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There are loads of activities and events across the whole of the Bradford district to keep people entertained throughout the Easter school holidays and beyond
 The Reading Pictures: Seeing Stories Festival is a unique visual literacy festival from ASCEL (the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians) Yorkshire and Humberside and the Arts Council.
The festival gives children and young people the opportunity to meet and learn from illustrators and artists and offer children and their families the chance to discover the power of pictures while enjoying some creative fun.
Throughout April and May, take part in art workshops with textile artists; collage story-making for children with autism; storytelling performances based on Martin Waddell's Owl Babies and a Star Wars drawing workshop.
Find out more here.
Create events and activities in Keighley Library.
Create Connect Make - an open invitation to get involved with making creative activities happen at Keighley Library.
Our Libraries Service has three new themed groups all supported by library staff, local artists, poets, writers and others to develop ideas for events and activities that could take place at Keighley Library. The groups are open to adults and young people over the age of 14.
- Interested in poetry, music, drama or any performance art? Join the Live Performance Group on Thursday 28 April 5-7pm
- Interested in making stuff? Anything from art, craft, building things etc. Join the Making and Crafting Group on Saturday 30 April 2-4pm
- Get involved in exploring stories and history involving Keighley people and places, past or present, at the Local Stories Group on Saturday 7 May 2-4pm
- If you can't join in person you can join the Online Group to discuss ideas for events that could take place in the library and/or online Tuesday 10 May 6.30-8pm
Contact createconnectmake@gmail.com and say which group or groups you're interested in. Find out more about our project here.
 National Science and Media Museum
The National Science and Media Museum has a whole host of displays and exhibitions to explore including:
- 4,000 Miles from Home - A display showcasing the stories and photos of Akbal Singh Kang, documenting his family and community in Bradford throughout the 1960s. More here.
- Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security - Explore the fascinating world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications. More here.
- Broadcast 100 - Celebrating the last century of TV, radio and streaming, a bumper year of exhibitions and events across the Science Museum Group. More here.
More information about the National Science and Media Museum can be found here.
 Cherry Blossom Festival - Bolling Hall 8 May
We're having a Cherry Blossom Festival at Bolling Hall on 8 May 11am to 3pm.
- The volunteer Bolling Hall Gardeners will help you to plant a summer bulb in your own little blossom decorated pot to take home.
- Blossom-themed face paint by Fairies Wardrobe will be on hand. Make sure you have your photo taken with the Blossom Flower Fairy.
- Make a hand-crafted tissue blossom to take home
- Join a flower-themed children’s story time in the library.
- See the Rainbow Morris Dancers in the gardens and celebrate spring!
- All finished off with tea and cake in the museum ‘Cold Kitchen’.
Children to be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in, no need to book.
All our museums and galleries are FREE to visit and have great outdoor space. For more information visit the website or follow on social media @BradfordMuseums
Valley Parade Memorial Football Tournament
Our Valley Parade Memorial Football Tournament takes place this weekend at Marley Activities and Coaching Centre in Keighley.
The tournament has been held since 1986 to commemorate the 56 people who lost their lives in the fire disaster at Bradford City’s Valley Parade ground during a match with Lincoln City FC on 11 May, 1985.
Organised by our Community Sports Development Unit and supported by the Prison Officers’ Association, academy teams from Bradford City AFC and Lincoln City FC will play games against a host of junior clubs from across the district. Saturday 16 April sees the Under-12s teams play their games and on Sunday 17 April it’s the turn of the Under-14s teams.
The first games on both mornings kick off at 9am, preceded by a minute’s silence in honour of those affected by the tragedy. The final on both days is held at 2.30pm followed by presentation of individual medals to every player. More information can be found here.
Parks and play areas
 The Bradford district has some amazing parks and green spaces - all are great places to have fun, relax and lose yourself in nature.
Many of our parks have dedicated play areas for children to explore, play and burn off energy.
Information about our parks and greenspaces can be found here.
Easter Holiday Play Sessions until 23 April
Have fun at interactive play sessions for children aged 5-13 in play areas and parks across the district from Monday 11 April to Saturday 23 April. Under 5s welcome but must be supervised by an adult.
