What's on for you?

Themed session with singing, crafts, free play for parents with younger children. This is a very active group with different things to try each week.

Small informal group with snacks and activities for babies 6m - pre-walking and their mums. Weekly theme and peer support.

A new afterschool club with chance to try out different crafts and creative activities each week

A monthly session for dads/male carers and kids to enjoy together. Build a special Lego set (with the option to take it home) or let your imaginations run wild building your own creation.

Starting Tuesday 21st November and running for 5 weeks. A relaxed space where you can chat about the joys and challenges of being a dad and learn some top tips for improving your skills as a dad.

Be creative and explore the imaginative world of performing arts! Led by our in-house drama expert, April, this is a brilliant space to try something new and have fun!

Saturdays can get pretty busy with older kids, this quiet session gives our little Early Risers chance to play in peace. Breakfast is available and extra activities are provided. (please book ahead as occasionally other events take place instead)

New for 2025! Footie skills and challenges with Sam and Nathan.

A monthly night out just for the ladies! With food, crafts, quizzes, games, and more.

Free play session to meet other grandcarers.

Green Tots is moving indoors for winter. We'll bring nature indoors as children enjoy planting and exploring various aspects of animals and nature through activities and messy play.

Brand new for 2025! We have some fabulous equipment for little ones to balance, climb, and play through this mini gym tots physical activity session.

Weekly additional craft session for younger children to enjoy while they're playing at the Hideaway. Over the weeks children will enjoy activities such as chocolate making, biscuit decorating and slime making.

This group provides a dedicated space for children who are home-educated and their carers to meet others and engage in some fantastic activities. Each week there will be a range of fun, engaging and educational activities including physical games in the sports area, crafts and baking activities, all led by our lovely Danielle.
Families are welcome to have lunch together at a reserved table after the session.

Weekly after-school club during term time. Parents are welcome to drop kids off or stay for the session. Children will take part in weekly theme challenges together or can free play by themselves.

Music, movement, crafts, free play

A monthly evening out just for men! With great food, games, time to hang out with old and new friends, and more.

Creative Minecraft challenges, all tech provided. Parents are welcome to drop off their children.

Taking place on 1st, 8th and 15th July, this course for new and expecting dads, looking at a father's readiness, relationships and roles. Attendance also includes the free gift of an EPIC Dad Survival Kit!

Support group for new mums with brews and new friends. Share stories, get advice.

During this popular closed session, the Hideaway is adapted for children with SEND. The session has extra activities, trained staff and opportunities for carers to connect with others, receive support and peer support.

A brand-new dedicated table tennis club for all abilities

Join us for these fab new all-ability table tennis sessions. Teens under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult - a great opportunity for some parent-ship fun!

Join us for these fab new all-ability table tennis sessions. Teens under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult - a great opportunity for some parent-ship fun!

Monthly (please check dates) exclusive use session for dads and kids. Breakfast is free and included as well as some activities and chance to play. The Hideout is open for older children.

Weekly drop-off play session with fun activities! Attendees must first register with Trafford Young Carers.