Easter events Manchester 2026
There’s loads going on for families this Easter across Greater Manchester. This post is going to give more details of all the events with an Easter theme. This is my Easter events Manchester 2026 guide and it is part of a series of posts on Easter events North West.
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Please make sure you click through to the event organisers’ website and check the event is still running prior to travelling to your chosen event. Occasionally events do get cancelled due to severe weather etc and I can’t guarantee I will be aware.
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More things to do in the Easter holidays Manchester
There are more than just Easter events on during the school holidays in Manchester.
As well as all the Easter events below listed on the correct day, you’ll find other events for kids that don’t have an Easter theme. There is theatre, circus, museum activities and so much more.
Find it here – Things to do in Manchester Easter holidays
Easter egg hunts Manchester
Find all the Easter egg hunts across Greater Manchester here – Easter egg hunts Manchester
Easter events on farms in Greater Manchester
Smithills Easter egg hunt, Smithills open farm
When – 28th March – 5th April 2026.
The egg hunts are guided by the farm egg-sperts. Families are led into the woods where our egg hunt arena is. Children get the opportunity to search for rubber / plastic eggs and are able to egg-change for chocolate ones. (Non dairy option also available). Other prizes to find too! Our Easter bunnies and chicks are there hiding too! All children receive an Easter Egg or Easter soft toy.
Book here – Easter
Easter at the farm, Reddish Vale Farm
When – 28th March – 6th April 2026.
Includes meeting the Easter Bunny, Easter egg trail around the farm, follow the clues around the farm to find each Easter Egg to claim your Chocolate egg or Easter Egg Hunt for 0-3 years – find 5 of the same colour egg in the Easter Village to claim your Chocolate Egg. One Easter Egg per paying child.
There will also be sow a seed and Easter arts and crafts as well as the usual farm fun.
Adults £13.50, Child £16.50, under 1s £6 (includes an Easter egg)
Book here – Easter at the farm
Lambing at Lancaster Farm
When – from 28th March 2026
This includes bottle feeding baby lambs (limited time only) and loads of other animals to see and even hold. There’s also all the usual fun on the farm.
Full details here – Lancaster Park & Animal Farm
National Trust Easter events Manchester
Easter adventures at Dunham Massey
When – 26th March – 19th April 2026.
Hop around 10 trail points and let the adventure begin.
£3.50 per person. Admission applies to none members.
Includes a chocolate egg (vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate eggs available).
Full details here – Easter Adventures
Easter adventures at Lyme park
When – 21st March – 12th April 2026.
Easter is a fantastic time to explore Lyme. This year you’ll be enjoying a brand-new family friendly route that’s been created with exciting games and activities to complete along the way.
From short bursts of fun to all-day escapades, there’s plenty to enjoy for all ages. The trail is £3.50 per trail, includes a chocolate egg, or a vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg, both made using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms plus normal admission.
Full details here – Easter Adventures at Lyme
Easter trails Greater Manchester
Who framed the Easter Bunny? and other family Easter events, RHS Bridgewater
When – 27th March – 19th April 2026.
Follow clues and solve the mystery of the Easter Bunny in this interactive family Easter trail. Surrounded by spring blossom and bursts of seasonal colour, it’s an inspiring day out where families can roam the beautiful garden.
£3 per child for the detective pack and a chocolate Easter Bunny.
Also on:
The Wind in the Willows garden trail.
More events to follow.
Full details here – Easter 2026
Bramall Hall Easter Trail
When – 26th March – 19th April 2026
Come along and take our interactive trail around the Hall.
You’ll learn about Easter traditions, spot cheeky chicks hiding, take part in a craft activity and meet a giant version of one of this holidays’ favourite characters!
There is also a small prize as a reward for a finishing the trail.
Full details here – The Bramall Hall Easter Trail
Broad Oak Easter hearts trail, Fletcher Moss Park
When – 2nd – 19th April 2026
Get your trail map from the food truck and find all the hearts with Easter illustrations around the park. No chocolate eggs for this one.
