School holiday activities

Free and low cost family-friendly activities take place this in Leicester this week.

Monday 17 August

Get up and go!
Take part in free activities for all the family with Leicester's children, young people centres
- 10am to 12noon at St Matthews
- 1pm to 3pm at:
Reading rhythm dance workshops
Bring your dancing feet, make new moves and find your rhythm at these free, fun sessions for children
- Sessions between 11.30am to 2.30pm at Highfields Library
- Ages 6 to 11

Get up and go!
- 10am to 12noon at Bewcastle
Leicester Cathedral summer activities
Enjoy free craft activities and family fun with a different theme each week.
- 10.30am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm at Leicester Cathedral
Sun print bookmarks
Pop by and make your own Read to the Beat bookmark using the sun print technique.
- 1pm to 3pm at New Parks Library
- Ages 5+

Arty Party!
Bring the kids for a fantastic creative day at Newarke Houses Museum. We will have lots of art and craft materials for you to choose from to make whatever you want to make! Bring your own ideas or use some of ours. There will be a variety of ideas and helpers available to help you decide what to make. Explore the gardens to find pictures of art and artists in our garden trail.
- 12noon to 3pm at Newarke Houses
- Crafts and activities, £4 per child pre-booked online, or £5 at the door. Accompanying adults free.
Get up and go!
- 1pm to 3pm at Beaumont Leys
Tissue box guitars and bead bracelets
Reuse and recycle turn left over cardboard into your very own guitar or make the perfect beaded bracelet to complete your festival outfit.
- 1pm to 3pm at Central Library
- Ages 5+

Get up and go!
- 10am to 12noon at: Netherhall
- 1pm to 3pm at:
  - Belgrave
  - Highfields
  - New Parks
Leicester Cathedral summer activities
- 10.30am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm at Leicester Cathedral

Lego coding club
Make Lego move to music and explore Lego books.
- 11am to 1pm at Central Library
- Booking required
- Ages 8 to 12