Join Liz as she presents TOM GATES BRILLIANT BANDS AND DOODLE LIVE TOUR, a hugely fun-packed & INTERACTIVE monster drawing event with live music! Bring a pencil and paper, learn to doodle just like Tom and hear DUDE3 Tom's FAVOURITE band in the whole WIDE world play some excellent tunes. There's stories and music and a chance to meet Liz and the band after the show - what more do you want?

When Ravana the ten-headed demon draws darkness over the world, can Rama and Sita's love and courage bring back a glimmer of light? Join Hanuman's monkey army in the quest to restore the true King and Queen to the throne and cast radiance among the darkness. Forest Tribe Dance Theatre brings new relevance to the ancient tale of Rama and Sita. Based on Prince of Fire - The Diwali Story by Jatinder Verma and produced in association with live@thelibrary (Oldham), Barefoot Books and Tara Arts, this sumptuous performance with sculptural set, original score, vibrant dance, projections and puppetry is a pearl of hope in a sea of uncertainty.

 The multi award-winning international sensation returns to Salford, Greater Manchester by popular demand. Having wowed audiences in 2014, this truly unique theatrical adventure is filled with heart, humour and stunning spectacle, promising a breath-taking multi-sensory delight.    A wonder of a show that is equally enjoyed by adults and families alike, Slava’s Snow Show has entertained audiences in over 80 counties receiving universal worldwide acclaim. Enter Slava’s snowy world for a once in a life time, joyous, fun packed event culminating in a blizzard that puts you firmly at the centre of the action!

Multi-award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller vividly brings to life this enchanting tale by Michael Morpurgo. Children Gracie and Daniel are forbidden to go near the seemingly dangerous Birdman. But messages intrigue them and after being lost at sea and stranded on his tiny island, they begin to unravel the Birdman’s secrets, the villagers’ superstitions and why the whales came to the island. ★★★★★ ‘A wonderful story brilliantly told’ LondonNewsOnline    Suitable for aged 7+. Runtime: 60 minutes

Sail around The Quays on a mini cruise with Alex - LEGOLAND Discovery Centre's Master Builder! He'll provide you with top tips on your LEGO building as you cruise around Salford Quays with City Centre Cruises.  

In 2010, Jon Spooner accidentally set up his own space agency. In a shed. The Unlimited Space Agency (UNSA) started as a way of teaching kids about science and ended with him working with some of the world’s most prestigious space and science organisations.  How I Hacked My Way Into Space  tells the story of one man’s mission to hack his way into space from his garden shed in St Albans, via the European Astronaut Centre to the International Space Centre. This is the story of how even the smallest person can make a difference and achieve their seemingly impossible dreams.

Drop by The Lookout in our Galleries to meet Alex, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre's Master Builder, who will be sharing top tips and secrets to enhance your LEGO building skills!

Lookout it's Saturday Playhouse! is now a free and weekly art activity for children and their families in our dedicated Lookout space for families. Each week we Lookout for what we can see both inside and outside, taking inspiration from our theatres, galleries and surrounding landscape at Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Every Saturday morning there is something new to do so check out the Lowry website for what we’ll be up to each time! Lookout it's Saturday Playhouse! is free and doesn't require booking.

Set in and around a cube, two performers see how far can they push and challenge each other in this playful acrobatic perfomance. The relationship between the performers shows the competitiveness in their friendship, as they each struggle to get more attention from the audience than the other, and win the challenges they set up for each other. 11:30am & 2:15pm Booking opening soon - please check back later!

Have you ever wanted to try circus skills but never knew where to start? Join The Circus House for 'Have A Go Circus' where you can try you hand at: - spinning plates - juggling balls - diablo - devil sticks / flower sticks - hula hoops - poi There will be trained circus performers there to help and show you how to begin with having a go at circus! Drop by the Galleries Prom between 12pm - 4pm to give it a go.  

Explore your crafty side with some circus-themed art activities led by a professional artist. Suitable for ages 5+. 

Learn more about LS Lowry in this family-friendly tour around our world-famous Galleries with 15 minute tours at 1:30pm and 3pm. Booking opening soon - please check back later!

Join us in Pier Eight for a quiz that will be fun for all the family! Booking open soon - please check back later!

The show where your toys are part of the big adventure!  This show is made by your toys. Grownups and children alike, bring your own toy to the theatre to join in this gigantic adventure. Slot Machine Theatre bring your real toys to life on stage using their unique style of puppetry, original live music and quirky humour. A monstrous force rules the land. Only the bravest can defeat it. But the challenge is perilous - will everyone survive? On this epic journey, we're all in danger, and only the toys can save us - your toys. ‘Magical, an ideal introduction to the theatre for children’ The Stage Running Time: 60 minutes (no interval)