15th-23rd February 2020, 10am-5pm
This February half-term, there’s fun for all the family at Stockeld Park! The park is open from 15th – 23rd of February with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Get active in the Yorkshire fresh air and whizz around the real ice-rink, it’s covered so you can skate in any weather!
Venture into the Forest and take on the four, large Adventure Playgrounds that are guaranteed fun for all! Get lost in the maze whilst discovering some playful surprises or join in on the indoor fun and jump on the indoor pillow and play on the inflatable slide!
Add that extra bit of fun to your day by booking onto the Science & Slime workshops! Stockeld Park are welcoming Dragons Den winners, Sublime Science, who will be hosting 35-minute Science & Slime shows that will be full of scientific surprises, smoke, flying things and of course, plenty of slime! Limited tickets are available for the Science & Slime shows and are only £2 per child when pre-booked online! The Stockeld Rangers have also organised activities including arts & crafts, den building, forest walks and build a teddy! Half term is covered at Stockeld Park!
Pre-book online HERE and quote: MUMCALDERDALE for an extra 10% discount!
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN.
February 17-21, 2020
Courses at Halifax Fire Station.
Learn to Ride
One day course starting on balance bikes. Ages 5-9. £19.98. 10am-3pm.
February 18-19, 2020
Bikeability Level 1
Full day National Standard Level 1 for riders who are looking to develop skills ready for a journey on the road.
Ages 7-10. £19.98. 10am-3pm.
February 21, 2020
Bikeability Levels 1 & 2
Two day National Standard Level 1 and 2. Introduction to the road, covering bike maintenance, road positioning and signalling.
Ages 9-14. Free. 9.30am-3pm.
February 17-18, 2020
Bikeability Level 3
Two day National Standard Level 3. For experienced riders.
Ages 11-15. Free. 10am-3pm.
February 20-21, 2020
LEGO building workshops during February half term 2020.
Medieval Minecraft LEGO workshop: Feb 18, The Mill Playcafe, 10.30am-noon. Feb 18, 20th Low Moor Scout Group HQ, 2-3.30pm. Feb 19, Brighouse Town, 9.30-11am. Feb 21, Southowram Community Centre, 2.30-4pm.
Minions Roadtrip LEGO Workshop: Feb 18, Southowram Community Centre, 2.30-4pm. Feb 19, Brighouse Town, 2.30-4pm. Feb 20, The Mill Playcafe, 1-2.30pm.
Ninjago Spinners LEGO Workshop: Feb 19, Brighouse Town, 12-1.30pm. Feb 20, The Mill Playcafe, 10.30am-noon.
Sonic World LEGO Workshop: Feb 20, Southowram Community Centre, 10.30am-noon. Feb 21, The Mill Playcafe, 10.30-noon, Feb 21, 20th Low Moor Scout Group HQ, 2-3.30pm.
Booking via EventBrite is essential. £5.98 per ticket.
15th – 23rd February 2020, 10.30am – 6.30pm
During February half term Cannon Hall Farm will welcome new lambs as well as a packed programme of entertainment.
Booking advised.
15th – 23rd February 2020, 10am-6pm
Discover the world of videogames with CBBC. Try brand new games, have a go at coding and play along with the experts!
There’ll be play zones previewing the latest CBBC game releases and a new coding gameshow in Wonderlab. Younger children can chill out with one of the CBeebies apps, packed with games, stories and activities from favourite CBeebies friends.
Entry is free but some activities may have a small charge.
February 18-20, 2020
Free holiday events with crafts, games and activities. No need to book. Suitable for families with children up to aged 8.
Boothtown Children’s Centre: Tuesday, February 18. 1.30-3pm. Rawson Street North, Halifax.
Todmorden Children’s Centre: Wednesday, February 19. 1.30-3pm. Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road.
Jubilee Children’s Centre: Thursday, February 20. 1.30-3pm. Lightowler Road, Halifax.
Two hours of instructed bouldering, climbing and caving (optional).
Suitable for kids aged five and over.
£16 per child, running through February half term 2020
Sessions at 10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Baking People Happy Children’s chocolate class where they will learn how chocolate is made, design a chocolate bar, mix and pour melted chocolate, add decorations, decorate a wrapper and make delicious chocolate lollipops.
