This event calendar lists all the one off family events and activities. For all of the events and activities that are ongoing daily across the summer, such as extra activities at our local attractions, please look in the Summer Holiday Ideas Section here. If you need any school holiday workshops, clubs or camps, you can...
11am-5pm. Come and join us with Tony and his selection of Exotic Animals. Always good fun although sometimes a little scary. Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0QZ.
Enjoy a picnic with your favourite teddy bear or cuddly toy in the grounds of Burton Constable Hall. With over 300 acres of parkland, woodlands and gardens why not make your own fun? Families are welcome to bring along frisbees, soft balls and similar outdoor games, we have plenty of space for you to play...
9.30am-12noon - Craft a Critter House - £4.50 (also running on 28th & 30th August) Animal Education Centre, East Park, Holderness Road, HU8 8JU 01482 300300
10am-2pm. As well as being able to grab a bargain in the stuff for sale, there will be fun activities, including cooking, giant outdoor games, animals from Sam’s Safari, sport games, face painting and local services will here to give you the most up to date information of what’s going on, including bookstart and healthy...
Big Chef Little Chef – 1-2pm: Come and join us for a summer cooking session. You and your child can have fun making something tasty together and learn about healthy eating. 3-11yrs, £1 per family. Marfleet Children’s Centre, 348 Preston Road, HU9 5HH. All of these events require pre-booking, to book & pay call into the...
Fun Dance Sessions for children aged 1-5 years (older siblings welcome to come along for free). Dates and locations: 1st August, 10am - St Nicholas Community Hall, Beverley HU17 0QP 5th August, 10am - St Mary's Hall, Elloughton HU15 1SP 27th August, 10am - The Wesley Centre, Market Weighton £5 a session, no need to...
10.30-11am - Keeper Talk, Down on the Farm - Free Animal Education Centre, East Park, Holderness Road, HU8 8JU 01482 300300
1-2.30pm - Join the Children's Centre staff for soft play, singing and activities. Suitable for 0-9 year olds. King George V Playing Field, Boothferry Road, Hessle, HU13 0NG 01482 669474
1-3pm. Family cooking session. Call 01482 828901 to book. Lothian Way, North Bransholme, HU7 5DD
1-3pm: Coastal Discovery with CITiZAN – Join the Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeology Network to discover what you didn’t know about our beaches, estuaries and cliffs along the British coast. Museums Quarter. Also running on the 31st July, 7th & 14th August.
10.30am-12pm - Sugarlump and the Unicorn. Group story time and then children can paint their own Unicorn. £10.70 per child includes Storytime, pottery and paint, and squash for all. Spaces are limited so booking is advisable. A £5.00, non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Please phone the shop on 01482 654481 to pay...
The Purple Pig Company, farming and countryside education, are bringing their animal petting farm to the Octagon Family Centre on 28th August, 1-3pm. £1 per family. For more info call 01482 497800. The Octagon Family Centre, Walker Street, Hull, HU3 2RA.
Join us for our Family themed area at the Strawberry Fields car boot ground, Bridlington, this Summer! Commencing Thursday 25 July until Thursday 29 August running for 6 weeks of the school summer holidays, all 9am-1pm. Children themed stalls preloved & new pitched up on our own designated area of the ground running alongside the...
The Purple Pig Company, farming and countryside education, are bringing their animal petting farm to Fenchurch Children's Centre on 29th August, 1-3pm. £1 per family. For more info call 01482 497800. The Octagon Family Centre, Walker Street, Hull, HU3 2RA.
11.30am-1.30pm - Come along for a tasty BBQ and some fun activities. £1 per person, booking essential. For more information and to book please contact: The Parks Children's Centre, Courtway Road, HU9 6TA 01482 803978
Marfleet Fest – 1-3pm: Festival themed event including face painting, festival glitter, entertainer, smoothie bike, sports, fair games, bouncy castle, karaoke, BBQ and a buffet. Festival dress up encouraged. 0-11yrs, £1 per person (including parents). Marfleet Children’s Centre, 348 Preston Road, HU9 5HH All of these events require pre-booking, to book & pay call into...
11am-3pm at Bridlington South Cliff Beach below the Park and Ride. Sport and play themed beach day including plenty of fun activities for all and a real beach culture vibe. Bring a picnic, get involved and have fun on the beach! Free event.
