Little HOME invites families to join us for a weekend packed with fun, creativity, and entertainment for all ages!
Enjoy a vibrant programme full of family-friendly activities, from stage and street performances to film screenings, creative workshops, and so much more. All Little HOME events are FREE to attend - some require booking ahead, see the programme below for more details!
Highlights include:
- Join in with the Spectacular Skylight Circus Arts, learn how to juggle, spin plates, the diabolo and more!
- Family craft sessions. Make an African mask, decorate a festive party headband or explore all things Robot with recycled material sculptures, printing and robot headpieces.
- A fresh and fabulous take on storytelling with everyone’s favourite pantomime dame, Mama G.
- Fun family dance sessions with Afrocats
- Enchanting Campfire Tales by The League of Curiosity.
- A lively Bhangra Dance and Dhol Drumming workshop by The Bhangra Duet
- Family-friendly film screenings.
- The delightful Big Bad Wolf theatre show by Byteback Theatre – perfect for the whole family!
See the full programme below:
Sat 2 Aug:
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Family Chill Zone with games and crafts | Cinema Bar |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Robot Rock with Phoebe Foxtrot - Crafting & Storytelling | Foyer & Creativity Corner |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Skylight Circus – Family Circus Skills | Outside |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Drop in badge making by People’s History Museum | Foyer |
| 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm | Teri the Tarnished Trophy – Interactive Storytelling by National Football Museum | Cafe Bar |
| 10:30 & 13:00 | Big Bad Wolf – Family Friendly Theatre Show and workshop | Theatre 2 |
| 11:00 & 13:00 | Mama G – Storytelling | Theatre 1 |
| 12:00 | Join us in a celebration of 10 Years of HOME | Outside |
| 12:00 - 17:00 | Cookie Decorating | HOME's Restaurant |
| 13:00 & 15:00 | Afrocats- Family Dance Workshop | Event Space |
| 14:00 | Zog and Tabby McTat | Cinema 1 |
| 15:45 | Short Films for Wee Ones | Outdoor Screen |
Sun 3 Aug:
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Family Chill Zone with games and crafts | Cinema Bar |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Family Crafts with Linda Wachaga & Tina Ramos Ekongo | HOME Entrance & Creativity Corner |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Skylight Circus – Family Circus Workshop | Outside |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Drop in badge making by People’s History Museum | Foyer |
| 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm | Teri the Tarnished Trophy – Interactive Storytelling by National Football Museum | Cafe Bar |
| 10:30 & 13:00 | Campfire Tales - Family Friendly Theatre Show | Theatre 1 |
| 11:00 & 13:00 | Bhangra Dance and Dhol Drumming - Workshop | Event Space |
| 11:30 & 14:00 | Mythical Beasts of Manchester - Family Workshop |
Theatre 2 |
| 12:00 - 16:00 | A Sweep of Swallows - Walkabout Puppetry by A Bird in the Hand Theatre | Outside |
| 12:00 - 17:00 | Cookie Decorating | HOME's Restaurant |
| 14:00 | Zog and Tabby McTat | Cinema 1 |
| 16:30 | Short Films for Wee Ones | Outdoor Screen |
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Sat 2 Aug10:30Theatre 2
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Sat 2 Aug13:00Theatre 2
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Sat 2 Aug11:00Theatre 1
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Sat 2 Aug13:00Theatre 1
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Sat 2 Aug13:00Event Space
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Sat 2 Aug15:00Event Space
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Sun 3 Aug
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Sun 3 Aug10:30Theatre 1
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Sun 3 Aug13:00Theatre 1
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Sun 3 Aug11:00Event Space
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Sun 3 Aug13:00Event Space
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Sun 3 Aug11:30Theatre 2
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Sun 3 Aug14:00Theatre 2
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