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29th January 2026
The kids are off school for the week, and you’re wondering what you can get up to in Leeds to keep them entertained? Well keep scrolling to find shows, adventures, activities and so much more!
SHOWS
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rock Show!
Carriageworks Theatre – 15th February – from £16.01 per person
Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, this new show is full of songs, laughter for the whole family.
The Bubble Show 2 – More Bubbles!
Carriageworks Theatre – 17th February – from £12 per person
Check out this breath-taking theatrical experience as the master of bubbles uses fire effects, puppetry, lights and more to delight all ages.
Fladam presents… Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
Leeds Libraries – 20th February – Free
Blast off on this madcap musical quest from FLADAM at Moor Allerton and Beeston Libraries.
INDOOR
Superheroes
Royal Armouries – 14th to 22nd February – Free + some paid activities
Fly down to the Royal Armouries Museum for a week of action, activities and more. Meet your favourite characters from the comics, create your own comics, go through superhero academy, and watch the zany creator unveil their latest super invention!
Perfect Partners
Tropical World – 14th to 22nd February – from £5.50 per person
Embark on a fun trail through Tropical World, talk to the Keepers and drop into the Activity Room for crafts, before grabbing a tasty Valentine themed snack at the Café.
Amazing Anatomy
Thackray Museum of Medicine – 14th to 20th February – from £9 per person
Designed for children and their curious grown-ups, Amazing Anatomy will reveal the inner workings of the human body through hands-on activities, live shows and a museum wide trail.
Harewood House
Harewood House – 14th to 22nd February – from £7.70 per person
Families takeover Harewood House this half-term! Join friendly characters from Harewood’s past and present, including taking part in Bertie’s Butler School, for some imaginative play time. Or head outside to the estate for more adventures (see below in OUTDOORS section)
Chinese Workshops
Merrion Centre – 18th to 20th February – Free
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Merrion Centre with traditional arts & crafts, including lantern painting and calligraphy writing, Chinese dance lessons, and even musical workshops!
LHT Unwrapped
Leeds Heritage Theatres – 16th to 20th February – from £6
The Leeds Heritage Theatres are ready to entertain over half-term. Head over to Hyde Park Picture House to learn how to make your own projector, or to Leeds Grand Theatre to sharpen your detective skills and uncover the secrets behind the curtains, or create your own mystery play!
Fabulous February
Kirkgate Market – 17th to 21st February – Free
Drop into Kirkgate Market for a variety of free activities including Circus School, crafts, a giant inflatable play area and much more.
Leeds Storytelling Festival
Leeds Libraries – 14th February to 8th March – Free/under £10
A family festival inspiring children with the magic of storytelling and a variety of events from readings with authors, crafts, shows and even a Cbeebies Read & Rave!
Year of the Horse
Abbey House Museum – 14th to 22nd February – from £2 per person
See the Victorian streets of Abbey House decorated to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year, find all the horses, lanterns and dragons and pick up a craft bag to take home.
Treasures of Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam – 14th to 22nd February – from £4.50 per person
Discover the beautiful treasures of the Temple Newsam House, pick up a magnifying glass to find hidden clues and even create your own treasure chest to take home.
Half Term Store Tours
Leeds Discovery Centre – 16th to 20th February – Give What You Can
Home to over 1.3 million objects from the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection, the Discovery Centre is a treasure trove with meteorites, masks, butterflies and telephones on show.
Hippo-Platypus Family Day
Leeds City Museum – 17th February – Give What You Can
Have an animaltastic day out at the Leeds City Museum with animal trails, crafts, facepainting and even an Animal Explorer show from ZooLab, where creepy crawlies and other real animals will be on show (booking required for this show).
Hole in Wand
St John’s Centre – open everyday – from £7.49 per person
Discover this magical attraction where the whole family can compete at an enchanting mini golf course. Come across owls, fairies, trolls and wizards before defeating the dragon and for this February Half Term, The Rise of the Unicorn means an extra special experience! Stop by the Tavern for some wizard potions and cauldron cake to gain energy for the rest of the day.
OUTDOOR
Leeds’ Valentine’s Fair
Millennium Square – 13th to 22nd February – Free admission, individual fees for all rides & attractions
Millennium Square, Cookridge Street and Victoria Gardens will see the return of the beloved funfair with the Wheel of Light, Waltzers, Dodgems and many more funfair rides for little ones and thrill-seekers alike. Don’t forget to grab a tasty treat from one of the variety of food stalls to keep the energy up!
Harewood House
Harewood House – Check individual events for dates & prices/self-guided activities available
The Harewood Estate is offering a great variety of activities to get the whole family outdoors. Whether you want a guided walk, hands-on activities, or just a chance to shake off the icicles of Winter, head on down to Harewood for outdoor adventures.
Love Birds
Lotherton – 14th to 22nd February – from £6.25 per person
Celebrate our feathered friends, spot native birds around the estate, and learn about the birds at Wildlife World – flamingos, penguins owls and even emus, with talks and guided walks available through the week. Just check the noticeboard on the day of your visit.
Love Birds in the Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey – 14th to 22nd February – Give What You Can
A celebration of our native British birds, follow the fun family trail around the abbey ruins. Spot knitted owls, decoy ducks and a few real birds who call the abbey home include kestrels, sparrow hawks and red kites!
Treasures of Temple Newsam Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm – 14th to 22nd February – from £9 per person
As one of the largest rare-breed farms in the country, there are many special animals to meet, including pigs, goats, cows and at this time of year – newborn lambs!
High Adventures
Go Ape Temple Newsam – Open everyday – from £20.95 per person
Head off to Go Ape for adventures high in the trees, with obstacle courses, zip lines and wobbly crossings available for 4+, and big thrills and Tarzan Swings for older children.
- featured image c. Tom Arber & Harewood House Trust