Discover free half-term activities in Bridgwater. Explore arts, circus skills, music, and more for family fun.
Glo-Play is at the Engine Room from Feb 17-19, 2025. It runs from 10 AM to 4 PM. Kids can make glow-in-dark designs and shape a projection in the café. The Engine Room turns into an underwater scene. People will use neon pens to draw on studio windows.
All supplies are free. Kids under 10 need an adult. Find it at TA6 3BL. Email info@somersetfilm.com for details.
Seed Creative has eco sculpture workshops from Feb 18-22, 2025, 10 AM to 4 PM. Use recycled stuff to make creature sculptures. Fiona Campbell’s art is also on display. No booking is needed. It’s for ages 6+. Kids must have an adult. Find it at 8 Angel Place, TA6 3TQ.
Mr. Bert’s circus show is at Bridgwater Library on February 20, 2025, with show times at 11 AM and 12 PM. Email BRWLib@somerset.gov.uk to book a spot.
The Youth Theatre has a play-in-a-day at Town Hall on February 18, 2025, 10 AM to 5 PM. Act, sing, and dance with professionals. Share your show with family at day’s end. Lunch and snacks are included. It is for ages 8-14.
Fuse Performance brings a circus to Bridgwater Town Hall on February 20, 2025. Farmyard Circus and Fusion Dance Circus are on with sessions running 10:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30 PM-3:30 PM. Workshops cover juggling and aerial acrobatics. Beginners and all skills are welcome. Email events@fuseperformance.co.uk. Call 07866771601 for more information.
Fuse Arts also hosts “Create and Make” on February 20, 2025, 10:30 AM-3:30 PM. Families make circus toys to take home. Learn to make a spinning poi and juggling balls. This is at Charter Hall in Town Hall. Tea, coffee, and snacks are available. All ages are welcome with an adult. Email events@fuseperformance.co.uk. Call 07866771601 for more information.
The Brick and Tile Museum offers a “Play” day on February 20, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Play brick games. Make a Monopoly piece from clay and turn it into a unicorn to take home. Find the museum, and call 01278 426088.
Try playful printing in color with sessions Feb 19-22, 2025, at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM. It’s at Bridgy Gallery: 4 Old Taunton Road, TA6 3NY. Small groups have fun with color to create their own prints.
Somerset Music Service has a music program for two days during February break. Write lyrics and create a music track. Contact Jeremy at 07511 875282.