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Fantastic things to do with the kids in Hull & East Yorkshire this May Half Term

  • Mon 20 May, 2024
  • Last updated Tue 21 May, 2024
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Planning ahead for half-terms can often be a bit tricky, leaving many parents in a bit of a pickle trying to line up local events, activities, and plans.

But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’ve curated an excellent selection of local events (with many free options too), ideal for any family on the lookout for entertaining and enlightening experiences this May half-term. In case you’re finding it a challenge to put together some great plans for the week, our roundup could be just the ticket!

Make your own Saxon Shield

  • Hull and East Riding Museum
Join us to make your own Anglo-Saxon style inspired shield, in this fun family craft activity inspired by the Hull (Read more)

Let’s Fly Away

  • Streetlife Museum
Join us to create your own mini plane model in this fun craft activity inspired by the model plane at (Read more)

Goose: Live on Stage

  • Parkway Cinema Beverley
Sophie meets Goose whilst on a trip to the park, and the pair soon become the best of friends. This (Read more)

Party In The Quay

  • Princes Quay
Join us for an extraordinary day of fun and celebration at the Inclusive Party in the Quay, proudly hosted by (Read more)

Superhero Day

  • Hull City Centre
IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? NO, IT’S SUPERHERO DAY! Here’s your chance to mix, mingle and meet (Read more)

Treasure Island

  • Bridlington spa
Join us aboard the Jolly Roger for a swashbuckling pantomime adventure like you’ve never seen before ‘Treasure Island.’ Set sail (Read more)

Rapunzel

  • Bridlington spa
Let your hair down in an exciting adaptation of the popular fairy tale Rapunzel. Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this (Read more)

Character Creations

  • Ferens Art Gallery
Set your imagination free and have fun creating your own characters using colourful collage techniques inspired by the amazing artworks (Read more)

Pattern Power

  • Ferens Art Gallery
Have fun creating your own colourful patterns using different printing techniques. Have fun creating your own colourful patterns using different (Read more)

Mini Masterpieces

  • Ferens Art Gallery
Fun and colourful art activities for children aged 7 years and under. Join us for fun and colourful art activities (Read more)

Great Adventures

  • Hull Truck Theatre
Start your school holidays by coming on a great adventure. Take on pirates. Explore the jungle. Journey across the desert. (Read more)

Little Shop of Horrors

  • Hull Truck Theatre
The mean green monster musical comes to Hull! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on (Read more)
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