Get ready for a brilliant blend of crafts and culture in Bradford this weekend (February 28th & March 1st)! Don't miss the family fun at Darley Street Market for Potato Day, catch The Lego Movie on the big screen, or explore some fascinating local heritage exhibitions.
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Potato Day at Darley Street Market
Darley Street Market
Free crafts and seed potatoes at the Saturday market.
Family Cinema: The Lego Movie
Bingley Arts Centre
A guaranteed fun movie screening on Saturday afternoon.
Bolling Hall Museums for Play & Growth
Bolling Hall Museum
Free dedicated play session for 0-5 year olds on Sunday morning.
· February 28
9POTATO DAY AT DARLEY STREET MARKETFREE : Head down to the market for a free family event focusing on locally grown seed potatoes. There will be fun activities like the 'Super Potato' crafts for the kids to get involved with.It's a unique, free, hands-on day out right in the city centre.
FREE : Part of the Potato Day activities, children can join in a special workshop to make their own Supertato themed crafts.It's a specific, character-based craft session perfect for younger attendees.
: Take the family along to Bingley Arts Centre for a screening of The Lego Movie. Perfect for a fun Saturday afternoon indoors.It’s a guaranteed hit movie shown in a local arts venue.
: Pop into the Airedale Shopping Centre for a special performing arts experience happening during the day.It's an unplanned burst of entertainment while you're out shopping in Keighley.
: Visit Ilkley Manor House on Saturday to see this photography exhibition exploring local activists. It’s a great blend of history and current affairs.It offers a cultural outing slightly outside the city centre in picturesque Ilkley.
ILKLEY HYDROS EXHIBITION : Discover the fascinating history of Ilkley as a health resort with this exhibition at Ilkley Manor House.It's local history presented in a family-friendly museum setting.
FREE : Jake Keating is playing live music at Darley Street Kitchen on Saturday. If you are already at Potato Day, this is an easy, free addition to your lunch plans.It’s a relaxed, free entertainment option linked to a popular food venue.
: A new exhibition that opens up at Ilkley Manor House. Perfect for sheltering from any early spring showers on Saturday.It's a new exhibition opening this weekend, offering fresh content.
: Catch the world-famous, 171st British Open Champions, the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, performing live in Ilkley on Saturday.This is a unique chance to see a globally renowned brass band locally.
· March 1
1BOLLING HALL MUSEUMS FOR PLAY & GROWTHFREE : If you have toddlers, head to Bolling Hall for a free drop-in session specifically designed for children aged 0-5, inspired by the '50 Things to Do Before You're Five' initiative.It’s perfectly targeted for the pre-school crowd and it’s free.
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3: If you have an older child looking to develop skills, this skate class is running Saturday morning. Note that the venue is listed near the Bradford boundary.It targets the older child demographic often left out of 'family' events.
FREE : This is your last chance to see Saad Qureshi's impressive 15-metre sculpture, Tower of Now, which is free to view in the city centre. It closes at the end of the day Sunday!It's free, central, and Sunday is the final day it is on display.
: This is the final day to catch the Ukiyo-e exhibition at Cliffe Castle Museum. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon exploring Japanese art history.Sunday is the last day to see this exhibition before it closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Bradford this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-Mar 01) you can enjoy the free Potato Day and Supertato crafts at Darley Street Market on Saturday, and the dedicated FREE 'Museums for Play & Growth' session for toddlers at Bolling Hall Museum on Sunday morning.
Are there any family activities on Sunday, March 1st?
Yes, Sunday features the final day for the Ukiyo-e exhibition at Cliffe Castle Museum, the end of the Tower of Now sculpture viewing, and the excellent free play session at Bolling Hall Museum for younger children.
Where can I find something active for my older kids?
For kids aged 7+, there is the Studio Kids Skate Class on Saturday morning, or you could check out the various museums open across the district like Cliffe Castle or the Industrial Museum on Sunday.
