PLAY
Our year-round programme for children and families.
Our packed calendar of family-friendly activities proves that you’re never too young for culture – or too old for play.
PLAY is our year-round programme of free events and activities for children and families. Throughout 2025, we’ll be inviting you to take part in a series of playful interventions and magical moments of discovery – presented in partnership with Play Bradford, and co-produced with artists, architects, designers, theatre makers and the people of Bradford District.
Get ready for a year of fabulous PLAY…
Coming soon
6 Aug 2025
Island of Foam: Version #40
Stephanie Lüning
Celebrate Playday, the national day for play, in City Park. Families of all ages can join in this monumental explosion of multicoloured foam…
Intergenerational Play
This pioneering programme, created with Bradford’s Linking Network, shows that there’s no age limit to play.
Think playing is just for kids? Think again. We’re bringing together pupils at 20 Bradford primary schools with residents of 20 nearby care homes – and inviting them to come together and play.
The two generations will begin by exploring the idea of ‘play’ in their respective environments, before joining up to play together. These unique interactions are designed to promote social inclusion and foster strong relationships between young and old, encouraging new connections that bridge the multi-generation gap – with benefits for the wellbeing of everyone involved.
More information coming soon.
More family-friendly events
Explore more family-friendly events coming soon.
3 Apr 2025 – 28 Feb 2026
YOU:MATTER
Marshmallow Laser Feast
Explore how we’re all connected at this spectacular immersive experience.
21 Jun – 14 Sep 2025
Ice Age Art Now
British Museum
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition.
12-26 Jul 2025
The DRAW! Tour: July Workshops
Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.
12 Jul 2025
The Big Beacon Family Welcome
Join us at Cliffe Castle Park for an afternoon of family fun.
Play Bradford
Keeping Bradford playfulPlay Bradford are passionate about using adventure play as a vehicle for social change. Find out more about what they do and how they’re making play happen anywhere and everywhere.
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Play Bradford are passionate about using adventure play as a vehicle for social change. Find out more about what they do and how they’re making play happen anywhere and everywhere.