Suggested donation £1
Full details here – Broad Oak Hearts Trail
Free – The Stanley Square Big Dino Egg Hunt, Sale
When – 3rd – 11th April 2026.
Millions of years ago… the dinosaurs hid their eggs to keep them safe. Now the eggs have reappeared around Stanley Square and the Dino Keepers need help finding them before they hatch! Find all the eggs and match them to the dinosaurs.
Complete your trail sheet, dino tracker card and trivia questions. Easter treats at the end!
FREE trail maps and treats available from Bean & Brush Art cafe.
Bean & Brush Art Cafe, Stanley Square, Sale M33 7XZ
Full details here – The Stanley Square Big Dino Egg Hunt
Highland cow trail at Dunham Massey farm ice cream
When – 3rd – 19th April 2026.
Follow the trail around the farm and collect the clues dotted along the way. Solve the puzzle as you go and see if you can crack the final answer.
At the centre of the trail you’ll find the farm’s Highland cows in the field, giving you the perfect chance to see them up close, take photos and grab a few Highland cow selfies along the way.
Once you’ve completed the trail and solved the puzzle, every child will receive their very own Highland cow plushie to take home, an 8-inch (22cm) cuddly Highland cow to remember the day.
£14.50 per child
Book here – Highland cow trail – Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream
Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Moor Park
When – 4th April 2026, 10-11:30am
For children from age 0 up to and including School Year 6. Enter from Park Road entrance (SK4 4PY)
Suggested donation – £3.00 per child for up to 4 Easter Eggs + 1 child’s drink of squash
Get a Registration card, and then find and collect corks in the park to exchange for Easter Eggs. There are also special corks that will gain you a special prize. Different age groups look for different colours of cork.
Also – Easter Baskets and other spring items for sale!
Full details here – Easter egg hunt Heaton Moor Park
Easter egg hunt at Heaton Park
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
The Easter Bunny is hiding in the park, and he’s left a trail of eggs to find him! Pick up a leaflet at the Stables and follow the eggs to find the clues to the secret
phrase. When you find the Bunny, tell him the secret phrase and collect your
chocolate egg!
£4.25 per egg (Cadbury’s or dairy free)
Full details here – Heaton Park & Hall
Easter Chick Hunt at Ordsall Hall
When – 30th March – 16th April 2026 (selected dates)
There are 8 chicks hiding out at Ordsall Hall. Trails cost £2 per participating child and can be purchased on arrival at Ordsall Hall reception desk on the dates and times stated.
Full details here – Easter Chick Hunt
Other Easter events at Ordsall Hall –
Clay play – 30th March & 13th April, £3 booking required
Make a sleepy bag – 31st March & 14th April, £1.50 per child, booking required
Tudor playtime – 1st & 15th April – free drop-in
Make a Tudor Collage – 2nd & 16th April – £3 per child, booking required
Egg Box Wreaths – 7th April – £3 per child, booking required
Crafty Lucky Dip – 8th April – £3 per child, booking required
Make a Tudor Nosegay – 9th April – £3 per child, booking required
Full details and booking links here – Easter 2026 at Ordsall Hall
Easter Bunny breakfasts Manchester
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Runway visitor park
When – 5th & 6th April 2026
Start your tour with a delightful breakfast under Concorde, where the Easter Bunny will be available for meet-and-greet and photo opportunities. After breakfast, enjoy a short tour onboard Concorde with one of our guides. Let your child finish their morning off by colouring in their own wooden Easter Ornament,
Book here – Runway Visitor Park
Other Easter events Manchester
Good Fridaze Easter family social, Freight Island
When – 3rd April 2026.
DJ Helen from the fab collective Queens of Disco in the ticket hall keeping the dance floor busy with the best tunes and tons of bubbles (and yes we will be sure to pack the foam machine!)