£15. Ages 5-11.
Crafty fun between 1pm and 4pm, on February 17, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 28, 2020.
Drop into craft corner in our Todmorden store and choose from a variety of painting activities.
Price range from £2.99 – £5.99
Paint and plant a succulent Fairy Garden or Dinosaur Garden: Feb 20 & 27. 10am-noon. £13.99. Free juice cup drink and biscuit
Half term is packed full of extra activities and special guest performers
Try the new Ludus interactive gaming wall, find out what it’s like to train as an astronaut and spin upside down in a human-sized gyroscope and see Same Difference Arts, who are bringing their huge periscope!
Family fun day in Brighouse to raise money to support the homeless and vulnerable.
There will be face painting, festival glitter, kids’ arts and crafts, tombola, food, hot drinks, cakes, buns, biscuits and much more.
February 16, 2020
Family rave aimed at children aged 0-8 at Golden Lion, Todmorden. Music set to recommended levels for little ears and child-safe club lighting (no strobe lights).
THE PLAYHOUSE PROJECT, organised by ex-ravers and DJs who are now parents, promises top DJs, dancers, club lighting, visuals, bubble machines, inflatables, dancefloor activities and giant balloons.
There will also be chill out activities for those who want a break – themed craft tables, play dough areas, a chill out zone, book corner, face painting and glitter bar and a funky cake stall.
The basement bar will be open selling adults and kids drinks and food will be available in the restaurant throughout the day.
To book tickets, visit Skiddle.
Adults £5, kids £4, family ticket ( 2 adults and up to 3 kids) £20, babies (under 12 months) free – ticket required. (Early Bird prices: adults £5, kids £4, family ticket £14)
For info, email theplayhouseprojectfamilyrave@gmail.com
Open daily until 27th March 2020 from 10am – 4pm
Zoo Only Package: Monday-Friday. The zoo is open, as well as the Peter Rabbit playgrounds and various walks. £8 for adults and children aged 4+. Free entry for children aged 3 and under.
Zoo Plus Package: Saturday & Sunday. As above, with additional attractions including the sea lion show; Live Appearances from Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail; and 5 rides for young children. £12.50 for adults and children aged 4+. Free entry for children aged 3 & under.
Pre-booking advised.
Get outside and into nature with these fun outdoor sessions.
Valentine’s Special: Feb 15, 2020. 10am-noon. Make flower perfume, lip balm, a willow heart and pizza.
Zog: Feb 16, 2020. 1-2.45pm.
Dragons Family Forest: Feb 18, 2020. 10-11.45am.
Unicorns: Feb 17, 2020. 10-11.45am. Make your own unicorn!
Bird Box Making: Feb 22, 2020. 10am-noon. Learn about birds, use binoculars, make a bird box to take home, as well as simple bird feeders.
Join Love Bread for a February 2020 half term workshop, focussing on world breads.
Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.
Dates: Feb 17, 10am-12.30pm; Feb 19, 10am-12.30pm; Feb 21, 10am-12.30pm.
February 17-21, 2020
Come and help craft a tree for Gibson Mill. Each day you’ll be able to craft a woodland creature to take home or leave in the tree branches.
Wrap up warm, and meet at Gibson Mill.
Opens again on the 15th February 2020
Hesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Bolton Abbey. There’s loads to do including feeding and stroking the animals, having fun in the giant indoor sandpit or playing hide and seek in the straw maze. They have a small cafe and room for picnics.
Pony Pampering : 19th February 2020, 10.30am -12pm
Meet the ponies and spend time pampering (brushing) them. £5 donation per person/child to pamper a pony and receive a rosette. The visitor centre will be open for refreshments.
Pony Day: 20th February 2020, 10am -3pm
On a Pony Day children learn how to care for ponies under expert supervision. The emphasis is on fun and on building confidence and skills. The day includes activities such as leading and grooming the ponies, feeding and mucking out, as well as quizzes, games and pony puzzles.
£30 donation per child.
Booking required.
