Free and low-cost things to do in Leeds over the Easter school holidays

Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs at Lotherton
Calling all adventure seekers! Take part in a brave quest across Lotherton this Easter to earn your stripes in the field of mythical beast exploration.
Saturday 5 to Monday 21 April, cost: included in general admission, free for members
Find out more: Dragon Quest at Lotherton


Where’s Woolly? at Temple Newsam (House and Home Farm)
Help find the missing sheep from Home Farm - before the farmer finds out! Enjoy lots of family fun as you explore the house and learn about sheep and wool, including crafts, trails, and activities in the House and Farm.
Saturday 5 to Monday 21 April, cost: included in general admission
Find out more: Where’s Woolly? at Temple Newsam (House and Home Farm)


Medieval Easter at the Royal Armouries
It's going to be an action-packed Easter at the Royal Armouries with combat demonstrations and themed activities. Plus, you can explore their amazing national collection of arms and armour.
Saturday 5 to Thursday 17 April, cost: free
Find out more: Medieval Easter at the Royal Armouries


Easter Fun with Crackle the Crocodile at Tropical World
This Easter, join Tropical World's entertaining and educational trail, where your Little Explorers can find out all about Crackle, Yorkshire's only Morelet's Crocodile! Take part in Crackle’s Easter egg hunt, listen to keeper talks, and take part in craft activities and story time.
Saturday 5 to Monday 21 April, cost: included in general admission
Find out more: Easter Fun with Crackle the Crocodile at Tropical World


Bunny Fun at  Abbey House Museum
Bunnies have taken over Abbey House Museum this Easter! There will be grocer bunnies weighing carrots, bunny barmaids pulling pints, and some famous faces like Peter Rabbit. There will be a bunny counting competition, their usual range of fun trails and scavenger hunts, plus a range of crafts in the Education Room.
Saturday 5 to Sunday 20 April, cost: included in admission
Find out more: Bunny Fun at Abbey House Museum


Miffy collage crafts at Leeds City Museum
Visit the museum every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the Easter school holidays for Miffy-themed crafts. You can design your own Miffy ears, make a Miffy finger puppet or create your own collaged Miffy scene.
Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 April, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm, cost: free
Find out more: Miffy crafts at Leeds City Museum


Den building, crafts and colouring, and Lego and DUPLO building at Kirkgate Market
Get creative this Easter and join the team at Kirkgate Market for some den building with Leeds-based artist Chris Harman. Chris specialises in den building activities and workshops. Other family friendly activities include crafts and colouring plus Lego and DUPLO building tables. All activities will take place in the Market Kitchen and are accessible for families with disabled children, with quieter times generally from 11am to 12pm.
Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 April, cost: free
Find out more: Family activities at Kirkgate Market


LEGO® Build the Change at Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum are taking back their museum grounds, and they need your help! Bring your family along during the Easter school holidays and get creative using LEGO® bricks to design how they can make their grounds better for them and their environment.
Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 April, cost: included in admission
Find out more: Lego at Leeds Industrial Museum


Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is at Leeds Discovery Centre
In a free family workshop during the school holidays, learn about ancient Roman coins and trade and have a go at minting your own chocolate coins in time for Easter.
Wednesday 9 April, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm, cost: free
Find out more: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is at Leeds Discovery Centre


Blue and Bingo Story Time at Merrion Centre
Get ready for a day of fun as everyone’s favourite Heeler pups, Bluey & Bingo, arrive at the Merrion Centre for some free fun story time experiences, led by a narrator, in The Green area in the main mall.
Wednesday 9 April, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (sessions last 30 minutes), cost: free
Find out more: Blue and Bingo Story Time at Merrion Centre


Leeds Young Film Festival 2025: Movie Club at Carriageworks Theatre
Movie Club, part of LYFF 2025, is all about hands-on fun for kids (no parents allowed!). Whether they love making TikToks, YouTube videos, or just getting creative, this is the perfect place to develop new skills and bring their ideas to life with real industry professionals.
Tuesday 15 to Wednesday 16 April, cost: £7.50 per workshop
Find out more: Movie Club at Carriageworks Theatre


Looking for more information on other events and activities taking place over Easter? Check out Child Friendly Leeds' Easter Guide.