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HalloweenSat 17 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
Trafford SEND Week of ActionTue 20 Oct to Mon 30 Nov
October half-term 2026Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
Bonfire Night and DiwaliSat 31 Oct to Tue 10 Nov
ChristmasSat 14 Nov to Wed 6 Jan 2027
Christmas holidays 2026Sat 19 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2027
Relaxed cinema screenings13 screenings listed: 1 in Trafford, 4 within easy reach and 8 worth a trip.
SEN swimming8 sessions listed: 4 in Trafford and 4 within easy reach.
Relaxed and accessible performances50 performances listed: 2 in Trafford, 35 within easy reach and 13 worth a trip.
Groups for parents and carers22 groups listed: 5 in Trafford, 7 within easy reach, 1 worth a trip and 9 online.
SEN and disability sport25 sessions listed: 9 in Trafford, 11 within easy reach and 5 worth a trip.
Things to go to
Thu 29 Oct
Autumn Sensory Story Circle and craft, Stockroom, Stockport
Stockport · Stockroom
Thu 29 Oct, 10:30–11:30
Thu 29 Oct
Thu 29 Oct
Relaxed lunchtime concert: An American in Paris, RNCM
Manchester · Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Thu 29 Oct, 13:15–13:55
Fri 30 Oct
Fri 30 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Audio-described performance: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Lowry
Salford Quays · Lowry
Sat 31 Oct, 10:00 (touch tour 09:00)
Sat 31 Oct
Little Sparks quieter fireworks display, Buile Hill Park
Salford · Salford City Council
Sat 31 Oct, 17:30
Sat 31 Oct
Sensory screening: Room on the Broom, Ashton Library
Ashton-under-Lyne · Tameside Libraries
Sat 31 Oct, 13:00–13:45
Sold out
Sat 31 Oct
Sibs Halloween art sessions for young siblings (online)
Sibs
Online Sat 31 Oct, 10:00–11:30 and 12:30–14:00
Sat 31 Oct
Syngap1 UK annual family conference, Seashell, Heald Green
Cheadle · Syngap1 UK
Sat 31 Oct, 09:00–17:00
Sun 1 Nov
Little Sparks quieter fireworks display, Prince's Park, Irlam
Irlam · Salford City Council
Sun 1 Nov, 17:30
Sun 1 Nov
Sun 1 Nov
SEN Halloween Party, Adventure Forest, Trafford Park
Trafford Park · Adventure Forest Play Centre
Sun 1 Nov
Mon 2 Nov
Care for a Cuppa: online chats for carers, Carers UK
Carers UK
Online Mon 2 Nov, 15:00–16:00 (2 Nov 11:00–12:00)
Mon 2 Nov
Mon 2 Nov
Mon 2 Nov
Reduced-noise fireworks display, Bowlee Community Park, Middleton
Middleton · Rochdale Borough Council
Mon 2 Nov, 19:30
Mon 2 Nov
Starting Strong: online course for parent carers in Trafford (Nov to Dec)
The Counselling & Family Centre
Online Mon 2 Nov – Mon 7 Dec, 12:00–14:00
Mon 2 Nov
Youth Connect 5 course for parents and carers of neurodivergent children, Oldham
Oldham · Calm Ahead CIC
Mon 2 – Mon 30 Nov, 10:30–12:30
Tue 3 Nov
Autism, stress and anxiety-related behaviour: online session for parents
Greater Manchester Autism Consortium (National Autistic Society)
Online Tue 3 Nov, 10:00–11:30
Sold out
Tue 3 Nov
Executive functioning workshop (online)
Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Online Tue 3 Nov, 17:30–18:30
Tue 3 Nov
Tue 3 Nov
Hallé Relaxed Concert for young families, Hallé St Peter’s, Ancoats
Manchester · The Hallé
Tue 3 Nov, 11:00
Tue 3 Nov
Moving from children’s to adult epilepsy services: online session
Epilepsy Action
Online Tue 3 Nov, 12:00–13:30
Tue 3 Nov
Reduced-noise fireworks display, Queen’s Park Road, Heywood
Heywood · Rochdale Borough Council
Tue 3 Nov, 19:30
Wed 4 Nov
Wed 4 Nov
Chetham's Relaxed Lunchtime Concert, Stoller Hall
Manchester City Centre · Chetham's School of Music
Wed 4 Nov, 13:30
Wed 4 Nov
Wed 4 Nov
Neurodiverse Kids Matter, Lifecentre Salford
Salford · Lifecentre Salford
Wed 4 Nov – Wed 16 Dec, 13:00–14:30
Wed 4 Nov
Reduced-noise fireworks display, Cronkeyshaw Common, Rochdale
Rochdale · Rochdale Borough Council
Wed 4 Nov, 19:30
Wed 4 Nov
