THINGS TO DO IN FEBRUARY HALF TERM…
Posted by Kalli Pasqualucci on 06 Feb 2026
Looking for something fun to keep the children entertained over half term? There are lots of brilliant activities, events and workshops taking place in the local area. Here are some ideas for February half term…
Valentine’s Weekend Creative Workshops – Worcester Park
(Suitable for children, families & adults · varies by session)
A lovely selection of Valentine-themed creative workshops are taking place in Worcester Park this February, perfect for crafty kids, teens and adults alike.
Friday 13th February
• Art Club – 10:00am–11:15am
• Candle Painting – 10:30am–12:30pm
• Powertex Club – 11:30am–1:00pm
• Mixed Media Canvas – 1:00pm–4:00pm
Saturday 14th February
• Sewing Machine Masterclass – 10:00am–1:00pm
• Mosaic Shape Workshop – 10:00am–1:00pm
• Craft Together – Canvas – 11:00am–1:00pm
• Green Man Wall Plaque – 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍 Location: Worcester Park
🎨 A creative Valentine’s weekend packed with hands-on sessions and plenty of choice across age groups and abilities.
🎟️ More info: www.craftmyday.com
Highwaymen Stories @ Bourne Hall Museum
(Ages 8–12+ · Afternoon event · Booking required)
Join storyteller Caroline Baldock for an afternoon of strange and exciting tales of highwaymen and their secret livesat Bourne Hall Museum.
Children will hear thrilling stories about who the highwaymen were, where they went, what they did — and the excitement of the chase. A great session for confident listeners who enjoy history, adventure and a touch of drama.
🗓 Date: Saturday 14 February
⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Recommended age: 8–12+
📍 Location: Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 1UF
Tickets: sessami.co/events/highwaymen-stories
Contact: Susan Dalloe, 020 8394 1734, sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at The Horton, Epsom
(Families · Theatre · Booking required)
Join Box Tale Soup for a magical stage adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at The Horton Arts Centre this February. Drawing on episodes from both Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, the production brings Carroll’s fantastical world to life with imaginative characters, curious contraptions and plenty of wonder for all ages.
🗓 Date: Saturday 14 February
⏰ Time: 11:30am
📍 Location: The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, Epsom, KT19 8NP
🎭 Running time: Approx. 50 minutes (no interval)
💷 Tickets:
General admission £15
Family ticket £48
(Plus booking fee)
🎟 More info & booking:
Recommended for audiences aged 4 and up, this imaginative show offers a delightful theatre experience for families during Valentine’s weekend.
Teen Book Club @ Ewell Library
(Teens · Relaxed discussion · Fortnightly)
A welcoming Teen Book Club runs at Ewell Library, offering a relaxed space to chat about books, explore poetry, enjoy mindful colouring and meet other like-minded teens.
Sessions are informal and friendly – no pressure to have finished a book, just pop along and join in.
🗓 February dates:
Saturday 14 February
Saturday 28 February
⏰ Time: 2:15pm – 3:00pm
📍 Location: Ewell Library, Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF
👥 Age guide: 14–18 (other teens are welcome; this is a guide, not a rule)
A great option for teens who enjoy reading, creative activities and good conversation in a calm setting.
Baby Group Celebration @ All Things Nice
(All welcome · Afternoon event · Drop-in)
Join All Things Nice Cafe for a special Baby Group celebration, marking 10 years of Mary running the group.
The café will be open with a limited menu, and it’s a lovely chance to reconnect – whether you’re a current attendee or someone who came along years ago. Everyone is invited to pop in, say hello to Mary, and help celebrate this milestone (and see how much those little babies have grown!).
🗓 Date: Sunday 15 February
⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Location: All Things Nice, Ewell Village
All welcome – no booking needed.
Lunar New Year Craft – Year of the Horse
(suitable for children)
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a fun, hands-on craft session for children. Little ones can create a Year of the Horse themed craft in a friendly library setting.
