Things to do with kids in Leeds
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Events
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Saturday 14 Nov
Creative Dance, ages 3–4
A dated session of Elevations’ seven-week Creative Dance course for children aged 3–4.
Sunday 15 Nov
Armley Park Lantern Parade
The route goes down Lantern Lane for a story and returns through the darkness.
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
Intertwine Youth Theatre
Interplaytheatre.org.uk
Nearby: Armley
11–15 years; ages are a guideline
Explore theatre and creativity in an inclusive group for ages 11–15.
Pottery painting at Firefly
Fireflypottery.co.uk
Nearby: Bramley
All ages and abilities
Choose a ready-made pot and decorate it using ceramic glazes with a tailored introduction.
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Dream Space Playgroup
Yorkshirecontemporary.org
Nearby: Beeston
0–5 years and their grown-ups
Explore a soft, colourful environment with textiles, music, dressing up and sensory play.
Sensory Open Days at Interplay
Interplaytheatre.org.uk
Nearby: Armley
Young people and their families
Explore music, creative play and art in relaxed, participant-led sensory sessions.
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Armley Youth Space
Interplaytheatre.org.uk
Nearby: Armley
10–16 years, living in Armley
Autumn Leaf Luminaries
Museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Nearby: Armley
Turn colourful autumn leaves into luminaries and seasonal crafts at Armley Mills.
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Seven Arts
Nearby: Chapel Allerton
A small independent arts venue with family shows in its wider theatre, film and music programme.
Addresses for your route
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- Armley Leisure Centre
Carr Crofts, Armley, Leeds LS12 3HB
- Armley Library and Community Hub
Armley Community Hub, 2 Stocks Hill, Leeds LS12 1UQ
- Armley Park
Stanningley Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 3LW
- Beeston Library and Community Hub
Town Street, Beeston, Leeds LS11 8PN
- Bramley Baths
Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3DF
- Bramley Library
Bramley community hub and library, Hough Lane, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3ND
- Bramley Park
Westover Road, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3PG
- Chapel Allerton Library
106 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 4LZ
- Chapel Allerton Park tennis courts
Chapel Allerton Park, Pasture Lane, Leeds
- Cross Flatts Park
Cross Flatts Avenue, Beeston, Leeds LS11 7BQ
- Dewsbury Road Library and Community Hub
190 Dewsbury Road, Leeds LS11 6PF
- Firefly Pottery
Unit 10 Swinnow Grange Mills, Stanningley Road, Bramley LS13 4EP
- Hamara Healthy Living Centre
Tempest Road, Beeston Hill, Leeds LS11 6RD
- Interplay Theatre
Armley Ridge Road, Leeds LS12 3LE
- Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Canal Road, Armley, Leeds
- Monster Kidz Bramley
Unit B, St Catherines Business Complex, Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds LS13 2TD
- Northlight Arts Centre
31 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3LW
- Rowland Road Play Patch
Rowland Road WMC, 38 Rowland Road, Beeston Hill, Leeds LS11 6ED
- Seven Arts
31a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD
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Beeston, Leeds with kids: park play, books and creative spaces
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Chapel Allerton with kids: books, first dance steps and creative stops
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