THE WIZARD OF OZ.The Met, Market Street, Bury. Join Dorothy on the yellow brick road. Runs until Saturday March 9. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 for adults and £3.50 for children. Ring 0161 761 2216.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. The timeless classic where four children discover the magical world of Narnia, through the back of a wardrobe where they must help Aslan the lion defeat the evil White Witch. Memorial Road Methodist Church, Memorial Road, Walkden, Salford. Runs from Tuesday March 12 to Sunday March 17. Starts 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets £4. Ring 0161 728 6084.

ACTIVITY DAY: HALE AND HEARTY IN HYNDBURN. New Era Trust, Accrington. The focus is on healthy living using the gym and trying out yoga and dance sessions with demonstrations, information stands and entertainment with music from The Kitchen Mechanics. Also, for the children the Lempen Puppet Theatre will perform their magical show Lizzie's Moon. Saturday March 9. Starts 10am to 3pm. Ring 01282 421986.

BREAKING CHINA. Two children at play in the underworld of cheeky wild monsters and giant teapots. Suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years. Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Runs from Wednesday March 13 to Saturday March 16. Starts Wednesday at 1.30pm, Friday at 10.30am and Thursday and Saturday at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Ring 0161 833 9833.

WORKSHOP: KRAZY KITES. Make and decorate your own kite and then try out your flying skills. Will your kite rise to the occasion or come down to earth with a bump? All materials will be supplied. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years. Orford Park, off Alder Lane, Orford, Warrington. Sunday March 10. Starts 2pm to 3.30pm. Ring 01925 658098.

ARTS ACTIVE SATURDAY CLUB for seven to 16-year-olds, Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square, Leigh -- experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, learn new skills and create your own work of art, led by local artists. Every first Saturday of the month 10.30am-1pm. Please book to ensure your place, under eights must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. Details 01942 404469.

BOOM TING -- an introduction to music and rhythm for 0-5 years olds using song, percussion, instruments and games. £2.50 per session, babies under six months 50p. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Friday from 10.15-11am at Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, near Oldham. Details for this event only 0161 330 965.

CORNERHOUSE KIDS EVENTS, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester. Action packed programme for 11-16 year olds every Saturday morning at 11.30am. Tickets £2.50. Details 0161 200 1500.

TATE LIVERPOOL, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Events for families every Sunday between 1.30-4.30pm. 'Art Quest' every Sunday (apart from the last Sunday of the month) for an encounter with Modern British Art. 'Great Art Adventure' (last Sunday of the month) games and studio activities for children age five and up with accompanying adults. No need to book, just drop in. Details 0151 702 7451.

CLIFTON COUNTRY PARK AND VISITOR CENTRE, Clifton House Road, Swinton. Imagine what it would be like to work in the mines and create drawings to be used as designs for a mural in the park's visitor centre, Saturday February 9 and 23. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please phone to book, admission is free. Details 0161 793 4219.

FIT KID ADVENTURE CLUB at Fit City, Pendlebury, fun-filled sessions for five to 11-year-olds Saturdays 9.30-10.30am and 10.30-11.30am. Details 07970 045972.