Children’s Activities
Meet Santa and enjoy festive fun at Kershaws
See Santa himself arrive on a sleigh pulled by Rudolph the vintage tractor to launch the 2016 Kershaws family fun day with FREE face painting, mince pies, crafts, fun and games and much more.
Saturday 19 November 2016 – from 11am
At Kershaws Garden Centre, Halifax Rd, Brighouse, HD6 2QD
Santa will be at the garden centre every weekend until Christmas, as well as the Santa Experience from 19 to 24 December.
Santa will also be joined by Bricksy the hound dog from Bricks for kids
For further information contact Mark Yates / Liz Kenny on 01484 713435 or email info@kershawgardencentre.co.uk
Halloween Fun at Field Lane Children’s Centre
Take part in pumpkin carving, story time, a quiz walk and more with a FREE Halloween event with hot chocolate and parkin.
Saturday 29 October 2016 – 5pm to 7pm
At Field Lane Children’s Centre, Burnsall Road, Rastrick, HD6 3JT
This event is for children aged 0-5 years old and older siblings are welcome.
Sparks! Half Term Fun – Making a Mummy’s Hand
Play some spooky games at Bankfield Museum and make a Mummy’s hand on Wednesday 26 October from 11am to 12pm, 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm.
At Bankfield Museum, Boothtown Rd, Halifax, HX3 6HG
Just £3.50 per child or £2.50 for Passport to Leisure holders – Book online now
Halifax by the Sea – Giant Fun Fair this weekend!
The seaside is coming to Halifax, offering a great day out for all the family with theme park white knuckle rides, children’s entertainment and much more.
Friday 1 to Sunday 3 July – At Savile Park, Halifax
Friday 5pm to 9.30pm / Saturday 12noon to 9.30pm / Sunday 12noon to 7pm
All large rides £1.50 and children’s rides just £1
FREE Half Term Events at Kershaw’s Garden Centre
Kershaws Garden Centre are running lots of free growing activities alongside the crafts during National Gardening Week
Saturday 28 to Monday 30 May – 10am to 4pm
Drop in to plant Sunflowers & Runner Beans.- Tuesday 31 May – 10am-12pm
Superheroes - Wednesday 1 June – 10am to 12pm
Space Crafts - Thursday 2 June – 10am to 12pm
Dinosaurs and Butterflies - Friday 3 June – 10am to 12pm
Totem Poles - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June – 10am to 4pm
Drop in to plant some Nasturtiums and Pumpkins
For further details call Kershaws Garden Centre, Halifax Road, Brighouse on 01484 713435, visit www.kershawgardencentre.co.uk or find Kershaws on Facebook.
New Community Cafe in Stainland
Stainland’s very own community cafe is set to launch soon so be sure to go along for light bites, meet and make friends and take your children for table top activities.
Monday 16 May 2016 – 9am to 11.30am
At St. Andrew’s Church, Stainland Road, Stainland, HX4 9EZ
Everyone welcome and there’s an opening offer of a home bake and drink for just £1
XS Children’s Activities at North Bridge Leisure Centre
XS provides a wide range of exciting activities to help children stay healthy, try out new sports and improve their skills. Great value child care provision. For ages 8 to 15.
Easter Holiday
- Tuesday 29 March – Friday 1 April (4 day week – Easter)
- Monday 4 – Friday 8 April
For further details and a booking form please ask at North Bridge Leisure Centre reception, book online at Sports and fitness or call 01422 341527.
Easter Bunny Fun at Shibden Hall – Ages 3 to 6
The Shibden Bunny is in search of eggs hidden in Cunnery Wood and grounds. Go along and make a felt Easter egg (this activity includes a woodland walk which is unsuitable for prams and buggies).
Thursday 31 March and Thursday 7 April – 11am to 12, 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm
Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer and booking is essential – To book a place please call 01422 352246
Sparks! Easter Holiday Fun at Bankfield Museum
Get creative this Easter Holiday and make a robot, alien egg and more an Bankfield Museum from 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm on the following dates:
- Tuesday 29 March – Create your own alien egg.
- Wednesday 30 March – Make a robot.
- Tuesday 5 April – Create your own time travel accessory.
- Wednesday 6 April – Make a time travel themed porthole.
Tickets cost £3.50 per child or £2.50 for Passport to Leisure holders and must be booked online here
For ages 4 to 12 – Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer
Story time at Elland & Brighouse Libraries – Skellig
What is that strange human-like creature living in the garage? Come and listen to an excerpt of this fantastic book by David Almond and find out more. You will also make Skellig’s favourite food.
- Wednesday 30 March – 10.30am to 11.30am at Elland Library
- Tuesday 5 April – 2pm to 3pm at Brighouse Library
Suitable for ages 5 to 8 All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Tickets cost £3 per child or £2 for Passport to Leisure card holders and must be purchased in advance online here.
For more information please contact Shelley Bullas on 01422 392638.
