As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 23 upcoming family & kids events in Wigan, Greater Manchester, including 5 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Art Club - Saturdays
📍 Leigh Spinners Mill
£8.83
FREEFREE Family Crafts – summer postcards colour and collage!
📍 Leigh Town Hall
Doberman Breeds Off-Lead Play Session
📍 Dogs Country Club
Swamp Club St Helens
📍 Park Farm Community Centre
£7.00
Swamp Club Leigh
📍 Leigh South Community Nursery
£7.00
FREEChildren bereaved by suicide support group
📍 ALL EARS MHA
Discover the Moths of Haigh
📍 Haigh Woodland Park
£8.83
Lego Club for Neurodivergent Young People
📍 My:ND Space CIC
£6.13
Rottweiler Off-Lead Play Session
📍 Dogs Country Club
Pointer Breeds Off-Lead Play Session
📍 Dogs Country Club
Charlie Park’s Home Ed Session
📍 Charlie Park
Free - £34.29
FREEBringing Baby Home
📍 Family Hub at Mornington Road
Breaking Barriers North West Monthly Stay and Play Session
📍 Charlie Park
Free - £34.29
Little Chefs: Pizza & Crumble
📍 Thompson House Equestrian Centre
£6.00
Lunch with Wednesday Addams
📍 Charlie Park
£2.60 - £17.50
FREEBringing Baby Home
📍 Family Hub at Mornington Road
FREEBringing Baby Home
📍 Family Hub at The Meadows
Monster Mayhem Ball
📍 Charlie Park
£3.69 - £52.72
SEN Monster Mayhem Ball
📍 Charlie Park
£3.69 - £52.72
Halloween Dance Camp 2026
📍 Oak Theatre and Studios
£140
We're Going on a Bear Hunt - The Film: Live in Concert
📍 Oak Theatre and Studios
From £14
Amazing Animals
📍 Oak Theatre and Studios
£16.5
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Little Learners Driving Experience — Wigan
📍 Wigan
From £26
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Family & Kids Events in Wigan — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant family & kids scene in Wigan with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates family & kids events from across Wigan, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's family & kids events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best family & kidsexperiences Wigan has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many family & kids events are on in Wigan?
There are currently 23 upcoming family & kids events in Wigan. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming family & kids in the city.
Are there free family & kids events in Wigan?
Yes — 5 of the current family & kids listings in Wigan are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find family & kids events in Wigan this weekend?
Browse this weekend's family & kids events in Wigan at /wigan/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for family & kids events in Wigan?
Every family & kids listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are family & kids listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new family & kids events for Wigan three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Family & Kids Events in Wigan — Your Complete Guide
Wigan is packed with family-friendly events that entertain and inspire children of all ages, while giving parents a genuinely enjoyable day out. From interactive museum exhibitions and outdoor adventure days to live children's theatre, storytelling sessions and holiday workshops, the city's family events programme is one of the best in the UK.
Half-term breaks and school holidays see a surge in family events across Wigan, with cultural institutions, parks, theatres and arts centres all offering specially curated programming. Many of these events are free or heavily subsidised, reflecting the city's commitment to accessible cultural provision for families.
The city's parks and outdoor spaces host brilliant family days throughout the warmer months — fairs, fetes, circus performances, wildlife days and picnic events make summer in Wigan a genuinely special time for families. Indoor events keep the programme going through autumn and winter with craft workshops, pantomimes, and immersive festive experiences.
When planning a family day out in Wigan: check age recommendations and whether buggies/prams are admitted, book early for popular holiday workshops as spaces are limited, and look out for free family events at Wigan's major museums and galleries, which often run excellent activities on weekends and during school holidays.