- Scholemoor Beacons
- Parkside Park
- Bolton Woods Park
- Kasmir Park
- Idle Recreation Area
- Lady Hill Park
- Sue Belcher Community Centre Keighley
Information about when and where each of the play sessions are can be found here
Download the free Love Exploring App
Explore some of our parks with the free Love Exploring App – Lister, Horton, Peel and Harold parks all have augmented reality interactive trails which can be explored using the free app. Choose from different themes including space and dinosaurs. More information can be found here.
Roberts Park Sundowner - 16 April
 Celebrate World Heritage Day at the Roberts Park Sundowner event Saturday 16 April, noon to 9pm. There will be market stalls and street food, an Easter Egg Hunt, bar and live music, theatre workshops all culminating in a lantern parade around the park. More information about the event can be found here.
Harold Park Easter Egg Hunt - 18 April
Come and join the Easter Hunt and have a fun day for all the family on 18 April, 11am to 1pm. There will be games and stalls, DJ, BBQ, tea room, raffle and the Easter Bonnet Competition so don't forget to bring yours. More information about his event can be found here.
Activities at Bradford Libraries
 Easter Crafts at Ilkley Library - 14 & 21 April
Ilkley Library is hosting two Easter craft drop-in sessions for children on 14 April and 21 April. Drop in between 10am-4pm.
Tree grafting sessions at Eccleshill Library - 19 April
Celebrate spring at a free tree grafting session at Eccleshill Library 19 April from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Come and join in and make your own apple tree to take home!
More information about Bradford Libraries' services, events and activities can be found here.
Walks in the Bradford district
 Join a guided walk - Good Friday 15 April
Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at the Manor House, Ilkley for a gentle walk along country lanes, field and woodland paths. Calling at Calvary and returning via Middleton Woods. Good Friday 15 April, 3 miles (4.8km) circular walk classed as little or no difficulty. More information about walking in the Bradford district included guided walks and self-guided walks can be found here.
Easter at Bradford Cathedral
 Bradford Cathedral will mark Holy Week and Easter with a programme of services and events. More information about services and events for Easter at Bradford Cathedral can be found here.
Free family activities are also on offer on Tuesday 19 April, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.
For younger children, there will be lots of colouring and craft activities related to Easter, St. George's Day and the Cathedral itself, and for older children there will be quizzes and information as well as colouring and crafts.
Family guided tours take place at 11am and 2pm.
Booking is advised in order to ensure a place. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult. More information can be found here.
Iftar
The Easter holidays also coincide with part of the holy month of Ramadan, with Muslims around the world observing fasting.
- Open Arts Iftar on 14 April at Kala Sangam 7.15pm - Join an evening of beautiful nasheeds and delicious food Everyone is welcome, whether you're fasting or not. Come together and share the experience of breaking the fast as a community. More here.
- Open Iftar on 15 April in City Park 6.30-10pm - People from all walks of life, different faith backgrounds and none come together to break fast, share food and engage in inspiring conversations.. More here.
Keighley and District Model Engineering Society Public Running Day 17 April
 The model railway track at Marley (Keighley) will be open to the public for rides behind steam and electric locomotives. All ages welcome. Trains run from approx 1.30pm to 5pm. Train tickets 75p each, one trip is twice round the track, giving a ride of nearly half a mile. The club house will also be open for the sale of refreshments. More information can be found here.
Spring Activities at Denso Marsden Nature Reserve
Creative Writing Around Nature Workshop - 23 April 10am-4pm
Looking at things around us and things found and turning them into stories, poems, thoughts and adventures.
More information about activities at Denso Marsden Nature Reserve can be found here.
More Activities and Events
More activities and events happening over the Easter school holidays can be found on the Visit Bradford website here.
And also on our What's On Guide here.
Bradford 2025
The Bradford district is also currently one of four shortlisted places in the running to be the next UK City of Culture 2025. To find out more about the Bradford 2025 bid visit www.bradford2025.co.uk or follow @Bradford2025 and #Bradford2025 on social media
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