15th-23rd February 2020
Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Europe; visit York in February 2020 for an exciting programme of events, including living history encampments, markets, workshops, talks, tours and dramatic combat performances. Whether you’re well-versed in the sagas or looking for a thrilling half-term break, there’s something for everyone at JORVIK Viking Festival.
February 19 & 20, 2020
Get up close with an animatronic T-Rex and Raptor, learn how to be a dinosaur ranger and ride a decorated diesel train!
There will also be cute baby dinosaurs and live reptiles to meet, as Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’s Oxenhope Exhibition Shed is transformed back the Jurassic era .
Pick up an activity book, and don’t forget to spot dinosaur eggs at each station.
Tickets (include unlimited steam and diesel train rides and entry to the Exhibition Shed):
Adults £18
Concessions £15
Children (5-15 inclusive) £9
Under 5’s are free
Ranger training camp is an optional extra £3 per child – booking essential.
15th – 23rd February 2020, 10am-5pm
All children who visit during February half term 2020 and wear fancy dress will travel for HALF PRICE. That’s just £3!
In addition to the kids’ half price travel, there will be craft activities available in the heated marquee at Shelley Station. There’s no need to book in advance and the activities are totally FREE for all valid ticket-holders.
Workshops at Calderdale libraries during the February 2020 school half term holidays. Booking essential, via Ticket Source.
Captain Underpants
Superhero session based on the well-loved book by Dav Pilkey. Play Superhero bingo, choose your own Superhero name and make a mask. Age 5-8. £3 (£2 PTL).
StoryTots – Bog Baby
Stories and crafts around the popular book by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward. Ages 2-4. £3 per child (£2 PTL).
Stig of the Dump
Celebration of the classic children’s novel by Clive King. You will upcycle glass jars and make a mosaic coaster.
Ages 8-12. £5 per child (£4 PTL)
Bloxels
Build your own video games with Bloxels, creating your own characters and background and working in teams to design your own game.
Ages 8-12. £5 per child (£4 PTL)
15th – 23rd February 2020, 10am -4pm
Love is in the air at Lotherton as they celebrate the wonderful birds at Wildlife World this February half term.
Learn more about our Humboldt penguins, take part in feathered crafts and follow the Love Birds trail. Take part in some bird care creations, make a bird box or bird feeder to take home for your garden, daily 11am to 3pm from the Nestbox Education Centre.
Love Birds is a free event with normal admission into Lotherton
No booking required.
15th -22nd February 2020
Kids can bounce, boing, jump, slide, bop and boogie for a full 75 mins of high adrenaline fun. Our purpose built indoor world of adventure is a safe environment for children of all ages to let off steam and be active during the school holidays. Suitable for ages 0-15 years.
Standard sessions:10:30am, 12pm and 2pm.
Mini Mayhem sessions: Monday 17th, Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st February at 10:30am and are for children aged 5 and under only.
Booking advised.
School holiday football club, February 2020.
Ages 5-11. £13 a day (£11 siblings). 9am-4pm.
Monday 17-Friday 21 February.
February 21, 2020
Informal walk around Wellholme park before a brew and biscuits in the play room at Wellholme Children’s Centre.
Meet at 9.15am at Wellholme Children’s Centre for prompt 9.30am departure.
15th – 23rd February 2020, 9am-5pm
Take a step into the clever world of coding in a future-focused half term, with robots, dancing, toys and stories.
February 16-23, 2020
Enjoy a winter walk around Oakwell Park and pick up a special activity pack from the Visitor Centre shop.
£1.50 per pack. The shop is closed on Mondays.
15th February 2020, 11am and 2pm
The perfect introduction to opera for 4-7 year olds and their families.
The classic Dr Seuss book is beautifully brought to life, teaching us all (even the grown-ups) the very important life lesson – you cannot know what you will like until you have tried it!
Featuring two opera singers and a nine-piece orchestra, this short performance will begin with an interactive workshop introducing families to the music, instruments and themes within the piece.
Booking required via Opera North Website.
Friday, February 21, 2020
Monster Making – Friday, February 21, 2020. 2-3.30pm.
Make monsters with natural clay.
