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Get ready for an action-packed day at our SCL Summer Festival!
Join us for a FREE fun-filled day for the whole family. There’s something for everyone, with a fantastic range of activities and entertainment throughout the day.
Activities at the event will be free to take part in, however there will be some additional activities with a small charge. Such as face painting, tombola’s and raffles.
Arts & Creativity
- Hands-on arts & crafts workshops hosted by our Museum team
- Face painting and creative fun for all ages
- Lego building workshops to spark imaginations
- Live music workshops and a steel pan performances (12:30pm, 1:45pm & 3pm) from our talented MAPAS team
Sports & Activities
- Kinisi Flow class at 1pm – come and try it out!
- Try your hand at multi-sport activities, tennis, rugby, gymnastics and boost a move in our dance sessions with our Active Communities Team *some sessions are pre-bookable, please book below
- Family-friendly competitions like penalty shootouts, swingball, and classic family games
- A bouncy castle for non-stop fun!
Health & Wellbeing
- Join our Active Lifestyles Team for strength and balance challenges
- Get tips on healthy living with nutrition advice
- Boost your confidence on our Wellbeing/Confidence Walk around the track
- Fun exercise demonstrations for all fitness levels
Extras for the whole family
- Meet your favourite costumed characters
- Enjoy treats from our toy and sweet stall
Don’t miss this fantastic FREE community celebration! Bring the whole family, try something new and have plenty of fun!
Pre-bookable Active Communities activities
Ready to get active and have fun? Try our Active Communities taster sessions!
Join the Active Communities team at Salford Community Leisure’s Summer Festival and explore a fantastic range of free taster sessions designed to get you moving and experience something new.
Whether you’re into football, dance, or hands-on crafts like LEGO building and art activities, there’s something for everyone — no matter your age or ability.
Some sessions are drop-in and open to all, while others need to be booked in advance to secure your place. Make sure to check the programme and book ahead so you don’t miss out on your favourites!
We look forward to seeing you there!
| Time | Activity | Activity description | Age suitable | Booking required |
| 12-12.30pm | Discover RISE Gymnastics Taster | Experience the excitement of gymnastics with a special taster session including the chance to jump, roll, and balance on our air track! | 3-4 years | Yes |
| 12.45-1.15pm | Explore RISE Gymnastics Taster | Experience the excitement of gymnastics with a special taster session including the chance to jump, roll, and balance on our air track! | 5-7 years | Yes |
| 1.30-2pm | Explore RISE Gymnastics Taster | Experience the excitement of gymnastics with a special taster session including the chance to jump, roll, and balance on our air track! | 8+ | Yes |
| 2.30-2.45pm | Dance – Street Dance | Come and join the Street Dance Session for 4–7 years in a fun filled, energetic workshop where little ones can groove and show off their best moves!” | 4-7 years | Yes |
| 2.55-3.10pm | Dance – Street Dance | Come and join the Street Dance Session for ages 8+ a high energy, fun filled workshop where you can learn new moves, build confidence and show off your style!” | 8+ | Yes |
| 3.20-3.35pm | Dance – Family decades dance | Come and join our Family Dance Session a fun filled journey through the decades where all ages can groove to the classics, learn iconic moves and make memories together! | Family Friendly | Yes |
| 3.45-4pm | Dance – Street Dance | Come and join the Street Dance Session for 4–7 years in a fun filled, energetic workshop where little ones can groove and show off their best moves!” | 4-7 years | Yes |
| 12-12.20pm | Soccer Tots | Come and join us for a fun filled Soccer Tots taster session designed especially for little ones aged 3–5 years
Through playful skills, simple drills and lots of fun games, your child will build their confidence, develop motor skills and get a taste of the beautiful game in a safe and friendly space.
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3-5 years | Yes |
| 12.30-12.50pm | Soccer Tots | Come and join us for a fun filled Soccer Tots taster session designed especially for little ones aged 3–5 years
Through playful skills, simple drills and lots of fun games, your child will build their confidence, develop motor skills and get a taste of the beautiful game in a safe and friendly space.
