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Friday 31st October

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Barnsley family Hubs Half Term Activities

SOUTH FAMILY HUB ACTIVITIES:

๐ŸŽƒ Halloween Stay & Play
๐Ÿ•ค 9:30am โ€“ 11:00am
Join us for spooky fun and games! Fancy dress is welcome but optional ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง›

PENISTONE FAMILY HUB ACTIVITIES:

๐ŸŽƒ Halloween Stay & Play
๐Ÿ•ค 10:00am โ€“ 11:30am
Join us for spooky fun and games! Fancy dress is welcome but optional ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง›

Barnsley FC Holiday Camp

Barnsley Football Club are running Holiday Camps this October for children aged 5โ€“14.
These camps are open to boys and girls of all abilities and are led by qualified, coaches. Itโ€™s a great chance for children to:

โ€ข Learn new football skills
โ€ข Improve their techniques through fun games and activities
โ€ข Make new friends and have loads of fun!
๐Ÿ“… Dates: Monday 27th โ€“ Friday 31st October
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 9:00am โ€“ 3:00pm
๐Ÿ’ท Cost: ยฃ15.00 per day
๐Ÿ“ Location: Barnsley FC Community Trust
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ What to bring: Clothing and footwear suitable for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Parkway Cinema

Halloween Party

๐ŸŽƒ Things are getting spooky at the cinema!
Children are invited to a Halloween Party full of fun and frights on Tuesday 29th October at 2pm! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ
Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in store:
๐Ÿฌ Trick-or-treating around the cinema
๐ŸŽฏ Spooky games and activities
๐ŸŽฌ A special screening of Hotel Transylvania
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets are just ยฃ5 per child โ€“ a frightfully good deal!

Click here to book tickets.


Cupcake Decorating

๐ŸŽƒ Swap the carving for cupcake crafting! ๐Ÿง
Pumpkins are funโ€ฆ but cupcakes are delicious! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿง
Join Shaw Lane Sports Club for a spooktacular Halloween Cupcake Decorating Workshop with One Sweet Day!
๐Ÿ“ Location: Shaw Lane Sports Club, Shaw Ln, Barnsley, S70 6HZ
๐Ÿ“… Date: Friday 31st October 2025
๐Ÿ•š Times: 11amโ€“12:30pm or 12:30pmโ€“2pm
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost: ยฃ16
๐ŸŽ‚ All ages welcome โ€“ no age limits!
๐Ÿง Everything provided โ€“ tools & buttercreams included
โ˜• Food & drinks available to buy on-site
๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your spot by clicking here.

Barnsley FC Mini Kickers

MINI KICKERS FRIDAY 10:30AM - 11AM
The clubs are for children aged 2 โ€“ 5
This session is designed to help budding young football stars by developing:
โ€ข Co-ordination skills
โ€ข Movement skills
โ€ข Basic football techniques
๐Ÿ“… Dates: Friday 31st October
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 10:30am โ€“ 11:00am
๐Ÿ’ท Cost: ยฃ4.00
๐Ÿ“ Location: Barnsley FC Community Trust


For more information please contact: Aidan.Wearmouth@barnsleyfc.co.uk

Experience Barnsley Museum

โ€œStories of Childhoodโ€ Exhibition
ย  Free entry | Interactive displays.
Thereโ€™s something for all the family and includes a roleplay area, dress up and cosy story corner.
ย  ๐Ÿ“ Town Hall, Church St
For more information click here.

Worsbrough Mill Harvest Mice Trail

The enchanting world of the harvest mouse.
This special trail is designed for families and nature enthusiasts to learn about these fascinating creatures and their habitat.
Can you find all eight harvest mice hidden around the mill grounds? Each mouse comes with its own fascinating facts, making this a fun and informative activity for all ages. While you're on the trail, keep an eye out for the diverse bird species that call Worsbrough Mill Country Park home.


Free activity, takes place during museum opening hours.
Click here for details and to download the Harvest Mice trail guide.

Barnsley Libraries

Library @ the Lightbox -ย 10am
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.

Dodworth Library -11am
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.

Mapplewell and Staincross Library - 10am
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.

Wombwell Library -10am
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.

Worsbrough Libraryย  -ย 10:30am
Story & Rhyme - The sessions are aimed at young children and toddlers from 0 to 4 years old and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.

Playmania Elsecar Heritage Centre

๐Ÿ‘ป Friday 31st โ€“ Halloween Playtime
Playmania Elsecar opens its doors for a relaxed Halloween session.
๐Ÿ“ Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Rd, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
โฐ Open from 12:30pm to 4pm
Families are welcome to drop in for general play โ€“ costumes encouraged!
๐ŸŽƒ No booking required โ€“ simply pay to play.

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