Looking for the best things to do in February half term? Liverpool and the wider city region have plenty of exciting activities to keep the whole family entertained during the school break.
From hands-on creative workshops at Tate Liverpool and Bluecoat to interactive exhibitions and theatre, there’s something for every young explorer. Whether your child loves arts and crafts, storytelling, or getting up close with history, this guide is full of fun-filled events happening across the region. Here are some of the best things to do in February half term in Liverpool and the city region.
1. Mars At The Museum, Norton Priory and Museum & Gardens (Until 9 March)
One of the most exciting things to do in February half term has to be Luke Jerram’s mesmerising art installation ‘Mars At The Museum’. It’s perfect for both kids and grownups, featuring detailed NASA imagery of the martian surface. With children entering for free this is a perfect chance to step outside the everyday and experience the red planet in a unique setting.
Fun Half Term Activities At Tate Liverpool
2. Blooming Creative: February Half Term Workshops (15-23 February)
Head to the immersive learning space at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North with free activities designed by Hellen Songa. Focusing on herbs and community gardens in Liverpool, children will have the chance to make their own herbal dream pillow or wand. They’ll also get a chance to add a plant or flower to the Tate’s paper flower garden.
3. Mildred’s Albert Dock Art Trail (Available every day)
Help Tate Liverpool’s art-loving cat Mildred find 6 images placed around the Royal Albert Dock. Using the free booklet from The Tate Liverpool, this trail encourages young visitors to create their own amazing art.
4. Animal Adventures – Little Liverpool Special, Museum of Liverpool (Tuesday and Sunday Mornings)
Animal adventures is a part of the hands-on and interactive fantasy world ‘Little Liverpool’. These sessions let children explore the world of wild animals with extra animal themed activities for younger visitors to enjoy.
Creative & Adventure-Filled Fun at The Atkinson
5. Make it! Craft Workshop (20 February)
To celebrate the ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ trail that landed in Southport last month The Atkinson are hosting a teddy bear themed art and craft workshop and are encouraging their young visitors to bring along their own teddy bears to enjoy the fun too!
6. Dinosaur Adventure Live (21 February)
Bring the family to the new Dinosaur Adventure this February half term with their brand new Dinosaur’s being let loose. In this brand new adventure, help the crew save the dinosaur’s after a weather system malfunctions threatening the lives of their prehistoric friends.
7. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Empire Theatre (18- 22 February)
A magical theatre experience is always a great thing to do in February half term. Step into the magical world of Narnia as the Empire takes you on a thrilling adventure in celebration of 75 years of the classic C.S. Lewis novel, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. There are matinee performances, so you won’t be up past anyone’s bedtime!
8. The Baddies, Playhouse Theatre (18 – 22 February)
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Scheffer this adaptation of The Baddies is perfect for entertaining your young ones this February half term. As you meet a troll, a witch and an ancient ghost who try to scare a little girl out of her wits, be prepared for lots of laughs in this hilarious adaptation of a smash hit story.
9. When Another Dragon Roars, Unity Theatre (18 February)
Alfie and his mum both find it hard to talk about their feelings, but when they go camping they share stories about dragons. These dragons are angry, sometimes sulky and even scary. Alfie and his mum soon realise they are quite similar to the dragons. Using puppetry When Another Dragon Roars tells a story about handling emotions as both a parent and a child.
10. Block Printing, Bluecoat (19 February)
This February half term, children and their grownups are invited to Bluecoat to design and create their own block prints inspired by the Bluecoat building. Suitable for 3+, this session is free, just drop in between 1-3pm.
11. Art Plays Games, FACT (Until 27 April)
FACT has turned their first floor gallery into a space for games created by digital artists and independent game developers. Art Plays Games is fun, playful and suitable for both gamers and non-gamers featuring a different range of games which challenge conventional ways of storytelling.
For even more things to do in February half term in Liverpool and the city region check out our What’s On Listings.