Find everything you need for children’s parties in Greater Manchester
Planning a children’s party in Manchester? Not sure where to start? To make it a bit easier, we have gathered together lots of local contacts near you. Plus we’ve got some practical tips on planning kids’ parties.
Begin by browsing our page of children’s party entertainers in Manchester. From parties for toddlers to science parties for older kids, we have something for every age and interest.
If you are looking for the best place to hold a children’s party, see our list of local children’s party venues in Manchester. If you already have the venue, but you’re not sure how to keep your little party guests occupied, take a look at our list of bouncy castle hire companies in Greater Manchester.
Worried about the budget or how you are going to keep the kids entertained? Take a look at our blogs on keeping down the cost of kids’ parties, animal themed party games and stopping the madness of today’s kids’ parties! What does your child really want?
Have you decided what to feed your child’s party guests? You don’t need to spend too much time or money, check out our tips on how to keep children’s party food simple and fun party foods kids can help make.
Start planning your child’s party now:
Latest features
GIANT Bionic Bugs
Breaking news – GIANT Bionic Bugs are invading WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer searching for the World’s Largest Bug Hotel. Have a bug-filled adventure this summer as Martin Mere is taken over by six giant Bionic Bugs from Saturday 28 July to Sunday 2 September. Meet a 6ft long dragonfly, 6ft wingspan butterfly, […]
RSPB’s Wild Challenge and Big Wild Sleepout
What could be more exciting than a night under the stars? Bring the family to Chorlton Water Park this summer to discover the wildlife of both the daytime and nighttime, and get started on your Wild Challenge to earn rewards for getting closer to the natural world. Join us for our fun-filled Wild Challenge event […]
UKFast City of Salford 10k, Take Part or Come and Support
Media City Plaza Sunday 9th September 2018 Join us and thousands of runners on the streets of MediaCityUK to take on the popular UKFast City of Salford 10k to raise funds for some incredible causes, run their very first 10k, beat their personal best and support their loved ones around the course. The fun begins in […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly are highly professional, experienced Children’s Entertainers. We guarantee excellent entertainment for all occasions. Top Class….. Comedy/ Magic/ Party Games/ Prizes/ Puppets/Spinning Plates/ Balloon Modelling/ Mini Disco with Bubbles! Non stop fun for all. We offer captivating magical entertainment for all occasions – Birthday, Christenings, Weddings, Schools, Nurseries, Festivals/Fetes, Shopping Centres, […]
Baby Sensory Manchester Central
Baby Sensory was the first (and original) baby programme to offer a complete approach to learning and sensory development from birth to 13 months. Designed to stimulate, educate and provide precious memories during the all-important first year of life, Baby Sensory has been awarded as the Best Baby Classes in Manchester in the Hoop awards […]
Drama & Acting Summer School
Aged 7-15 and want to perform? Red Players Academy are offering Kidsguide users a discount on our Summer School in Altrincham, Greater Manchester this August! We’ve worked with leading actors from Coronation Street, CBBC, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks – national touring theatre shows – and numerous acclaimed film productions. Join us this summer holiday for five […]
DNA KIDS – The Children’s Favourite Party Entertainers!
*** Kids Guide Offer – Get £10 off + Free Additional Bubble, Snow or Smoke Machine worth £15!!! *** Across Manchester, Cheshire & the North West Hello! We are DNA Kids, the award winning children’s party specialists! We offer 14 exciting parties that are perfect for 4 – 14 year olds, including disco & games, […]
Animal Encounter Birthday Parties
North West For a fun filled yet educational birthday party, invite the critters from The Wild Roadshow. Whilst learning all about their natural habitats, diets and interesting facts, party guests will be encouraged to handle our cute and friendly reptiles and creepy crawlies. The birthday boy or girl will have the chance to handle the […]
Top six gender neutral party ideas for children
How to plan a kids’ party which will appeal to both boys and girls So you’ve got a children’s party to organise and there are going to be girls and boys coming. What kids’ party theme will work well for mixed genders? You could go down the dual theme route such as knights and princesses, […]
Alphatots – Fun Phonics & Pre-phonics Classes for 2-4s
Didsbury, Withington, Altrincham, Sale A brand new concept in toddler / preschool classes for Manchester and Cheshire! There are lots of classes for babies and toddlers, but nothing quite like this! Phonics classes for 2-4 year olds and pre-phonics for 1-2 year olds. Alphatots Phonics classes are for 2-4 year olds and teach a new […]
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Treat your mini Tarzans to all the fun of Go Ape on a course designed just for them. It’s a fun filled hour of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. Watch their confidence reach new heights as they conquering wobbly bridges and awesome zip wires. We’ve aimed our adventure at Junior […]
Dinosaur mad birthday child? Have a Dino Disco Birthday Party …
It’s ROARING good fun! The perfect mix of dinosaur themed crafts, activities, games and dancing. Guests can party like it’s 65million years ago and learn to ‘walk the dinosaur’ from their very own Jurassic pal GrrRRRrrRrreg, the friendly T-Rex and his keeper Gus, the intrepid dinosaur explorer who will guide the adventure.. These interactive parties […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Diddikicks® are the largest football coaching company in the North of England for ages 18 months – 5 years old.
We offer –
FREE trial at your local class
FA Qualified Coaches
Small Class Sizes
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]
Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]
Awesome Children’s Parties
Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]
Jabberjacks giving that Unique Children’s Party Experience!
Jabberjacks – as featured on CBeebies! Jabberjacks unique parties will capture your child’s imagination and ensure that they and their friends have the best party experience ever. Jabberjacks have been providing children’s party entertainment for over 15 years and they always make sure that everyone has fun and with all their activities there is never […]
Go Potty! Pottery Parties!
Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]
For Kidsguide's full Manchester for children listings click below:
What’s on for families? Manchester event listings
Places to go and days out in Manchester
Clubs, classes and sports for children in Manchester
Children’s parties in Manchester
Childcare and education in Manchester