Discover a packed programme of free Baby Week activities taking place across Rusholme, Hulme and Moss Side, with sensory play, baby massage, yoga, storytelling, music and support sessions for families with babies and young children.

Rusholme, Hulme and Moss Side Baby Week Activities

• Dates: Tuesday 16th June - Friday 19th June 2026
• Locations: Various venues across Rusholme, Hulme and Moss Side
• Price: Free

Families can enjoy a fantastic range of free sessions and activities throughout Baby Week 2026, designed to support babies’ early development while helping parents and carers connect, learn and have fun together.

Tuesday 16th June

Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre, Hulme

• Baby Massage – 9.45am - 10.30am for non-mobile babies
• Baby Yoga – 10.30am - 11.15am for non-mobile babies
• Story Time – 1pm - 2pm with the Curious Cat and her curiosity case

Moss Side Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Massage – 1.45pm - 2.30pm for non-mobile babies
• Baby Yoga – 2.45pm - 3.30pm

Moss Side Leisure Centre

• City Play Together – 11.30am - 12.30pm for confident walkers

Moss Side Power House

• Tiny Tots and Toddler Time – 11am - 11.30am story and singing session

Rusholme Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Healthy Child Drop In – 9.30am - 10.45am
• Sensory Play Session – 1.30pm - 3pm
• Safety at Home Information – 1.30pm - 3pm

Z-Arts, Hulme

• Early Years Story Session – 10.30am - 11am

National Football Museum

• Baby Pitch Play – 12pm - 3pm for pre-walking babies

Wednesday 17th June

Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Healthy Child Drop In – 1.30pm - 2.45pm
• Baby Sensory Play – 1.30pm - 3pm for non-mobile babies

Moss Side Sure Start Children’s Centre

• First Words Taster Session – 9.30am - 11am
• Baby Splash and Play – 12pm - 1pm for babies under 18 months

To book Baby Splash and Play call 0161 226 1266.

Rusholme Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Baby Massage – 10am - 10.45am for non-mobile babies
• Baby Yoga – 11am - 11.30am for non-mobile babies
• First Words Taster Session – 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Whitworth Art Gallery

• Art Baby – 12.30pm - 2.30pm sensory play for non-walking babies and grown-ups

Z-Arts, Hulme

• Early Years Story Session – 10.30am - 11am

Thursday 18th June

Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• First Words Taster Session – 10am - 11am

Moss Side Sure Start Children’s Centre

• First Words Taster Session – 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Moss Side Leisure Centre

• Tumble Time – 10am - 10.45am for confident walkers
• Tiny Tots and Toddler Time – 11am - 11.30am story and singing session

Rusholme Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Play Session – 10am - 11.30am

Z-Arts, Hulme

• Early Years Story Session – 10.30am - 11am

Friday 19th June

Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Play Session – 10am - 11.30am

Moss Side Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Sensory Play Session – 1.30pm - 3pm

Rusholme Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Dance Like a Mother – 1pm - 2pm babywearing dance session
• Sensory Play Session – 1.30pm - 3pm

All sessions are designed to support babies’ development through sensory exploration, music, movement, communication and play, while also giving parents and carers the opportunity to meet others and access support in their local community.