What’s On This Weekend – VIVA Kids
| 16th March 2017
ARE you looking for somewhere to take the kids this weekend?
You will find lots of science themed, family fun events happening, as Manchester kids take part in British Science Week 2017 (10 to 19 March)
British Science Week
Saturday Playhouse is 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!
Price: Free
Date: 18 March, 2017
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Researchers from across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester will take over the Museum from top to bottom, allowing you to explore the human body from head to toe!
Interactive stands and activities for all the family will include a range of activities from making your own mucus, testing wee to learn how the kidneys work, holding real hearts and learning how milk is made.
Price: Free
Date: 18 March, 2017
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester, Phone: 0161 275 2648
Come along and be part of a family friendly survey of what was once there using geo-physical mapping with experts from the University of Salford Archaeology Department.
The Green, Worsley
You can use sensing equipment to help peel away the layers of history beneath our feet without having to lift a shovel or get your hands dirty. Roll up! Roll up! Discover fascinating stories with the Muddy Fingers Archaeologists. Play ‘Lucky Dip’ for historical oddities or take a chance on the Spinning Wheel as curious performers iOrganic take you through the Tombola of Time at the Muddy Fingers Fête.
Drop in at any time for free heritage fun that will help you go back in time to the busy, noisy, dirty works yard of Worsley.
Price: Free
Date: Sunday, March 19, 2017
Time: 10:00 to 15:00
Location: The Green, Worsley, M28 2PA
Its opening week for Beauty and the Beast and your Belle fans may enjoy a trip to the cinema this weekend.
The film starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Emma Thompson and Sir Ian McKellen, is remake of the 1991 animation classic.
The Odeon are also giving away an enchanted 3D Rose when you book Beauty And The Beast in RealD 3D on opening week. These beautiful paper roses come flatpacked on high quality gloss paper and you craft the magic from home. (Offer Expires 23/03/2017)