Looking for things to do in Derby and Derbyshire this February half term? From creative workshops and storytelling sessions to theatre shows, outdoor adventures and budget-friendly days out, Derbyshire has lots of family-friendly events to keep kids of all ages entertained during the school holidays.
This guide brings together the best February half term events in Derby for kids and families, with a mix of free and paid activities across the city and surrounding areas. The page will be updated regularly as more events are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back for the latest ideas to help you plan your half term days out.
UPDATED JANUARY 2026
- Main Events
- Derby City Centre
- Parks, Gardens, Stately Homes and National Trust
- Farms, Theme Parks and other Attractions
- Theme Parks
- Council Events and Libraries
- Indoor Play Centre Events
- Shopping Centres and In Store Events
- Museum, Galleries and Theatre Activities
- Baby and Toddler Classes and Parties
Main Events
AMBER VALLEY
‘Ay Up Me Duck’ Trail
Date: Exact Dates TBC Feb 2026
Price: Free, Maps may have a small charge TBC
City Centre
Derbion
Rock Climbing Wall at Derbion (5+)
Date: 16-20 Feb · Price: £3 per child booking recommended
Electric daisy
Family Outdoor Cinema at Electric Daisy – WICKED
Date: 20 Feb 2026, Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last entry 4.30pm), Price: £6, Booking required.*
WICKED Messy Play Party
Date: 18 Feb 2026, Time: 12-3pm, Price: £8.50, Booking required.*
DERBY MARKET HALL
Family Pirate & Princess Weekend
Date: 19- 21 Feb 2026, Time: 10am – 5pm, Price: Free, drop in
Parks, Gardens, Stately Homes and National Trust
NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
Arbie Eye-Spy Winter Trail
Date: 16 – 20 February 2026 10am – 4pm · Price: £2.50 per person
Shadow Puppetry
Date: 16 – 20 February 2026 · Time: 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm · Price: Free · Booking required.
Drop-in Arts & Crafts
Date: 16 – 20 February 2026 10am – 4pm · Price: Free
Stick Man Outdoor Trail
Date: Daily, ongoing · Time: during opening hours · Price: Free · Drop in
CONKERS
Enchanting Twilight Walk
Date: Sat & Sun, 10 Jan – 22 Feb · Price: Adult/Over 5Yrs: £7 inc. hot chocolate, Under 5 Yrs: Free
Roller Skating Rink
Date: 14 Jan – 22 Feb · Price: Adult/Over 5Yrs: £5
Hicks lodge
Room on the Broom Trail (ongoing in 2026)
from 27 Jan · during opening hours · free – trail packs £4 – parking from £7.50 · Drop-in
Hardwick hall
February Half Term – Elizabethan St Valentine Theme
14-22 Feb 2026 · 9.30am–4pm · included with admission · Drop-in
‘Hop into the wild’ family trail
14 Feb – 9 March 2026 · 9.30am–4pm · included with admission · Drop-in
Calke abbey
‘Wonder World: Earth’ book trail
14-22 Feb 2026 · 9.30am–4pm · included with admission · Drop-in
Storytelling: Under 5s Session
20/02/2026 · 10am–11.30am · £5 plus admission · booking required
Storytelling Session
21 and 22 Feb 2026 · 10am–12pm · £5 plus admission · booking required
Farms, Theme Parks and other Attractions
Matlock FArm Park
February Half Term Fun!
14/02/2026-22/02/26 · 10am–4.30pm · £16.95/ £14.95, under 2s free · booking recommended
national forest adventure farm
New Life on the Farm
14/02/2026-22/02/26 · 10am–4pm · £12.50pp, under 2s free · booking recommended
DRAyton manor
K-Pop Takeover
14-23 Feb 2026 · 10am–4pm, Kpop concert at 4.30pm · £22.90 · booking required
Heights of Abraham (Matlock Bath)
Meet the Victorians
14-20 February 2026 · 10am–5pm · booking recommended
Council Events, Free Events and Libraries
Libraries
Allestree & Mickleover Libraries, Sprout’s Surprise!, Mon 16 Feb 2026 (2:30–3:30 pm) & Thu 19 Feb 2026 (10:30–11:30 am), Free
Allestree Library, Cheshire Cat Children’s Clay Workshop, Tue 17 Feb 2026 (11:00 am–12:00 pm), Free
Mackworth Library, A Pirate Adventure, Thu 19 Feb 2026 (10:30–11:30 am), Free
Alvaston & Mickleover Libraries, Kev F’s Comic Art Masterclass, Thu 19 Feb 2026 (10:30 am–12:30 pm & 2:00–4:00 pm), Free
Mickleover Library, History Talk: Rome of the Romans, Fri 20 Feb 2026 (10:30 am), Free
Allestree Library, Children’s Coding Workshop, Sat 21 Feb 2026 (10:30 am–12:00 pm), Free
Indoor Play and Sports Events
Mini Donington
Mini Valentines
13 and 14 Feb 2026 · 9.15am, 11.15am, 1.15pm · £12.95 kids · Booking required
Tiny Town Barlborough
Animal Event
17 Feb 9am · £17.95 · Booking required
Valentine’s Baby Party
Monday 16 February 2026 , 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm · £9.95 · Booking required
Little moos play barn
Pancake Day Stay & Play
17/02/2026 · 9.30am and 12.30pm · £7.95 · Booking required
Bluey Special
18/02/2026 · 9.30am and 12.30pm · £14.95 · Booking required
Shopping Centres and In Store Events
waterstones Derby
Mr Men and Little Miss – Chinese New Year
14-22 Feb 2026 · during opening hours · Free · Drop in
hobbycraft Derby
Kids’ Bouncing Buddies with Posca Workshop
16 Feb 2pm and 22 Feb 2026 1pm · £3 · Age 3+ · Booking Required
Lush Derby
Golden Half Term Event (7+)
16-22 Feb 2026 · 12 and 2pm · £17 · Age 7+ · Booking Required
Museum, Gallery and Theatre Workshops and Events
Derby museum of making
Field to Fashion – How to fix your clothes
18 February, 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm. · All ages · FREE, suggested donation £3 · Drop-in
Textile Trail – at all three Derby Museums
17 Feb-23 Feb, during opening hours · All ages · £1 · Drop in
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
UnEarthed Fossils
19 Feb 10.30am–12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm · All ages · FREE, suggested donation £3
Pickford’s house
Embellish your clothes with Embroidery
Tue 17 Feb 10.30am–12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm · All ages · FREE, suggested donation £3
Erewash Museum
Bricks and Play
Wed 19 – Fri 21 Feb · Museum opening hours · All ages · FREE · Drop-in
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum
Lunar New Year Museum Trail
Throughout Feb 2026 · 10am – 4pm · £1 · Drop-in
Creative Family Valentine’s Day
14 Feb 2026 · 10:00am – 3:00pm · Free · Drop-in
Clay Play! (4+)
18 Feb 2026 · 10:00am – 2:00pm · £5 · booking required
Lunar New Year Free Craft Day
21 Feb 2026 · 10:00am – 3:00pm · Free · Drop-in
Markeaton Craft Village
Half Term Pancake Day Art Class
Tuesday 17 Feb · 10.30am · All ages · £15 · Drop-in
Denby Pottery Village
‘Have a Go’ at Pottery Throwing
17 and 18 Feb · 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm · £18 · Booking Recommended
February Half Term Activities
14-22 Feb · 10am – 4pm · £2.50 booking (comes off the price of activity chosen) · Booking Recommended
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