This event was shared with us by our friends from Orli:

This summer, we’re bringing Orlidays to Manchester. A free experience where children aged 5–12 create their own little friend for big feelings and watch it come to life in the Orliverse.

It’s a few hours that belong to them. They lead the way, exploring emotional regulation through play, creativity and imagination.

Every big feeling deserves a little friend.

Orlidays are a few hours that belong to your child. They’re in charge – dreaming, making, and discovering a world where big feelings finally have somewhere to go. Your child will make their very own little friend from the Orli Creator Kit – choosing it, shaping it, naming it, until it’s unmistakably theirs. They’ll then watch it come to life in the Orliverse, a place where big feelings become something you can explore, name, and get to know.

It’s a special moment where your child gets to design something that could one day appear on a billboard in/near Manchester!

Every child will also get to take home their own little friend and a few Orli treasures. And there’s that quiet moment where your child turns around and teaches you something.

All children are welcome, however they feel that day. Please bring a tablet/iPad to make the most of the session.

What to Expect

Who It’s For: children aged 5–12 and the grown-up(s) who love(s) them

Duration: A few unhurried hours (around two and a half)

Cost: Completely free. Places are limited so please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.

One Little Thing: If you have an iPad or tablet at home, pop it in your bag (the organiser will remind you nearer the time). If not, don’t worry, they’ll have some to share on the day.

Registration Note: One ticket per family — booked by a grown-up. Little ones are welcomed in at reception on the day, so there’s no need to book a ticket for each child. Just let the organisers know how many of you are coming.

Filming Consent Notice

The Orli Team will be capturing photos and video throughout the day for Orli’s channels, which may include children. By registering and coming along, you implicitly give consent for you and your child to appear in media and/or marketing materials. Any one-to-one chats on camera have their own separate say-so on the day.