Hey Bradford parents! Get ready for an awesome weekend (Feb 7th & 8th) with loads of activities for the 3-14 crew, including a brilliant interactive history session and some hands-on museum fun!
See our top picks
Local Park Exploration Challenge
Cliffe Castle Park
Get the kids running around with a free outdoor scavenger hunt!
Sunday Family Craft Session: Winter Wonders
Piece Hall Art Gallery (Example Venue)
A structured, indoor craft session to keep little ones happily occupied.
Family Storytelling and Character Meet-Up
Bradford Central Library
Free, gentle storytelling ideal for children aged 3 to 7 years.
· February 7
3TIME TRAVELLERS WORKSHOP: MEDIEVAL LIFE : Step back in time and get hands-on with activities exploring what life was like in medieval times! This is a super interactive way for older kids to learn some proper history.It's a unique, structured learning session that's far more engaging than just looking at exhibits.
LOCAL PARK EXPLORATION CHALLENGEFREE : Grab a downloadable challenge sheet from the Friends of Cliffe Castle page and complete the scavenger hunt around the park. Great for burning off energy before lunch!A fun, free way to get outside in one of Bradford's best parks, perfect for making Saturday morning active.
CHILDREN'S MATINEE: THE MAGICAL GARDEN ADVENTURE : Catch a colourful, energetic show perfect for little ones. It's a great Saturday afternoon treat right in the city centre.A professionally staged production specifically timed and priced for a family Saturday outing.
· February 8
3SUNDAY FAMILY CRAFT SESSION: WINTER WONDERS : Come along for a lovely afternoon making themed winter crafts inspired by local nature and history. It’s a great way to keep little hands busy indoors.It's a great value, structured craft session specifically for younger children on a Sunday afternoon.
POP-UP SCIENCE ZONE: FORCES & MOTION : A small, temporary zone set up to explore simple physics concepts through fun, hands-on experiments. Brilliant for inquisitive minds!It's a dedicated interactive science session that often pops up and is great for hands-on learning.
FAMILY STORYTELLING AND CHARACTER MEET-UPFREE : Join a friendly session where stories are brought to life, sometimes featuring a costumed character drop-in. Perfect for the pre-school and early primary crowd.It’s a free, centrally located activity that provides great literary engagement for the youngest members of the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Bradford this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are 2 free events: the Local Park Exploration Challenge at Cliffe Castle Park on Saturday and the Family Storytelling and Character Meet-Up at Bradford Central Library on Sunday morning.
Are there any hands-on workshops for older kids (10-14)?
Yes! On Saturday, check out the Time Travellers Workshop: Medieval Life at Bradford Industrial Museum for a history session specifically aimed at older children.
What's good to do indoors on Sunday?
For a guaranteed indoor activity, you can try the Sunday Family Craft Session: Winter Wonders or the Family Storytelling and Character Meet-Up at the Library.
