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.
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Forever Star)
Forever Star is a warm and welcoming Stay and Play session celebrating LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week through a space-themed story that reflects loving families in all their forms.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (I Love My Family!
I Love My Family!
Theme: World Book Day - Mommy, Mama and Me + Daddy, Papa and Me.
Focus: Family connection, love and communication.
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Robo Babies)
Inspired by Robo Babies this session is all about celebrating that Love Builds a Family.
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Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Introducing Teddy)
Families are invited to join us for our session themed around the story Introducing Teddy.
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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 (Nature Detectives & Mini Scientists)
Nature Detectives & Mini Scientists
Focus: Biology, observing the natural world, curiosity
🎟️ 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!
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.
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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!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Additional session)
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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!
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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!
Bolton: Stay, Chat & Play (Christmas Crafting - Baubles)
Make your own special keepsake for the family tree! 🎄
🎟️ No need to book — just come along!
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!
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!
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!