Looking for fun activities to do this 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
Your quest is to journey through your Library Adventures pack with six fantastic themes to explore. The Adventurer pack is full of fun crafts, reading suggestions, facts, and creative activities. You can collect stickers, bookmarks, certificates and more throughout the year.
There are separate versions of the Library Adventures pack for older and younger children. Just pick the pack which best suits your Library Adventurer when you arrive at the library.
All you need to join the Library Adventures journey, is a Kirklees library card. A library card is free and can be obtained online or in person at any Kirklees Library. No ID required.
Request a free library card from our How to join page. A year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.
Location: Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
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.
Visit your local park
Visit one of our fantastic parks! Young people in Kirklees can enjoy improved play spaces thanks to the our Playable Spaces project.
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.
Have an 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.
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!
Activities at Kirklees Museums and Galleries
Making your own musical instruments crafts at Baghsaw Museum
Shake it up making your own musical instruments!
When: Running during Easter holidays, Tuesday – Thursday : 11am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday : 12pm-4pm
Where: Bagshaw Museum
Cost: Pay as you feel
SCRAPtastic at Oakwell Hall
Join us for Creative Crafting at Oakwell Hall this April! Unleash your creativity in a fun and family-friendly crafting workshop at Oakwell Hall. Whether you’re making a bird-themed pen pot or creating beautiful butterflies and bees, these hands-on sessions are perfect for crafters of all ages.
When: Pen Pot Pals – Birds (Monday, 7th April), Butterflies & Bees (Monday, 14th April)
Where: The Barn, Oakwell Hall, Visitor Centre
Cost: £4.50 – tickets only required for Crafters, accompanying family free
Join us at Tolson Museum for a one-of-a-kind adventure this Easter Holidays!
Tolson’s exciting trail winds through the museum, taking you both indoors and outdoors, with plenty of opportunities to play traditional games along the way!
It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore, learn, and enjoy timeless games together. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled experience!
When: Easter Holidays Opening Times.
- Monday 11:00 – 15:00 Mondays at the Museum wellbeing event
- Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 – 17:00
- Friday Closed
- Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00
Where: Tolson Museum
Tolson Museum Easter Holiday Craft Fun
Hop into creativity this Easter with our Egg Head craft activity! Decorate a 2D clay shape and take your masterpiece home. Will yours be a superhero, animal friend, or cartoon character?
When: Join us during museum hours for some egg-cellent fun!
Where: Tolson Museum
Visit your local museum and galleries
Explore what’s happening at Cliffe House
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.
When: Monday 7 April at 10:00 to Thursday 17 April at 15:00
Cost: £6.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Woodcraft
Using traditional woodcraft tools you will learn to construct a woodland sculpture to take home with you. Fully qualified instructor-led session.
When: Monday 7 April at 10:00 to Monday 14 April at 14:00
Cost: £10.00 (+Booking Fee)
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:Tuesday 8 April at 10:00 to Tuesday 15 April at 15:00
Cost: £7.00 (+ Booking Fee)
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: Wednesday 9 April at 10:00 to Wednesday 16 April at 14:00
Cost: £10.00 (+Booking Fee)
Pond dipping
Enjoy exploring the ponds in the grounds of Cliffe House, looking out for minibeasts, bugs, and all kinds of pond life, all while learning about the environment.
When: Thursday 10 April at 10:00 to Thursday 17 April at 15:00
Cost: £5.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Events happening in our towns and villages
Huddersfield’s Creative Piazza announces year-round programme of family events
The first event, Spring Garden, which takes place on Saturday 19 April, will see the Piazza bloom into a new season with a West Yorkshire print fair, drop-in workshops for children, families and adults, and other activities, including storytelling, skateboarding and drumming.
Family cycling
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School, Mirfield
When? 7 – 11 April, 9.15am – 2pm
Cost? Free
Free family cycling sessions for children and parents/carers. Beginners of any age welcome, along with those wanting to improve skills and confidence.
Bring your bike or borrow one.
Dr Bike will also be there to fix any squeaky brakes, make adjustments and demonstrate general bike maintenance – Free of charge.
The Police and Bike Register will be there also on 8 and 9 April to register bikes for free on the National Cycle Database which helps prevent and recover bike theft.
Slaithwaite Fire Station, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield
When? 14 – 17 April
Cost? Free
Free family cycling sessions for children and parents/carers. Beginners of any age welcome, along with those wanting to improve skills and confidence.
Monday and Tuesday – Children aged 4-7 yrs.
Wednesday and Thursday – Children aged 8-11 yrs.
Grown ups get a chance to ride at every session!
Got a bike that needs some basic TLC? Bring it down on Monday or Thursday and a qualified mechanic will do their best to get it back up and running. Bike maintenance service on a first-come, first-served basis, during session times.
The Police and Bike Register will be there on Wednesday 16th April between 10am – 12pm to register bikes for free on the National Cycle Database which helps prevent and recover bike theft.
Creative Kirklees
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.