Fun things to do for 5-11s

We know that being a parent or carer to a school-age child can be really expensive.

The good news is that - when it comes to keeping your kids active, learning and entertained - there's a lot you can do at home and locally that's either free or very low cost.

We're working with 50 Things To Do to give you more ideas for activities you can experience with your primary school aged children. The aim of these activities is to:

• become more independent in their decision making
• develop important life skills
• explore new interests

All these activities come with a guide for parents and are developed with a culturally diverse community in mind.

If your child has special educational needs, they're not left out. All activities have extra information on how families can make them accessible.

There are two ways to access the 50 things to do activities.

If you are using a laptop or desktop computer it might be better for you to use the 50 things website. This Clicking on each activity on the page will pop out an activity card with relevant resources.

If you are using a mobile phone, you might find it better to download and use their app. If you do download the app, use a Wi-Fi connection to save your mobile data.

The app is really easy to use. Watch this video to find out more:

Here are some more ideas for free or very low cost activities:

Visit Bradford Museums and Galleries - apart from what's on show, museums and galleries have free or low cost events happening throughout the year.

Check out what's happening at your local Family Hub. From dance lessons and football coaching to sensory play, there's something for everyone.

Visit your local library. Did you know that many libraries in the district have free activities for children including Duplo, Chess, craft sessions and more?

Check our What's On guide for more events happening in the district.

Have a look at the suggestions on our Saying Active page