School holiday activities and events are listed on the Loads to Do site
Confirmed events for 2025
Easter Family Funfair: Friday 4 April to Monday 21 April plus Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April
The biggest Easter Family Funfair is back at Heaton Park. With great family deals and attractions for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye on Heaton Park's Facebook page or Instagram accounts for the latest updates.
Heaton Park Big Egg Hunt Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April
The Easter Bunny has locked away all our Easter eggs and forgotten the code! Join Detective Duckling as he hunts for clues around Heaton Park, find the code to the chest and retrieve a missing egg.The Big Egg Hunt is available between 10am and 3pm and trail maps can be collected from outside the Stables Cafe. Each trail is £4 and will include 1x Easter Egg (dairy free option available).
Circus Funtasia Thursday 17 April to Sunday 27 April
New to Heaton Park Circus Funtasia brings all the thrills from thier traditional Big Top. From the Cuban Acrobat Troupe to hair raising motorbike stunts to the riotous comedy from the award - winning 'Geek.
Circus Funtasia / Cirque Du Vulgar Saturday 26 April 8.30pm
New to Heaton Park Circus Funtasia brings Cirque Du Vulgar, all the thrills from thier traditional Big Top. From the Cuban Acrobat Troupe to hair raising motorbike stunts to the riotous comedy from the award - winning 'Geek' but with a grown up twist. Get your tickets at Circus Funtasia event tickets from TicketSource. Please note age restrictions apply.
Run Heaton Park: Women's Special Sunday 20 April
RunThrough are back again in April. This time, they're joining the celebration of Women and Girls for the first time at Heaton Park. RunThrough are bringing their Women's Series running event, to empower women to be the best they can be.
For more information, visit Women's Run Series Manchester
Visit from the Stork 5k Walk and Pram Push: Sunday 27 April
This family friendly, accessible organised walk helps raise awareness and funds for the 10 for 10 campaign. There will be a warm up before the walk at 11am. You'll then take the 5K route with others. At the finish line, you'll receive a goodie bag and have the opportunity to rest, or join the 'bring your own picnic' to support the Visit from the Stork.
For more information, go to the Visit from the Stork events page
Heaton Park Big Spring Picnic Sunday 27 April
Morn information to follow. Meanwhile, visit the Loads To Do website for more great activities.
Run Heaton Park Sunday 4 May
The next in the series of popular RunThrough races, 5k,10k, half marathon and kids race. To book please visit the Heaton Park run website
Race for Life and Pretty Muddy Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May
Help the fight against Cancer, take part in this family friendly and fun run to help raise funds and awareness of Cancer research. You can book at raceforlife. This event supports the use of public transport, visit thier website for more information about the best way to get to the venue.
One Walk MCR for Type 1 Diabetes: Sunday 27 April
Sign up to a One Walk Heaton Park to celebrate your local T1D community. We will come together to have fun and raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes. Every step taken and every pound raised directly supports Breakthrough T1D. This funds our life-changing research for everyone living with T1D.
ParkLife Festival: Friday 13, Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 June
This year, Parklife will be over three days long, including the Friday Night gig.
Book tickets for Catfish and the Bottlemen
Book tickets for Parklife Festival
If you're a resident seeking more information, visit the residents hub at Parklife 2025
Manchester Festival of Nature Sunday 29 June
Celebrate all thing nature related with the biggest celebration of wildlife in Manchester. Join the Nature Consorteum for this fun and free family event. Take part in activities, crafts, learn more about our wildlife and how we can help them and don't forget the pollinator parade, wear your best Bee dress and join the buzz. Between 12 noon and 4pm at the Stables. Find out more about the Manchester Festival of Nature
Oasis 25 at Heaton Park Friday 11 and Saturday 12, Wednesday 16, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
Oasis return to heaton park after 15 years to celebrate their 2025 reunion tour. Find out more about the Oasis concerts
Heaton Park Food Festival Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August
Back for its third year at Heaton Park. The Food Festival is in a new location within the park and ready to tantilise your taste buds with all things food and drink. Get your tickets for the Food and Drink festival
RunThrough events presents Chase the Sun. Wednesday 13 August
Back by popular demand RunThrough are bringing back their evening special, Chase the Sun. The battle to get around the course to the finish line before the sun goes down, play it safe and fly around the 5k to finish before sunset or go for the extra challenge of the 10k or 10 mile. Visit Chase the Sun to book now.
Festwich Heaton Park Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August
Probably the Biggest and Best UK tribute festival is back for it's second year at Heaton Park, great entertainment for all the family and lots on offer. Get your ticket for Festwich Tribute Festival