Varied, cool and non-generic activities for the young’uns while school’s out this February half-term, across Wales and indeed online (but with a Welsh base, so to speak). Elizabeth Morris has the details.
MUDFEST
Be prepared to get messy and marvel at the magic of mud. That’s right, here you can actually get your hands (and everything else) mucky as you take part in muddy obstacle courses and tug of wars, cook in mug kitchens and hunt for minibeasts.
WWT, Llanelli, Sat 18-Sun 26 Feb.
Tickets: £9.45 adults/£6 children (4+). Info: here
POKÉMON LEARN-TO-PLAY SESSION
The Game Emporium is hosting a Pokémon Trading Card demo event to teach new players the basics of being a Pokémon trainer. All ages are welcome to battle it out with a pre-built randomised deck, and there are even prizes up for grabs.
The Game Emporium, Swansea, Mon 20 Feb.
Tickets: £6. Info: here
ZOG AT ST DAVID’S HALL
Join the lovable dragon Zog on his adventures at Madame Dragon’s School as he faces trials and tribulations in the hope of winning a golden star. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this play is full of roarsome music and family fun.
St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Wed 22 + Thu 23 Feb.
Tickets: £16. Info: here
AFTER DARK: SCIENCE ON SHOW
A hands-on science-themed evening at the National Museum that is suitable for all the family, with activities including recycling plastics with a 3D printer, the energy orchestra, meeting scientists and engineers from Cardiff University, edible insects and much more.
National Museum Wales, Cardiff, Wed 22 Feb.
Admission: FREE. Info: here
STORY TRAILS
Storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams has created a series of bespoke story trails across Cardiff’s Parks that can be accessed via QR codes. The stories, available in both English and Welsh, engage children in fun activities (such as building stick structures) along the way.
Various Cardiff parks (stories accessible online).
Activity: FREE. Info: here
MINTLINGS BY THE ROYAL MINT
The Royal Mint has put together a huge collection of activities including games and quizzes that bring the characters of our coins to life. Go on an adventure as you complete the activities, all without having to leave your home.
At home (activity sheets available online).
Activity: FREE. Info: here
words ELIZABETH MORRIS
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