Summer 2021 Days Out & Activities
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Find out about local family friendly events in and around South Leeds, including: Leeds City Centre, West Leeds (Bramley & Stanningley, Armley, Pudsey & Tong, Farnley & Wortley), East Leeds (Garforth & Swillington, Temple Newsam, Rothwell, Crossgates, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill), South Leeds (Morley, Beeston, Holbeck, Hunslet Middleton Park, Cottingley & Belle Isle) and surrounding areas.
To see our full listings of What's On this Summer for families at local attractions please click here.
Waddington’s family fun fair is back at Middleton park leeds Thursday 29th July 1pm till late. Friday 30th July 1pm till late. Saturday 31st July till late. Sunday 1st aug 1pm till 6pm Don’t forget hands - face - space
Last Saturday of the month, 9.30am-12.30pm Monthly craft and food market last Saturday of the month at Watsonian Pavillion on Cross Flatts Park. Organised / supported by Better Action for Families (BAFF), Health4All and Leeds City Council. Contact Sid 07944 461545, Lynn 07515 851631 or Alia 07514 781215 or email BAFFAlia@hotmail.com for info. Starts Saturday...
Come and join Cheeky Gin Co & The Crown Monk Fryston (Yorkshire) for this exclusive gin festival in partnership with Yorkshire Tonics, The Only Way Is Gin, Whitley Neill, Peaky Blinders, Aber Falls, Berkshire Botanicals, JJ Whitley, Fruitanicals, Fever Tree Mixers and many more Adults £12, under 18 FREE Limited tickets available online, tickets available...
Make a Medusa Headband and a Myth Storyteller to take home. Running at the following times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm Free, spaces limited, drop in.
On 4 August (National Day for Play in UK) Child Friendly Leeds Live is back sharing the #SummerOfPlay! We invite the city to #GoOrange with Child Friendly Leeds on the day and think about all things playful! There will be lot’s on so please check out the Child Friendly Leeds social media @ We are encouraging everyone...
Make a Medusa Headband and a Myth Storyteller to take home. Running at the following times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm Free, spaces limited, drop in.
New mega value fun fair coming to temple Newsam Leeds from the 6th to the 14th august 🎡🎢🎡🎢🎡🎡🎠 With over 30 rides and attractions £9 entry unlimited rides Waddingtons Funfairs
So we have finally had confirmation that we can go ahead and plan a summer event and whilst we don’t have enough time to pull together a full carnival we are really excited to be holding a Picnic on the Pastures. The picnic will take place on Saturday 7 August on the Pastures (Stone Brig...
Join the Library at Slung Low in Holbeck on Saturday 7 August for immersive storytelling for all the family. There is a morning and an afternoon session, each full of the same creative activities. Places are limited so book in advance by calling 01937 546 546.
Stanley Gala at St Peter's Church Centre. Fee entry. Roadside parking only please be considerate.
Touch, smell, hear and feel a mysterious mythical story! Watch out this story is interactive and you might get splashed! Running at the following times: 11.30am & 1.30pm (Duration: 30 mins) Free, drop –in. Spaces limited.
Touch, smell, hear and feel a mysterious mythical story! Watch out this story is interactive and you might get splashed! Running at the following times: 11.30am & 1.30pm (Duration: 30 mins) Free, drop –in. Spaces limited.
Take a trip down the rabbit hole this summer as Chapterhouse Theatre Company present this brand new production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters. From the unforgettable White Rabbit and the madcap Mad Hatter to the terrifying...
Take a trip down the rabbit hole this summer as Chapterhouse Theatre Company present this brand new production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Children old and young alike are invited to come in their favourite Wonderland costumes and join in a Wonderland Parade during the show. For Tickets: See Tickets 0871 220 0260 or www.seetickets.com Adult...
The Theatre in the Ancient Forest is back! Fri 13th/Sat 14th August IKP Theatre return with a fabulously funny and charmingly enchanting, panto version of Beauty and the Beast. Supported by our wonderful foodie friends @yorkshire_pizzaco and @the.smoke_shack This is a family adventure not to be missed Will we see you at the castle gates??...