10.30am-3pm. Free fun event taking place in Bridlington to explore the town’s seaside heritage, held in Garrison Square. Entertainment will include traditional Punch and Judy shows, short walking tours around Bridlington Quay. There will also be free demonstrations of the Bridlington Townscape Heritage trail on the new ‘What Was Here’ app which can be used...
Every Thursday in August, 11am-3pm: Wild Challenge Trail with the RSPB – Visit the RSPB stand, take part in a free wild challenge trail and chat with RSPB staff about how everyone can give nature a home. Museums Quarter.
1-2pm - Junior Boot Camp at Costello Stadium for kids aged between 8-15 years. £3.50 per child. Book online or call 01482 331315 for more information. Costello Stadium, Anlaby Park Road North, HU4 6XQ
Family pottery painting event at Saramique Studio, 9 South Lane, Hessle, HU13 0RS. 01482 641419, enquiries@saramiquestudio.co.uk. For more information visit their website here or follow them on facebook here. Raising vital fund for local charity, Oscars Chance, this Family Clay Workshop is a great one for your whole crew to join in on, together! A fun twist for...
1-3pm: Racing Cars – Customise a car to make it the best at flying down a ramp. Please note this event will be taking place outside. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather! Museums Quarter.
10.30-11.30am - Nature Bracelets. Every Friday throughout the children’s summer holidays join us for an educational activity in the park. A fun way of finding out all about different creatures and where they live. Suitable for ages 3-8. £3 per child – Booking Essential, call 01652 631500 for details. Waters' Edge Visitor Centre & Country...
1.30-4.30pm - Summer Fair with raffle, tombola, bric a brac sale, wet sponge throwing, bbq, lucky dip, hand massages. Isaac Robinson Court, 34 Arcon Dr, Hull HU4 6AD
12-4pm. Fun dog show, stalls, bouncy castle, food and drinks. Pickering Park, Pickering Rd, Hull HU4 7AB
11am-3pm. Come along to the Beverley Fire Station Open Day. 3 Spencer St, Beverley HU17 9EG
Flamborough South Landing, 10am-4pm. Join us on the beach to create wonderful sand drawings on a huge scale and try your hand at stone art, stacks and sculptures. (Also at Withernsea 4th August, Hornsea 11th August, Bridlington 25th August)
Monthly activities from 1-3pm, for children between the age of 5 and 11yrs who are interested in wildlife. £2 per child per session. Each month will have a different theme with time spent exploring outdoors and art and craft activities. Please book in advance 01652 637055 or faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk Far Ings Road, Barton, DN18 5RG
Chatterbooks - A free children’s reading group at Beverley Children’s Library on Thursdays (term time only) from 4.15 - 5.15pm (ages 8 to 11) - Join our popular reading group for primary school children, to talk about what you are reading, take part in fun activities inspired by the best children’s books, and choose new...
*** Tickets sell fast, don’t miss out! *** Tickets for our unique Christmas experience with Magical Sleigh Rides go on sale on 6th September! Taking place every day from 23rd November until 24th December, Christmas at Piglets is truly unforgettable. Check in at Elf Airlines and ride on Santa’s magical Sleigh through the twinkling Woodland...
The brand new Festival of the Sky presents a unique celebration of arts and culture in the heart of Cleethorpes. Themed around discovery, sky and the environment, the festival will present a diverse and exciting programme of events, including bespoke installations, unforgettable performances and much more – stretching across the seafront, promenade and into the...
We have TWO weekends of spud-tastic fun this September at William's Den (also 14th & 15th September)! With a programme full of potato play and games, there's bound to be something for everyone to get everyone involved! What to expect: 10.30am- 12.30pm: Potato stamping craft 1.45-2pm: The Golden Spud - find out fun spud facts...
Hull History Centre, Worship Street, Hull HU2 8BG. 01482 317500. 9.30am to 12.30pm. History Makers sessions are once a month. Free. Just drop-in, no need to book, sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities from 2-102. Children under 16 – please bring a responsible adult with you! September’s theme: Cars, trains and planes Can you construct...
10am-12.30pm. A drop in session celebrating the tale of Peter Rabbit. Enjoy crafts based on the well known story aimed at pre-school and primary aged children with screenings of the original TV short of the book and refreshments (fruit, squash, biscuits and hot drinks). No need to book, free entry donations always gratefully received. Beverley...
