Out of this world! Don’t miss some amazing family-friendly events in the Harrogate District this Half Term
If you, like many others are thinking of ways to entertain the children over half term then Our Planet Your World, a six day themed event taking place
around the district, could be just what you are looking for! Free and packed full of different activities from live art installations, through to face painting and crafting sessions there is plenty to occupy the kids.
The event will offer fabulous street entertainment, including an animatronic tortoise, interactive installations such as a gigantic 18 metre beached whale in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens, plus a fascinating recycling themed art installation, live music and lots of creative activities. The theme for the week’s activities will explore the wonderful planet that we live on and the topical issues of the environment, sustainability and recycling.
Events will take place in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Masham, Pateley Bridge and Ripon between Monday 21 and Saturday 26 February. Our Planet, Your World will be delivered by Harrogate Borough Council and is funded by the ERDF and HM Government Welcome Back Fund.
Monday 21 February
Boroughbridge Library, storytelling sessions*
10am-1pm.
The fun will kick off in Boroughbridge on Monday 21 February with earth themed interactive storytelling sessions designed to spark the imagination. Held in Boroughbridge library between 10am and 1pm, the sessions will take place every 30 minutes and children will be invited to come in their favourite dressing up costume.
Tuesday 22 February
Masham Town Hall, sea theme crafting activity*
11am-4pm.
On Tuesday 22 February, Masham Town Hall will offer children a sea inspired craft activity between 11am and 4pm. Each child will be given the opportunity to create their very own sea themed craft which they can then keep and take home. Children will be welcomed to attend in fancy dress.
Wednesday 23 February
Ripon Market Square animatronic polar bear, interactive art sculpture, face painting, craft activities for children and live music.
11am-4pm.
Ripon’s Market Square will play host to lots of family themed fun on Wednesday 23 February. An awe-inspiring animatronic polar bear will roam the Market Square with its keeper and appear at regular slots throughout the day. The stunningly lifelike beast will also be available for selfies and pictures.
Those looking to share some creative expression will be encouraged to help create a powerful visual about the urgent plastic crisis in the oceans. Working alongside an artist, visitors to Ripon can help to create a 5ft sculpture from plastics and can bring their own recycling from home to add to the sculpture. Once complete, the sculpture will be donated to a local school to act as an educational legacy. Those interested in homing the sculpture are invited to contact Visit Harrogate on info@visitharrogate.co.uk
And if that wasn’t enough, live music, face painting and crafting activities will also be available free of charge between 11am and 4pm.
Thursday 24 February
Harrogate Convention Centre, Studio 2, 18 metre beached whale, animatronic tortoise, roaming entertainment acts, craft activities for children, face painting, live music and much more
11am-4pm.
Harrogate Convention Centre, Studio 2 is the venue for Thursday 24 February with plenty of events taking place to keep the family entertained between 11am and 4pm. People won’t be able to miss the gigantic 18 metre whale accompanied by its scuba diving hosts, who will entertain and educate families about sea life preservation. Two life-size kangaroo impersonators, The Roo’s will be bouncing around the paths causing mischief and posing for pictures, whilst a huge lifelike animatronic tortoise will fascinate visitors.
There will also be a Sea Fairy Globe with a magical sea fairy encased inside and Bob the Lobster to entertain the children and put a smile on their faces. Craft activities will also be offering heaps of fun and helping to keep those nimble fingers busy! Live music and face painting will complete the fabulous day out.
Friday 25 February
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall, environmentally themed crafting activity for children
11am – 3pm.
Friday 25 February will see a crafting activity take place at Pateley Bridge. Located beside the play area, the crafting session will have an earth theme and will be available for families to enjoy between 11am and 4pm.
Saturday 26 February
Knaresborough Castle Grounds, Boat About, crafting activity for children, face painting 11am – 4pm.
The last day of activity will take place in Knaresborough Castle Grounds on Saturday 26 February between 11am – 4pm. Boat-About will see a life size boat cruise around the grounds entertaining families. Crafting activities will also take place and free face painting will delight the smaller children.
Some of the attractions and activities are weather dependent so people are advised to keep an eye on the Visit Harrogate social media channels and website for any event changes before visiting www.visitharrogate.co.uk/ourplanetyourworld.
Our Planet, Your World will be delivered by Harrogate Borough Council and funded by the ERDF and HM Government Welcome Back Fund.
For further information and details about the event visit: www.visitharrogate.co.uk/ourplanetyourworld. For more events and things to do in the area go to www.visitharrogate.co.uk.
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