📅 Monday 16th February
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
💷 £3 per child
📍 Ashtead Library, Woodfield Lane, KT21 2BQ
🔖 Booking required
Please book at the desk or email: ashtead.library@surreycc.gov.uk
👨👩👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Perfect for a creative half-term activity 🌸🐴
Slime Party @ Metropolis Epsom
(Ages: children · Morning event · Booking required)
Looking for something fun (and brilliantly messy) to keep the kids entertained this February half term? Metropolis Epsom are hosting a hands-on Slime Party, where children can get creative making their own slime from scratch.
Kids will choose colours and textures, enjoy plenty of sensory play, and take their slime creations home at the end of the session. A lively, interactive morning designed to burn off energy and spark creativity.
🗓 Date: Monday 16 February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: Metropolis Epsom, 1 Epsom Square, KT19 8AG
🎟 Booking: https://sessami.co/events/cd4352ee-07a1-4a5b-8f19-77c8fe775995
☎️ Contact: 020 3576 6460
A great half-term option for children who love messy play and hands-on fun.
Craft My Day – February Half Term Workshops
(Ages 6+ · Tweens & teens · Booking required)
This February half term, Craft My Day are inviting kids and teens to swap screens for creativity with a brilliant programme of hands-on arts and crafts workshops.
There’s a wide mix of sessions running across the week, with each day offering something different — from painting and mixed media to sewing, slime and 3D makes. A great option for children who love getting creative (and for parents keen to avoid a week of sofa-surfing!).
Dates: Monday 16 – Friday 20 February
Sessions:
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Morning: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Afternoon: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages:
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Kids workshops: 6+
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Teen / tween sessions: 10+ (afternoons available)
✨ All materials and refreshments included.
🎟 Booking & info: www.craftmyday.com/kids ☎️ 07566 225843
Aerial Tumbling Gymnastics Half Term Camp
Aerial Tumbling Club are running February half-term gymnastics camps in Epsom, open to children aged 4+, including non-members. Children will enjoy a full day of gymnastics focusing on floor, tumble and vault skills, led by qualified and experienced coaches.
🗓 Dates: 17, 18 & 19 February
⏰ Time: 9am – 3pm
📍 Location: Epsom Downs Community School, KT18 5RJ
💷 From £30 per day
🎟 Bookings: aerialtumblingclub@hotmail.com / www.aerialtumblingclub.co.uk
Spaces are limited and fill quickly.
Half Term Full-Day Children’s Art Workshop @ The Horton, Epsom
(Children · Full-day art workshop · Booking required)
Let creativity take centre stage this half-term with a full-day art workshop at The Horton Arts Centre. Young artists are invited to spend the day exploring different artistic techniques, materials and projects under friendly guidance – perfect for budding creators during the school holiday.
🗓 Date: Tuesday 17 February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Location: The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, Epsom, KT19 8NP
👧 Ages: Typically primary-age children (check booking page for full age guidance)
🎨 What to expect: A range of creative activities, skill building and hands-on artwork — all materials provided.
🎟 More info & booking:
https://thehortonepsom.org/events/half-term-full-day-childrens-art-workshop/
A great all-day option for keeping creative minds busy this half term.
Mega Camps – February Half Term Camps 2026
(Children · Full-day camps · Booking required)
Mega Camps are running action-packed holiday camps filled with games, activities and themed sessions to keep children busy, active and entertained.
🗓 Dates: Monday 16th – Friday 20th February 2026
⏰ Camp hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
⏰ Extended hours available: 8:00am – 6:00pm
🎯 Activities include:
– Nerf games
– Laser tag
– Team games and creative activities
📍 Multiple locations available – exact venues and dates vary
🎟️ More info & bookings: www.megacamps.net/kids-activities-epsom.php
A great option for parents planning ahead for February half term childcare and fun-filled days for school-aged children.
Try-Sports Camp at Ebbisham Sports Club
(suitable for children)
A fun and active multi-sport camp giving children the chance to try different sports in a supportive environment during February half term.
📅 Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th February
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm
👧🧒 Ages: 7–14 years
💷 Cost:
• Members: £33 per day
• Non-members: £39 per day
📍 Ebbisham Sports Club
📧 Email: admin@ebbishamsportsclub.com
📞 Telephone: 01372 720647
Spaces are ideal for children looking to stay active and try something new over the school holidays.
