Liverpool and the city region is packed with fun creative workshops and activities that are perfect for sparking kids’ imaginations. If you’re looking for the best creative kids activities in Liverpool, from hands-on tech fun to immersive art sessions, there’s loads going on to keep them entertained over weekends and school holidays. Plus, these sessions help build confidence, creativity, and self-expression. Check out our go-to guide for the best kid-friendly creative events happening across Liverpool—lots of them are totally free!
Free Creative Events
DoES Liverpool
This community makerspace offers free creative technology workshops where children (and adults) can explore digital making, coding, and hands-on tech projects. Their Maker Days, taking place on the second Saturday of every month are perfect for young inventors and those curious about how things work. DoES Liverpool provides a supportive environment for kids to develop STEM skills through creative play.
Do Something Saturdays at FACT
FACT’s Do Something Saturdays invite children and families to take part in free drop-in workshops combining art, tech, and storytelling. Each session is inspired by current exhibitions and themes, encouraging kids to experiment with digital tools, animation, and creative thinking in a fun and inclusive space.
Little Chameleons Art Club At Williamson Art Gallery
The Little Chameleons Art Club at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead offers free creative sessions where children can enjoy painting, drawing, and mixed media crafts. These relaxed, welcoming workshops are designed to nurture creativity and introduce children to the world of art in a gallery environment.
ArtsGroupie CIC
ArtsGroupie delivers free creative workshops throughout Liverpool, often focusing on local history and heritage. Their family-friendly sessions incorporate storytelling, crafts, and performance to engage children with Liverpool’s rich cultural past.
Creative Kids Activities with National Museums Liverpool
National Museums Liverpool offers a range of free creative activities across its venues, inspiring young minds through art, history, and science.
- Art Play at Lady Lever Art Gallery: Hands-on sessions where children explore different materials and techniques, inspired by the gallery’s collections.
- Big Art at Walker Art Gallery: Fun, collaborative workshops where kids create large-scale artworks in response to exhibitions.
- Little Liverpool at Museum of Liverpool: An interactive space for young children to discover Liverpool’s history through imaginative play.
- Spotlight Days at World Museum: Themed creative sessions combining science, world cultures, and hands-on making for curious kids.
The Atkinson
The Atkinson in Southport offers free creative activities for children throughout the year. Their Make It, Craft Workshops span visual arts, crafts, and performance, making this cultural hub worth the trip for families seeking creative experiences.
Premium Creative Experiences
Capoeira for All CIC
Capoeira for All CIC offers dynamic and inclusive Capoeira classes for children in Liverpool, blending movement, music, and culture in a fun and supportive environment. Their sessions introduce young participants to the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira, combining elements of dance, acrobatics, and martial arts. Through engaging activities, children develop physical coordination, rhythm, and confidence while learning about the rich cultural heritage of Capoeira.
Everyman Theatre
The Everyman Theatre provides several paid workshop series for aspiring young performers and theatre enthusiasts:
- Mini Maestros: Early years sessions introducing little ones to music, movement, and theatrical play
- Tiny Tales: Storytelling sessions that bring literature to life through interactive performance
- Technical Taster: Behind-the-scenes workshops exploring theatre lighting, sound, and stage management
- Theatre Maker Taster: Comprehensive sessions covering acting, directing, and production for older children
Keep an eye on the Everyman and Playhouse website for creative events.
Mini dot-art Club
The Everyman Café hosts the Mini dot-art Club (0 – 5 year olds) and dot-art Club (8 – 13 year olds) where young artists can develop their visual creativity and artistic techniques through fun, collaborative workshops.
Planning Your Creative Adventures
Many of these venues offer special programming during school holidays, so check their websites before visiting. Most free activities operate on a first-come, first-served basis, though some may require advance booking despite being free. For the Everyman’s paid sessions, early booking is essential as these popular workshops tend to fill quickly.
To find more events happening across the Liverpool city region visit our What’s On listings.