Looking for fun activities to do this Easter? Well, look no further! With a variety of family events and activities across Kirklees – find out what’s happening near you.
Most of these activities are of little to no cost, where there are charges the information is displayed.
Family fun at our libraries
Free and low-cost activity ideas
Activities at museums and galleries
Explore what’s happening at Cliffe House
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Family fun at our libraries
Visit your local library
Our libraries are now open for the little ones to have fun, to learn and discover new things and we’re so excited to welcome you in!
Lego club
Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided. Children of all ages welcome.
Date: Saturdays, various times available
Location: Various Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Storytime at Kirklees Libraries
A friendly and fun session with stories and crafts. A great interactive way to develop children’s language and social skills while meeting with other parents and carers.
Date: Various dates and times available
Location: Various Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Junior Games Club at Almondbury Library
Free drop in session. Come and play a variety of board games!
Date: Every Thursday, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Almondbury Library
Cost: Free
Bounce and Rhyme at Kirkheaton Library
Songs and rhymes are a wonderful introduction to the magical world of stories. We’re excited to announce that we have a very special, brand new rhymetime starting soon! Join us at Kirkheaton Library for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories, led by Musica Kirklees’ Early Childhood Music Specialist, Ben Lawrence.
Date: Monday 19.2.2024 – Monday 25.3.2024
Location: Kirkheaton Library
Cost: Free
Free and low-cost activity ideas
50 things to do before your 5
Why not tick off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together?
From woodland wandering to making music, there is something you can do with the little one’s today.
Easter treasure hunt
A treasure hunt is a fantastic way to keep the little ones entertained this half-term, whether your outside or in the house this activity is lots of fun!
You can use any set of times and your little one will be occupied for a while whilst trying to find them!
Have a trip out to your local park
Get out in the great outdoors and discover the great parks in Kirklees.
Egg rolling race
Why not have an egg rolling race this Easter? Who can roll their egg the fastest and cross the finish line?
This game can be played anywhere and is lots of fun for the whole family.
Explore what Kirklees has to offer
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.
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Activities at museums and galleries
Children’s Prize Trails at Bagshaw museum
Fun and exciting trails, during opening hours, drop in from 12:00 pm on weekends!
Date: Drop in from 12:00 pm on weekends!
Location: Bagshaw Museum
Cost: £1
Visit your local museum
Entry to all our museums and galleries is free! Donations are welcome.
Explore what’s happening at Cliffe House
Archery
Join our activity instructors in learning how to draw the arrow, balance the bow & fire at a distance target – Challenge your family members as to who can score the greatest points. All under cover so no need to worry about damp conditions.
Date: 25 March at 10:00 am to 4 April at 3:00 pm
Location: Cliffe House
Cost: £7.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Easter Egg Hunt
Get outdoors and enjoy our fun Easter trail around the grounds of Cliffe House.
Wind your way through our wonderful woodland, uncovering clues that lead to a magical word before collecting your Easter Egg prize from the food kiosk in the adventure playground.
The trail is family and buggy friendly, something the whole family can enjoy.
Date: 25 March at 10:00 am to 5 April at 3:00 pm
Location: Cliffe House
Cost: £5.00 per trail sheet + booking fee (1 prize per paid trail sheet)
Natural arts and crafts
Explore our woods and paths to collect materials to create naturally inspired arts and crafts for you to take home.
Date: 26 March at 10:00 am to 26 March at 2:00 pm
Location: Cliffe House
Cost: £10.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Bushcraft
Book on for our fantastic instructor led Bushcraft activity. This is the perfect family activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows, making & cooking your own garlic bread twist, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements. No need to worry about the damp conditions – this session is based under cover within our woodland.
Date: 27 March at 10:00 am to 3 April at 2:00 pm
Location: Cliffe House
Cost: £10.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Woodcraft
Using traditional woodcraft tools you will learn to construct a woodland sculpture to take home with you.
Date: 2 April at 10:00 am to 2 April at 2:00 pm
Location: Cliffe House
Cost: £10.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
