Top 6: Half term family events ft. Oxygen Freejumping, Wild Rumpus & Digital Kids

1. Wild Rumpus’ Dr Dee’s Secret Curiosity Shop
Manchester visitors are challenged to find Dr Dee’s Secret Curiosity Shop, an intriguing establishment run by the famous magician and scientist who was also warden of Chetham’s Library in the 16th century. Crack the code and uncover a world of delights from the Wild Rumpus team who run the Just So festival (pictured).
Sat 29 Oct, various locations, duration of treasure hunt – around 2hrs, last entry to Dr Dee’s shop is 4pm, more details here: www.secretcuriosityshop.co.uk

2. Chester Zoo – new attractions
We love Chester Zoo at any time of year but Autumn is really special – and they’ve got new attractions for half term too, including five new baby otters and another Wild Rumpus immersive experience called The Enchantment of Chester Zoo.
Open daily, Chester Zoo, Moston Road, Upton, Chester CH2 1EU, Enchantment event Sat 22 Oct – Mon 31 Oct, times and prices vary, www.chesterzoo.org

3. Digital Kids Show at EventCity
Immerse the family in the best of computerised fun at this giant event complete with talks by YouTubers, coding workshops, Minecraft mayhem, VR and much more.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Oct, Phoenix Way, Manchester M41 7TB, times and prices vary, www.digitalkidsshow.co.uk

4. Meet the Fire Brigade, Monsters, Trolls & more at The Printworks
Look out for a Monsters vs Trolls flash mob (Mon 24 Oct, with Z-Arts – book here) and a Young Firefighter Experience with the Greater Manchester Fire Service (Thu 27 Oct, from 11.30am, drop in).
Mon 24 – Fri 28 Oct, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS, www.theprintworks.com

5. £4 Trampolining offer at Oxygen FreeJumping
Trampoline parks are the ultimate way to burn off energy. They can be pricey though, so this £4 half term deal at one of Manchester’s newest trampoline parks, Oxygen Freejumping, is a good one. Simply input the code ‘AUTUMN’ when you check out on the booking page.
Fri 21 – Sun 30 Oct, Oxygen Freejumping, Trafford Way, Stretford, Manchester M17 8DD, www.oxygenfreejumping.co.uk

6. Manchester Science Festival is ongoing too. Read our guide to the best free stuff to enjoy here.