Flip into Wonder up North!

A Magical Day of Stories, Creativity, Culture, Imagination

Event Details

Saturday 31st October 2026 | 11:30am – 4pm | Manchester

Bring your young ones along for an exciting day packed with stories, creativity, music, art, games and hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination.

Flip Into Wonder is a vibrant celebration of Literature and Culture! It is for children and their families and brings together talented authors, creative workshop leaders and performers for a day where every activity opens the door to a new story, idea or adventure.

From meeting authors and discovering brilliant books to getting creative with art, writing and/or illustration, there will be something for every curious young mind.

Meet the Authors

Come along and meet some truly amazing children's authors:

Carrol May Nelson, Sade Fadipe, Simon Adepetun and debut picture book author: Amy Ekwegh and more!

Also present: Ogomwen Adeyinka-Edwards of ESOPIP Africa, Afrocats, Sandra Smith of Focus Lane Books and Francisca Augustine of Nurturing Foundation.

And, Don't Miss out on our truly Unique CALFE Book Store!

Hear stories, discover new worlds and meet the people behind some wonderful children's books.

Get Creative and Explore...

Children can also get involved in a fantastic range of activities, including:

Author Workshops | Arts and Craft

Mancala Strategy Game | Dance & Drums

Theme Song Singing, | Storytelling

Mask-Making | Creative Writing | Artefact Handling

Delived by seasoned workshop leaders:

Children will Enjoy Stories From Around the World

There will be plenty of opportunities to create, play, listen, imagine and discover. It's a chance for children and families to discover different traditions, stories and creative ideas while having fun along the way.

How to make it a day to Remember!

Whether your child loves books, enjoys making things, wants to try something new, or simply loves a great story, Flip Into Wonder offers a wonderful opportunity to explore, create and connect. Expect imagination, laughter, creativity, culture and plenty of opportunities to get involved. On arrival, plan your visit by signing up for your child/children's preferred workshops.

So, come ready to play. Come ready to create. Come ready to discover.

Come ready to Flip Into Wonder!

Hosts: Manchester Museum

Jumoke Quadri @Nurturing Foundations - Supporting CALFEVENTS CIC

Enquiries: hello@calfevents.com

Don't Miss Out! Make Flip Into Wonder part of your family's October.

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