Family Events
Spot The Ball
Win a Year's Free Entry to Yard Ball! Throughout the Easter school holidays, Yard Ball will be hiding their pink footballs in strange and surprising places across Sheffield.
Busy Bee Trail at Sheffield Cathedral
Discover the Hidden World of Bees at Sheffield Cathedral this Easter, 28 March - 11 April.
Easter Adventures at the Longshaw Estate
Set off across the countryside on a family-friendly trail to discover nature, create music and play games along the way, Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April.
Easter at the National Videogame Museum
Celebrate everyone’s favourite plumber, Mario, this Easter at the National Videogame Museum. Go and explore, play and learn about one of Nintendo’s most iconic characters. Saturday 28th March 2026 – Sunday 12th April 2026
Springtime Stamper Trail - Hop, skip and jump to the Bunny Burrow this Easter!
Easter adventures await all the family at the Tropical Butterfly House throughout the school holidays … and every bunny is invited!
Egg-Ineering Easter at Magna
Magna Science Adventure Centre is cracking open a spring full of discovery, invention, and hands-on fun this Egg-ineering Easter, running from 28 March - 19 April 2026.
Farrars Fun Fairs
Get ready for Sheffield’s biggest fun fair as Farrar’s Fun Fairs returns to the Utilita Arena Sheffield car park this April Half Term, running from Wednesday 1st April to Friday 10th April, open 2pm–10pm daily.
Easter Weekend: Everyday Superheroes
This Easter bank holiday weekend, discover everyday superheroes at the Museum. Come along for a fun filled day of activities celebrating the real life heroes who help keep us safe. Climb aboard a Lifeboat and explore the temporary art exhibition.
Graves Park Animal Farm Easter Egg Hunt
The Farm are set to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt 3 - 6 April, where there will be thousands of eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny to find over 4 days and a prize for every child!
Easter Egg Trail at Whirlow Brook Park
Come along for a fun-filled Easter Egg Trail at Whirlow Brook Park on Saturday 4 April. Bring your friends and family to explore the beautiful park while hunting for the wooden Easter Eggs.
Free Boomchikkaboom Family Rave
Get ready for a wild time at the Boomchikkaboom Family Party - fun, games, and laughter for the whole fam on Saturday 4 April.
Build-A-Bunny: Easter Workshop
Create a cuddly Easter Bunny at Cambridge Street Collective on Sunday 5 April. Kids stuff their bunny, add a heart, and receive a special Easter Bunny certificate.
Easter Sunday Activities at Manor Oaks House & Sheffield Manor Lodge
Come along to Manor Oaks House and Sheffield Manor Lodge on Sunday 5 April for a special Easter-themed trail and fun craft activities!
Children's Spring Craft Mornings
Bring the children for a fun-filled morning of Spring-themed crafts!
Dragon Eggs
An Easter woodland quest in Ecclesall Woods! Storytelling, drama, games and creative woodland activities for children and grown-ups.
Madd Hatter & Alice Mini Disco – End of Half-Term Kids Party!
End half-term with a Madd Hatter & Alice mini disco! Dancing, games & photos.
Concerteenies Greystones Gigs - Mambo Jambo
Mambo Jambo's musical safari for 0-5 year-olds, their grown-ups and any siblings!
Mini Disco with A Friendly Alien
Dance, sing, and party with a very friendly alien at this high-energy mini disco for kids. A perfect family morning of fun at Cambridge Street Collective on Sunday 19 April.
SIBFest - Sheffield Independent Book Festival
Readers rejoice! Sheffield’s independent bookshops have come together to create something special. A weekend made by booksellers, for book lovers. It’s called SIBFest.
Graves Park Country Show
Graves Park Country Show is a FREE entry family event with lots of animals on show, stalls, kids activities and fairground rides, it'll be another great family day out on Monday 4 May 2026.
999 Fun Day
Taking place across The Moor in Sheffield city centre, the free event is held in partnership with the National Emergency Services Museum and brings together emergency services from across the region for an unforgettable family day out.
Meet & Greet with Dino
Meet Dino the friendly toy dinosaur! A fun meet & greet with photo moments and smiles for kids of all ages.
Bluey's Big Play
Back by popular demand - Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Sheffield in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play.
Family Concert - Izzy Gizmo
By popular request, Izzy Gizmo is back! Perfect for 3–7 year-olds, this delightful family concert is based on the best-selling children’s book ‘Izzy Gizmo’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.
Robots at the Museum
Robots are taking over the Museum this May half-term! Discover how robots help 999 crews. Design your own recycled rescue robot, try our robot driving challenge, try moving and lifting objects robot-style, and see our real bomb disposal robot.
Free Kids Science Show
A fun, free science show for kids packed with experiments, explosions, and wow moments—perfect May half-term fun!
Justin Live - Justin Time To Rock
Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are back, starring in a brand-new rocktastic theatre show.
Secret of the Stones
Could you survive the Stone Age? Step back in time this May half term and find out in Ecclesall Woods.
Pride of Yorkshire
A brand-new sculpture trail will be taking to the streets of South Yorkshire from June right through to September 2026, as the Pride of Yorkshire roars into life.
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
From the horrible Henrys to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.
