Looking for fun activities to do this February half- term? 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.
Page 2- Family fun at Kirklees Libraries
Page 3- Free and low-cost activity ideas
Page 4- Activities at Kirklees Museums and galleries
Page 5- Explore what’s happening at Cliffe House
Page 6- Events happening in our towns and villages
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Family fun at Kirklees Libraries
Library Adventures Has Arrived at Kirklees Museums!
Embark on exciting trails as part of the Spooky and Animal Planet themes!
Search for fascinating objects that bring these stories to life and let our amazing museum spaces spark your creativity.
Perfect for curious kids and families, these trails combine history and creativity for an unforgettable adventure. Start exploring today!
Creative sessions for children
Join the MakerWorld community of children and families (4-14 year olds) to become artists and makers collaborating to create sculptural pieces to be exhibited in the MakerWorld gallery space and Huddersfield Library.
When: Saturday 8th February 2025 – Saturday 22nd February 2025
Where: MakerWorld, Unit 33-34 Princess Alexandra Walk,, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Cost: Free
Drop-in sessions, no booking required
- MakerWorld will be delivering 4 Saturday sessions, you can attend 1 or all 4
- Sessions are ideal for families and children from 4 -14 year old
- No previous craft or sculpture experience needed, you’ll be fully guided my the artist
- These are FREE sessions, all creative equipment will be provided
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. Suitable for babies and children under 5.
Date: Various dates and times available
Location: Various Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Visit your local library
Kirklees Libraries are open for the little ones to have fun, to learn and discover new things and we’re so excited to welcome you in!
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.
Discover your local park
Get wrapped up and hop on your bike or scooter for an adventure to one of our fantastic parks! Young people in Kirklees can enjoy improved play spaces thanks to the our Playable Spaces project.
Scavenger Hunt
A treasure hunt is a perfect way to get the kids active. We’ve put together a list of things to discover but you could make your own list of things to spot whilst you’re out and about.
- Leaf
- Feather
- Spider web
- Tree
- Bird
Make a tasty meal
Why not get the children involved with making some tasty food for all the family?
Children love to help with cooking and baking! They can chop and mix the ingredients while you chat about what you are doing.
Gardening
You don’t need to be green-fingered to have a grow! Gardening and growing your own ingredients is a great way to get kids to try new foods or enjoy the delicious taste of home-grown goodness. A packet of seeds, some empty plastic pots, a little compost and a sunny windowsill is all you need! Pick up some seeds from the nearest garden centre or supermarket and let your kids choose what they’d like to grow. Have fun planting up and encourage them to water daily, you could even keep a growth diary.
Arts and crafts using everyday items
5,4,3,2,1 blast off! Your child’s imagination can be fired by using large and smaller boxes to create a car, a fire engine, a house, or a ship! A box large enough for your child to climb into might need nothing more than imagination to be anything in the world.
Discover 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.
Activities at Kirklees Museums and galleries
Oakwell Hall & Country Park
Step back in time to see how the Tudors lived, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, then pay a visit to the Willows café for a treat!
Opening hours: Oakwell Hall – Weekends 12-4pm | Tuesday 18 -Thursday 20 February, 12-4pm
Oakwell Visitor Centre Tuesday 18 – Sunday 20 February | 10am-4pm
Oakwell Explorers: Signs of Spring Trail
Do you know the first signs of Spring? Explore the Gardens with an exciting quiz and discover what to look out for!
When? During Opening Hours
Where? Collect at Visitor Centre
Cost: £1
Community Planting
Will it be planting trees, laying hedges or making a maze? Make memories in the beautiful Country Park and support local wildlife by joining the community planting day.
When? Tuesday 18 February, 10am to 3pm
Cost? Free
Hall Tours for Families
Want to see all the best bits and learn the secrets of Oakwell Hall? Specifically designed to keep families engaged, this Guided Tour will give you the insider info on the Tudor Hall!