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3-5 years | Yes |
| 1-1.20pm | Soccer Stars | Come and join the Soccer Stars taster session where your child can test new skills, play fun drills and test them out in friendly, non competitive matches! Plus, we’ll add some exciting games and challenges to keep the energy high and the fun going throughout the session.
Perfect for all young people who want to give football a go
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5-11 years | Yes |
| 1.30-1.50pm | Soccer Stars | Come and join the Soccer Stars taster session where your child can test new skills, play fun drills and test them out in friendly, non competitive matches! Plus, we’ll add some exciting games and challenges to keep the energy high and the fun going throughout the session.
Perfect for all young people who want to give football a go
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5-11 years | Yes |
| 2-2.20pm | Dodgeball | Dip, Dive, Duck and Dodge and our fast past paced dodgeball session | 4-8 years | Yes |
| 2.30-3pm | Dodgeball | Dip, Dive, Duck and Dodge and our fast past paced dodgeball session | 8+ | Yes |
| 3.10-3.30pm | Hockey | Come and have a go at Hockey a fast, fun and action packed sport for all ages and abilities!
In this taster session, you’ll learn the basic skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting, and then put them into practice with fun games and challenges.
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5-11 years | Yes |
| 3.40-4pm | Soccer Stars | Come and join the Soccer Stars taster session where your child can test new skills, play fun drills and test them out in friendly matches! Plus, we’ll add some exciting games and challenges to keep the energy high and the fun going throughout the session.
Perfect for all young people who want to give football a go
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8+ | Yes |
| 12-12.20pm | Quidditch
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Calling all young witches and wizards come and try the magical, fast-paced game of Quidditch! Perfect for kids who love running, jumping, and throwing, this session is a fantastic way to get active and have a blast | 4-7 years | Yes |
| 12.30-12.50pm | Quidditch | Calling all young witches and wizards come and try the magical, fast-paced game of Quidditch! Perfect for kids who love running, jumping, and throwing, this session is a fantastic way to get active and have a blast. | 8+ | Yes |
| 1pm-1.30pm | T1 Rugby Taster Session | Come and experience the fun and energy of T1 Rugby the exciting, non-contact version of the game!
Perfect for the whole family, this taster session will introduce you to the basics of rugby with fun drills, energetic games, and a chance to play in a friendly, safe and inclusive environment.
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Family Friendly suitable for 5+ | Yes |
| 1.40-2.10pm | NFL Flag Football | Come and give Flag Football a go the exciting, non-contact version of American football that’s all about speed, teamwork, and fun!
Perfect for young people of all abilities, this taster session will introduce you to the basics of the game, from passing and catching to dodging and scoring.
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8+ | Yes |
| 12-4pm | Giant Inflatable Dart Board | Step up and take your best shot at our Giant Inflatable Dart Board a fun twist on darts where you kick a Velcro ball to hit the target and try to beat the top score! | No booking required | |
| 12-4pm | Tennis
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Grab a racket and join in with our Tennis Pick Up & Play session! It’s a relaxed, fun space where you can have a go, rally with friends, or just hit a few balls for fun. | Family | No booking required |
| 12-4pm | Lego | Come and join our Lego Building Session fun, hands on activities where imagination is the only limit!
Perfect for families of all ages, this is a chance to build, play, and create together.
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Family | No booking required |
| 12-4pm | Archery
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Looking for a fun, new activity for the whole family? Come and have a go at Archery a safe, friendly, and exciting way to try something different this summer! | Family | No booking required |
| 12-4pm | Arts and Crafts
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Calling all young artists and ocean adventurers! Splash into creativity at our Arts & Crafts Tent — where imagination takes the lead!Join our Active Communities team to design your very own under the sea masterpiece. Will you create a colourful seahorse or a mighty shark?The choice is yours! |
Family | No booking required |
| 12-4pm | Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos | Bring your little ones for sparkly glitter tattoos and fantastic face painting — from roaring tigers to magical unicorns and everything in between! | No booking required – Please note there is a small charge for these activities |
