Things to do with kids in Sheffield recommendations
Soft play, play villages, farms, water fun and family activities in Sheffield and nearby. Browse current Sheffield listings with dates and official links.
Current events and activities in Sheffield
- Beginner athletics
Coaches teach universal athletic techniques to help children improve their running, jumping and throwing. Each session includes a warm up, games and event specific coaching. The sessions are split into groups so children will learn with others at their level of ability.
09:40-10:25 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EISS)
- Fun Halloween Party
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a FREE Halloween party packed with slime, crafts, sensory play and spooky surprises.
11:30-14:30 at Indoor Moor Market
- Beginner tennis
Working in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Everyone Active deliver the LTA Youth Programme. The Programme consists of 6 stages and will take your children from learning the basic skills to playing on a
09:30-10:15 at Graves Health & Sports C
- Woodland Toddler Group
Outdoor Woodland Toddler Group: a friendly, relaxed outdoor adventure group every week run by Sarah at Ecclesall Woods, Fridays at 9:45.
09:45-11:45 at JG Graves Woodland Discovery Centre
- Villains of the Sea - October Half Term
Visit the National Emergency Services Museum for a swashbuckling week of family activities and crafts and uncover the truth behind pirates and smugglers. Were they daring criminals, clever traders, or something in betwee
Check official times at National Emergency Services Museum
- Community Firework Event
Come along for an unforgettable evening of family fun and a spectacular fireworks display all for free!
17:30-21:00 at Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa
- Sheffield Celebrates Christmas (Devonshire Green)
Come celebrate the start of the festive season in Sheffield City Centre with a fantastic family show, taking place at Devonshire Green on Sunday 15 November.
15:00-18:30 at Devonshire Green
- Sheffield Christmas Celebration
Come celebrate the start of the festive season in Sheffield City Centre with a fantastic family show, taking place at Devonshire Green on Sunday 15 November.
15:00-18:30 at Devonshire Green
- Ukrainian Christmas Market
Experience Ukrainian Christmas in the heart of Sheffield! Enjoy traditional Ukrainian food, unique handmade gifts, live music, a Ukrainian choir, free creative workshops and festive family activities at Millennium Galler
11:00-16:00 at Millennium Gallery
- Santa's Grotto and Enchanted Forest
Delve into Christmas with Santa’s magical grotto nestled within our enchanted forest. The perfect addition to your visit to see Cinderella or Stick Man, join Santa for a heart-warming festive experience for children youn
Check official times at Playhouse
- Cinderella
Dust off your glass slippers - you're invited to the Royal Ball! Get ready to cheer the heroes and boo the baddies as our talented cast of performers aged 5 to 18 bring this classic fairy tale to life!
15:00 at Sheffield Library Theatre
- Manor Operatic Society presents Peter Pan
Come enjoy Peter Pan, a high-flying pantomime adventure. Forty years of city hall pantomime magic since the first show in 1986.
18:15 at Sheffield City Hall
- Gulliver's Valley Resort: theme park
Children's theme park resort with rides, shows, play areas and themed accommodation.
Check opening times at Gulliver's Valley Resort
- Weston Park Museum
The city's amazing collections of beautiful, varied & unusual treasures are brought to life through fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives. If visiting with children, simply wind up & release,
Check official opening hours at Weston Park Museum
- Sheffield - Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game for Up to 5
Sheffield is calling. Are you ready for the challenge? Set off on a self-guided urban adventure where every street hides a clue, every landmark tells a story, and every puzzle brings you one step closer to victory.
07:00-09:00 at Sheffield Tap, Sheffield Station