Free and low-cost half term activities in Leeds

Leeds Valentine’s Fair at Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street
The UK’s best known Valentine’s event returns to Leeds with a range of rides, attractions and games will be available for families and thrill seekers to enjoy.

Friday 14 to Sunday 23 February, cost: free admission with individual admission fees for all rides and attractions.

Find out more: Leeds Valentine’s Fair

Sparkle and Shine at Temple Newsam House
Visit the brand new Butler's Pantry and celebrate all things sparkly and shiny at Temple Newsam!

Saturday 15 and Tuesday 18 February, cost: included in general admission

Find out more: Sparkle and Shine

The Bug Brigade at Leeds Discovery Centre
Join for this free family workshop and explore Leeds Museums & Galleries' amazing insect collection.

Monday 17 February, cost: free

Find out more: The Bug Bigrade

Wrongsemble presents... ‘The Lost Property Library’ at Leeds libraries
An interactive performance welcoming you to the Lost Property Library - a place where lost stories, memories, and objects come to be archived and kept safe.

Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 February, cost: pay what you can

Find out more: The Lost Property Library

Who Do You See in the Gallery? at Leeds Art Gallery
Have fun drawing people in this school holiday workshop in Artspace, Leeds Art Gallery’s relaxed, family friendly, creative studio space.

Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 February, cost: free

Find out more: What Do You See in the Gallery?

Roller Skating at Kirkgate Market
Take a spin with LS-TEN who will be doing guided roller-skating sessions. For ages 6+. Skates provided. No need to book, drop-in sessions.

Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 February, 11am to 3pm

Find out more: Roller Skating at Kirkgate Market

Miffy's 70th birthday celebration at Leeds City Museum
Celebrate Miffy's 70th birthday at Leeds City Museum by experiencing the exhibition, trail, crafts, and workshops taking place over half term.

All half term, cost: free

Find out more: Exhibition, Trail, Crafts, Workshop

Springtime Babies at Temple Newsam Home Farm
Visit Home Farm as the farm team gear up for Spring and welcome their new born lambs, piglets and other farm animals!

All half term, cost: included in general admission

Find out more: Springtime Babies

Love Birds at Lotherton
Join the team at Lotherton for some feathered, family fun.

All half term, cost: included in general admission

Find out more: Love Birds

Mystery Matinees at Leeds Industrial Museum
Enjoy a family film in Leeds Industrial Museum’s mini cinema, the Palace Picture House.

All half term, cost: included in general admission

Find out more: Mystery Matinees

Perfect Partners at Tropical World
Help your little Explorers discover how our cute couples show their love for each other! Find out who likes to show off their dance moves, which animal changes colour and who loves to sing to their sweetheart.

All half term, cost: included in general admission

Find out more: Perfect Partners

Superheroes at Royal Armouries Museum
Experience an action-packed week of combat demos, special effects shows, catwalks, plus meet and greets with your favourite costumed characters.

All half term, cost: free and paid activities

Find out more: Superheroes

Story Time at Abbey House Museum
Are you sitting comfortably? Uncover a love of reading in this family-friendly exhibition. A playful look at children’s story telling and imagination, featuring younger children’s books, songs and games from the museum collections.

All of 2025, cost: included in general admission

Find out more: Story Time

You can find out more about what's happening this February half term by visiting Leeds Inspired.