Looking for things to do with your family this festive season in Manchester?
With Christmas and December fast approaching, Z-arts is packed with theatre shows, experiences and activities for children and families of all ages.
Shiny Christmas
A dazzling festive show for babies and toddlers
Friday 11 – Wednesday 30 December | 10:15am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | ages 0 -4
Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes.
In a long-forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy, and treasures that turn from ordinary to extraordinary. Treat your little one to some Christmas magic this December, and you’ll find a world that sparkles and dazzles at your fingertips!
“Amazing… a great interactive show full of joy and wonder”
– Family Feedback
A Very Merry Minifest
A live Christmas musical experience
Saturday 5 December | 11am & 2pm | ages 2 – 8
Jam packed with songs written especially to stimulate young imaginations, with some familiar festive favourites too, A Very Merry Minifest will have family members of all ages up on their feet having a jolly musical party together.
Adventures in Wonderland
Our interactive play experience
Various dates & times | ages 1 – 8
Fall down the rabbit hole and step into Lewis Carroll’s classic world where families can imagine, explore, and make unforgettable memories together. Step into scenes from the beloved book, crawl through tunnels, play croquet with flamingos, get lost in a card maze, dress up as your favourite characters, splash into a ball pool, join the Mad Hatter’s tea party…and so much more!
“What a wonderful morning, we all (kids and parents equally) loved the whole experience, the space was truly magical, the white rabbit was fantastic, and we had a blast exploring all the activities.”
– Visitor Feedback
Mission: Mad Hatter
Family-friendly escape room
Various dates & times | age 9+
Can your team of riddle-cracking and quick-thinking explorers rescue the Mad Hatter’s tea party guests before the tea gets cold Working in teams of up to six, you’ll use a digital tablet to navigate the twists and turns of Wonderland. It’s a race against time to uncover curious clues and solve mind-mangling puzzles!
The Library of Enchantment
Family-friendly escape room
Various dates & times | age 8+
Fall down the rabbit hole and step into Lewis Carroll’s classic world where families can imagine, explore, and make unforgettable memories together. Step into scenes from the beloved book, crawl through tunnels, play croquet with flamingos, get lost in a card maze, dress up as your favourite characters, splash into a ball pool, join the Mad Hatter’s tea party…and so much more!
“So much fun! Really well put together, and lots of cool surprises and puzzles to solve.”
– Visitor Feedback
Come and hang out with us!
There’s plenty to enjoy beyond our performances and events. Visit our café for food and drinks, browse books in our Children’s Library, get creative with colouring sheets, play in the toy corner, hop on our big red bus or head over to Hulme Park for some outdoor play.
Whatever the weather, Z-arts is the perfect place to spend time together this festive season.