Ahh, the school summer holidays – a time eagerly awaited by children and often met with mixed emotions by parents. For kids, it’s a period of boundless freedom and fun. For parents, it’s a balancing act of joy and exhaustion.  If you’re still looking for things to do with your kids these holidays, make sure to read our previous blog post on ‘Exploring Calderdale in the Summer Holidays’.

And if you’re already exhausted and ready to hand over the reigns for a little bit, then read on for information on childrens’ activities and workshops over the next month in Calderdale that are bound to keep your young ones entertained…

The Dragons of Wainhouse Tower Family Workshops – FREE family workshops at King Cross Library and Wainhouse Tower during the school hols as part of CultureDale celebrations.

Bankfield Museum Childrens’ Activities – Free Childrens Workshops every Tuesday at Bankfield Museum. There will be a mix of history, heritage and art with activities suitable for children to take part in.

Tinker, Make, Create Roadshow (various locations) – A family friendly roadshow event traveling across the borough during the summer holidays, working in partnership with Eureka! and Calderdale Council’s Play Services.

Eureka Summer of Fun – highlights include drumming workshops, science shows, puppet making, circus skills, archery and mountain biking! There is also a relaxed SENDay being held on Sunday 8th September, which will include: lower visitor numbers, a chill out room, ear defenders and more – please book ahead for this.

Victoria Theatre Summer on Stage, including:

Family Silent Disco – Expect the ultimate party experience! You’ll be dancing and singing along to some of your favourite tunes, all while sporting wireless headphones!

Boomchikkaboom Family Rave – Join Booomchikkaboom with the whole family for singing, dancing, parachute mayhem, bubbles and of course the snow machine!

Also: Ben’s Boogie Wonderland, Cultural Comedy Tours, Edy Hurst: Theme Show

Edshift@TheYouthBase Workshops – including Immersive Weather Room workshop

Calderdale Libraries Summer Programme – including storytime sessions and sculpting with clay