Supporting your child’s social communication skills (age 0 to 5)
Contact
Online Wed 4 Nov, 10:00–12:00
Wed 4 Nov
Thu 5 Nov
Thu 5 Nov
Children's fireworks display at Woodford Bonfire
Stockport · Woodford Community Centre
Thu 5 Nov, 19:00
Thu 5 Nov
Down’s Syndrome Association parent meeting: Down’s syndrome with complex needs
Down’s Syndrome Association
Online Thu 5 Nov, 10:30–12:00
Thu 5 Nov
Thu 5 Nov
SEN story time and SEN digital fireworks, Printworks
Manchester City Centre · Printworks Manchester
Thu 5 Nov, 17:00–17:20
Fri 6 Nov
Autism-friendly evening: Land of Lights at Gulliver's World, Warrington
Warrington · The A World UK CIC
Fri 6 Nov, 17:00–20:00
Sold out
Fri 6 Nov
No-fireworks bonfire night at The Hive, Moss Bank Park, Bolton
Bolton · The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Fri 6 Nov, 17:30–19:30
Sat 7 Nov
Sat 7 Nov
Junior fireworks display at Poynton Bonfire
Poynton · Poynton & District Round Table
Sat 7 Nov, 19:00
Sat 7 Nov
Sat 7 Nov
Low-noise fireworks display at Roe Green Cricket Club
Worsley · Roe Green Cricket Club
Sat 7 Nov, 19:00
Sat 7 Nov
Sat 7 Nov
Reduced-noise fireworks display, Platt Fields Park
Manchester · Manchester City Council
Sat 7 Nov, 17:00
Sat 7 Nov
Reduced-noise fireworks display, Wythenshawe Park
Wythenshawe · Manchester City Council
Sat 7 Nov, 17:00
Sun 8 Nov
Sun 8 Nov
Be Hear Now: relaxed SEND music workshops, The Bridgewater Hall
Manchester City Centre · The Bridgewater Hall
Sun 8 Nov, 10:30 Calm, 11:45 Open
Mon 9 Nov
Sensory processing workshop, Stretford
Stretford · Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Mon 9 Nov, 09:00–10:30
Tue 10 Nov
Down's Syndrome Manchester preschool group, Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Hulme · Down's Syndrome Manchester
Tue 10 Nov, 10:00–12:00
Tue 10 Nov
S.P.A.C.E. ADHD parent and carer meet-ups, Great Moor, Stockport
Stockport · S.P.A.C.E. (Stockport Parents of ADHD Children in Education)
Tue 10 Nov, 19:00–21:00
Tue 10 Nov
Tue 10 Nov
Tourettes Action dads and male role models online support group
Tourettes Action
Online Tue 10 Nov, 20:00–21:00
Wed 11 Nov
Wed 11 Nov
Thu 12 Nov
Thu 12 Nov
The Realities of Rare: Caring for your child, looking after yourself
Contact
Online Thu 12 Nov, 10:00–12:30
Fri 13 Nov
Fri 13 Nov
Fri 13 Nov
Relaxed screenings: Festive Fun with Peppa, The Light Stockport
Stockport · The Light Stockport
Fri 13 Nov, 09:30
Sat 14 Nov
Cloud's Rainbow Flock family afternoon, Brabyns Park, Marple Bridge
Stockport · Capture & Calm Walks CIC
Sat 14 Nov, 11:30–14:00
Sat 14 Nov
Relaxed screenings: Festive Fun with Peppa, HOME
Manchester · HOME
Date unconfirmed · Sat 14 Nov, 12:00 (27 Nov 13:00)
Sat 14 Nov
Sun 15 Nov
Relaxed screening: Festive Fun with Peppa, The Light Bolton
Bolton · The Light Bolton
Sun 15 Nov, 10:00
Mon 16 Nov
Just for You: Hope, online evening for parents and carers
Care for the Family
Online Mon 16 Nov, 20:00–21:30
Tue 17 Nov
Brighter Beginnings: your child’s sensory differences (age 0 to 5)
Contact
Online Tue 17 – Thu 19 Nov, 19:00–21:00
Tue 17 Nov
Carefree hotel breaks for carers: online session, Carers UK
Carers UK
Online Tue 17 Nov, 14:00–15:00
Tue 17 Nov
Wed 18 Nov
Breaking Barriers North West stay and play, Charlie Park
Atherton · Charlie Park Atherton
Wed 18 Nov, 17:30–19:00
Wed 18 Nov
SEND and ND information and support drop-in, Brinnington Family Hub
Stockport · PACT Stockport
Wed 18 Nov, 10:00–12:00
Wed 18 Nov
SEND open evening, Warrington & Vale Royal College, Warrington
Warrington · Warrington & Vale Royal College
Wed 18 Nov, 16:00–19:00
Wed 18 Nov
Wed 18 Nov
Thu 19 Nov
Thu 19 Nov
Thu 19 Nov
Drop-in coffee mornings with the Together Trust therapy team, Cheadle
Cheadle · Together Trust
Thu 19 Nov, 10:00–12:00
Thu 19 Nov
Thu 19 Nov
Relaxed, BSL and audio-described: ORIGIN by DanceSyndrome, Lowry
Salford Quays · DanceSyndrome
