The summer holidays are set to conclude in spectacular fashion as always with the late August bank holiday weekend featuring a load of festivities, events and family-friendly activities. Monday (August 26) will be the last Bank Holiday in a while and we won’t have another lined up until Christmas Day. With that in mind, people will be aiming to make the most of the long weekend - especially as families gear up for the inevitable return to school in the next week or so.
Thankfully, there are plenty of things to get involved in this weekend, including family crafting sessions, big-scale gigs , boozy brunches, food events and artisan markets. READ MORE: The best restaurants and bars where you can celebrate Manchester Pride 2024 There will also be some pretty big festivals and events, like Manchester Pride and the Bolton Food & Drink Festival, taking place meaning there is sure to be a fun and jovial spirit across the city centre and beyond. To help give you some inspiration on things to do, whether it’s nights out, family activities, meals, free events or all-out festivals and gigs, we’ve come up with some top suggestions on what is taking place this weekend.
Of course, it’s always worth checking with organisers before heading out just in case things sell out or if details change. Manchester Pride 2024 - August 23 to 26 Manchester Pride 2024 takes place this August Bank Holiday weekend (Image: Manchester Evening News) Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the Gay Village will p.