Manchester Baby Week 2026

What’s on in Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley and Charlestown.  

  

 

MONDAY 15 JUNE 

 

Charlestown Sure Start Centre, 21 Colmore Drive, M9 7GB  

  • Baby Caterpillars is a messy session for non-mobile babies. 10 – 11am.  

To book a place, call 0161 795 7670. 

 

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre, Upper Conran Street. M9 0RN 

  • Busy Bee’s fun time session for children 1-2 years. 1 – 2pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

  

 

TUESDAY 16 JUNE 

 

Abraham Moss Library, Cresent Road Crumpsall. M8 5UF 

  • Story time for under 5’s, 11 – 11.30am.

This is a drop-in session with the Librarian. 

 

 

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre, 1 Cromhurst Street. M8 5FN 

  • Baby Caterpillars play session for non-mobile babies, 10 – 11am.  

To book a place, call 0161 740 3077. 

 

  • Doodle Bugs Physical Activity Session for children aged 2 plus. 1 – 2pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 740 3077.  

 

 

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre, Upper Conran Street. M9 0RN 

  • Happy Tots Soft Play Session for children aged 2 to 3 years. 12 – 1pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Cooksons First Aid · Baby and Child Emergency First Aid. 9.30 – 11am.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

 

Higher Blackley Sure Start Centre, 160 Victoria Ave. M9 7GB  

  • Bumps to Babies sessions for those over 24 weeks pregnant, preparing for your babies’ arrival. 10am-12pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 227 3636. 

 

North City Family and Fitness Centre, Upper Conran Street. M9 0RN  

  • Toddler Swim and Splash Session for babies 3 months to 2 years. 10.30 -11.00am. 

 To book a place, call 0161 219 6064.  

 

 

North City Library, Rochdale Road Harpurhey. M9 4AF 

  • Story time for under 5’s. 11am – 12pm.

This is a drop-in session with the Librarian.  

 

 

Woodville Family Hub, Shirley Road Cheetham. M8 0NE  

  • Sensory Room – Available all day between 9.30am and 3pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000. 

 

  • Bumps to Babies sessions for those over 24 weeks pregnant, preparing for your babies’ arrival. 1 – 3pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000.  

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000. 

  

 

WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 

 

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre, 1 Cromhurst Street. M8 5FN  

  • Health Visiting Service Child Drop-in Session for children 0-4 years, 10 – 11.15am.

Drop in.

 

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre, Upper Conran Street, M9 0RN. 

  • Baby Caterpillars play session for non-walkers, 10.30 – 11.30am.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Talking Therapies for parents with non-mobile babies 1 – 2pm.  

To arrange an appointment, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064.  

 

 

Woodville Family Hub, Shirley Road Cheetham. M8 0NE  

  • Doodle Bugs Sow and Plant Play Session for children 0-5 years. 9.30 – 10.30am.  

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available. 

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000.  

 

  

  

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 

 

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre, 1 Cromhurst Street. M8 5FN  

  • Busy Bee Fun time for children 1-2 years old. 11.15am-12.15pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 740 3077. 

 

 

Harpurhey Sure Start Children’s Centre, Upper Conran Street. M9 0RN  

  • Doodle bugs soft play session for children 2 years-3 years. 9.30 – 10.30am.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Health Visiting Service Child drop-in session for 0-4 years old. 1 – 2.30pm.  

Drop in.

  • Happy Tots Soft Play Session for children aged 2 to 3 years. 12 – 1pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064.  

 

 

Higher Blackley Sure Start Centre, 160 Victoria Ave. M9 7GB  

  • Baby Caterpillars play session for non-mobile babies. 10 – 11am.  

To book a place, call 0161 277 3636. 

 

 

Woodville Family Hub, Shirley Road Cheetham. M8 0NE  

  • Health Visiting Service Child drop-in session for 0-4 years old. 9.30 – 10.45am. 

Drop in. 

 

  • Baby Caterpillars play session for non-mobile babies. 1 – 2pm. 

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000.  

  

 

FRIDAY 19 JUNE 

 

Avenue Library and Learning Centre, Victoria Avenue East Blackley. M9 6HW 

  • Story Time session with the Librarian for children under 5. 11 – 11.30am. 

Drop in. 

 

 

Charlestown Sure Start Centre, 21 Colmore Drive. M9 7GB  

  • Doodle Bugs messy play session for children 1 to 3 years. 10am-11am.  

To book a place, call 0161 795 7670  

 

  • 18 months Developmental Checks with the Outreach Worker. 10.30am – 1.30pm. 

Appointments only. To book, call 0161 795 7670. 

 

Crumpsall Sure Start Centre, 1 Cromhurst Street. M8 5FN  

  • ESOL Stepping Stones, a beginners English Course for Mums with non-mobile babies.

To book a place, call 0161 740 3077. 

 

 

Harpurhey Sure start Children’s Centre, Upper Conran Street. M9 0RN  

  • Happy Tots Soft Play Session for children aged 2 to 3 years. 12 – 1pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 219 6064.  

 

 

Higher Blackley Sure Start Centre, 160 Victoria Ave. M9 7GB 

  • Doodle Bugs fun time session for children from 1 to 3 years. 1 – 2pm.  

To book a place, call 0161 227 3636. 

 

 

Woodville Family Hub, Shirley Road Cheetham. M8 0NE  

  • Manchester Infant Feeding Team Clinic, support with introduction to solids (Weaning.) 

To book a place, call 0161 741 2043. 

 

  • Sensory Playroom to support all the senses, for relaxation, fun and enjoyment in a safe environment. Morning and afternoon sessions available.  

To book a place, call 0161 234 3000.  

 

 

SATURDAY 20 JUNE 

From 10am – 1pm there will be Family Fun Days at the following parks:

Alexandra Park, Broadhurst Park, Clayton Park, Crowcroft Park, Crumpsall Park and Wythenshawe Park. 

(For more information on what’s on at each park CLICK HERE)