Family Events

Expand to filter results by categories

Collapse to hide filter categories

Sector Safari

Sector Safari is an exciting careers trail around the city centre giving you the chance to explore career sectors and jobs locally.

02 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Pride of Yorkshire

A brand-new sculpture trail will be taking to the streets of South Yorkshire from Monday 8 June right through to Tuesday 8 September 2026, as the Pride of Yorkshire roars into life.

08 Jun 2026 - 08 Sept 2026

Colourful Pride of Yorkshire artwork mapping the main locations across South Yorkshire

Tropical Treasures Trail

Follow the flutter, swing and squawk along the Tropical Treasures trail!

18 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

A smiling young girl with braided hair leans forward to observe a butterfly resting on a small orange flower. Surrounded by lush green tropical plants, she watches closely with curiosity. The butterfly’s patterned orange, black and white wings are in sharp focus in the foreground, creating a colourful wildlife encounter in a butterfly house or tropical garden.

Together We Play: All Summer at The National Videogame Museum

The National Videogame Museum's new exhibition shines a light on the players and celebrates the memories, communities and friendships that grow through a shared love of videogames. Open from Saturday 18th July. What’s your favourite videogame?

18 Jul 2026 - 01 Sept 2026

Graphic promoting the One Ticket Play All Summer campaign. Large black text reads “ONE TICKET” and “ALL SUMMER” around a pixel-art style 3D block displaying the word “PLAY”. The design features a bold pink and yellow zigzag background with retro video game-inspired graphics and halftone dot patterns in the corners. Bright colours and arcade-inspired typography create an energetic, playful feel.

Sheffield by the Seaside 2026

Grab your buckets and spades as the seaside returns to Sheffield's Peace Gardens this summer, with a whole host of FREE family fun, 23 July - 29 August.

23 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Children are playing in a sandpit that has been set up in the Peace Gardens in Sheffield city centre as part of the Sheffield By The Seaside event.

Summer Holidays - Whodunnit; Victorian Crime Investigators

Visit on Wednesdays to Sundays this summer, become a Victorian Crime Investigator and explore the museum like a real detective. Search for clues, evidence and piece together what happened as you investigate mysteries throughout the museum.

25 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Child wearing a Sherlock Holmes-style deerstalker hat holds a magnifying glass in front of one eye while standing inside a museum exhibit. In the background are blurred black-and-white Victorian crime investigation illustrations and display panels, reinforcing a detective and mystery theme.

Family Holiday Cooking Club: Chinese Cuisine

Get ready for a fun, hands-on cooking experience the whole family can enjoy!

22 Aug 2026 12:00 - 14:00

People take part in a cooking workshop in a modern kitchen classroom. Several participants wearing aprons stand around workstations with saucepans, mixing bowls, whisks, graters and utensils. An adult assists a child preparing ingredients at the centre, while others work nearby. Chopped vegetables, herbs and cooking trays are arranged on the counters. Large windows and exposed concrete walls create a bright, industrial-style setting.

Gruffalo Gathering Family Fun Day

Come to the Gruffalo Gathering and take part in The Gruffalo Storytelling Trail. Follow the story and enjoy lots of free activities, music, crafts and family fun.

22 Aug 2026 10:00 - 14:00