Half Term Activities Planned Across Leeds

Wide Range of Events and Attractions Available for Families

As the half term break approaches, families in Leeds have numerous options to keep children entertained throughout the week. Various theatres, museums, libraries, and outdoor venues are hosting activities, shows, and workshops suitable for different age groups and interests.

Theatre Shows and Performances

• The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rock Show
  Carriageworks Theatre, 15th February, tickets from £16.01.
  A family show adapted from the books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter featuring songs and comedy.
• The Bubble Show 2 – More Bubbles!
  Carriageworks Theatre, 17th February, tickets from £12.
  A theatrical experience involving bubbles, fire effects, puppetry, and lights.
• Fladam presents… Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
  Leeds Libraries, 20th February, free entry.
  A musical quest held at Moor Allerton and Beeston Libraries.

Indoor Activities and Exhibitions

• Superheroes
  Royal Armouries Museum, 14th to 22nd February, free entry with some paid activities.
  Includes superhero-themed activities such as comic creation and a superhero academy.
• Perfect Partners
  Tropical World, 14th to 22nd February, tickets from £5.50.
  Features a trail, keeper talks, crafts, and Valentine-themed snacks.
• Amazing Anatomy
  Thackray Museum of Medicine, 14th to 20th February, tickets from £9.
  Offers hands-on activities and live shows exploring the human body.
• Half-Term Harewood House
  Harewood House, 14th to 22nd February, tickets from £7.70.
  Includes character meet-and-greets and interactive sessions such as Bertie’s Butler School.
• Chinese Workshops
  Merrion Centre, 18th to 20th February, free entry.
  Celebrates Lunar New Year with arts, crafts, dance lessons, and musical workshops.
• LHT Unwrapped
  Leeds Heritage Theatres, 16th to 20th February, tickets from £6.
  Activities include making projectors, detective-themed events, and mystery play creation.
• Fabulous February
  Kirkgate Market, 17th to 21st February, free entry.
  Offers free activities including circus school, crafts, and a giant inflatable play area.
• Leeds Storytelling Festival
  Leeds Libraries, 14th February to 8th March, free or under £10.
  A family festival featuring author readings, crafts, shows, and CBeebies events.
• Year of the Horse
  Abbey House Museum, 14th to 22nd February, tickets from £2.
  Victorian streets decorated for Lunar New Year with crafts available to take home.
• Treasures of Temple Newsam House
  Temple Newsam, 14th to 22nd February, tickets from £4.50.
  Includes treasure hunts and craft activities.
• Half Term Store Tours
  Leeds Discovery Centre, 16th to 20th February, donation-based entry.
  Exhibits over 1.3 million objects including meteorites, masks, and butterflies.
• Hippo-Platypus Family Day
  Leeds City Museum, 17th February, donation-based entry.
  Features animal trails, crafts, face painting, and an Animal Explorer show (booking required).

Outdoor Events and Activities

• Leeds’ Valentine’s Fair
  Millennium Square and surrounding areas, 13th to 22nd February, free admission.
  Includes traditional funfair rides such as the Wheel of Light, Waltzers, and Dodgems, with food stalls on site.
• Half-Term Outdoors at Harewood House
  Harewood Estate, various dates and prices.
  Offers guided walks, hands-on activities, and self-guided outdoor adventures.
• Love Birds at Lotherton
  Lotherton, 14th to 22nd February, tickets from £6.25.
  Activities include bird spotting, talks, and guided walks focusing on native and exotic birds.
• Love Birds in the Abbey
  Kirkstall Abbey, 14th to 22nd February, donation-based entry.
  Family trail featuring knitted owls, decoy ducks, and opportunities to observe local birds.
• Treasures of Temple Newsam Farm
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