Little Lattes Support Group | Stockport
Supporting families with neonatal care experience
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Free Groups & Classes in Manchester
Find Free Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups & Classes in Manchester
Looking for free baby groups, toddler classes, and kids activities in Manchester? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re hoping to meet other parents, keep your little ones entertained, or support your child’s development without the cost, there are plenty of free groups and sessions available across Manchester.
Baby Group | Brooklands Library
Thursdays, for non-mobile babies
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Lego Club | Stretford Library
Weekly brick-building session for families
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Storytime | Stretford Library
Wednesdays, for under 5s
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Rhymetime | Stretford Library
Friday mornings, for under 5s
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Rhymetime | Urmston Library
Thursdays, for under 5s
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Storytime | Urmston Library
Thursdays, for under 5s
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Z-artists at Z-arts
For neurodivergent young people aged 11–18
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Breastfeeding Support Groups
Support with feeding your baby
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Creative Care at Z-arts
Fridays, for children in reception - Year 2
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Family Lego Club at Z-arts
Fridays, for all the family
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Toddler Make and Believe at Z- arts
Fridays, for under 5s
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Rhyme Time at Z-arts
Thursdays, for under 5s
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Storytime at Z-arts
Wednesdays, for under 5s
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Toddler Takeover at Z-Arts
Fridays, for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
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Baby Book Club | Z-Arts
Tuesdays, for babies up to 18 months
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Ready, Steady, Get Messy | Trafford
A free messy play session at Stretford Family Hub
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Baby Stay and Play | Stretford Family Hub
Tuesdays, for babies
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Toddler Stay and Play | Stretford Family Hub
Fridays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Groups at Woodville Family Hub
Free groups, courses and support sessions
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Groups at Sacred Heart Family Hub | Gorton
Free groups, courses and support sessions
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Groups at Clayton Family Hub
Free groups, courses and support sessions
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Groups at Crossacres Family Hub | Wythenshawe
Weekly groups and activities for babies, toddlers and families
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Groups at Longsight Family Hub
A wide range of free weekly groups, courses and support sessions
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Mini Movers | Science and Industry Museum
A free, Makaton-friendly drop-in for under 5s
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Stay, Chat and Play | Salford
Free stay & play for LGBT+ families
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Songs and Smiles | Altrincham
Wednesdays | An intergenerational joyful music group for 0–4 year-olds
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Manchester Young People’s Wellbeing Group | Longsight
Monday evenings, for ages 15-25 with SEND.
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Storytime | Height Library
Weekly group for under 4s and their carers, with stories and songs!
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Storytime | Eccles Library
Weekly group for under 4s and their carers, with stories and songs!
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Storytime | Withington Library
Wednesdays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime | Northenden Library
Fridays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime at North City Library | Harpurhey
Tuesdays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime | Newton Heath Library
Mondays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime at Moss Side Powerhouse Library
Tuesdays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime at Miles Platting Community Library
Thursdays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime at Avenue Library | Blackley
Fridays, for 0-4s
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Storytime at Arcadia Library | Levenshulme
Mondays and Thursdays, for 0-3s
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Storytime | Beswick Library
Wednesdays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime at Brooklands Library | Sale
Mondays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime | Burnage Library
Wednesdays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime | Chorlton Library
Fridays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime | Didsbury Library
Thursdays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime at Forum Library | Wythenshawe
Tuesdays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime | Gorton Library
Thursdays, for 0-3 year-olds
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Storytime | Hulme Library
Thursdays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Storytime | Longsight Library
Thursdays, for 0-4 year-olds
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Free Groups at Z-arts | Hulme
Free library groups
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Free baby groups, toddler sessions, and kids classes in Manchester are a fantastic way to support your child’s early development while connecting with other local families. Whether you’re looking for baby groups near you, toddler activities, or free classes for older children, there are plenty of welcoming and accessible options to choose from.
We update this page regularly with the latest free groups and classes in Manchester, including new sessions, community-led activities, and school holiday programmes. Be sure to check back often so you don’t miss out.
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