22 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026

Family friendly things to do across the city for the school summer holidays 22 July 2026 - 1 September 2026.

Workshops, walks, film, exhibitions, music, theatre and activities - there's something for everyone!

Free
Drawings of Birds, Bees, Bats and Butterflies on a sage green background
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Birds, Bees, Bats & Bugs
Kirkstall Abbey
Craft Family Friendly Leeds Museums & Galleries Outdoor School Holidays
Free
Drawing of Mongolian Warrior on horseback demonstrating horse archery
Wed 22 Jul 2026 - Mon 31 Aug 2026
Mongolian Summer: Free Horse Shows at Royal Armouries Museum
Royal Armouries Museum
Activity Family Friendly Leeds 400 Performance School Holidays
Under £10
7 year old boy with a microphone laughs hysterically while a female performer pulls a funny face
Wed 22 Jul 2026 - Wed 30 Dec 2026
Anything Could Happen @Seven Arts!
Seven Arts
Comedy Family Friendly School Holidays
Under £10
Butterfly
Thu 23 Jul 2026 - Mon 31 Aug 2026
Butterfly Bliss
Tropical World
Activity Family Friendly School Holidays
Free
A person in traditional Japanese dress performing paper theatre
Thu 23 Jul 2026 - Fri 24 Jul 2026
Japanese Paper Theatre Show and Singing Workshop
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly School Holidays Theatre
Free
An illustration of children engaging in music
Thu 23 Jul 2026 - Wed 26 Aug 2026
Read to the Beat - Code, Craft, Create
Leeds Libraries
Family Friendly Workshop All Library Events Read to the Beat School Holidays
A still from "Muppet Treasure Island"
Fri 24 Jul 2026 - Sun 26 Jul 2026
Hyde and Seek: Muppet Treasure Island (U) Screening
Hyde Park Picture House
Family Friendly Film School Holidays
Under £10
Two young girls playing in a garden with their backs to camera
Sat 25 Jul 2026 - Mon 31 Aug 2026
Wild summer at the Mill
Leeds Industrial Museum
Craft Family Friendly Leeds Museums & Galleries School Holidays
Free
4 puzzle pieces in teal, navy, light blue and yellow on a pink background
Sat 25 Jul 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026
Puzzles & Riddles Trail
Leeds City Museum
Family Friendly Heritage Leeds Museums & Galleries School Holidays
Free
Duo Melus
Sat 25 Jul 2026
The Mad Hatter's Musical Tea Party
Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
Concerts Family Friendly Music School Holidays
Free
A crafting table surrounded by children and families
Sat 25 Jul 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026
Summer of Play - Step into the Game
Leeds City Museum
Activity Craft Family Friendly Leeds Museums & Galleries School Holidays
Under £10
A young boy admiring a collection of vintage toys
Sun 26 Jul 2026
Steam Toys & Meccano Show
Leeds Industrial Museum
Exhibition Family Friendly Leeds Museums & Galleries School Holidays
a child playing
Collection
Summer
Family Friendly Workshops
Family Friendly Workshop
LMG
Collection
Summer
What’s On at Leeds Museums and Galleries
Leeds Museums & Galleries
A toddler runs through colourful ribbons
Collection
Summer
Family Friendly Events
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