Holiday Activities

We're busy putting together the October half-term and Christmas activity programme.  Sign up to our newsletter to receive up-to-date notifications of activities, events and exhibitions.

 

24 - 31 May
A feast of Maytime merriment. Get creative in our fabulous workshops and enjoy exploring the galleries with the traditional treasure hunt.  Can you find all the mini statues of local heroes that are hidden around the building?
 

Bug Hunt

19 July - 9 August
FREE
Can you find all the hidden bugs around the building. Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!

Mini Architects Hunt

12 - 30 August
FREE
Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!

Open-ended Toddler Play

A stay & play session for the under 5s. These sessions invite your toddler to discover, learn and explore. 

Saturday 1 April
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm

£2.50 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Animal Antics Family Yoga Play

A family yoga session in the gallery space. 

Monday 3 April
10am-10.45am – suitable for 2.5-6 years
11am-11.45am - suitable for 7-12 years

£3.00 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Relaxed Sessions

Monday 3 April 2.30pm-3.30pm

These sessions are primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a creative activity.
 

May Holiday Activities


Relaxed Hour 

Monday 11 August
Suitable for children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am
FREE but must be booked.

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers.


Cardboard Construction Dens

Tuesday 12 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Unleash your creativity by building your own dens in this cardboard construction workshop; a fantastic way to spark imagination and have loads of fun!
 

 

 


Cyanotype Prints

Wednesday 13 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the magic of sun-powered art and create your own stunning blueprints.


Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog

Friday 15 August
Suitable for all ages
1.45pm-3.45pm
FREE but pre-booking essential.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ahead of the new series of Waffle the Wonder Dog on CBeebies, meet Waffle aka Scarlet in this special opportunity! 
Meet and greet timeslots are available in 5 minute intervals, and include time for that all important photo op!


Pom Pom Pals 

Tuesday 19 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Get the googly eyes ready and have a ball creating your own charming animal-themed pom poms.


Automata Moving Animals

Wednesday 20 August 
Suitable for children 8+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the magic of movement by creating your own mechanical animals with Automata Moving Animals


Bug Hotels

Thursday 21 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all busy bees! Join us to craft your own bug hotel with natural materials.


Stained Glass Wings

Thursday 22 August 
Suitable for children 2-5years
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a fun-filled workshop designed for your little ones, where they can craft their own colourful wearable wings! Leave with a dazzling pair of wings that are perfect for basking in the sunshine!

Hands-on Object Handling
For all ages

Monday 25 May
10.00am - 12.00pm
FREE
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore our collection by interacting with authentic objects from the past. Discover how these items reveal the rich social history of Rugby.

FREE, Drop-in.


Play with Clay

For ages 2-6

Tuesday 26 May
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us along with your little ones for a fun-filled session of exploration, creativity, and play with clay. This squishy sculpting experience will help enhance fine motor skills while encouraging imaginative and playful expression.

 


Secret Messages with Invisible Ink

For ages 6 and over

Wednesday 27 May
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Have you ever thought of sending a secret message that only you can reveal? Join us for this exciting workshop where you'll discover the art of creating invisible ink. How does it work, you ask? Join us in this fun activity and craft your own secret messages or concealed artwork!


Foam Marbling Art
For ages 6 and over

Thursday 28 May
10-11am , 11.15am-12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for an exciting workshop where we will demonstrate how to use just a few simple ingredients to produce beautiful, instant marbled patterns.


Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog!

For all ages

Friday 29 May
1.45 - 3.45pm
FREE, pre-booking essential 

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog, star of the CBeebies show, meet Waffle aka Scarlett in this special opportunity! Meet and greet timeslots are available in 5 minute intervals, and include time for that all important photo op!


Super Sounds Building Hunt

From 23 - 30 May, during opening hours
10am-5pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday

Discover the sounds across all three floors of our building and hand in your sheet to be in with a chance to win a prize!


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Relaxed Hour

Monday 25 March

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults and any other visitors with sensory needs.  Includes a craft activity.

FREE
10.30am - 11.30am 
 

Early Years Play Sessions

Shape and Texture

Tuesday 26 March
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Colour and Light

Tuesday 2 April
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming for May Half Term

For our May half-term hunt we're asking you to find the animals who have escaped from the art collection and hidden themselves around the building!   Our drop-in hunts are free.   Also on offer to keep the kids busy we have a programme of bookable fun activities.   May half-term booking to go live in coming days.

.Rene the Guide Dog  
Wednesday 5 April, 11am 
FREE entry, spaces bookable and drop in

Join Louise and Rene, her assistance dog, in a short introduction to the Guide Dogs charity.


Louise will demonstrate how Rene assists her in her daily life and will talk about The mission of the Guide Dogs society which is to ensure that no one living with sight loss is left out of life!

Dog-tastic fun for you and your furry friend


Saturday 15 April, 10am-1pm 

Creative activities for the whole family and an extra special dog show.

Percival Guildhouse Gardens.