Age 8+
Price £10
February 15-23, 2020
Come and learn about reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates as we launch our brand new Reptile House!
You’ll see Mangrove Snakes, Spiny Tailed Iguana, Red Footed Tortoise and more!
Talk and Animal Encounter Times:
12pm: Small Mammal Encounter
2pm: Tortoise Encounter
20th February 2020, 10.30am – 11.30am
A pop-up sensory room with bubble tube, dark tents and tactile toys, for a calmer moment on your museum trip in the holidays.
Booking required.
February 22, 2020
Paint something lovely at Hippopottery’s mobile paint your own pottery studio at Shibden. It’s held in the cafe, so parents can enjoy food and drinks while their child paints. Baby hand and foot prints available.
Bookings taken from 10.30am-3pm for 1.5 hours of painting. Please contact 07540 832930 or view the Facebook page.
Cash payments only.
STUDIO FEE APPLIES £1.50 per painter plus the cost of what you choose to paint.
February 17-21, 2020
School holiday football club at the Shay Stadium, Halifax.
Ages 5-11
£13 per day, £10 for siblings.
9am-4pm.
Daily Holiday skate sessions 2020:
Session 1 – 10.30am – noon
Session 2 – 12.15 pm – 1.45pm
£3, including skate hire. £2.70 if using your own skates.
Skate School: Wednesday, February 19 & Friday, February 21. £5 per person. Must be booked in advance. Skaters will learn how to skate better forwards, backwards, corner properly and how to stop.
February 17-21, 2020
FA Qualified and Academy-standard coaches.
Ages 4-7 and 8+
Special two day price £31.60 (£20.90 PTL). One day price £17.50 (12.20 PTL)
9.30am-3.30pm
Todmorden Sports Centre
To book, call 01706 839090.
February 18-20, 2020
Half Term fun at Bankfield Museum.
February 18: Make your own sculpture, robot, monster or whatever your heart desired with junk materials
February 19: Create your own landscape picture
February 20: Make a glove monster
Thursday, February 20 2020
A celebration of classic children’s novel Stig of the Dump. Children will up-cycle glass jars and make their own mosaic coaster.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Join local author Brian Abram – AKA Grandad Wheels – at Book Corner Halifax for a reading of his groundbreaking picture book, ‘Charlie’s Big Idea’.
Free event, just turn up!
February 17-21, 2020
Snacks, drinks and craft supplies provided. Children need a packed lunch and messy clothes!
The Little Box Company, 54 Asquith Bottom, Sowerby Bridge. HX6 3BT. littlebox1993@outlook.com.
14th February – 23rd February 2020
The Leeds Valentine’s fair is back for another year of fun for all the family with over 70 rides and attractions. The fair will be at a new venue for 2020 Woodhouse Moor.
£1 entry fee. OAPS and under 1m free. All children’s rides £1.50.
Open daily 1pm-9pm, except Friday 14th 5pm-9pm
17th – 23rd February 2020, 10am -4.30pm
Normal admission applies, some events have extra charges.
February 17-21, 2020
Fun activities for all ages at Utopia Gymnastics in Brighouse. Piced from £24 per day. Gymnastics, arts and crafts, games and more.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Open play gymnastics sessions, 11am-noon, £5 per child. No need to book. Includes a free tea or coffee in the cafe afterwards.
15th February – 23rd February, 2020
Work hard, Play Harder! @ Pit and celebrate 100 years of Miners’ Welfare, getting hands-on with mining-themed activities.
Daily traditional games, plus special events including Meet Peggy Thorpe, Game on, Make your Own Soap, Explore the Pithead Baths. Suitable for 7 years and upwards.
From testing your strength and learning new skills to laughing out loud, there’s something for everyone! Take a leap of faith at Gravity Aerial Adventures, hit the real snow slope sledging at Snozone and have a round of golf in Volcano Falls Adventure Golf
Take part in their Charity Lego Walk challenge for the Yorkshire Children’s Trust 20th February 2020.
18th February and 22nd February 2020
Some events have a charge and booking is required. See YSP website for full details on location.
West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG (SatNav WF4 4JX) Tel: 01924 832 631
