Easter family events in Sheffield
Easter 2024 is nearly here and there's lots of great events taking place in Sheffield to help keep the family entertained.
From outdoor adventures with egg hunts and trails to hands-on activities, see our rundown of family-friendly things to do over the next few weeks...
What's On
Bottle feeding lambs at Graves Park Animal Farm
Animal lover? Why not join Graves Park Animal Farm and give them a hand feeding all their newborn lambs with an adorable bottle feeding experience, running daily until 26 April.
Easter Egg Hunt at Longshaw
Visit the Longshaw Estate's Easter trail this year to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District and have fun with a host of family activities, 23 March - 14 April 2024.
EGGcellent Easter at Magna
Magna Science Adventure Centre is a fantastic day out for all the family this Easter Holiday. In addition to their standard hands-on fun, there's also some extra special activities for Easter, 23 March - 14 April.
Easter Holidays at Wentworth Woodhouse
Join Wentworth Woodhouse for an egg-cellent nature-themed Easter trail throughout the Gardens with a prize for every little explorer who manages to complete the trail, 23 March - 14 April.
Bluey's Big Play at the Lyceum Theatre
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush, coming to Sheffield 27 - 30 March.
Easter Egg Hunt at Meadowhall Funstation
Find all coloured eggs and guess the Easter themed word to get a bag of chocolate treats at Meadowhall Funstation, 22 - 29 March.
Easter Buddies Trail at the Tropical Butterfly House
Get ready for some egg-stra special Easter fun throughout the school holidays at the Tropical Butterfly House, running 29 March through to the 14 April,
Graves Park Animal Farm Easter Egg Hunt
The Farm are set to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt 29 March - 1 April where there will be over 36,000 eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny to find over 4 days and an Easter Egg prize for every child!
The Blanket Fort Club - The Quest for Starry Night Flurry
An unforgettable 60 minute sensory immersive theatre adventure designed for all children comes to Burton Street Foundation on Monday 1 April.
All aboard! Easter weekend at the National Emergency Services Museum
Just for the Easter weekend 31 March and 1 April, the RNLI lifeboat 'the City of Sheffield' will be open for visitors to explore at the National Emergency Services Museum.
Easter Egg Trail at Whirlow Brook Park
Search for colourful egg signs dotted around the park. Solve the anagram to win a prize. Woodland trail suitable for buggies. Adventurous 'carrot' trail for older kids. Jessie's speedy face painting £1.
Easter Monday Duck Race at Endcliffe Park
The annual Friends of the Porter Valley Duck Race returns on Easter Monday 1 April, for another family fun event in Endcliffe Park. Come and watch the ducks as they are launched into the Porter Brook, and encourage them on their way as they swim downstream.
The Blanket Fort Club-The Quest for Starry Night Flurry
An unforgettable 60 minute sensory immersive theatre adventure designed for all children comes to Burton Street Foundation on Saturday 30 March.
‘Leap Into Spring’ Crafts and Trail at Sheffield Manor Lodge
Come along to Sheffield Manor Lodge for the first week of the Easter holidays as they take a leap into all things spring, 1 - 4 April.
Easter Egg Hunt on The Moor
Come down for an Easter Egg Hunt on The Moor! This free event will take place on the 3 - 4 April, between 11am and 2pm.
Woodland Ninjas - Guardians of Easter
Join Growtheatre for a family adventure in Ecclesall Woods on Thursday 4 April. Come and join the secret organisation that protects Spring from Yuki-onna, a very terrible wintery spirit and learn the ancient ways of the Ninja guardians.
‘Monster’ Crafts and Trail at Sheffield Manor Lodge
Enjoy Easter holiday activities at Sheffield Manor Lodge this spring, including children’s crafts and outdoor games, 8 -11 April.
Easter Lambing at Whirlow Farm
Experience the beauty of the natural world this spring! Whirlow Farm are opening their doors in the Easter Holidays to share a magical time with you on the farm, 9 - 10 April.
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Sheffield’s City Farms
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Things to do for Families
Planning activities to do with the kids? The beauty of spending time in Sheffield is that family attractions, food and drink, parks and playgrounds are all close to one another.
National Videogame Museum
The UK's national cultural centre for videogames, The National Videogame Museum is on a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. With over 100 playable exhibits, it's also a lot of fun!
Builder's Brew Café
Imagine a café where you get to play with LEGO® while you enjoy a drink and a bite to eat…that’s Builder's Brew Café in Sheffield.
The Steel Cauldron
A wizard themed cafe, full of magic, fun and frolics for all the family. Activities, games, events and parties are all a constant, and it's often full of budding magicians so book yourself a place before you go!
The Treehouse Board Game Cafe
Sheffield's first board game cafe offers a friendly, welcoming place to eat, drink and play! With over 800 games you'll be spoilt for choice, but don't worry because their expert staff are on hand to make recommendations and help with the rules.
Look Up!
Look Up is turning the rooftops of some of Sheffield's most iconic buildings into a FREE, augmented reality art gallery.
Fans of Pokemon Go will love this! Simply download the app (available for IOS and Android) and head out to one of four locations in the city centre where you'll find a Look Up portal, Scan the QR code and then wait for the magic to happen.
What will you see? We don't want to ruin the surprise...