Thu 19 Nov, 19:00
Fri 20 Nov
Fri 20 Nov
SEND Santa grotto sessions: HARIBO Holly Jolly Grotto, Trafford Centre
Trafford Park · Trafford Centre
Fri 20 Nov – Thu 24 Dec
Fri 20 Nov
Understanding neurodiversity workshop (online)
Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Online Fri 20 Nov, 13:00–14:30
Sat 21 Nov
Clay workshop for neurodivergent young people, My:ND Space, Leigh
Leigh · My:ND Space CIC
Sat 21 Nov, 13:00–15:00
Sat 21 Nov
Quiet first hour: Yuletide light trail, Tatton Park
Knutsford · Wild Rumpus
Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 and 15:15 entry
Sat 21 Nov
Quiet hour: Winter Makers Market, People's History Museum
Manchester City Centre · People's History Museum
Sat 21 – Sun 22 Nov, 11:00–12:00
Sat 21 Nov
SEN Christmas Experience, Cockfields Farm Park
Ashton-under-Lyne · Cockfields Farm Park
Sat 21 Nov, Morning arrival slots
Sat 21 Nov
SEN first hour: The Magic of Christmas, Freight Island
Manchester City Centre · The Magic of Christmas at Freight Island
Sat 21 Nov – Thu 24 Dec, 09:00–09:45 arrival slots
Sat 21 Nov
Stockport Deaf Children's Club: Family World Explorer, Walthew House
Stockport · Walthew House
Date unconfirmed · Sat 21 Nov, 14:00–16:00
Sun 22 Nov
Relaxed screening: CBeebies Panto 2026: Treasure Island, The Light Bolton
Bolton · The Light Bolton
Sun 22 Nov, 10:00
Mon 23 Nov
Reduced-capacity sessions: Magic Lamp light trail, Bents
Glazebury · Bents Garden & Home
Mon 23 Nov, 16:30
Wed 25 Nov
Brighter Beginnings: understanding your child’s behaviour (age 0 to 5)
Contact
Online Wed 25 Nov, 10:00–12:00
Wed 25 Nov
Male carers’ social at Roxy Ballroom, Manchester
Manchester City Centre · Together Dementia Support, for Carers Manchester
Wed 25 Nov, 19:00–20:00
Wed 25 Nov
Thu 26 Nov
Bridge College, Openshaw: open evening
Manchester · Bridge College (Together Trust)
Thu 26 Nov, 16:00–18:00
Thu 26 Nov
Relaxed lunchtime concert: Paramount Brass, RNCM
Manchester · Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Thu 26 Nov, 13:15
Thu 26 Nov
Understanding and promoting positive behaviour, Stretford
Stretford · Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Thu 26 Nov, 16:00–17:30
Fri 27 Nov
Henshaws Christmas day at Gulliver's World, Warrington
Warrington · Henshaws (Children, Young People and Families)
Fri 27 Nov, 09:45–16:00
Fri 27 Nov
Quieter sessions: Christmas at Dunham Massey light trail
Dunham Massey · National Trust, Dunham Massey
Fri 27 Nov, 16:00 or 16:15 entry
Sat 28 Nov
Santa's Grotto by Warrington Disability Partnership, Walton Hall
Warrington · Warrington Disability Partnership
Sat 28 Nov – Tue 22 Dec
Sat 28 Nov
SEN relaxed day: The Polar Express Experience, Victoria Warehouse
Trafford Park · Plus Live Events
Sat 28 Nov
Sat 28 Nov
Sun 29 Nov
Sun 29 Nov
Relaxed sessions: Father Christmas at the Science and Industry Museum
Manchester City Centre · Science and Industry Museum
Sun 29 Nov
Sun 29 Nov
Whispering Winter sessions: The Grotto, Corn Exchange Manchester
Manchester City Centre · The Grotto
Date unconfirmed · Sun 29 Nov
Tue 1 Dec
Supporting your child's speech, language and communication skills (age 0 to 5)
Contact
Online Tue 1 Dec, 10:00–12:00
Wed 2 Dec
Chetham's Relaxed Lunchtime Concert, Stoller Hall
Manchester City Centre · Chetham's School of Music
Wed 2 Dec, 13:30
Wed 2 Dec
Neurodivergent evenings: Northern Lights trail, Heaton Park
Manchester · Northern Lights Manchester
Wed 2 Dec
Wed 2 Dec
Thu 3 Dec
Early reading strategies for speech and language: online group
Down’s Syndrome Association
Online Thu 3 Dec, 13:30–14:30
Fri 4 Dec
Brighter Beginnings: wellbeing for parents of children with SEND (age 0 to 5)
Contact
Online Fri 4 Dec, 10:00–12:00
Fri 4 Dec
Relaxed Performance Festive Sing-along, Martin Harris Centre
Manchester · Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, University of Manchester
Fri 4 Dec, 11:00–11:50
