Free Family Workshops at JFI 2026
Join us for various free family-friendly workshops in Leicester City Centre for children of all ages this October half term, as part of Journeys Festival International (JFI) 2026.
Creative Hub with Mission Magpie
Saturday 17, Tuesday 20, Thursday 22, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October, Haymarket Shopping Centre
Come together, get creative and try something new. Mission Magpie and their creative team will be hosting free workshops throughout the festival, offering plenty of opportunities to get involved, including creating your own teepee using imagination, teamwork and plenty of colourful creativity.
No need to book, simply turn up and join in. Find out more here.
Open Play X JFI
Sunday 18 & Sunday 25 October, Leicester Gallery (DMU)
A joyful collaborative programme of creative play sessions for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. Designed and led by Open Play’s inspiring early years artists, each session is filled with imagination, movement and open-ended exploration of materials. Creating magical, immersive, multi-sensory playspace for children aged 0-4 to play, discover and connect.
Book your free tickets here.
Papier-mache Play
Wednesday 21 & Saturday 24 October, Leicester Central Library
Re-create your favourite book with papier-mache, collage and recycled materials. Join CARE/REST/PLAY artist Jasmine Smail at Leicester Central Library and re-create your favourite book using paper-mache, collage and recycled materials.
Book your free tickets here.
