What's on in For the kids

About our events

List of Events

  1. A group of children play in a wooded area, engaging in outdoor activities. Two kids are using tools like a rake and a broom, while others explore the surroundings. The scene is lively, with trees and wooden logs creating a natural play environment.

    Autumn in the Hidden Forest

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    Drop-in to the magical Hidden Forest and follow your child’s imagination as they explore, create and play under a canopy of trees.
  2. A child holds up a red piece of torn paper while an adult looks on.

    Tales in the Gallery: Jordy Kerwick

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    Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together as the exhibition inspired stories unfold, inspired by the Jordy Kerwick: One to Give. One to Take Away exhibition in The Weston Gallery.
  3. A woodland play area at dusk, decorated with festoon lights and wooden star decorations

    Little Wild Wood

    Discover Little Wild Wood – our natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations – somewhere for kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.
  4. A group of adults and two babies sit on a reflective surface in an art space. The adults, dressed in casual clothing, engage with the children, who are exploring the area. Artworks are visible in the background, creating a creative atmosphere.

    Sculpture Baby: William Kentridge

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the William Kentridge exhibition in the Underground Gallery.
  5. An excited child using red plastic cones to create a sculpture. They are in an indoor space with black and white photographs on the walls.

    The Studio

    Visit The Studio in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, making and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity.
  6. A storyteller crouches in front of a wooden box filled with colourful objects.

    Tales in the Gallery: William Kentridge

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    Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together, inspired by the William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition.
  7. A young girl is kneeling on the floor, focused on drawing with crayons on a large sheet of paper. In the background, other children and adults are engaged in various art activities in a bright, spacious room. Illustrations of trees are overlaid onto the image.

    Christmas Family Activity: Make and Create Together

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    Every weekend a different artist-led activity will unfold, where you can come and spend time with your family connecting to the artworks at YSP, and to each other.
  8. A child plays wit colourful objects in a gallery space.

    Sculpture Baby: Jordy Kerwick

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Jordy Kerwick's One to Give. One to Take Away exhibition at The Weston.
  9. A flock of geese flying over a lake at sunset

    Sculpture and Nature Hunt

    Seek out sculptures and discover the beauty of nature at YSP.
  10. A boy taking a phone photograph of a brightly coloured mosaic Buddha figure.

    Sculpture Spy Activity

    There are around 100 outdoor sculptures to be discovered at YSP. How many will you spy today?