Sat 5 Dec
Audio-described performance: Cinderella: A Fairytale, Octagon Bolton
Bolton · Octagon Bolton
Sat 5 Dec, 14:15
Sat 5 Dec
Sat 5 Dec
BSL-interpreted performances: Jack and the Beanstalk, Stockport Plaza
Stockport · Stockport Plaza
Sat 5 Dec, 19:30 (5 Dec); 10:30 and 14:30 (10 Dec)
Sat 5 Dec
Sat 5 Dec
Stockport Deaf Children's Club: Breakfast with Santa, Walthew House
Stockport · Walthew House
Date unconfirmed · Sat 5 Dec, 09:30–11:30
Sun 6 Dec
BSL-signed performance: Cinderella, Middleton Arena
Middleton · Your Trust (Middleton Arena)
Sun 6 Dec, 17:00
Sun 6 Dec
SEN-friendly Breakfast with Santa: Barley Farm, Eccles
Eccles · Farmhouse Inns (Barley Farm)
Sun 6 Dec
Sun 6 Dec
SEN-friendly Breakfast with Santa: Bramley Farm, Altrincham
Altrincham · Farmhouse Inns (Bramley Farm)
Sun 6 Dec
Sun 6 Dec
SEN-friendly Breakfast with Santa: Coppice Wood Farm, Urmston
Urmston · Farmhouse Inns (Coppice Wood Farm)
Sun 6 Dec
Tue 8 Dec
SEN evening: RHS Glow light trail, RHS Garden Bridgewater
Worsley · RHS Garden Bridgewater
Tue 8 Dec, Entry slots from 16:15
Tue 8 Dec
Sensory processing workshop, Urmston Library
Urmston · Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Tue 8 Dec, 11:00–12:30
Wed 9 Dec
BSL-interpreted performance: Christmas Carol, Shakespeare North Playhouse
Prescot · Shakespeare North Playhouse
Wed 9 Dec, 19:00
Wed 9 Dec
SEN evening: Enchanted light trail and Santa's Grotto, Knowsley Safari
Prescot · Knowsley Safari
Wed 9 Dec
Wed 9 Dec
SEND and ND information and support drop-in, Adswood Family Hub
Stockport · PACT Stockport
Wed 9 Dec, 10:00–12:00
Thu 10 Dec
BSL-interpreted performance: Dick Whittington, Opera House Manchester
Manchester City Centre · Opera House Manchester (ATG)
Date unconfirmed · Thu 10 Dec, 19:00
Fri 11 Dec
A Quiet Visit with Father Christmas, Quarry Bank
Styal · National Trust, Quarry Bank
Fri 11 Dec, 30-minute slots, 09:30–12:00
Fri 11 Dec
Audio-described performance: Dick Whittington, Opera House Manchester
Manchester City Centre · Opera House Manchester (ATG)
Date unconfirmed · Fri 11 Dec, 19:00
Fri 11 Dec
Relaxed showings: Prehistoric Planet, Aviva Studios
Manchester City Centre · Factory International (Aviva Studios)
Fri 11 Dec, 10:00 (11 Dec), 14:30 (2 Jan)
Fri 11 Dec
Signed and captioned performance: Cinderella: A Fairytale, Octagon Bolton
Bolton · Octagon Bolton
Fri 11 Dec, 19:00
Sat 12 Dec
BSL-supported sessions: Father Christmas at the Science and Industry Museum
Manchester City Centre · Science and Industry Museum
Sat 12 Dec, 13:15–14:45
Sat 12 Dec
Captioned performance: The Sorcerer's Apprentice, HOME
Manchester · HOME
Date unconfirmed · Sat 12 Dec, 14:00
Sat 12 Dec
Christmas decorations workshop for neurodivergent young people, My:ND Space, Leigh
Leigh · My:ND Space CIC
Sat 12 Dec, 13:00–15:00
Sat 12 Dec
Quiet session: Enchanted Winter Walk, Quarry Bank
Styal · National Trust, Quarry Bank
Sat 12 Dec, 16:15–17:00
Sat 12 Dec
Relaxed and BSL performance: Peter Pan, Oldham Library
Oldham · Oldham Libraries (Live@thelibrary)
Sat 12 Dec, 14:00–15:30
Sat 12 Dec
Relaxed performance: Robin Hood, Altrincham Garrick
Altrincham · Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Sat 12 Dec, 17:30
Sat 12 Dec
Sun 13 Dec
Henshaws children and families Christmas party, Hotel Football
Old Trafford · Henshaws (Children, Young People and Families)
Sun 13 Dec, 11:00–15:00
Sun 13 Dec
Relaxed performance: A Christmas Carol, The Grange Theatre, Hartford
Northwich · The Grange Theatre
Sun 13 Dec, 15:00
Sun 13 Dec
Relaxed performance: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Met, Bury
Bury · The Met, Bury
Sun 13 Dec, 11:00
Selling fast
Sun 13 Dec
Sun 13 Dec
Relaxed session: Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, Science and Industry Museum
Manchester City Centre · Science and Industry Museum
Sun 13 Dec, 10:00–12:00
Mon 14 Dec
