07.04.25
Planning on coming along to our FREE opening weekend at First Street? But not sure what to do with the children? Well, there’s something on offer for everyone this festival season, as we proudly introduce our jammed-packed family-friendly lineup of activities. All events will take place on the morning of 17th May and are free to access. Read on to discover more.
South African born Thanda Gumede is an award-winning vocalist and a multi-disciplinary artist of dual Zulu and Xhosa heritage, hailing from Durban, in South Africa. His performance on the Ask Garden Stage will include a very special appearance from the Olympias choir, made up of families and young people from the Olympias music group.
Join us for a playful, thematic take on an adult yoga class – for all the family! With creative movement, breathwork, stretching, and a little relaxation. No experience needed—just bring your energy and a smile!
Suggested age 3+ family friendly yoga, all abilities welcome.
Click here to register for a free Yoga with Gilly ticket.
Z – Arts presents ‘Adventures in Wonderland’
Curiouser and curiouser?
Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children’s Books, step into Alice’s shoes and have your very own magical Adventure in Wonderland, celebrating 160 years of Alice. An enchanting play experience which invites children and families to explore Wonderland, using imagination to create their own fantastical adventure.
Free, no booking required.
Manchester-based Little Groovers is an award-winning mixed-age music session for babies and young children under the age of 7. Each fun-filled session is led by a trained musician. Sing, play gorgeous percussion instruments and listen to live performance. A huge parachute, tactile props, scarves, ribbons and bubbles make each session a fun, interactive and engaging musical experience. Learn through music about counting, rhythm, taking turns and practising social skills.
Free, no booking required.
Plant MCR presents ‘Make Your Own Meadow’
Join Plant Co-operative for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop where you’ll sow your very own mini wildflower meadow in a pot to take home with you, perfect for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and even night-time navigators like moths!
Free, no booking required.
Forget modern medicine—The Doctors of Music are here with a bold new prescription: jazz! Convinced that music can cure what ails you, this group of rogue doctors is taking their unconventional methods to test on an unsuspecting public.
Expect a show that’s as unpredictable as it is entertaining. The “doctors” will call on audience members to join them on stage, roaming the crowd, handing out instruments like prescriptions, or performing spontaneous musical assessments on their new-found patients.
The family-friendly activities will take place at our free opening weekend on the morning of the 17th May. Participation is free, operating on a first come first served basis. They have been kindly supported by Ask Real Estate.