobile babies

To book call 0161 795 7670.

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Busy Bee’s Fun Time – 1pm - 2pm
• Fun session for children aged 1 to 2 years

To book call 0161 219 6064.

Tuesday 16th June

Abraham Moss Library, Crumpsall

• Story Time for Under 5s – 11am - 11.30am
• Drop-in session with the Librarian

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre

• Baby Caterpillars Play Session – 10am - 11am for non-mobile babies
• Doodle Bugs Physical Activity Session – 1pm - 2pm for children aged 2+

To book call 0161 740 3077.

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Happy Tots Soft Play – 12pm - 1pm for children aged 2 to 3 years
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon
• Cooksons First Aid Baby and Child Emergency First Aid – 9.30am - 11am

To book call 0161 219 6064.

Higher Blackley Sure Start Centre

• Bumps to Babies – 10am - 12pm
• Preparation sessions for parents over 24 weeks pregnant

To book call 0161 227 3636.

North City Family and Fitness Centre

• Toddler Swim and Splash Session – 10.30am - 11am
• Suitable for babies aged 3 months to 2 years

To book call 0161 219 6064.

North City Library, Harpurhey

• Story Time for Under 5s – 11am - 12pm
• Drop-in session with the Librarian

Woodville Family Hub, Cheetham

• Sensory Room available all day from 9.30am - 3pm
• Bumps to Babies – 1pm - 3pm
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To book call 0161 234 3000.

Wednesday 17th June

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre

• Health Visiting Service Child Drop-In – 10am - 11.15am for children aged 0 to 4 years

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Caterpillars Play Session – 10.30am - 11.30am for non-walkers
• Talking Therapies for parents with non-mobile babies – 1pm - 2pm
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To arrange an appointment call 0161 219 6064.

Woodville Family Hub, Cheetham

• Doodle Bugs Sow and Plant Play Session – 9.30am - 10.30am for children aged 0 to 5 years
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To book call 0161 234 3000.

Thursday 18th June

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre

• Busy Bee Fun Time – 11.15am - 12.15pm for children aged 1 to 2 years

To book call 0161 740 3077.

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Doodle Bugs Soft Play – 9.30am - 10.30am for children aged 2 to 3 years
• Health Visiting Service Child Drop-In – 1pm - 2.30pm
• Happy Tots Soft Play – 12pm - 1pm for children aged 2 to 3 years
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To book call 0161 219 6064.

Higher Blackley Sure Start Centre

• Baby Caterpillars Play Session – 10am - 11am for non-mobile babies

To book call 0161 277 3636.

Woodville Family Hub, Cheetham

• Health Visiting Service Child Drop-In – 9.30am - 10.45am
• Baby Caterpillars Play Session – 1pm - 2pm for non-mobile babies
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To book call 0161 234 3000.

Friday 19th June

Avenue Library and Learning Centre, Blackley

• Story Time Session – 11am - 11.30am for children under 5

Charlestown Sure Start Centre

• Doodle Bugs Messy Play – 10am - 11am for children aged 1 to 3 years
• 18 Month Developmental Checks – 10.30am - 1.30pm by appointment only

To book call 0161 795 7670.

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre

• ESOL Stepping Stones – beginners English course for mums with non-mobile babies

To book call 0161 740 3077.

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Happy Tots Soft Play – 12pm - 1pm for children aged 2 to 3 years
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To book call 0161 219 6064.

Higher Blackley Sure Start Centre

• Doodle Bugs Fun Time – 1pm - 2pm for children aged 1 to 3 years

To book call 0161 227 3636.

Woodville Family Hub, Cheetham

• Manchester Infant Feeding Team Clinic – support with introducing solids and weaning
• Sensory Playroom sessions available morning and afternoon

To book the Infant Feeding Team Clinic call 0161 741 2043. For other activities call 0161 234 3000.

From sensory play and messy exploration to story sessions, swimming, baby groups and family wellbeing support, there are plenty of opportunities for families to get involved during Baby Week 2026 across North Manchester.