It’s an action-packed Easter weekend in Sheffield, full of crafts, trails, and family raves! On Saturday you can kick off the morning with a free rave, then try some unique clay making. Sunday is perfect for a final Easter craft session or catching some culture.
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Free Boomchikkaboom Family Rave
Cutlery Works Sheffield
A free, high-energy rave to kick off your Saturday morning!
Easter at the National Videogame Museum
The National Videogame Museum
Explore and play Mario-themed exhibits indoors.
Build-A-Bunny: Easter Workshop
Cambridge Street Collective
Sunday morning is dedicated to stuffing their very own Easter Bunny keepsake.
· April 4
11FREE : Start Saturday morning with some high-energy fun at this family rave. Expect music, games, and lots of laughter for the whole family.It's free and kicks off the Saturday morning with guaranteed energy release for the kids.
: Get out into the lovely park setting for a fun Easter egg hunt. You’ll be searching for wooden Easter Eggs hidden around the grounds.Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon outdoors before the Easter Sunday events.
CRAFT AND CREATE: EASTER CRAFTING WORKSHOP : Head to The Lescar on Saturday for a special Easter crafting workshop designed for families.A specific Saturday craft session focused on Easter themes.
BUSY BEE TRAIL AT SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL : Discover the hidden world of bees at the Cathedral this weekend. It’s part of their wider Easter offerings.A great central location activity that covers Saturday.
NO PHONE ZONE RETURNS AND KIDS EAT FREE AT NINJA WARRIOR UK SHEFFIELD : Perfect for active kids during the holidays, head here to burn off energy. Plus, there’s a deal where kids can eat for free.The free food element makes this active session a great budget saver for Saturday.
: Get the family out into the Peak District edge for an adventure trail. Expect nature spotting, music activities, and games.A great option for Saturday if you want to escape the city centre and enjoy the countryside.
: Magna is hosting spring-themed discovery, invention, and hands-on fun this Easter weekend. Ideal for curious older kids.It's a fantastic dedicated science museum for hands-on learning over the Easter break.
: Celebrate Mario this Easter! Head to the museum to explore, play, and learn about one of Nintendo's most iconic characters.Video games are a huge draw for older kids and teens, perfect for Saturday entertainment.
: Yard Ball is hiding pink footballs all over the city during the holidays. A city-wide scavenger hunt to keep them busy!This is a unique, free-roaming activity that turns the whole city into a playground for Saturday.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: CLAY TILE MAKING : Spend Saturday morning at the historic industrial site making your own clay tiles. It’s a perfect hands-on activity to tie into a wider visit.This workshop is confirmed for Saturday and combines history with crafting.
: There is family fun scheduled throughout the gardens this Easter half term. Perfect for a big outdoor exploration on Saturday.A large-scale outdoor experience available across the entire weekend.
· April 5
2: A fantastic craft session where kids can stuff their very own cuddly Easter Bunny. They also get a certificate to take home.A perfect dedicated Easter activity for Sunday morning, focusing on taking home a creation.
: If you fancy a short drive to Wakefield, this family workshop lets you get hands-on with clay creation.It covers Sunday and offers a different type of workshop activity than the standard Sheffield crafts.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: Easter fun is guaranteed at the Butterfly House with this trail running throughout the holidays. Every bunny is invited!Tropical setting provides a fantastic indoor/outdoor option for Saturday if the weather is unpredictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Sheffield this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are two free options: the Free Boomchikkaboom Family Rave at Cutlery Works on Saturday morning, and the Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival taking place across various pubs in Kelham Island.
Are there any egg hunts happening on Sunday?
While many trails are running all weekend, the specific Easter craft session at Cambridge Street Collective on Sunday (Build-A-Bunny) is a great dedicated activity, alongside the trails at Longshaw Estate, Wentworth Woodhouse, and Brodsworth Hall which run all weekend.
Where can we go for hands-on crafts on Saturday?
You can take the kids for Family Workshop: Clay Tile Making at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet or try the Craft and Create: Easter crafting workshop at The Lescar.