BSL and audio-described showings: Prehistoric Planet, Aviva Studios
Manchester City Centre · Factory International (Aviva Studios)
Mon 14 Dec
Mon 14 Dec
Wed 16 Dec
Wed 16 Dec
Relaxed screenings: Avengers: Doomsday, The Light Bolton
Bolton · The Light Bolton
Wed 16 Dec, 10:10
Thu 17 Dec
Audio-described performance: Christmas Carol, Shakespeare North Playhouse
Prescot · Shakespeare North Playhouse
Thu 17 Dec, 19:00
Thu 17 Dec
Relaxed performance: Cinderella, Middleton Arena
Middleton · Your Trust (Middleton Arena)
Thu 17 Dec, 13:00
Fri 18 Dec
BSL-interpreted performance: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Met, Bury
Bury · The Met, Bury
Fri 18 Dec, 18:30
Selling fast
Fri 18 Dec
Fri 18 Dec
Relaxed showings: David Bowie: You're Not Alone, Aviva Studios
Manchester · Factory International (Aviva Studios)
Fri 18 Dec, 10:00 (18 Dec); 14:30 (27 Dec)
Sat 19 Dec
Audio-described performance: The Sorcerer's Apprentice, HOME
Manchester · HOME
Date unconfirmed · Sat 19 Dec, 14:00
Sat 19 Dec
Audio-described performances: A Christmas Carol, Lowry
Salford Quays · Lowry
Sat 19 Dec, 14:00 (19 Dec); 19:30 (29 Dec)
Sat 19 Dec
Audio-described performances: The Jolly Christmas Postman, Lowry
Salford Quays · Lowry
Sat 19 Dec, 10:30 (19 Dec); 13:00 (29 Dec)
Sat 19 Dec
I AM Celebrating Autism: holiday activity, Stretford, 19 Dec
Stretford · I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester
Sat 19 Dec, 13:15–17:30
Sun 20 Dec
Sun 20 Dec
BSL-interpreted performances: A Christmas Carol, Lowry
Salford Quays · Lowry
Sun 20 Dec, 14:00 (20 Dec); 19:30 (8 Jan)
Sun 20 Dec
Relaxed screening: Avengers: Doomsday, The Light Stockport
Stockport · The Light Stockport
Sun 20 Dec, 10:00
Tue 22 Dec
BSL-interpreted performances: The Jolly Christmas Postman, Lowry
Salford Quays · Lowry
Tue 22 Dec, 13:00 (22 Dec); 10:30 (2 Jan)
Tue 22 Dec
Sun 27 Dec
Wed 30 Dec
Autism-friendly takeover day: Twixmas at Gulliver's World, Warrington
Warrington · The A World UK CIC
Wed 30 Dec, 10:30–16:00
Wed 30 Dec
Relaxed performance: Dick Whittington, Opera House Manchester
Manchester City Centre · Opera House Manchester (ATG)
Wed 30 Dec, 13:30
Sun 3 Jan
Relaxed performance: Cinderella: A Fairytale, Octagon Bolton
Bolton · Octagon Bolton
Sun 3 Jan 2027, 13:00
Mon 4 Jan
Starting Strong: online course for parent carers in Trafford (Jan to Feb)
The Counselling & Family Centre
Online Mon 4 Jan – Mon 8 Feb 2027, 12:00–14:00
Sat 9 Jan
Relaxed performance: Aladdin, Parr Hall, Warrington
Warrington · Parr Hall (Culture Warrington)
Sat 9 Jan 2027, 09:45
Sun 10 Jan
Signed performance: Aladdin, Parr Hall, Warrington
Warrington · Parr Hall (Culture Warrington)
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 11:00
Thu 14 Jan
Youth Connect 5 course for parents and carers of neurodivergent children (online)
Calm Ahead CIC
Online Thu 14 Jan – Thu 11 Feb 2027, 17:30–19:30
Fri 15 Jan
Navigating distressed behaviours in PDA: PDA Society online course
PDA Society
Online Fri 15 Jan 2027, 10:00–12:30
Tue 19 Jan
Accessing support for your child: The Manchester College webinar
The Manchester College
Online Tue 19 Jan 2027, 19:00–19:30
Wed 20 Jan
Sat 23 Jan
SEND Inflatable Swim, Life Leisure Hazel Grove, Stockport
Hazel Grove · Life Leisure
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Thu 28 Jan
Bridge College, Openshaw: open evening
Manchester · Bridge College (Together Trust)
Thu 28 Jan 2027, 16:00–18:00
Thu 28 Jan
Starting Strong: online course for parent carers in Trafford (Jan to Mar, Thursdays)
The Counselling & Family Centre
Online Thu 28 Jan 2027
Thu 28 Jan
Together Futures: the power of work experience, Cheadle
Cheadle · Together Trust
Thu 28 Jan 2027, 10:00–14:00
Tue 2 Feb
PDA for Parents and Carers: PDA Society online course (February)
PDA Society
Online Tue 2 – Tue 9 Feb 2027, 10:00–12:45
Wed 3 Feb
Egerton High School, Urmston: open evening
