Family Information Leeds

01/09/2026

✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 3 Incredible Events Coming to West Yorkshire This September! ✨

Looking for something fun to do next month? Whether you are a sci-fi geek, a planet-saving eco-warrior, or a lover of live music and arts, we have three massive events lined up across Leeds and Bradford! Here is everything you need to know about dates, times, prices, and links:

🚀 1. Leeds Comic and Sci-Fi Fair - Get ready to hunt for treasures! Browse a massive selection of vintage and modern American/British comic books, graphic novels, action figures, trading cards, original artwork, and classic film/TV memorabilia.📅

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, City Square, Leeds, LS1 5NS
🎟️ Tickets: Only £3 (Pay on the door!)
🔗 More Info: https://goldenorbit.co.uk/event/leeds-comic-sci-fi-fair-05-09-2026/

🌱 2. Horsforth Green Festival - Bring the whole family along for a fantastic day celebrating community action and sustainability. Expect live music, a local produce show, eco-friendly workshops, community stalls, and delicious food vendors!

📅 Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Horsforth Hall Park, Hall Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5JE
🎟️ Tickets: FREE entry!
🔗 More Info: https://horsforthclimateaction.org/green-festival-horsforth-hall-park-festival-events/

🎭 3. Saltaire Festival 2026Celebrate the ultimate 9-day extravaganza of arts, culture, heritage, and music! The historic World Heritage village and Roberts Park will come alive with outdoor markets, live bands, street performances, and family activities.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12 – Sunday, September 20, 2026⏰ Time: Daily schedules vary (Outdoor markets & main stages open late morning)
📍 Location: Saltaire Village & Roberts Park, Shipley, BD18 3JS
🎟️ Tickets: FREE entry to the park and village streets! (Select indoor evening events like comedy and theatre are individually priced/ticketed).
🔗 Full Lineup & Bookings: https://saltairefestival.co.uk/

31/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🍌🍎NHS Healthy Start scheme 🍎🏊

The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps families on low incomes buy healthy food and milk. If someone is more than 10 weeks pregnant or has a child under 4, they may be entitled to access the scheme. Eligible families can receive a prepaid card to help with the cost of food and can also get free Healthy Start vitamins

Get help to buy food and milk Get help to buy food and milk(the Healthy Start scheme) What is Healthy Start? If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with...

28/08/2026

To help support parents with children starting school this September, Best start in life have launched the Toilet training campaign. Recognising that toilet training can be one of the biggest challenges for families, it offers practical advice covering everything from recognising when a child needs the toilet to managing clothing, wiping, flushing and washing hands.
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Learn how to prepare for potty training (toilet training), when to start and what to do if things don't go as planned, with NHS advice and practical tips.

27/08/2026

ENJOY THE LAST WEEK OF SUMMER HOLIDAYS🛟🏊🏊🏻‍♀️

Fancy trying a family wild swim near York? Pool Bridge Farm has a beautiful family-friendly lake with pontoons, easy access points, picnic areas and an on-site café.

Summer at Pool Bridge Farm, York Wild Swimming & Wellbeing

26/08/2026

You can enjoy free family activities, museum exhibitions, and outdoor trails across Leeds during the final week of the summer holidays

👉Royal Armouries Museum
Explore national collections and catch special daily live-action demonstrations and combat displays wrapping up for the holidays

👉Leeds City Museum
Follow family-friendly trails and check out the interactive hands-on game zones

👉Leeds Kirkgate Market
Visit the market kitchen area for free weekday children's activities, including LEGO building, crafts, and den building

👉Leeds Central Library
Drop in to browse the children's section and take part in the final countdown of the Summer Reading Challenge (Read to the Beat)

👉Roundhay Park
Walk the lakes and complete the self-guided Little Friends family trail through the massive green spaces

👉Kirkstall Abbey
Wander around the historic riverside ruins (free entry for Leeds residents with proof of address)

👉Temple Newsam
Stretch your legs on the grounds and explore the outdoor walled garden trails

👉Hope Pastures
Go see the horses, ponies, and donkeys up close with free daily meet-and-greet sessions

26/08/2026

Visitors to Millennium Square can explore the wonders of the universe this summer when a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium lands in Leeds.

Planetarium Go UK arrives on the square next month, promising immersive astronomy and science-based experiences which use the latest technology to capture the stunning far reaches of space.

Employing high-resolution digital projections all housed within a portable dome structure, the attraction will screen a programme of films for visitors of all ages.

From September 4-26, 2026, Planetarium Go UK will host the screenings every day between 11am and 6pm Sunday to Friday and 10am to 8pm on Saturdays.

Featuring 3-2-1 Lift Off (recommended 6+), From Earth to Universe (recommended 10+), Beyond the Sun (recommended 5+) and Voyager: The Never-Ending Story (recommended 5+), the programme aims to offer an accessible way for families, school groups and community audiences to engage with science and space exploration.

Tickets for Planetarium Go UK are priced from £8 and full programme information are now available at:
🔗https://www.millsqleeds.com/
☎️by phone on 0113 376 0318 (Mon–Sat, 10am–4pm)
Or in person at the Carriageworks Theatre (open two hours before any performances at the Carriageworks Theatre).

Phone lines are open Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm.In-person bookings can be made two hours before any show at the Carriageworks Theatre

25/08/2026

Unlock a brighter future for every family! Best Start in life is a powerful resource platform that empowers parents and children from pregnancy to age five and beyond, breaking down barriers to opportunity and paving the way for a lifetime of limitless possibility.

Advice and support 
for your child’s development

20/08/2026

CFL SUMMER GUIDE- your ultimate family-friendly guide to making the most of the summer holidays in Leeds

We are proud to bring you the Child Friendly Leeds School Holiday Guide of the year – your ultimate family-friendly guide to making the most of the summer holidays in Leeds. We listened to yo…

19/08/2026

Join us for our 25th Birthday Celebration!

For 25 years, West Leeds Activity Centre has been bringing people together through adventure, learning and fun. Since opening our doors, we have welcomed thousands of young people, families and community groups, creating lasting memories and inspiring new experiences.

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of adventure, community and unforgettable memories with an afternoon of activities, reflection and celebration.

📅 Tuesday 25 August
⏰ 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Book your tickets here and please help spread the word!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/25th-birthday-celebration-tickets-1994814794750

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!

Come and celebrate our 25th Birthday with a fun filled family afternoon!

19/08/2026

WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING