Upcoming events.
Join our LGBT+ parent, carer, and family events! 🎉
From play sessions and creative meet-ups to exciting outings and youth activities, there’s something for every family.
For a longer-term overview of events, please click here to access our event calendar.
Midweek Meet-Up: Museum of Science and Industry
Join us for a fun-filled, action-packed Midweek Meet-Up at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, with a special LGBT+ History theme woven through our day of discovery.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Saturday Space: Trans & Nonbinary Parents & Carers
Join us at the Village Hall for a relaxed and welcoming space to meet other trans and non-binary parents and carers, chill out, and have fun together.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Manchester: Stay, Chat & Play (Space Explorers & Future Inventors)
Space Explorers & Future Inventors
Create simple paper or sponge rockets for safe indoor “blast offs”.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Inventors’ Tinker Time)
Inventors’ Tinker Time
Focus: Engineering, problem-solving, and creative thinking
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Families Through Adoption: Jodrell Bank
Join Proud 2b Parents for an inspiring and fun-filled family day out at Jodrell Bank.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Half-Term Meet-Up: Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos (MOSI)
🚀 February Half-Term Meet-Up: Horrible Science – Cosmic Chaos 🌌
Looking for an out-of-this-world February half-term activity? Join us for an exciting family meet-up inspired by the brand-new Horrible Science TV series, where science explodes into life through laughter, discovery, and hands-on fun.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Nature Detectives & Mini Scientists)
Nature Detectives & Mini Scientists
Focus: Biology, observing the natural world, curiosity
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Weekenders: Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos (MOSI)
Get ready to blast off into the Solar System on a laugh-out-loud, mind-bending space adventure inspired by the brand-new Horrible Science TV series.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Monthly Get Together - Cheeky Cherubs
Join us for our monthly meetup at Cheeky Cherubs. Relax and enjoy a coffee, soft drink, or even a tasty bite to eat while the kids explore and have a blast in the soft play area.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Rocket Engineers and Rainbow Inventors)
Rockets, Rainbows & Curious Minds
Join us for a playful, hands-on session celebrating STEM exploration and LGBTQ+ History Month. Little scientists can mix colours, make rainbows, and watch what happens when water and colour meet, while families design and build their own rockets together drawing ideas, cutting, sticking, and creating something uniquely theirs.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Brilliant Rainbow Scientists)
Theme: Brilliant Rainbow Scientists
Focus: Colours, light, and famous LGBTQ+ innovators in science
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Winter Wonderland)
Step into a Winter Wonderland where children and families can explore, create and play through a range of winter-themed sensory and creative activities.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Winter Animals)
Explore the magical world of winter animals through simple pretend play that encourages imagination and early communication.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Manchester: Stay, Chat & Play (Little Explorers)
Little Explorers – Mini Adventure Day
Today is all about movement, discovery, and big adventures for little bodies!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Monthly Get Together - Cheeky Cherubs
Join us for our monthly meetup at Cheeky Cherubs. Relax and enjoy a coffee, soft drink, or even a tasty bite to eat while the kids explore and have a blast in the soft play area.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Families Through Adoption (SEA LIFE Manchester)
Join us as we head to the SEA LIFE Centre at the Trafford Centre for an underwater adventure!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Midweek Meet-Up: Rock Up Manchester (Climbing + Soft Play)
We’ll be heading to Rock Up at the Chill Factore for our next Mid Week Meet Up! This session is perfect for toddlers, with 60 minutes of climbing followed by 60 minutes of soft play.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Additional session)
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Youth Group - Rock Up (Chill Factore)
We’ll be heading to Rock Up at the Chill Factore for our next Proud 2 b Me session!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Families Like Ours)
Every family is unique, and this session is all about celebrating the wonderful diversity of our LGBT+ families in a playful, child-friendly way!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Manchester: Stay, Chat & Play (Winter Warmers)
As the weather turns colder, it’s the perfect time for little ones and their grown-ups to explore winter textures, warmth, and snuggly moments together!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Weekenders - Simply Cycling (Wythenshawe)
Join us for our next meet-up as we head to Simply Cycling, where families can enjoy a fun and accessible outdoor cycling experience. 🚴
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Christmas Fun)
It's our last Stay, Chat, & Play of the year! Join us for some Christmas themed crafts and tasty snacks. 🎅
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Manchester: Stay, Chat & Play (Christmas Crafting - Baubles)
Make your own special keepsake for the family tree! 🎄
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Monthly Get Together - Christmas Party
Join us for a magical Christmas celebration at Cheeky Cherubs, filled with festive fun for everyone, from our tiniest tots to the grown-ups!
🎟️ Booking required!
Christmas Party Ice-Skating (Altrincham)
Join us for some Christmas ice-skating fun! ⛸️❄️
🎟️ Booking Required!
SEA LIFE Manchester (Trafford Centre)
Join us for an unforgettable day at SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Centre! 🐟🦈
🎟️ Booking Required!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Christmas Crafting - Baubles)
Make your own special keepsake for the family tree! 🎄
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Gulliver’s World, Warrington
Join us for a festive and exciting day out at Gulliver’s World! Children can enjoy rides and attractions before meeting Santa at 2:30 PM and 2:45 PM.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Winter Crafts)
As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to decorate some paper gloves and bobble hats!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Manchester: Stay, Chat & Play (Winter Crafts)
As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to decorate some paper gloves and bobble hats!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton Saturday: Tonge Children's Centre
Join us at Tonge Children's Centre Stay for a fun morning of play and activities for children of all ages!
🎟️ Booking Required!
Midweek Meet-Up: Brains, Bogies, and You? (MOSI)
A fun, hands-on exploration of your body inspired by Operation Ouch! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
🎟️ Booking Required!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Water Play)
Parents may wish to bring a change of clothes for their little ones as we enjoy a splashingly fun water play session!
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!