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Debutots Sunday Family Story Play - Flapping Felicity & The Easter Owl Howl

Meet Flapping Felicity who forgets to eat her breakfast, lunch and dinner - what happens when she runs out of energy? Help us save the Owl Easter Concert for our special guest the Easter Bunny! 🐰

Family Storyplay Sessions suitable for ages 1-5. A perfect multi-sensory introduction to the world of storytelling. Sibling discounts available.

Together we’ll be:
Singing
Dancing
Popping Bubbles
Meeting the Puppet
Learning the Word of the Week
Interactive Storytelling
Playing Drama Games
Craft Activity
 

Easter at Tropical World

Snap up some Easter Fun with Crackle the Crocodile at Tropical World.

Find out all about Yorkshire's only Morelet's crocodile, and much more ...

Take part in Crackle's Egg Hunt around our indoor zoo

Stop by for our Keeper Talks at 2pm

Drop in for our Storytime sessions

Pop by the Activity Room for children’s crafts

COME AND MEET OUR NEW SULCATA TORTOISES

Find out more here.

The Big Wild Play Out

Come and join us on our beautiful site on Saturday 7th June for our annual celebration of playing outside!

Explore the meadows, woodland and ponds, and meet some of the creatures that live here.

Our green oasis beside the River Aire, just 2 miles from Leeds City Centre, is a former industrial site that has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and people.

Our cafe will be open for homemade cakes and a cuppa - or bring your own picnic!

The event is free but donations are much appreciated.

Anatomical | The Buildy Uppy Dance Show

From the team that brought you The Doodle Dance Show, join us for a magical hour of building, music and dancing.

Let your imagination run riot as hundreds of boxes are stacked, squashed and rebuilt. Help create enticing caves, wonky castles and fabulous creatures, as together we learn that the strongest thing we can build is friendship.

Award winning performers Anatomical create an enchanting, ever-changing playground constructed and inhabited by its audience.

Bluey & Bingo Story Time

FREE Bluey & Bingo Story Time Sessions.

Get ready for a day of fun as everyone’s favourite Heeler pups, Bluey & Bingo, arrive at the Merrion Centre. 

Join us on Wednesday 9th April 2025, for some FREE fun story time experiences, led by a narrator, at intervals between 11am – 3pm, taking place in The Green area in the main mall.

Time to see Bluey & Bingo
These energetic sisters will be making regular appearances at the free story time sessions as follows:

11am I 12pm I 1pm I 2pm I 3pm

Each session will last around 30 minutes.

Skelton Grange Easter Trail

With help from 'The Friends of Skelton Grange', our Easter Good Friday event is a glorious outdoor trail wandering through the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange. Complete a treasure hunt along the way and trade in your trove for a chocolatey Easter surprise at the end! The event is a fundraiser for the Centre and a great chance for families to enjoy Easter fun!

The Skelton Café will be open to buy hot drinks and sweet treats at the end. There will also be crafts/activities along the trail to be announced.

Free Play and Crafts in Leeds

How do you play in Leeds?

Join Playful Anywhere and University of Leeds for fun-filled Free Play in Leeds City Centre, and design accessible and inclusive play opportunities for all.

Free Play - Giant marble runs, hula hoops, skipping ropes, giant jenga. Come and play with us in the middle of the city centre.

Atelier of Spring at SCRAP

Be immersed in the magic of a bluebell filled woods in our Atelier of Spring.

We warmly welcome you and your young ones to play, explore and make in this creative, sensory playscape.

With invitations to play with light and projections, sculpt, draw, colour mix, paint and collage, this workshop is suitable for all ages and stages.

An exciting selection of loose parts, textiles, papers and other scrap resources will be available - all art materials are included in the cost of the sessions.

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