Tables full of arts and crafts, our mystery Easter egg hunt and Cequin Circus Bunny will all be there – and don’t forget your Easter bonnet as we will be having a parade with prizes for the best ones!
Also in the ticket hall will be our faves Conker Crew and Hula Hula Fun, Bricklands Lego, Adventure Babies Sensory Play, glitter swoosh, plus tons of great food vendors and of course the bars!
We will also be spreading out onto the mezzanine level where you will find our festival fun silent disco – two channels to choose from, props and more.
Book here – Buy Good Fridaze, Freight Island
Easter cruises at Tameside Canal Boats
When – 29th March – 12th April 2026
A gentle 40‑minute cruise along Tameside’s historic canals. Enjoy a quiet break from the holiday rush while we share the stories and scenery of our local waterways.
Adults £6 | Kids £4
Book either event here – Easter Cruises
Easter holidays at Salford museum
When – 1st – 17th April 2026
Paper Mosaics – 1st & 15th April – £3 booking required
Easter Baskets – 2nd April, £3 per child, booking essential
Tales from the Dolls’ House – 7th April – free but booking required
Pick & mix playtime – 8th, free, drop-in
Toys and Mystery objects – 10th April – free, drop-in
Handprint Art – 14th April – £3 per child, booking required
Spring decorations – 16th April – £3 per child, booking required
Make your mark – 17th, £1 per child, booking essential
Book here – Easter Holidays 2026 at Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Easter Egg Paddle Hunt, Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale
Where – Hollingworth Lake Adventure & Water Activity, Centre, Hollingworth Lake, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DQ
When – 3rd April 2026
Activity times – 10:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm
Tickets – Start from £12
Join us at Hollingworth Lake for an Easter egg hunt with a difference! Set off in a bell boat for a guided paddle hunt around the lake, as we seek out hidden Easter treasures! All hunters will receive a complimentary chocolate Easter egg, please do let us know on booking if your party has any food allergies or intolerances.
Suitable for ages 4+.
Book here – Easter Egg Paddle Hunt
Diggle Duck race
Where – Diggle Fields, Oldham, OL3 5PJ
When – 6th April 2026
limited details for 2026
Full details here – Diggle Duck Race at Diggle Fields
Diggle scarecrow trail
When- 28th March – 12th April 2026.
This years theme is Disney
Full details here – Diggle scarecrow trail
Wild Spring Adventure at The Hive, Moss Bank Park
When – 9th April 2026
Prick up those bunny ears and get ready to welcome in the Spring wildlife at The Hive at Moss Bank Park. Learn about baby animals on our trail, who’s egg is who’s, make your own seed bomb and create your own springtime wreath. Join us this Easter holiday to celebrate and encourage new life on this Wild Spring Adventure.
Tickets are £9 per child. Accompanying adults and children over 12 enter free, but please still book a ticket then we can keep track of numbers. Any individuals over 12 who wish to take part in activities must have a child’s ticket purchased.
Book here – Wild Spring Adventure at The Hive at Moss Bank Park
Build the thrill. Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester
When – 28th March – 26th April 2026.
Grab your Pit Pass and choose an F1® Team to join!
Get hands on with LEGO® bricks to create a Minifigure driver and build a race car, before putting them through their paces.
Our Playmakers and Master Model Builder will be on hand with top tips and trackside inspiration, as you drive wheel to wheel with other guests for Pole Position.
Complete all the challenges and celebrate your racing action on top of the Build the Thrill podium.
Will your driver become a true F1® Legend? Will your car lead your team to glory?
Book here – Build the thrill
RSPB pop up stall, Manchester Museum
When – 4th – 5th April 2026
Pop along to their pop-up stall to get involved in fun activities, while discovering more about their work and how you can get involved.
Book here – RSPB pop up stall
Clay Play. Manchester Museum
When – 7th – 10th April 2026
Full details here – Clay Play -the Manchester Museum
Spring holidays at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026.
