Children and families

Holiday activity hub

During school holidays children and young people aged 5-16 years old, including children with SEND or additional needs, can access free activities and a meal.

What's on offer this Winter?

The Winter HAF programme is for children and young people from reception age to 16 who receive benefits-related free school meals, but places are available for other children too. It starts on Monday 22nd December 2025.

There’s a great range of free activities on offer across the city including trips to pantomimes, festive arts, crafts, cards and decoration making, Santa’s Grotto, winter wonderland disco, roller skating disco, rave dance, cheerleading, tumbling, zorbing, Nerf battles, circus skills, Lego activities, film and jewellery making, basketball, trampolining and ice skating.

A meal is included for every child who attends and there's also provision for children with SEND or additional needs at no cost.

Use the link below to search for and book an activity near you. Find out more about how to make a booking (eequ.org).

Find a HAF activity and book a place (eequ.org)

When you have chosen an activity, you will need to contact that organisation to book a place. If your child has any additional needs or dietary requirements then please tell them.

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Liverpool City Council works with Mersey Play Action Council local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to offer this programme.

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