Hey! Got you sorted for the weekend of Feb 7th & 8th in Bath! We've found some cool stuff, especially some movie history for Saturday and a nice folk art session for Sunday. Check out the full list for your 3-14 year olds!
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Festival of Libraries
Bath Central Library
Stories, crafts, and theatre adventures indoors!
Festival of Libraries
Bath Central Library
A day packed with diverse indoor activities for all ages.
The Little Mermaid (U) Screening
Burdall's Yard
Classic Disney magic perfect for pre-schoolers.
· February 7
4THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS (PG) + CRAFT WORKSHOP : Catch this fun Aardman animated film about a pirate captain trying to win the Pirate of the Year Award! There's also a craft workshop included, which is brilliant for getting those creative juices flowing.It's a cinema screening with an added craft activity, perfect for making a movie trip more interactive.
FESTIVAL OF LIBRARIES - VARIOUS ACTIVITIES : The Festival of Libraries is on, so pop into the Central Library for stories, crafts, and theatre adventures with The Last Baguette! It's a great indoor option for a mix of ages.It's part of a multi-day festival offering diverse, engaging activities all under one roof.
BATH BACH CHOIR 2026 CHORAL WORKSHOP : Older kids (maybe 10+) interested in music could join the Bath Bach Choir for a day workshop exploring Bach's cantatas and motets. It's an intense but rewarding musical experience.A rare chance for older, musically inclined kids to participate in a professional choir workshop.
ART STORE TOURS AT VICTORIA ART GALLERY : Go behind the scenes at the gallery to see some rarely displayed Georgian prints and drawings of old Bath. A quick, fascinating look at history that older kids might really enjoy!Offers a unique 'behind-the-scenes' look at the gallery's collection that most visitors miss.
· February 8
2INDIAN FOLK ART FOR WELLBEING: MADHUBANI PAINTING : Get mindful by trying out traditional Madhubani folk art painting which uses calming patterns and colour. This is a lovely, focused activity for the older kids (and maybe a little messy play for the younger ones!).It's a unique, hands-on art workshop focusing on a specific cultural style that feels special.
THE LITTLE MERMAID (U) SCREENING : A classic Disney movie perfect for the little ones, so take your 3-7 year olds for a dose of Ariel magic! This screening is part of the Archaeo-Heritage Film event series.It's a classic, child-friendly movie showing on a Sunday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Bath this weekend?
While I couldn't find many explicitly free one-off events for this specific weekend, the Festival of Libraries at Bath Central Library on Saturday has many activities like crafts and storytime which are often free or low cost; check their specific listings!
Are there any shows on this weekend for my 10-year-old?
Yes! On Saturday, February 7th, check out The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists (PG) + Craft Workshop at Burdall's Yard in the morning.
What can the whole family do on Sunday, February 8th?
You could enjoy a relaxed Sunday watching The Little Mermaid (U) screening at Burdall's Yard in the morning, or perhaps try the Indian Folk Art for Wellbeing session at Bath Artists Studios for a creative afternoon.