10am-4pm. Calling all Lego Movie Fans. Lego Movie's very own Chase is visiting The Entertainer at Flemingate in Beverley. Come down and say hello. 83 Flemingate, Beverley, HU17 0NQ
1-5pm. We are delighted to be working in partnership with South Cave Parish Council to bring you are first ever Family Festival. With a Country Fayre, Dog Show, Fairground Rides, Animal Petting, Live Music, Food and Drink, and much more. Free Entry Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club, Church Hill, South Cave, Brough, HU15 2EU
12-4pm. Hot dogs, cake stall, refreshments, face painting, children's stalls, coconut shy, bouncy castle, bring and buy, raffle, tombola, classic motorbike display plus fun dog show. Suggested donation 50p for adults, children are free. Anlaby Park Community Library, The Greenway, Anlaby High Road, Hull HU4 6XH 01482 614483
1-4pm. Kids back to school disco, with Chase from Paw Patrol. Buffet for the kids, Disco, Balloon Modelling, Puppet Show with Singalong , Sweets, Nail painting, Glitter Tattoos, Pass the Parcel, Party Games and Prizes, Visit from Chase - Paw Patrol & Face Painting- just £6 per child, 50p per adult and under 2s free!...
Clay workshop session for home educated children.at Saramique Studio, 9 South Lane, Hessle, HU13 0RS. 10-11.30am. Ages 6-15. Fun, supportive pottery making workshops; Clay Club aims to teach your child a variety of handbuilding skills. Held once per month (where possible). Come to all...or one! There is no minimum commitment. New projects each session...with kids...
6-7.30pm. Kids Clay Club - Make your own Pottery Pumpkin - make and paint and leave with us for firing. £14 per child (includes all materials, equipment, instruction and workshop processes such as kiln firing). Advance bookings only as places are limited (For kids aged 6-15 years) For more information call 01482 641419 9 South...
Artists from all over the UK will gather together in a unique celebration of the creative possibilities of nature and our beautiful East Yorkshire Coastline. Including Bridlington's 1st ever stone stacking championship, UK's longest sand drawing attempt with local school children and 3 days of workshops and demonstrations. Friday 13th September: The Festival will include...
We have TWO weekends of spud-tastic fun this September at William's Den (also 7th & 8th September)! With a programme full of potato play and games, there's bound to be something for everyone to get everyone involved! What to expect: 10.30am- 12.30pm: Potato stamping craft 1.45-2pm: The Golden Spud - find out fun spud facts...
The Bridlington Weekend of Motoring is back for 2019 - Two days of fun events for all lovers of the motor car: Saturday, 14th September, there will be a Scenic Tour of Holderness, starting at Bridlington Park and Ride and finishing at Sewerby Hall and Gardens. Sunday, 15th September, will feature a parade of vehicles...
Family Fun day in Hutton Cranswick, at Minstergate Hutton Cranswick, Beverley Road, Driffield YO25 9QE. 10am-3pm. Bouncy castle, soft play, ice creams, bbq plus two Hull FC players in attendance for signings and photos. Free car washes available on the day along with lots of other freebies!
11am-3pm. Come along to the free family fun day with lots of activities for all the family. Donkey rides, Fairground rides, ice-cream, scrapstore, face painting, sports activities, and lots more. In conjunction with the Riverside Neighbourhood Team. Pickering Park, Pickering Road, Hull
11am-1pm. Pre-loved clothing, toys and equipment! Help reduce waste and grab a bargain too. Entry £1 for Adults Raising money for the work of Beverley Minster and the Choir Tour Fund. Beverley Minster Parish Hall,38 Highgate, Beverley HU17 0DN
11am-3pm. Free Entry. Live music acts throughout the day, food and refreshments, competitions, a variety of stalls, a bouncy castle and a range of outdoor games. There will also be displays showcasing our students work and sharing our building plans for the new Cottingham site. The Chandler Centre, Belprin Road, HU17 0LN
11am-3pm. Heritage Open Days 2019. Join us for a variety of activities including pond dipping, a hunt for creepy crawlies, and a nature trail around the ponds and woodland. Water's Edge Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Waterfront, Maltkiln Road, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5JR.
10am, Millington Wood Local Nature Reserve - A unique opportunity to watch the autumn check of bats in boxes at Millington Wood. There will be a stroll around the wood and a close look at the roosting bats, with the East Yorkshire Bat Group. This event costs £3.50 per adult, or £2.50 per adult over...