Half Term Dance Workshop – O’Connor Dance Academy
(Ages 5–11 · Full-day workshop · Booking required)
O’Connor Dance Academy are running an action-packed half-term dance workshop at Epsom and Ewell High School, suitable for children aged 5–11.
Children will learn dance routines, practice new steps and take part in fun, creative activities across the day.
🗓 Date: Tuesday 17 February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
(Optional 9:00am drop-off available for an additional £5)
💷 Cost: £40 per day
📍 Location: Epsom and Ewell High School
📧 To book: hello@oconnordanceacademy.co.uk
Sibling discounts available.
Kids’ Mindful Class with Bambinos and Me
(Ages 5–11 · Morning event · Booking required)
A gentle mindfulness session for children aged 5–11, running at All Things Nice Cafe this February half term.
The session includes a mix of therapeutic play, simple yoga, crafts, breathwork, mindfulness activities and relaxation — designed to support wellbeing in a calm, supportive environment.
🗓 Date: Thursday 19 February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Location: All Things Nice Cafe, Ewell Village
💷 Cost: £15
📧 Booking: bambinosandme@gmail.com / https://www.bambinosandme.co.uk/
Pasta Making and Love Heart Baking Half Term Workshop
(School-age children · Morning event · Booking required)
A lovely hands-on half-term workshop from Grow, Cook and Enjoy, where children can get stuck into making fresh pasta and baking love-heart themed treats.
A great mix of cooking skills, creativity and fun — ideal for children who enjoy being in the kitchen and trying something new during the holidays.
🗓 Date: Thursday 19 February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: Grow, Cook and Enjoy, KT19 8RD
📧 Contact: contact@growcookenjoy.co.uk
🌐 More info: www.growcookenjoy.co.uk/holiday-workshops
Superhero and Princess Fancy Dress Half Term Event
Disco Totz are hosting a fun half-term fancy dress disco with a superhero and princess theme, including a visit from Captain America.
🗓 Date: Friday 20 February 2026
⏰ Time: 9:45am (babies–3) | 11:15am (ages 3–5)
📍 Location: Breech Lane Community Centre, Walton-on-the-Hill
🎶 Disco, games, bubbles, photo opportunity & lolly included
🎟 Book via: www.discototz.com
Back to the 80s Night @ Stamford Green Primary School
Put on your dancing shoes and head back to the 80s for a fun fundraising disco night at Stamford Green Primary School.
🗓 Date: Saturday 21 February
⏰ Doors open: 7:30pm
📍 Location: Stamford Green Primary School, Epsom, KT19 8LU
💷 Tickets: £10 per person / https://www.epsomrda.org.uk/event/80s-night/
🍸 Bar open for drinks and nibbles
All proceeds will support Epsom Riding for the Disabled.
Chinese New Year Celebration @ Metropolis Epsom
(All ages · Afternoon event · Free · Drop-in)
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a colourful community event at Metropolis Epsom, packed with culture, creativity and family fun.
🗓 Date: Sunday 22 February
⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Location: Metropolis Epsom, Epsom Square
🎟 Free entry
What’s happening:
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Arts & crafts (12–2pm): children can make their own Chinese lanterns
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Traditional Lion Dance performance (2–3pm)
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Face painting available throughout the afternoon
A relaxed, vibrant event celebrating new beginnings — ideal for families to enjoy together.
Perform Ready Commercial & Musical Theatre Jazz Day
(Tweens & teens · Day event · Booking required · Limited spaces)
Perform Ready are hosting a full-day Commercial & Musical Theatre Jazz workshop, led by two West End powerhouses delivering high-energy, industry-focused training. Expect strong technique, confidence-building choreography and plenty of insight into the professional world of commercial and musical theatre.
A great opportunity for young performers looking to develop skills, push confidence and learn from the best in the business.
🗓 Date: Sunday 22 February
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
🎟 Booking: Now open via the Perform Ready website
🌐 www.performready.co.uk
Hopefully there’s something on this list that will help keep the kids entertained.
Kalli x
