Whatever the weather, keep the kids entertained this half term with our selection of some of the best events going on in and around the city.
The Art of Brick | The Headrow | until February
The Art of the Brick is the best-known LEGO art exhibition in the world and after touring several cities, it’s finally arrived in Leeds. Critically acclaimed, the collection features work by Artist, Nathan Saway, which are made from millions of LEGO bricks. The collection includes original sculptures by the artist and new versions of great masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s ‘David’, Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’, and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’. It also features an innovative LEGO multimedia collection produced together with award-winning Photographer Dean West.
Super Spirographs | Leeds City Museum | 25th October to 1st November
Did you know the Spirograph was invented right here in Leeds by Engineer Denys Fisher? This half term, Leeds City Museum will be hosting a nostalgic and fun-filled week with activities inspired by the drawing device. There’ll be a trail around the museum which will also give you a chance to explore the galleries, as well as opportunities to create your own designs. On 28th October, there’ll be a family fun day hosted by Lesley Halliwell, the artist behind the museum’s 2025 Light Night installation.
The Big Opera Mystery | Leeds Grand Theatre | 25th October
A family-friendly show for children aged five to 12 years old; an expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them! Bring your thinking-caps, magnifying glasses, and all your crime-solving skills. This is a mystery like no other, where the suspects are some of the greatest opera characters of all time – and the detective is you! From the team behind 2024’s hit family show The Big Opera Adventure comes a brand-new musical extravaganza. Featuring live music from the orchestra of Opera North, this is the perfect first encounter with opera for the whole family.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Carriageworks Theatre | 29th October to 2nd November
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, created by Jonathan Rockefeller, features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by Author and Illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; The Very Busy Spider; and, of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.
Anything Could Happen | Seven Arts | 30th October
Anything Could Happen is an improv group that turns children’s ideas into unforgettable live theatre. Using only the children’s input, actors improvise wild characters, imaginative worlds, and hilarious plot twists. The company believes that ‘anything could happen’ are inspiring words, because when anything is possible, there’s no right or wrong answer. Children who may feel they have no ‘good’ ideas begin to see endless possibilities. Through the unique lens of comedy, it aims to reawaken their confidence in creative writing – engaging them with joy, spontaneity, and imagination.
