Caphouse Creators is a fun monthly activity club here young people aged 8-14 get the opportunity to get creative, learn new skills and work with authentic materials using traditional techniques. As the Creators are busy making, they will learn why the techniques work (or don’t!) with theories from Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. This...
Fun creative session for 2-5 year olds and their adults. Wear messy clothes and feel free to bring your child a drink and small snack - in case they need more energy! Session takes place in the Museum's Learning Zone within the Library. Booing essential 01924 302700
There’s loads going on to entertain you and all the family this February half term at Fairburn Ings! We’ve got a led nest box building session at each site (Thurs 20th, booking essential) as well as self-led craft activities which will be available all through half term. We’ve also got quiz trails available so you...
Wakefield Museum has gone Egyptian mad with the opening of Gateway to Eternity: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (exhibition running until July 2020) where you can step inside a recreated ancient Egyptian tomb. Treasures on display include grave goods borrowed from the British Museum and National Museums Liverpool World Museum, alongside the mummy of a...
A fun activity that everyone can join in with! Whether handling museum objects or taking part in an exciting craft activity, there’s something different to do every Saturday. What will it be this week? Have a go at our Little Spotters History Hunt and see what you can find in our collections. No need to...
This February half term, show your love and appreciation for our adorable yet very mischievous meerkat mob. Join us for feeding time and interactive talks from our amazing keepers at 10:30am and 2pm every day. Think you know our meerkat mob well? Take part in a fun quiz and show off your knowledge. There are...
Learn about ancient history by exploring the weapons left behind by our prehistoric ancestors. Create mini bows and arrows, and a replica axe to take home with you! This is a free drop in event and there is no need to book
See Perenbast, the mummy of a woman who lived over 2500 years ago and make a pop-up mummy card for your mummy, or daddy, a friend or even your teacher. This is a free, drop in event and there is no need to book.
Wakefield’s Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb makes a welcome return to the city centre this February half-term, offering plenty of foodie-themed fun and entertainment for all to enjoy over the whole half term week! The Market Hall will be used in 2020 for family fun filled activities!! It will be open every day from 10am –...
Discover why the Ancient Egyptians revered scarab beetles so much and make your own clay scarab sculpture to keep. This workshop is for ages 6-11 years. This is a free event but must be pre-booked.
Pontefract Library is getting messy this half term with a slimy & sticky slime making session! This is a free activity but booking essential
Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time 9:30am Kitchen Zoo presents Wolf 11am & 1pm
Visit the museum to discover some amazing, amusing and astonishing facts about Pontfract, then make a guessing game to take home with you! This is a free, drop in activity
Come and have a go at Pontefract Castle’s fun half term crafts in the Activity Zone at the castle. This is a free, drop in event and you do not need to book.
Take a trip through time on Castleford Museum’s very special Iron Age Day. Become an Iron Age warrior for the day and learn all about life in the Iron Age. Get involved with war face-paint, Celtic crafts and much more. This is a free drop in event and there is no need to book
Give nature a helping hand as wildlife blossoms and birds find their song ready for spring. Make your masterpiece after a fun guided walk around the gardens in search of Nostell’s feathered friends. This is a payable (£10 / child) and pre-bookable event
Family Crafts and Lunch 10am – 2pm John Clewarth children’s author visit 11:30am
In Ancient Egypt the fan was a necessary piece of equipment, intended to provide shade as well as a cooling breeze. Come along and make a decorated fan inspired by the Gateway To Eternity exhibition. This is a free, drop in event and there is no need to book
Playful Sculpture Walk at 12:45pm & 2:30pm Wrap up warm and get your family outside this Winter. Let our artist take you on a playful and interactive walk to wake up minds and make discoveries. This is a bookable activity
Browse 50+ stalls full of items for ages up to 10 years at bargain prices. If you are looking for quality preloved baby and children's clothes, toys and equipment at affordable prices - then join us at Kettlethorpe! To book a table or for more info see their website www.tabletots.co.uk Entry: Adults £2 / children...
