Dinosaur trail and swimming among free family Easter events

A host of family friendly events are taking place throughout the Easter school holidays in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Activities range from dinosaur trails to arts and crafts, Lego building and free swimming sessions.

Below are just a handful of free events to keep children entertained.

A free baby dinosaur hunt is taking place every day from 28 March to 12 April.

Several baby dinosaurs will be scattered around the Fruit Market in Hull. Organisers say each one has a name and children must find them all to complete the trail. Completed forms can then be handed in to Dinostar in exchange for a small prize.

The Fruit Market is also hosting a free event on Friday 10 April from 11:00 to 16:00 BST. It features free face painting, fossil digging and a Baby Dino meet and greet at 12:30, 13:30 and 14:30.

Youngsters can also discover rocks and fossils with Hull Geological Society and measure their feet against the size of a dinosaur's.

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull often has craft and activity sessions for young children during holidays.

On Saturday 28 March, the gallery is hosting Dress To Impress – a family craft activity inspired by the historic clothes in the museum collections. Youngsters can design their own fashion creations for their own mini character or decorated card top hat to wear.

It is free to attend and takes place from 13:00 to 15:00.

On Thursday 2 April, there is an art activity for under 5s. The Mini Masterpieces - Seaside Creations features seaside-themed arts, crafts and stories.

It takes place from 10:00 to 12:00.

On Saturday 11 April, a workshop run by young volunteer group Future Ferens will give children the chance to "build their own mini gallery space, create an eye-catching poster or design and make a frame for their favourite artwork".

Suggested age is seven and above and the workshop takes place from 11:00 to 13:00.

Free swimming sessions are available at Hull and East Riding leisure centres.

In Hull, swimmers aged 15 and under can swim for free at the following:

• Woodford Leisure Centre: Monday 30 March, 11:00 to 12 noon; Friday 10 April, 14:00 to 15:00
• Beverley Road Baths: Tuesday 31 March, 10:00 to 11:00; Tuesday 7 April, 14:30 to 15:30
• Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness: Wednesday 1 April, 13:30 to 14:30; Tuesday 7 April, 10:30 to 11:30

The free sessions at East Riding Leisure Centres can be viewed here. They are running from 28 March to 12 April, excluding bank holidays, and apply to 16s and under.

There is no need to book but spaces are limited.

Visit Howden is hosting an Easter egg trail around the town.

Eggs are being hidden in traders' shop windows and people taking part must draw or write the picture of each egg on a trail sheet to collect an Easter treat.

Sheets are available to collect from Chappelow's Newsagents and the trail is from 28 March to 12 April.

Winnie the Pooh sessions featuring "fun, themed activities" are taking place on two days at two venues in Bridlington.

At Bridlington Central Library, on King Street, a session for under 11s is being held on 2 April from 10:00 to 11:00.

At Bridlington North Library, on Martongate, a session for under 6s takes place on 2 April from 14:15 to 14:45 and, on 4 April, the library is hosting a session for under 11s from 10:30 to 11:30.

The two libraries are also hosting Lego sessions.

At Bridlington Central Library on 2 April, from 13:00 to 14:00,youngsters can make colourful Easter-themed artworks using Lego bricks. The event is suitable for ages four to 16.

The session then moves to Bridlington North Library on 7 April from 15:00 to 16:00. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult and booking may be required.

Hull City Council runs its Healthy Holidays programme during school holidays, offering a range of activities, including SEND sessions, for school-aged children.

The sessions require booking and some may already be fully booked, but it is worth checking the Healthy Holidays website to see what remains. Activities include ice skating, go-karting, boxing, cooking, dance, rugby, arts and crafts and more.

There is a similar programme running in East Yorkshire, with the Holiday Activities and Food programme featuring dozens of events. These sessions also need booking.

Hull's Streetlife Museum is hosting a K'Nex building session with a maritime theme, where youngsters can design their own ships, vessels and boats. The workshop takes place from 13:00 to 15:00 on Thursday 9 April and is free to attend.

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