The Bank Holiday weekend is here so you're probably wanting to make the most of it. For some families it's a four-day break as teachers walk out for a sixth strike day on Tuesday, May 2.
Thankfully there are lots of things you can enjoy across Greater Manchester, including the return of the Open Air Bounce inflatable park, which is open from Saturday to Monday.
Here are a few suggestions to give you a little inspiration for the days ahead.
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Open Air Bounce
With 14 huge inflatables including bouncy castles, slides and obstacle courses, Open Air Bounce is set to entertain families once again.
The attraction is open on Saturday, April 29, Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1, with three sessions a day, from 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 3pm and 4pm to 6pm.
A 100ft obstacle course, two 40ft slides and a 60ft slide and bouncy castle combination are all highlights of the event and there are fairground rides too, plus a sandpit area with deckchairs around it.
There's also food and drink on sale, with picnic tables to sit at. Tickets cost £9.95 for ages one to four and £12.50 for ages five and above, including adults. Under 12 months go free and adults who aren't bouncing pay £2.50 entry. Book online.
If sessions are cancelled due to the weather, families will be given a voucher to book on for an alternative date.
Spring Escape, The Trafford Centre
The giant outdoor funfair is running at The Trafford Centre over the bank holiday weekend.
Spring Escape features a host of rides and attractions for all ages, including Starflyer, Rock Rage, Waterballs, Bumper Boats, Waveswinger, Funhouse and a giant inflatable clown.
Families pay a £2.80 entry fee (£3.50 on the door) to access the area and rides are either paid for with individual tokens or wristbands, which can be purchased online, or from kiosks at the venue.
The event opens from 12pm, closing at 9pm on Saturday and 8pm on Sunday and Monday.
Science and Industry Museum
This weekend is one of the last chances to catch a special music exhibition at the museum before it closes on May 21.
'Turn It Up: The power of music' lets families 'play, experiment and make music together in the specially commissioned musical playground'. There's also a 'gaming extravaganza' in the form of Power Up, which features five decades of games and over a hundred different consoles to enjoy.
Visitors can rediscover classic arcade favourites like Pac-Man or explore the future of gaming through virtual reality experiences.
And there are loads of free hands-on activities to enjoy too, with 'immersive installations and dynamic demonstrations all exploring nature in urban environments'.
General admission tickets to the museum are free but must be booked online. Tickets for Turn It Up and Power Up cost £8 for adults and £6 for children and must also be booked online.
Day Out With Thomas
The popular event is back at East Lancashire Railway this weekend.
Meet Sir Topham Hatt and say hello to Thomas before you climb aboard a carriage and take a trip behind the number one engine for a fun-filled journey through the Irwell Valley.
Hop off the train and head over to Bury Transport Museum where you’ll find lots more Thomas-themed activities including fun fair rides, face painting, balloon modelling, hilarious performances by Rusty & Dusty, Sodor’s cheeky station sweepers and much more.
Day Out with Thomas takes place from Saturday, April 29 to Bank Holiday Monday, May 1.
Tickets, costing from £16.34, can be booked on the website.
Manchester Museum
Why not use the long weekend to visit Manchester Museum which reopened in February following a huge refurbishment. It closes on Mondays but is open 8am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday and Tuesday.
There's lots to see and do including a Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition and, of course, the chance to see Stan the T-Rex in all his glory. The Mummies exhibition is free, but it's recommended you book tickets online in advance.
Visit the website for more details.
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