Put your space skills to the test as the museum transforms into mission control with a series of hands-on navigation challenges designed to test coordination, balance and dexterity. Discover what life is like aboard the International Space Station, marvel at views of Earth from space, and design your own mission patch for an astronaut’s spacesuit.
Get a taste for space during a brand-new live show. Dig deeper into the food astronauts eat in orbit and even sample space-inspired snacks if you’re feeling brave enough!
See science brought to life in interactive galleries. Discover world-changing ideas, from revolutionary wheels to modern-day movement in Revolution Manchester, get creative in the Textiles Gallery, and flex your superpowers in Experiment.
Full details here – Spring holidays | Science and Industry Museum
Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, Science and Industry Museum
When – 13th February 2026 – 3rd January 2027.
Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new Horrible Science TV series.
Walk in the shoes of astronauts and discover far-off worlds, dance on an alien disco planet and get ready to journey through the depths of space to uncover the secrets of our universe.
Get ready for surprising science, interactive experiments and playful challenges, but beware of Dr Big Brain, the galaxy’s greatest evil genius, who will be on the hunt for help with his diabolical plans to conquer the Solar System. Will you use your new science skills to make sense of the solar system, or cause cosmic chaos by joining forces with a supervillain?
Book here – Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos
Easter activities at The Whitworth
When – 8th & 15th April 2026, 1pm-4pm
Free, drop-in
Take part in a joyful outdoor collaborative painting in our Garden Studio and Art Garden with artist Bukky Baldwin.
Get creative by sticking and stitching together shared stories and symbols in a co-created textile artwork in our galleries with artist Gemma Lees.
Full details here – Easter activities at the Whitworth | Whitworth Art Gallery
Free Easter story-time at Z-Arts
When – 9th – 10th April 2026
Free family friendly story-time that celebrates Easter.
Book here – Easter Storytelling – Z-arts
Fallowfield Easter Fun fair
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026
Where – Platt fields park, off Wilmslow road, Fallowfield
Full details here – Manchester fun fair
Little Red Riding Hood, Victoria Baths
Where – Hathersage Road
When – 3rd April 2026.
£10 per ticket, includes an Easter egg for each child
Hop into the magic this Easter with a spectacular family pantomime full of laughter, adventure and unforgettable characters. Join Little Red Riding Hood as she journeys through the forest, encounters dazzling woodland friends, and tries to outwit the Big Bad Wolf – with plenty of twists, giggles and audience fun along the way.
Full details here – Little Red Riding Hood
Pirate treasure hunt, Manchester Sea Life
When – 21st March – 4th May 2026.
Don your sea legs and navigate the high seas with a swashbuckling treasure hunt through the aquarium. Can you help the Captain find all the lost booty that is hidden around the aquarium and fill in the pirate map as you go? And while on your hunt for the Captain’s booty, learn all about our ‘treasures of the ocean’.
Book here – Pirate treasure hunt
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus, Trafford centre
When – 2nd – 19th April 2026.
Step right up and join the heart of Gandeys Circus Trentham, the unrivalled leaders of thrilling circus entertainment, proudly presents the 2026 Spectacular! Prepare for an electrifying fusion of Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus – a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top.
Book here – Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Easter open air bounce, Umberton Farm
When – 3rd – 19th April 2026.
From toddlers to teenagers, there are inflatables to challenge them and bouncy castles for pure enjoyment. It’s all about giggles, laughter and smiling faces while using up lots of energy and making the most of the open air.
Find out more here – Open air bounce
Monkey Madness, Zip World Manchester
When – 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th April 2026
Try to nab a banana by sneaking, sliding and springing your way through the nets to the stash in his treetop den, whilst trying to get past the cheeky tribe of monkeys.
Book here – Monkey Madness
Easter at The Crystal Maze
When – 30th March – 10th April 2026
Including 50% off family tickets
Book here – Easter at the Crystal Maze
Easter fun at Trafford Palazzo
When – no details yet for 2026
Full details here – TP Easter Fun
More nearby Easter events
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