When? Wednesday 19 February, 11am |
Cost? £5 adults, £2 Children
Explorers Adventure Walk with the Rangers
Join the Country Park Team for a Springtime adventure! Wellies essential!
When? Friday 21 February, 10am & 1pm
Cost? £5 adults, £2 Children
Tolson Museum
Come and visit for displays on Huddersfield archaeology, Machines of Industry and Transport, plus a Spectacular Bird Room!
Opening hours: Weekends: 12-4pm | Tuesday 18 -Thursday 20 Feb: 12-4pm
Discovery Story Trail
Is it a bird, or is it a –? No, it’s definitely birds, lots of them! But why do we have a whole gallery dedicated to our feathered friends, and why did the local collector, Seth Lister Mosely, decide to house them in Huddersfield?
When? During opening Hours | Drop-in
Cost? Free
Animal Friends
When? During opening Hours | Drop-in
Cost? Pay as you feel donations
SCRAPtastic Dinosaurs!
Make your very own recycled dinosaur, just drop in and get creative! Perfect for ages 3 to 12.
When? Wednesday 19 February, 11am-1pm | Drop-in
Cost? £3.50 (cash only please)
Film Installation: A Natural History of Nest Building by Andy Holdon
When? During opening hours
Cost? Free
Bagshaw Museum
Visit for the popular ancient Egyptian display, stay for the fascinating exhibits on world cultures and local history of Bagshaw.
Opening hours: Weekends: 12-4pm | Tuesday 18 -Thursday: 20 Feb 12-4pm
Lego Club
Help us recreate Bagshaw in our Lego building weekend for February so we can display a miniature version of our museum in our Lego Club case over half term for everyone to see!
When? Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February |During opening hours | Drop-in
Cost? Suggested Donation £2
Guided Tour
Your chance to explore the hidden corners of Bagshaw Museum with our guided tour; find out more about its origins and how the local community helped it become the museum it is today.
When? Sunday 16 February, 2-3pm
Cost? Free with suggested Donation £5
Make Some Noise!
Inspired by our African Gallery, try your hand at creating your own noise-making instrument and take it home to put on a show for friends and family!
When? During opening Hours | Drop-in
Cost? Pay As You Feel Donations
Children’s Prize Trails
Our popular trails continue – discover our galleries with a mission to complete!
When? During opening hours | Drop-in
Cost? £1
Family Lantern Making Workshops
Join Creative Scene for a fun and FREE lantern making workshop during February Half Term. Make and decorate your very own lantern inspired by the beauty of geometric shapes in Islamic art and stunning stained-glass colours. The lanterns will be illuminated and feature in ‘A Gathering of Light,’ a coming together of the community and hopes for the future at the ‘Umeedon ka Jashan’ Celebration of Hope event on Sunday 13 April at Bagshaw Museum.
When? 11am – 4pm
Cost? Free
Explore what’s happening at Cliffe House
Woodcraft
Using traditional woodcraft tools you will learn to construct a woodland sculpture to take home with you.
When?
Cost? £8.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Natural Arts & Crafts
Explore our woods and paths to collect materials to create naturally inspired arts and crafts for you to take home.
When? Thursday 20 February, various times available
Cost? £10.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
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.
When? Monday 17 February, various times available
Cost? £7.00 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.
When? Tuesday 18 February, various times available
Cost? £10.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Family nature trail
Get outdoors and enjoy our fun family nature trail around the grounds of Cliffe House. The trail is family and buggy friendly, something the whole family can enjoy. When you have collected all the clues return to the food kiosk to collect your prize (1 prize per paid trail sheet).
When? Monday 17 February- Friday 21 February, various times available
Cost? £2.50 (+ Booking Fee)
Saplings Adventure Club
Let your little ones explore & embrace the outdoors in natural play sessions, set in the fantastic woodland grounds of Cliffe House.
When? Mon 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March (6-week term).
Cost? £48.00 + Booking Fee (6-week term)
Events happening in our towns and villages
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.