Manchester Museum celebrates African and Caribbean heritage with a full afternoon of energetic storytelling, books and hands-on creative activities for children and families.
Black History Month Storytelling with CALFE welcomes back Children and Authors’ Literary Fanfare and Events for its third year at the museum, bringing stories inspired by African and Caribbean culture to young audiences.
Storytelling has always played an important role across African and Caribbean communities, helping generations pass on history, values, humour, folklore and cultural knowledge.
This event places that tradition at the centre of a family-friendly Black History Month programme, using books and live storytelling to bring characters and stories to life.
Throughout the afternoon, families will be able to enjoy storytelling sessions alongside interactive workshops designed to encourage children to explore their creativity.
The programme provides an opportunity for young people to encounter African and Caribbean stories in a setting where their heritage, imagination and experiences are celebrated.
It also highlights the importance of children seeing a wider range of cultures and identities represented in the books and stories they encounter.
For parents, carers and educators, the event offers an accessible way to introduce children to Black history and culture through storytelling rather than approaching the subject only through formal historical lessons.
Manchester Museum’s own African collections provide an especially appropriate setting, connecting contemporary storytelling with objects, histories and cultural traditions from across the continent.
The event forms part of the museum’s wider Black History Month programme and is designed to be welcoming to families of all backgrounds.
Black History Month Storytelling with CALFE takes place at Manchester Museum on Saturday 31st October 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
The event is free and visitors can drop in throughout the afternoon.
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