Keeping the kids happy and entertained throughout the Easter Holiday doesn’t need to be expensive with these fun, FREE and low-cost Easter activities and events in and around Leeds 2024. Read more below!
Constellation Trail at Leeds City Museum (FREE)
23 March 2024 – 14 April 2024
Pick up a constellation trail and go on a museum stargazing adventure. Join this fun family activity finding and spotting stars through the museum. Tue – Sun in the Easter holidays, during opening hours. Free, drop in.
John Lewis FREE Play-Doh Treasure Hunt
25th March- 14th April
This Easter, between the 25th March and 14th April, visit John Lewis Leeds to find all six Play-Doh characters on posters hiding around the store. Once you’ve solved the puzzle, head to Customer Services to collect your treat! Available while stocks last.
Victoria Gate, Harewood St, Leeds LS2 7AR
Leodis Space Agency: Free-to -view family friendly actives for all to enjoy in Leeds City Centre
23 March-14 April
This collaboration between LeedsBID and Welcome to Leeds promises an unforgettable Easter Activation across Leeds City Centre. Prepare to be transported into a cosmic wonderland as the heart of the city is adorned with breathtaking free-to-view installations and free immersive experiences including;
Briggate Illuminated: A Radiant Solar System Display and Launch Site At the heart of the Leodis Space Agency lies the awe-inspiring launch site on Briggate. A grand-scale rocket will stand tall throughout the campaign, accompanied by a captivating Solar System suspended above. As dusk falls, Briggate will illuminate, featuring the eight planets of our solar system, offering a stunning celestial spectacle.Alien Zoo Exhibit at the Merrion Centre: Unearth the Wonders of the Universe For intrepid explorers, the Merrion Centre will host the Alien Zoo, an interactive mixed reality (MR) exhibit curated by XR storyteller Martin Taylor and multimedia artist Wayne Sables. Step into a wondrous interactive menagerie of strange alien life forms, igniting imagination and curiosity.
Leeds Young Film Festival 2024 (LOW COST)
30th March- 14th April
Leeds Young Film Festival celebrates its 25th birthday with a brand new programme of award-winning family cinema, film workshops and nostalgic classics. And, LYFF Movie Club returns, now in collaboration with Screen Yorkshire! Join Movie Club for a kids-only adventure through the entire filmmaking process under the careful supervision of our experienced festival team. Leeds Young Film Festival takes place 30 March – 14 April. We can’t wait to see you!
For details on screenings and tickets on Leeds Young Film Festival and Movie Club, visit leedsfilm.com
Belgrave Feast- FREE tickets with our unique link
Saturday 20th April, 11am
Now in its 11th year, Belgrave Feast is one of the longest running street food markets in the city! With free entry and a whole host of family-friendly activities, it’s the perfect day out with a little something for everyone.Medieval Easter at Royal Armouries- Free Admission
23 March 2024 to 28 March 2024
2 April 2024 to 14 April 2024
Charge down to the museum this Easter and explore the world-famous collection of arms and armour right here in the heart of Yorkshire. The museum is open every day of the Easter holidays, admission is free, and there’ll be plenty of performances and demonstrations to keep the whole family entertained. There will be special Medieval-themed activities with armoured combats and battle stories in the second week of the holidays.
Kids Crafts at The Beck and Call, Chapel Allerton
Friday 29 March, 12 – 3pm
Age 3+, free entry
A three-hour drop-in craft session with a ton of creative materials to choose from including air dry clay, paper, paints and sand art.
Kirkstall Abbey (FREE)
Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery. Children will love to explore the ruins!
FREE ENTRY for Leeds residents (must provide proof of address on first visit).
Roundhay Park Easter Egg Hunt (Free Entry)
22 March- 8th April
15 decorated (2D) eggs will be placed around the park from the woods to the playgrounds and can be located with the help of a map (posted on @catcat_events instagram)
A secret Golden Egg will be hiding somewhere in the park! Photos of the Golden egg posted on Instagram with @catcat_events tagged will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a giant chocolate egg.
Kids Crafts at the White Rose
April 2- April 5
White Rose Shopping Centre is hosting a series of free crafting activities this Easter school holiday. From 2nd to 5th April, children are invited to enjoy free crafting events in White Rose’s Central Atrium. Activities will be hosted by local family fun specialists Boomchikkaboom, including wand and lantern making, plant pot decorating, or even making your own wind catcher. These are available for drop ins between 11am and 4pm.
Peddler Market Leeds
12-13th April 2024
Peddler Market is the North’s premier street food event and the team who have seen a decade of success in Sheffield are bringing the event to Leeds!
Set across a Friday evening and Saturday, the Peddler team are bringing street food traders from across the UK, family entertainment from BoomChikkaBoom, live music, local makers and artists and bars stocked with an amazing selection of Craft Beer, cocktails and soft drinks.
The event is totally free to attend and unticketed at the brand new event space in Leeds – Project House in Armley.
The Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt (LOW COST)
23rd March – 7th April
The Bunnies are back! Buy your map for £4 from our brand new Bunny HQ : Pop Up Shop, 67 High Street, Knaresborough. Find the bunnies, work out the theme. Fill in your form and hand them back in order too receive a sweet treat and sticker! A winner will also be drawn each day!
Dragon Egg 50 Things Fun Day
Tuesday 26th March, 10am to 3pm at Pontefract Castle (official) 
How many of your 50 things to do before you are 5 can you tick off at Pontefract Castle in one day?
Bring your little dragons and join us for a day of fun, creation and exploring for under 5s!
Our friends from Wakefield Libraries and the Health Improvement team Wakefield Wellbeing will be sharing ideas for open-ended ideas for play for your little ones.
All activities are free and no booking required.
Easter at the Pit (FREE)
23 March- 7 April 2024
Explore the power of your voice this Easter at the National Coal Mining Museum with hands-on activities, striking stories and so much more.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Flying Scotsman at the National Railway Museum (FREE Museum Admission)
Bring the family to see Flying Scotsman at the National Railway museum, the perfect day out for young and old.
National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
National Science & Media Museum, Bradford (FREE)
The National Science and Media Museum allows you to explore the science and culture of image and sound technologies and the impact they have on our lives.
Alongside many events, festivals and temporary exhibitions, there is also the permanent gallery called Wonderlab. Here you can touch, try and photograph your experience as you wander through 20 amazing exhibits. You can get lost in mirrors, make art using light and even travel through a laser tunnel.
There are also three cinema screens, including an IMAX theatre.
Entry to the museum, exhibitions and permanent galleries is free. You may need to book tickets for some of the special events. Some arcade games have a small charge and there is a charge for cinema and IMAX tickets.
Opening times: Open 10am – 5pm daily
See the Science and Media Museum website for more information
Low cost Spring and Easter Activities at North York Moors National Park Centres:
Danby Lodge, Lodge Ln, Whitby YO21 2NB 01439 772737
Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH 01845 597426
Enjoy unlimited bus travel all day with First Bus great value group tickets!
Up to 5 people can get unlimited travel across all of West Yorkshire on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays with our FirstDay Weekend Group ticket for just £6.00. Put your parking money towards treating your little ones and get out and about with First Bus! Download the First Bus App from your app store to buy your ticket and plan your journey.
Travelling during the week? Up to 5 people can get unlimited travel across all of West Yorkshire Monday – Friday (after 9:30am) or on bank holidays with our FirstDay Group ticket for just £8.75!
You can see the full list of Easter activities and days out ideas HERE.
Why don’t you join our North Leeds Mumbler Chat Group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others.
Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you entertain the children this Easter without costing a fortune.
Hope you have a great Easter holiday.