Urmston · Egerton High School
Wed 3 Feb 2027, 16:00–18:00
Wed 3 Feb
Hallé Relaxed Concert, Hallé St Peter’s, Ancoats (February)
Manchester · The Hallé
Wed 3 Feb 2027, 14:30
Thu 4 Feb
Hallé Relaxed Concert for young families, Hallé St Peter’s, Ancoats (February)
Manchester · The Hallé
Thu 4 Feb 2027, 11:00
Sun 21 Feb
Not Now, Bernard with integrated Makaton, Lowry
Salford Quays · Roustabout Theatre
Sun 21 Feb 2027, 13:00 and 15:30
Wed 7 Apr
Thu 8 Apr
Sat 10 Apr
Wed 2 Jun
Relaxed performances: Pip and Posy, HOME
Manchester · HOME
Date unconfirmed · Wed 2 Jun 2027, 11:00 or 14:00
Booking opens Fri 30 Oct, 12:00
Thu 3 Jun
Audio-described and BSL performance: The Smartest Giant in Town, Lowry
Salford Quays · Lowry
Thu 3 Jun 2027, 13:30
Sat 5 Jun
Wed 16 Jun
Egerton High School, Urmston: open evening
Urmston · Egerton High School
Wed 16 Jun 2027, 16:00–18:00
Tue 13 Jul
Hallé Relaxed Concerts, Hallé St Peter’s, Ancoats (July)
Manchester · The Hallé
Tue 13 Jul 2027, 13 Jul 14:30; 14 Jul 11:00 and 13:30
Booking not open yet
Ability Counts disability football, The Cliff, Salford
Salford · Manchester United Foundation
Every Friday, 18:00–20:30 (by age group)
Additional Needs Sessions, Emma's Sensory Room, move Urmston
Urmston · move (Trafford Leisure)
Every day, Several 50-minute sessions a day
Aiming High drama group, The Met, Bury
Bury · The Met, Bury
Every Saturday, 09:30–14:45 (three age groups)
All Ability County pan-disability multi-sports club, Heaton Moor, Stockport
Stockport · Stockport County Community Trust
Date unconfirmed · Every Tuesday, 17:00–19:00
Alty All In: social club for young adults with additional needs, Altrincham
Altrincham · Alty FC Foundation
Monthly, on a Friday, 18:00–19:30
ASD & Disability Session, Flip Out Manchester
Manchester · Flip Out Manchester
Every Sunday and Tuesday, Sun 10:00, Tue 18:00
Autisk Play Zone family drop-in, Adswood, Stockport
Stockport · Autisk
Date unconfirmed · Every Saturday, 10:00–13:00
Autisk Teen Hangout youth group, Adswood, Stockport
Stockport · Autisk
Date unconfirmed · Every Friday, 18:00–20:00
Autism drop-in for carers, Sale
Sale · Trafford Carers Centre
Second Thursday of the month, 13:00–15:00
Autism friendly and additional needs sessions, Adventure Forest, Trafford Park
Trafford Park · Adventure Forest Play Centre
First Sunday of the month, 09:15–11:15
Autism Friendly Screenings, Cineworld Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Cineworld
First Sunday of the month, 11:00
Autism Friendly Screenings, Cineworld Didsbury
Didsbury · Cineworld
First Sunday of the month, 11:00
Autism Friendly Screenings, Cineworld Warrington
Warrington · Cineworld
First Sunday of the month, 11:00
Autism-friendly sessions, Dino Falls Adventure Golf, TraffordCity
Trafford Park · Dino Falls Adventure Golf (Trafford Golf Centre)
First Tuesday of the month, 17:30–19:30
Book club for carers, Sale
Sale · Trafford Carers Centre
First and third Friday of the month, 12:30–14:00
Bury Wheels for All adapted cycling, Clarence Park
Bury · Bury Wheels for All
Every Thursday, 10:00–13:00 (last entry 12:00)
Calm Climbing (SEND), Rock Up Manchester, Trafford Park
Trafford Park · Rock Up Manchester
First Monday of the month
Carers’ drop-in with a caseworker, Altrincham
Altrincham · Trafford Carers Centre
Every Wednesday, 13:00–15:00
Child gaming sessions for disabled children, Everyone Can, Sale
Sale · Everyone Can
Every Wednesday, 16:00–17:30 and 18:00–19:30
Confidence Cycle adapted bikes, Life Leisure Avondale, Stockport
Stockport · Life Leisure with Wheels for All
Every Wednesday, 10:30–11:30
County Stars Disability Youth Zone, Edgeley Park, Stockport
Stockport · Stockport County Community Trust
Date unconfirmed · Every Monday, 17:00–19:00
Disability Snowsport UK Manchester group, Snow Centre, Trafford Park
Trafford Park · Disability Snowsport UK
