School Holidays do not have to break the bank!
Here’s 30+ FREE activities for the kids this Easter in and around Notts. Parking charges may apply at some sites.
If you have a National Trust membership then you can enjoy even more free activities, many sites have additional games, crafts and activities running in the school holidays that are included in your entry. Many are also running Easter Egg hunts at an additional charge.
LAKESIDE ARTS
Cosmic Titans Exhibition
“This free exhibition unites art and science in a captivating exploration of the quantum universe, celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.“
25th Jan – 27th April (closed Mondays)
No booking required
IKEA NOTTINGHAM
Eggstravaganza Trail
Grab a map and discover the secret location of the 8 colourful Easter eggs hidden amongst the store. Find all the eggs to crack the secret code and be entered to win a prize!
5th-21st April, 9am-7pm
No Booking Required
Bunny Bunting Activity
Join us in store to create your very own Bunny Bunting!
14th-18th April, 9am-7pm
Booking Required
SMYTHS TOYS (Nottingham and Derby)
Rainbocorns Giveaway
Hop into Smyths Toys on Saturday, 12th April from 9 AM for an egg-citing Easter Letter Hunt! You will be in with a chance of winning a 10ft Thorpe trampoline in each store! Find the hidden letters in-store and fill in your clue sheet to claim your FREE Mini Rainbocorn toy! Don’t miss out—while stocks last!
Saturday 12th April, from 9am
No Booking Required
JOHN LEWIS (Nottingham)
Sylvanian Families Treasure Hunt
Complete our treasure hunt in-store and receive a Sylvanian Families Baking Baby Party Series blind bag – while stocks last
7th-21st April, during opening hours
No Booking Required
WATERSTONES NOTTINGHAM
Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt
Paddington has hidden chocolate eggs all around our children’s floor! How many can you find?
Our booksellers will read the eggcellent Paddington’s EasterEgg Hunt and you will have the chance to track down some of those hidden eggs!
Wednesday 16th April, 11am
No booking required
MANSFIELD MUSEUM
Free Craft Sessions
Make A Bug, 8th April, 10am-1pm, FREE – booking required
Insect Finger Puppets, 9th April, 10am-1pm, FREE, drop in
Make A Dragonfly, 10th April, 10am-1pm, FREE, drop in
Make A Mini Beast, 11th April, 10am-1pm, FREE, drop in
FOUR SEASONS SHOPPING CENTRE
DICE AND BALLS
The Easter Mini-Mini-Con
Join us for D&B Mini-Mini-Con, an exciting, family-friendly board gaming event brought to you by Dice & Balls, in association with Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club.
16th April, 10am-5pm
No booking required
NOTTINGHAM CONTEMPORARY
Easter Family Activities: Spaces of Belonging
Join in to create and play in our large space.
Our fantastic Play & Learn Facilitators are on hand to guide you through the activities, with lots of materials for you to have fun with! As always, we’ll be setting up some more relaxed areas with sensory toys and books to read together too.
Inspired by our current exhibitions we will explore systems, community solidarity and team spirit through making and play.
8th – 17th April, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Booking recommended
BASSETLAW MUSEUM
Easter Holiday Activities
Our fantastic crafts and activities program is spring themed, with lots of fun, creative activities for all ages.
Clay Jam Jar Houses, 7th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Sparkly Windchimes, 8th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Jewellery Making, 9th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Easter Collograph Printing, 10th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Lego Day, 11th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Abstract Art, 15th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Egg Box Bunnies, 16th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
Lego Day, 17th April 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00, Price: Free, Drop-in
NATIONAL JUSTICE MUSEUM
Justice Reinvented
Come and ‘design your own prison’ in the project lab. For this, you will be given some starter prison facilities to design your basic prison plan. You are then given 10 points to spend on extras to upgrade your prison building. Which extras you choose and how your design looks it up to you.
8-10th April 10:30am – 3:30pm
No booking required
Fingerprinting Techniques
We will be practicing lifting fingerprints using different techniques each day. On day one, you will be using aluminium fingerprint powder to lift fingerprints from tiles.
On day two, we will reveal whole hand prints on paper using magnetic powder. Then on the third day, we will be finding out which household objects can be used to lift fingerprints off tiles.
15-17th April
No booking required
STONEBRIDGE CITY FARM
Easter Market
We are so excited to bring you our Easter market! We have loads of things happening on the farm on Saturday
We will have loads of local makers and crafters at the market. There will be a face painter, crafts, egg trail and a Easter Bonnet competition! We have loads of prizes and goodies to giveaway for you and your little ones!
Saturday 19th April, 10am-4pm
No booking required
Ruddington Yarn Bomb
Easter Trail and Display
Follow the trail to find the knitted items in local shop windows. More info TBC
5th -21st April
No booking required
DERBION
Derbion Dinos Dinosaur Trail
Explore the centre and come face-to-face with 14 roaring, moving dinosaurs! Whether you’re a dino expert or just love an adventure, this is a must-see experience for all ages. Stand beside the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and capture the ultimate photo. Watch a Pteranodon prepare to take flight! See its wings flap as if it’s about to soar through the skies. Or step inside a Baby Dino Egg! A fun photo opportunity that’s perfect for all explorers.
4th-22nd April
No Booking Required
PETS AT HOME
My Pet Pals Workshops
My Pet Pals workshops are hosted by our pet care advisors and are most suited to children aged 4+. Each session lasts up to 45 minutes while parents or guardians watch nearby.
Our workshops teach kids all about responsible pet ownership. At the end of each interactive workshop, children will get a My Pet Pals certificate and sticker.
5-6th, 12th-19th April
Booking Required
LIBRARY EVENTS
Sutton-In-Ashfield Library
Easter Crafts and Hunt
8th April 11am-12pm
No Booking Required
Carlton Library
Chick puppets
Monday 14 April, 11am – 12pm
No Booking Required
Eastwood Library
Creative session Friday 4 April, 10am – 12pm
Box modelling Saturday 5 April – Saturday 19 April, during normal opening hours
Big Bricks Monday 7 April – Saturday 19 April, during normal opening hours
Children’s knitting workshop (7+) Thursday 17 April, 10am – 12pm
No Booking Required
Huthwaite Library
Easter egg crafts
Thursday 17 April, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
No Booking Required
Kirkby in Ashfield Library
Spring fayre
Tuesday 8 April, 11am – 2pm
No Booking Required
Ladybrook Library
Nature treasure hunt Saturday 8 April – Saturday 19 April, during normal opening hours
Larry the Lamb Easter craft Thursday 10 April, 10am – 12pm
Easter egg colouring Thursday 17 April, 10am – 12pm
No Booking Required
Mansfield Woodhouse Library
Easter bunny masks Thursday 10 April, 10am – 2pm
Make your own badge Thursday 17 April, 10am – 2pm
No Booking Required
Sutton in Ashfield Library
Easter hunt Monday 24 March – Friday 11 April, during normal opening hours
No Booking Required
Warsop Library
Garden Party Grand Opening Tuesday 8 April, 10am – 2pm
Giant Games Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 April, during normal opening hours
Easter crafts Tuesday 15 April, 10am – 2pm
No Booking Required
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