11am-1pm for children aged 6-10 years. Join us for this series of art sessions which give young creatives the opportunity to develop their art skills in a fun and relaxed environment and display their artwork on the Fruit Factory Gallery wall. Artist Rachel Elm leads the session which delves into the excitement and aesthetics of...
Sunday 15th September – centre of Cottingham. 10am-4.30pm. This hugely popular festival returns for a seventh year, showcasing some of the best food producers from East Yorkshire and beyond. Tasty street food, cookery demonstrations, a children’s fun fair and of course scores of great stalls make event this a must for all lovers of good...
10am, Millington Wood. A chance to explore the woods looking for fungi with expert mycologist Caroline Hobart. Discover why more fungi appear in the autumn, learn how to identify them, and learn their names. This event costs £3.50 per adult, or £2.50 per adult over 60/child under 16. A family ticket is available at £9...
10am, Humber Bridge Country Park. This will be a chance to join the countryside access team in the geocaching treasure hunt – borrow GPS units to explore the Country Park and follow a trail along the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Hessle Foreshore. This event will cost £5 per group (up to six people) with at...
In the Humber Street pop-up space, Hull marina. Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September at 2:30pm and 7pm. Have you ever felt that modern existence is just too much work for one person? Have you experienced the tyranny of menial tasks piling up, tasks that you simply can’t find the time to do? Have you...
Bounce and Rhyme sessions for preschoolers at Beverley Library from 9.45-10.15 am & 2.15-2.45pm. Enjoy sharing songs and rhymes with your pre-school children, and other parents and carers in a group setting. Help increase language, concentration and listening skills in these fun, free sessions. Call Beverley Library to book your place: (01482) 392750 (also running...
We will be holding a weekend of adorable animals at William's Den with the opportunity to meet them and take part in activities! What to expect: 10.30am-12pm: Animal Arts & Crafts - It’s time to get creative join in with fun themed arts & crafts. 11am-4pm: Farm Animals Meet & Greet - Say hello to...
11-3pm This festival was cancelled in July due to bad weather, so is now going ahead in September. Sam's Safari, Beats Bus and skateboarding sessions, as well as a bus forum where you can talk to your local councillors, and the local policing team. Gower Park, Gower Road, Hull.
11am-1pm for children aged 11-15 years. Join us for this series of art sessions which give young creatives the opportunity to develop their art skills in a fun and relaxed environment and display their artwork on the Fruit Factory Gallery wall. Artist Rachel Elm leads the September session which delves into the excitement and aesthetics...
Its the annual Hull Marathon! Starts from 9am. LOTS of local road closures, please check their website here for latest inf - www.hullmarathon.co.uk/road-closures/.
Family Fit and Fun is an outdoors physical activity session for adults and parents with children aged 8+. New class starts at Willerby Methodist Church today! Then runs weekly - Wednesdays - 6.00pm at Willerby Methodist Church (starts 25th Sept 2019) £3.50 per adult and £1.50 per child. Just turn up, 4 week block booking...
Pitch up for Paul – 28th September 2019 from 10.30am in Weeton (near Patrington). It is a family event with various attractions including bike show, animal meet and greets, bouncy castle, mini train rides etc. Raising money for Paul, a local dad with a rare form of cancer to get treatment in the USA -...
Armstrongs Ice Cream Bar (next to Flemingate) will be holding a space day on Saturday 28th September where you can pop in and enjoy free activities with the children between 1pm -3pm - Space and planet trail, Activities, Crafts. We will also be launching our Rocket Ice-Cream Sundae and have delicious sandwiches, picnic boxes and...
Have you ever felt that modern existence is just too much work for one person? Have you experienced the tyranny of menial tasks piling up, tasks that you simply can’t find the time to do? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own personal robotic assistant? Introducing the ALL-NEW Omni...
1-3pm. We will be holding a space day where you can pop in and enjoy free activities with the children including: Space /planet trail Activities Crafts We will also be launching our Rocket Ice-Cream Sundae and have delicious sandwiches, picnic boxes and warm Belgian waffles on sale throughout. Free entry - All Welcome. Armstrong Social...
100 rounds sparring challenge with professional boxer Tommy Coyle! 29th September at The Pelican Pub, East Hull from 12.30pm . This is a family friendly event with bouncy castle, face painting, tombola, glitter bar, BBQ (Viking FM, Calendar News and Radio Humberside will be at this event to cover the story of local dad Paul)....