Monthly, on a Monday, 19:00–20:30 (Nov to Mar)
Friday quiet time, People's History Museum
Manchester City Centre · People's History Museum
Every Friday, 14:00–17:00
Funtastic Fridays youth club, Cheeky Cherubs, Urmston
Urmston · Cheeky Cherubs CIC
Date unconfirmed · Every Friday, 17:00–19:00
Inclusive Street Reds football, Manchester Academy, Moss Side
Manchester · Manchester United Foundation
Every Wednesday, 17:00–18:00
Junior Pan Ability Football, Partington Sports Village
Partington · Alty FC Foundation
Every Tuesday, 17:00–18:00
Junior Pan Ability Multi Sports, Altrincham FC community sports hall
Altrincham · Alty FC Foundation
Every Tuesday, 17:15–18:00
Knit and Natter for carers, Altrincham
Altrincham · Trafford Carers Centre
First and third Thursday of the month, 11:30–13:30
Little Stars (SEND), Family Hub South, Altrincham
Altrincham · Trafford Council: Best Start Family Hub South
Every Tuesday, 10:00–12:00
National Autistic Society Warrington: Friday club youth group
Warrington · National Autistic Society Warrington branch
Last Friday of the month
National Autistic Society Warrington: parents’ evening social
Warrington · National Autistic Society Warrington branch
Second Wednesday of the month
Neurodiversity Navigators drop-in, Partington
Partington · Trafford Council and Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Every Tuesday, 09:30–15:30
Neurodiversity Navigators drop-in, Sale
Sale · Trafford Council and Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Every Monday, 09:30–15:30
Neurodiversity Navigators drop-in, Stretford
Stretford · Trafford Council and Barnardo's: Trafford Neurodiversity Support
Every Thursday, 09:30–15:30
Oldham Ability Wheelz adapted cycling, Alexandra Park
Oldham · Oldham Ability Wheelz Cycling Centre
Every Tuesday and Sunday, Tue 10:00–15:00, Sun 10:00–13:00
Parent Carer SEND Support group, Eccles Gateway
Eccles · Salford Parent Carer Forum
Every Thursday, 09:30–11:00
Powerchair football, BeActive Urmston
Urmston · Manchester United Foundation
Every Thursday and Saturday, Thu 16:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–12:00
Poynton Pedals for All accessible cycling, Middlewood Way, Poynton
Poynton · Poynton Pedals for All
Every Wednesday and Saturday, Wed from 11:00, Sat from 14:00
Quiet at the Aquarium, SEA LIFE Manchester
Trafford Park · SEA LIFE Manchester
Every Wednesday, 10:00–12:00
Saturday Challenge youth club, Gorse Hill Studios, Stretford
Stretford · Gorse Hill Studios
Every Saturday, 10:00–12:30
Saturday morning quiet time, Manchester Museum
Manchester · Manchester Museum
Every Saturday, 08:00–10:00
SEN Sessions, Inflata Nation Manchester, Trafford Park
Trafford Park · Inflata Nation Manchester
Every Sunday, 09:00–10:00
SEN-friendly play sessions, Play Factore
Davyhulme · Play Factore
Monthly, on a Tuesday, 14:00–18:00
SEND Family Play, Life Leisure, Stockport
Stockport · Life Leisure
Monthly, on a Tuesday, 16:30–17:30
SEND Family Swim, Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre
Irlam · Salford Community Leisure
Every Thursday, 18:00–19:00
SEND Family Swim, Life Leisure Avondale, Stockport
Stockport · Life Leisure
Every Wednesday, 15:50–17:20
SEND Family Swim, Sale Leisure Centre
Sale · Trafford Council: Best Start Family Hub Central
Every Sunday, 12:30–13:15
SEND Family Swim, Stretford Chester Centre
Stretford · move (Trafford Leisure)
Every Friday, 18:00–18:55
SEND Family Swim, Worsley Leisure Centre
Worsley · Salford Community Leisure
Every Sunday, 14:00–15:00
SEND gymnastics drop-in, move Altrincham
Altrincham · move (Trafford Leisure)
Every Friday and Sunday, Fri 12:30, Sun 14:30; 16+: Fri 13:30
SEND peer-to-peer support, Family Hub North, Stretford
Stretford · Trafford Council: Best Start Family Hub North
Every Monday, 12:00–14:30
SEND session, The Hideaway, Partington