Come one come all to Lewisham Park Free Activity Day for young people Please note that during the Activity Days the management request that all participants co-operate with Covid 19 secure measures that are in place, temperature checks will be undertaken at the entrance, hand sanitiser & face masks will be available for your use...
Meet Baby Dinsoaurs, enjoy a steam train ride and go to dinosaur ranger school. Booking essential.
A two day workshop designed for budding young songwriters with ideas for the ears! For all children aged 7 - 12. Developing musicianship and composing skills, learning to express emotions through rhythms, melodies, and lyrics, and make some new friends while you’re at it. Learn top secret tips and tricks to help inspire you with...
Our ever-popular Vintage Weekend with Rose & Brown Vintage at Lotherton is back! Come along to browse, shop and be immersed in whole weekend of vintage, with up to 25 stalls of genuine vintage fashion, homewares, small furniture, jewellery, records and collectables from the 1920’s to the 1980’s spread throughout the grounds of Lotherton. Get...
Morley Music Festival: A day of live music, fairground/ bouncy castle/ food & drink and more. Buy tickets to the Morley Music Festival here.
Free, No Booking Required Discover 235 drawings and testimonies celebrating Leeds' amazing teachers, councillors, parents, bin men and delivery drivers, plus Marcelo Bielsa, Captain Sparkle Butt and many other worthy heroes. In March 2021, The Tetley issued a call for heroes: people who deserve to be thanked for the support they give and the difference...
Touch or hold real animals, with safety measures in place. What does a corn-snake feel like? And then explore animals in mythology around the museum with our free family trail. Time TBC FREE booking essential, see website for booking info.
Family Crafts in the Museum. Join us to create some world myth masterpieces to take home. Running at the following times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm Free, spaces limited, drop in.
Booster Cushion Theatre present a comical tale weaving the story of the ‘Three Pigs’ with the nursery rhyme ‘Old McDonald Had A Farm’. Featuring a giant book, bright colourful pages and lots of silly animal props. Suitable for children 3 years + and their families. To book your free ticket visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
Family Crafts in the Museum. Join us to create some world myth masterpieces to take home. Running at the following times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm Free, spaces limited, drop in.
DINOSAURS ARE COMING TO TRINITY WALK WAKEFIELD! - Brought to you by Wakefield BID and Trinity Walk. Come and have your picture taken with dinosaurs on Saturday August 28th! You will also have opportunities to stroke the Dinosaurs and meet the handlers at this event. Never Seen before in Wakefield! Featuring: Riding Dinosaurs, Triceratops, Baby...
Last Saturday of the month, 9.30am-12.30pm Monthly craft and food market last Saturday of the month at Watsonian Pavillion on Cross Flatts Park. Organised / supported by Better Action for Families (BAFF), Health4All and Leeds City Council. Contact Sid 07944 461545, Lynn 07515 851631 or Alia 07514 781215 or email BAFFAlia@hotmail.com for info. Starts Saturday...
Get trains on the brain at our celebration of all things railways! Featuring model railways and exhibits from the Friends of Sierra Leone National Railway Museum. Railway exhibitions Model displays Behind the scenes tours Book sales Refreshments Entry is included with general admission. £1 entry for residents of LS3, LS4, LS5 and LS12 postcodes with...
Stockeld Park’s annual family music festival, Stockeld Rox, is returning this August bank holiday and is guaranteed to be bigger and better than ever before! Stockeld Rox has been running over the August bank holiday for the last few years, providing an evening of family fun and live entertainment. This year, on the evenings of...
August Bank Holiday weekend sees the return of Get together on the Green Following the success of last year's event, Tchin-Tchin will be hosting it again this year Sunday 29th August We will be on Spibey Crescent in Rothwell, Leeds (LS26 0NR) Serving from 2pm