Computer games, coding, and CBeebies stars will come together in Manchester for a major new digital event.

Children’s TV comedy duo Dick and Dom will host the inaugural Digital Kids Show at Event City, Trafford, in October.

The two-day festival will give children - and their mums and dads - an insight into how computing influences our lives as well as fun, games, and the chance to play with the latest technology.

Famous faces from Nickelodeon and CBeebies will be making appearances at the event.

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The event will see the exhibition centre split into six zones including the Gaming and Retro Tech which will include the very best retro and next generation computer games and tech so parents and kids can battle it out on their favourite games.

From Mario to Minecraft there will be something for everyone and visitors will also get a glimpse of the future being the first to experience and see some of the latest innovation from the digital world including VR gaming and the latest gadgets.

Another of the zones will focus on keeping children safe online.

The six zones will be

Digital, STEM and Coding Skills Zone – this exciting and innovative zone will help to inspire children about the vast array of digital opportunities with fun, practical challenges and experiences, kids will be able to learn and get inspired and perhaps show their parents a trick or two.

Safe Tech Zone - this is all about helping to keep children safe online and will provide the very latest advice to stay one step ahead of the dangers and risks of being online, from cyber bulling to predators, hackers to viruses this zone is all about keeping your children, your tech and you safe online.

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Appletics and Kids Food Zone - while computers have had their fair share of stick over the years, this zone celebrates the way tech can be used to aid healthy living. From fun challenges battling it out with your avatar for the most steps and the best at boxing to learning to cook and tracking what your family is eating. CBeebies favourite Mr Bloom will be stopping by to say hello and sing songs.

Children’s Media Zone - kids will be able to get hands on and learn all about blogging, vlogging and social plugging, with famous faces from Nickelodeon and CBeebies popping by, as well as some YouTube sensations they’ll be lots to learn and loads of fun to be had from taking amazing selfies to meeting online heroes.

Digital Angels Zone - this will be set up with tech experts to help you get the most out of the tech you have with handy tips and hints and also steer you in the right direction if you’re looking to invest in some new tech with buying advice to get the best deal and the products that are right for you.

The show has been created by online child safety expert Aisha Tilstone and will take place on October 29 and 30, welcoming 10,000 people each day.

Commenting on the event, Aisha said: “This is the first event of its kind and promises to bring the digital world into a fun and engaging format for families to enjoy.

“There is so much to enjoy and explore online and this event is about celebrating that in a family friendly format. It won’t just be the children who are set to learn, mum and dad will get lots from attending.”

As well as the digital fun, they’ll be lots of traditional fun on offer too with fairground rides, shows and performances on the main stage, a driving zone for 11 to 17 year olds to get behind the wheel and plenty to see and do including some Halloween fun on October 30 - welcoming kids in their best fancy dress.

Early bird tickets for the Digital Kids Show are on sale now at £16 per person until the end of April.

Your ticket includes

All fairground rides

Attractions

Workshops on Internet Safety, how to get into coding, STEM, digital and careers in gaming and much more

Live entertainment show featuring Dick and Dom as well as other TV and YouTube stars

Driving lessons for 11 to 17 years olds

Soft play for under fives

Gaming tournaments (more details to follow)

Free play in the Retro Gaming zone

Free parking

For more details visit www.digitalkidsshow.co.uk .