February Half-Term Activities
Saturday 14 – Friday 20 February 2026
Enjoy a week of exciting family-friendly science, creativity, and discovery at The Harris this February half-term. From chemistry workshops and Lego coding to planetarium experiences and live animal encounters, there is something for all ages.
Creative Chemistry
Dates: Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February
Location: The Studio
Price: Free
Come and join the Royal Society of Chemistry for free science activities at The Harris. Discover the chemical sciences in Lancashire and take part in hands-on experiments including chromatography, rates of reaction, and polymers. There will also be opportunities to learn about careers in chemistry.
Book now for 14 February
Book now for 15 February
JuniorSTEM Lego and Coding Sessions
Date: Monday, 16 February
Location: The Studio
Price: £8 per group of 4 (including adults)
Build fantastic Lego WeDo models and learn to programme sensors, motors, and lights to bring your creations to life.
Book now (5 – 8 yrs)
Book now (12+ yrs)
Little Zoo to You
Date: Tuesday, 17 February
Location: The Studio
Price: £3
Discover the wonderful world of wildlife with Little Zoo to You. Meet insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals as Gemma introduces her animal friends in this interactive mini zoo experience.
Mad Science Shows – Mission to Mars
Date: Wednesday, 18 February
Location: The Studio
Price: £3
Join us for a Mad Science Mission to Mars, exploring how rockets launch, why satellites stay in orbit, and how astronauts land safely on other planets.
Planetarium
Date: Thursday 19 & Friday 20 February
Location: The Studio
Price: £3
Step into a WonderDome inflatable planetarium and embark on a cosmic journey through space. Explore planet formation, stars, rockets, and distant worlds in this immersive experience.
Book now for Thursday, 19 February
Book now for Friday, 20 February
Chinese New Year Celebration
Date: Saturday, 21 February
Location: The Studio
Price: Free
Featuring a lion dance, traditional Chinese dance performances, an impressive Chinese Gongfu demonstration by a national champion, and a face/mask changing act.
Art School… in a trail!
Date: Saturday, 14 – Friday, 20 February
Location: Throughout the building
Price: Free
Children aged 9+ and their families are invited to see artwork at The Harris in a whole new light. Art School… in a trail! is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Hachette, celebrating the release of Art School (in a book), an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.
Enjoy a traditional museum and gallery spotter trail with a fun twist – each stop unlocks a creative mission designed to help you look at and chat about the artwork in the museum collections in fun new ways. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Art School sticker.
There’s also a special drawing competition. Share your artwork on Instagram or BlueSky with the hashtag #ArtSchoolTrail and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including a Double National Art Pass Plus Kids and a signed copy of Art School (in a book)!
Find out more on the Kids in Museums website.
