Watch JLS on their UK arena tourOne of the UK’s biggest boy band are in 3D at Showcase Manchester
Chester Zoo fears for future of wildlifeDirector General thinks human population increase could prove catastrophic
Out and About – AprilJam packed Easter fun, craft activities and lambing, all part of our monthly list for family days out
Free Easter event at the Lowry Outlet MallThe Lowry Outlet Mall has craft workshops, teddy bear parties and the chance to meet Peter Rabbit
Cadbury Easter trailNational Trust egg trails for all the family during Easter weekend
Fifi and the Flowertots are in townMeet characters from the popular toddler TV show at Middleton shopping centre this Easter
Kiddy Creche reviewedDenise McGlinchey talks to Kiddy Creche owner Kelly Miller about her Wilmslow-based business
Out and About – MarchPharaoh’s, Star War’s and learning about the human body – all ideas for day’s out around Greater Manchester
SpiceWorld at Leeds Museum reviewPaul Clarke finds merchandise and memories at a local shrine to Girl Power
Go techno retro at MOSIPlay your favourite games, old and new in the Games Lounge at the Museum of Science and Industry
Discover the secrets of Stonehenge with BBC LearningSolve the mystery surrounding Stonehenge with the BBC Hands on History team this half term.
Things to do this February half-termFrom dinosaurs to cartoon characters, skis to airplanes we have something to keep the kids busy this half-term...
Join in Peppa Pig's PartyWatch your favourite characters brought to life on stage at the Buxton Opera House
Half Term at TutankhamunPharaoh fun days for budding Eygptologists at the Tutankhamun exhibition
Out and About – FebruaryIdeas for half term activities and celebrate the Chinese New Year with a bang...
The return of Thomas the Tank EngineMake tracks to spend a day with Thomas and his friends on the East Lancashire Railway this year
Half-term fun at the Runway Visitor ParkManchester Airport gears up for the school holidays with child friendly aircraft tours
Adult and family learning programmes at TattonWith programmes to suit kids and adults alike, be inspired at Tatton this year
TNA Wrestling’s Madison Rayne interviewSteve Waring grapples with TNA’s biggest female star ahead of her Manchester visit
The X Factor circus is in townBolton welcomes Cirque Bijou and more to Victoria Square
Out and About – JanuaryExperiments, monsters and doodling fun for all the family
Tutankhamun Family Fun Day reviewedGeorgina Hague takes five year old Harry on a Mummy’s day out
Piccadilly Gardens' Christmas Family Fair opensFrom rides to gourmet food stalls head to the city centre’s magical winter wonderland
Santa’s Grotto ListVisit Father Christmas at a number of different locations in and around Manchester
Tutankhamun exhibition reviewJonathan Schofield takes two ten years to test drive a major exhibition
Piccadilly Gardens' Christmas Family FairRides, attractions, food and drink in Manchester city centre this month
Santa’s Chill Factore reviewDenise McGlinchey takes her two-year-old to the one place in Manchester with guaranteed snow and Santa
Santa Claus is coming to townSimon Binns meets Father Christmas at House of Fraser’s grotto
Swiss bags family-friendly awardFree ski transport for winter schedule rounds off satisfying 2010 for airline
Manchester Pantomime Guide 2010/11Compiled by Catharine May something for all the panto fans
Head Over Heels, Handforth Dean, reviewDenise McGlinchey and her toddler are head over heels for this new play centre
The Zingzillas rock ManchesterSimon Binns watches the Cbeebies sensations live. Almost.
Meet CBBC stars at the Salford Film FestivalCombat Kids also gets premier this weekend
Ice rink returns to Salford QuaysGlide and slide your way to Salford Quays' festive ice rin
The ZingZillas at Manchester Christmas lights switch-onThe CBeebies music show characters are coming to Albert Square
Baby Loves Disco reviewDenise McGlinchey introduces her toddler to child proof clubbing
Out and About – NovemberOpen-air ice rink, lights switch-on lots of festive fun for kids
Organised fireworks displays and bonfiresWrap up warm - Manchester City Council dazzling firework displays and bonfires lined up across the city
Horrible Sciences reviewJonathan Schofield is pleasantly disgusted at The Palace
Create a human machineInteractive fun this half term at Manchester Art Gallery
Free Halloween fun at KendalsNick Jr. and Milkshake stars and creepy crawlies are at House of Fraser Kendals this Halloween
Out and About – OctoberActing classes, a boat trip with a difference, food fun and lots of museum activities
Out and About – Halloween SpecialThere are plenty of spooky goings-on in the city...
Free child ticket for Wallace and Gromit in Space*Here's a cracking half-term day out for Wallace and Gromit fans
Science fest makes learning funStudents from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Manchester win over young dragons
Peppa Pig is coming to ManchesterJoin Peppa and friends for a party at the Opera House
Manchester Science FestivalWith over 200 events for families, young people and adults, there's something for everyone...
Electrifying family funWorld record cycling, face painting, entertainment and charitable fun at the Manchester Velodrome
Castlemartyr Resort, Cork, Ireland – reviewDenise McGlinchey has a cracking family holiday in her ancient homeland
Batman boot camp compYour kids could win the chance to be trained liked the Caped Crusader
Out and About – SeptemberGalleries, tours and festivals for the family this month
Search for a superheroChildren can win their favourite superhero outfit at Manchester Art Gallery
Street Dance Stage SchoolThe summer’s biggest movie comes to life at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Sale Sharks: new head coach, new line-upWill the Sharks' new line-up be enough to defeat the Newcastle Falcons in the first match of the 2010-2011 Premiership?
Postman Pat reviewAndy Mullett attends ‘A Very Royal Mission' at the Royal Opera House
Dragons and bees: kids tours of ManchesterStill a week to go with the Family Friendly Film Festival
Family Friendly Film FestivalEmily Morris on a film festival that brings the cinema to life
Peppa Pig meet and greetKids TV character Peppa Pig returns to the Lowry Outlet Mall...
All aboard goes 4DHave a shipshape summer at this free 4D exhibition for all the family at IWMN
Out and About – AugustBug walking, edible hats, fun dogs and monster madness this August
Watch Manchester City train for freeFree open training session and family fun day at City of Manchester Stadium
Travelling with kidsFrom play areas to sky cots, Manchester Airport has your family flight covered...
Meet Dora and SpongeBobDora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants in the Arndale in August
Film review: The toys are back in townPixar take the final part of the Toy Story trilogy to infinity and beyond, says Mita Adesanya
Sky Ride: bike attackTraffic free city centre cycling for family, friends, centurions on 1 August
Did you win family tickets to In the Night Garden Live?We've selected four lucky winners for In the Night Garden Live at Sefton Park, Liverpool
The Tribulations of Shopping With A BabySamantha Grimes wishes she’d advised her husband properly
Learn movie-making at the Apple StoreYoungsters are being offered free movie-making sessions at the Apple Store
The scariest summer holiday attraction we knowBlue Planet's Venom isn't for the fainthearted...and kids get in free with our voucher
Head Over HeelsNadia Jaynes gets a little too involved at Chorlton's soft play centre