Families

A dad and son sitting on a blue and purple inflatable slide

Families

Trafford's family activities are an opportunity for an adventure, with an inflatable theme park, indoor snow sports and immersive exhibitions among the best things to do with kids in the borough.

Inflatanation. Photo: Steve Longbottom

What's On

A girl wearing sunglasses and a hat climbing a wooden gate

10 July – 6 September

Families, Altrincham

Summer of Play at Dunham Massey

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September.

A line of young people wearing cartoon clothes

22 – 23 July

Families, Sale

Sound Board

Part chat show, part game, part live performance - Sound Board has been made especially for young people and their community.

A child jumping up to try to reach a strange contraption

24 – 25 July

Families, Sale

Thingamabob

Matt brings to life a giant ball slinging, self exploding piece of handcrafted gadgetry, inspired by the famous Rube Goldberg machines and Heath Robinson contraptions.

People running and playing under a giant white sheet

From 24 July

Families, Sale

Featuring playful movement, a large white parachute, and a rich soundscape built from recorded interviews with over 100 people, The Fabric of Us uncovers the moments we meet, the stories we share, and the threads that hold us together.