7 Things to do This Week in Leeds Lockdown with Kids

As Lockdown continues, here are ideas for 7 different types of things to do this week!

Some suggestions for things to do THIS WEEK (1ST FEBRUARY- 7TH FEBRUARY)

1.A KID’S ACTIVITY INDOORS

Make an indoor obstacle course!! Can your children get from the front door to the back door without touching the floor? Put some challenges in their way… could one part be the floor is lava? Could you build in some mental challenges or learning challenges too? Once they’ve managed it keep increasing the difficulty to make the challenge last longer.

More fun activities for children here.

2. A KID’S ACTIVITY OUTDOORS

• Get exploring with by finding your nearest geocache! If you’re not sure what this involves, have a look at this explanation of what you need to do!
• In this week’s ICY weather, try blowing some bubbles!! They take a LOT longer to burst, and can rest on ice without popping so you can build bubbles mountains! AMAZING! More ideas on fun activities to do in Icy and Snowy weather here.
• More ideas of outdoor activities here.

3. FOOD & DRINK

It’s February. It’s cold. Why not have a BBQ to warm everyone up?!? Your kids will LOVE the novelty and BBQ food is soooooooooooooooooooooo good you shouldn’t just keep it for the warmer months!! Make sure to tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter of any of your BBQ pics! 

4. KEEP ACTIVE

• Subscribe to The Little Gym for FREE Little Gym at Home Mini Episodes- 5 minutes of brain boosting activity!
• Foot-Tech Academy are releasing weekly You Tube videos for pre-school children and for 5-14 year olds for any Mini Footballs who are missing their training! Watch the latest videos here.
• For adults, active Leeds have a full timetable of online classes to join in with- have a look at their live stream classes here.

5. ONLINE CLASSES AND GROUPS

Don’t be put off by the prospect of online classes. The kids love them and they give YOU a break form organising activities yourselves!

• Every Weekday at 9.45am-10am Leeds Libraries hold Story and Rhymetime. Join live on their Twitter and Facebook pages
• Tuesday 2nd Feb 2.30pm-3pm Join Natalie from Leeds City Museum as she leads you on an adventure through the museum for Sensory Storytime: Hippo. For ages 2-8 and delivered through zoom. Register here.
• Have a look at the great selection that Active Leeds offers on their site here.

See our full list of online classes and groups here.

6. FOR THE ADULTS

Tuesday at 10am join me live on Instagram as I chat through the week with you.

Wednesday at 8pm Leeds Dads hosts an hour where Dads can openly discuss challenging, difficult or sensitive topics without judgement. Leeds Dads Evening Support Session with Men’s Health Unlocked – Covid-19 peer support & advice line is with a trained counsellor over in the private Leeds Dads Facebook group. You don’t have to talk, just join in from 8-9pm.

Friday Night Pub Quiz Join the Eventurers FREE Pub Quiz at 7.30pm. More details here.

7. GET PLANNING YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY!

• Pre-order your Valentine’s Cocktail packs from The Mustard Pot to keep the night special even in lockdown.
• How about a night at the movies? Have a look at the specials from Home Cinema Hire