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Storytelling: The Blossom Bird 

Join storytellers and puppeteers, The League of Curiosity, to hear the tale of The Blossom Bird

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on
16 May to 17 May 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Blossom & Bloomtown: Stories in Bloom Poetry Walk (City Centre) 

A poetry writing walk inspired by blossom and Manchester Flower Festival.

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on
25 May 2026
at 12:00 to 15:00

Wonderful Wildflowers 

Explore the wonderful world of wildflowers and take some home

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on
27 May 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

Bionic and the Wires: Beneath the Breathing Ground 

A dance and musical performance soundtracked by music made by plants.

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on
30 May 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00

Bionic and the Wires: Beneath the Breathing Ground (evening performance) 

A dance and musical performance soundtracked by music made by plants.

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on
30 May 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30

Bloomtown Finale at The Whitworth Art Gallery 

Join the National Trust at The Whitworth Art Gallery for the finale event of Bloomtown 2026 on Sunday 31 May. Free activities for all ages including storytelling, arts and crafts, bike rides, drumming, dance and more.

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on
31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00

Watercolours for beginners 

An all-day watercolour painting workshop

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on
13 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00

Gardening for Urban Butterflies 

Make your garden butterfly-friendly

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on
21 Jun 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

Gardening for Wildlife 

Help wildlife in your garden

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on
25 Sep 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

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