Your half term starts here
Now that Summer is over, discover an Autumn/Winter season packed with creativity, culture and entertainment here at Lowry.
Wild Things
Looking for a free family day out this Autumn?
Step into Wild Things, a vibrant exhibition full of imagination, creativity and natural wonders. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, it's a chance to explore, play and discover together, completely free.
Seasonal fun with families
Skip
Under 5s Little Creatives
Fri 02 Oct 2026
10:30AM
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Fri 11 Dec 2026
11:30AM
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Mon 26 Oct 2026
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Sun 01 Nov 2026
Hay
Sun 08 Nov 2026
Multiple times
The Jolly Christmas Postman
By arrangement with Penguin Random House UK
Fri 04 Dec 2026
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Sun 03 Jan 2027
A Very Messy Christmas
Wed 23 Dec 2026
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Sun 03 Jan 2027
Sherlock Holmes and The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
Sat 16 Jan 2027
2:00PM
The Selfish Giant
Sun 20 Sep 2026
Multiple times
Disney's High School Musical
Tue 08 Sep 2026
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Sat 19 Sep 2026
Cbeebies House Party LIVE!
Sat 29 Aug 2026
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Sun 30 Aug 2026
Bobby Seagull's Escape from Ancient Egypt
Fri 28 Aug 2026
6:30PM
Dear Zoo
Tue 11 Aug 2026
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Sun 16 Aug 2026
In The Night Garden
Wed 05 Aug 2026
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Sun 09 Aug 2026
Kids Eat Free at Lowry Bar & Kitchen
Get a kid’s meal for FREE with every adult meal purchased- available 26th October - 1st November only. If your little ones would prefer a Jack The Dog lunchbox, head to the Coffee Shop by the Galleries and get one for just £5.50.
Activities around the building
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The Book Nook
Tue-Sun
Open during building hours
Wander into our Book Nook filled with wonderful stories from the Wild Things exhibition. Browse beautiful books, share a favourite tale and discover a special dolls house version of Lowry waiting to be explored. -
Queen Bee's Hive Drama
Tue-Sun
12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Join Queen Bee for a playful 25-minute drama adventure inspired by Queen Bee's Day Off. Fly, buzz, freeze and create a hive of sound as you help a very tired Queen Bee enjoy her day off! Designed for little bees aged 4+. -
Little Lowry Kitchen
Visit our role play kitchen in Lowry Bar & Kitchen and whip up some imaginative fun inspired by Wild Things.
Perfect for little chefs with big imaginations. -
Creative Fun in the Lookout
Tue-Fri
11am- 4.30pm
Sat & Sun
10am-4.30pm
From crafty creatures to imaginative adventures, The Lookout is packed with drop-in activities inspired by Wild Things. Create, play and see where the story takes you.