Free fun this half term as Must-See Month launches in Liverpool

Half-term is just around the corner, and Liverpool is rolling out an incredible lineup of free activities as part of Must-See Month, organised by Liverpool BID Company.

Running from 17 February – 17 March, Must-See Month is a celebration of culture and encourages people to explore something new in the city.

From arts and crafts to interactive exhibitions and even a tour of the solar system, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—without spending a penny!

Here are some of the top family-friendly activities happening this half-term:

Craft and Create 

Walker Art Gallery: 20 & 21 February

Spend time together as a family this half term getting creative, making memories and something special to take home with you.

More info here.

Block Printing at the Bluecoat

Bluecoat: Wed 19 Feb – 1.00pm -3.00pm (Free, drop in anytime)

Children and their grown ups are invited to create their own unique block prints inspired by the Bluecoat building. 

Suitable for children aged 3+

More info here.

Tiddlers: Seaside Explorers

World Museum: Thursday 20 February 10.00am – 11.00am

Join us every Thursday morning in the Aquarium for Tiddlers – Seaside Explorers. Enjoy a range of fun activities and games linked to underwater animals. This session is ideal for parents with preschool age children and babies or nursery groups. This is a relaxed drop in activity and no booking necessary. Older siblings are welcome too!

More info here.

Blooming Creative – half term family fun

Tate Liverpool: During opening hours

Let your creativity bloom during February half term with our free family activities inspired by The Plant That Stowed Away. Our Learning Space is open every day for visiting families- a space to relax and create with art games, colouring-in, books, toys and more!

More info here.

Little Liverpool – activities for children

Museum of Liverpool: Check website for dates/times

Our Little Liverpool gallery is a hands-on fantasy world, crammed with fun activities especially for children under the age of six to play and learn. It is the perfect place to introduce little ones to the Museum of Liverpool.

More info here.

Half term holiday family fun at Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral: Wednesday, 19 February, 11.00am – 12.00pm

Join Liverpool Cathedral’s Education team for arts and crafts activities in the February half-term holidays.

Each family-friendly session is free and lasts up to 45 minutes. All sessions must be pre-booked and each person attending is required to have a ticket. 

More info here.

Free child ticket with paying adult

British Music Experience

British Music Experience is offering a ticket for one free child per paying Adult during Must-See Month – which saves £10.50!

Just use promotional code: ‘BMEMUSTSEE’ at checkout after selecting your date and entry time.

Plus, all general admission tickets for British Music Experience are annual passes, allowing for re-entry for 12 months from your first visit date!

More info here.

Audio universe: tour of the solar system

World Museum: 22 February 2025

Join the World Museum for a planetarium show that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision.

All of the objects in space are represented with rich sounds as well as with incredible visuals. The audience can listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. 

More info here.

Mildred’s Albert Dock Art Trail

Tate Liverpool: During opening hours

Mildred, Tate’s art-loving cat, wants you to help her find 6 images of artworks placed around the inner quay of the Royal Albert Dock. The Art Trail is a great way for families to spend time together, doing something that is both creative and active. The Art Trail is available from the ground floor. This is a self-led, free, family activity suitable for children aged 7-11. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own pencils to complete the trail.

More info here.

Song Explorers

Walker Art Gallery: Tuesdays

Sometimes people are worried about bringing their little ones to an art gallery in case they make a noise or they’re concerned that there won’t be anything there to interest them.

Not at the Walker!

This on-gallery session will introduce little ones to some of the Walkers collections through the use of rhythm, familiar songs, and rhymes. Come along and make some noise with us in this beautiful environment. 

More info here.

Find out more about Must-See Month here.

Discover more events across Liverpool here.