Partington · The Hideaway
Date unconfirmed · Every Tuesday, 16:30–18:30
SEND skating sessions: Skate Manchester, Cathedral Gardens
Manchester City Centre · Skate Manchester (Tamarisk Events)
Every Monday, 15:00–16:00
SEND Stay and Play, Family Hub Central, Sale
Sale · Trafford Council: Best Start Family Hub Central
Every Wednesday, 10:00–11:00
SEND Stay and Play, Life Leisure Houldsworth Village, Stockport
Stockport · Life Leisure
Every Monday, 17:45–18:45
SEND swims, move Altrincham
Altrincham · move (Trafford Leisure)
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, About an hour; times vary by day
Simply Cycling all-ability cycling, Altrincham & District Athletics Track, Timperley
Timperley · Simply Cycling
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 45-minute sessions, on the hour
Simply Cycling all-ability cycling, Longford Park, Stretford
Stretford · Simply Cycling
Every Monday, Friday and Sunday, 45-minute sessions, on the hour
Sports social for young adults, Altrincham FC community sports hall
Altrincham · Alty FC Foundation
Every Thursday, 12:00–15:00
Starling youth sessions for neurodivergent young people, Humphrey Park, Urmston
Urmston · Starling
Every other Tuesday, 16:00–18:45
Starling youth sessions for neurodivergent young people, Talkshop, Sale
Sale · Starling
Every other Thursday, 16:00–18:45
Starling youth sessions for neurodivergent young people, The Hub, Altrincham
Altrincham · Starling
Every other Thursday, 16:00–18:45
Starling youth sessions for neurodivergent young people, TOG Mind, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Starling
Every Wednesday, 16:00–19:15
Super 1s disability cricket, Manchester hub
Manchester · Lancashire Cricket Foundation
Every Friday, 19:00–20:00
Tameside Wheels for All adapted cycling, Tameside Cycle Circuit
Ashton-under-Lyne · Tameside Wheels for All
Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, Mon and Thu 17:00–19:00, Sat 13:00–15:00
Tuesday Challenge youth club, Gorse Hill Studios, Stretford
Stretford · Gorse Hill Studios
Every Tuesday, 19:00–21:00
Well-being Wednesday: online relaxation session for parent carers
Down’s Syndrome Association
Online Every Wednesday, 10:30–11:00
Wheelers accessible cycling, Woodbank Park, Stockport
Stockport · Supportability
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Thu and Fri 10:30–13:00, Sat 13:00–15:30
Wheels for All adapted cycling, Marbury Country Park, Northwich
Northwich · Wheels for All
Every Wednesday, 10:00–14:00
Wheels for All adapted cycling, Victoria Park, Warrington
Warrington · Wheels for All
Every Friday, 10:00–12:00
Wheels for All inclusive cycling, Debdale Park, Gorton
Gorton · Wheels for All
Every Tuesday, 11:00–13:00
Wheels for All Salford inclusive cycling, Cleavley Athletics Track, Eccles
Eccles · Wheels for All
Every Friday and Saturday, Fri 10:00–13:00, Sat 10:00–12:00
You CAN Disability Youth Club, The Beacon, Salford
Salford · Salford Community Leisure
Every Monday, 19:00–21:00
YOURS Dance at Oakwood Academy, Eccles
Eccles · Salford Community Leisure
Every Wednesday, 15:15–16:15
Dates to act on
Closes 1 Mar
Family Fund: grants for families in England raising a disabled child
Family Fund
No closing date given
Happy Days Children's Charity: family day trips and holiday breaks
Happy Days Children's Charity
No closing date given
Sandcastle Trust: free family breaks, day trips and attraction passes
Sandcastle Trust
No closing date given
News
Government pledges earlier support to tackle mental health crises
Department of Health and Social Care
Published Fri 9 Oct
Join our FREE online event for families with children who have a rare condition
Contact
Published Tue 6 Oct
Support for families and babies rolled out to all family hubs
Department of Health and Social Care
Published Wed 30 Sep
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