Our Top February Half-Term Holiday Ideas
Looking for fun and fuss-free February half-term holiday ideas to keep little ones entertained? Whether you’re planning some fun outdoor activities, creative crafting sessions or taking your half term on the road, we’ve rounded up playful inspiration to break boredom and make sure your little ones have the best time before school starts up again!
Get Outdoors & Burn Off Boredom!
Fresh air works wonders during the half term, and even a crisp winter walk can be great for kids’ wellbeing (and yours!). We’ve lined up some of our best outdoor toys and garden activity ideas below to keep your kids away from screens and exploring the outside.
Bike Rides in Nature
Our Balance Bikes are perfect for building confidence, gross motor skills and independence. Lightweight and sturdy, they help little riders master balance before moving onto pedals. These little toddler bikes are perfect for a family day out, whether you’re going for a stroll in the park or woods or dusting off your own bicycle. Get some healthy exercise and get little ones to see what animals and plants they can spot on your bike ride as extra mindful activity for kids.
Little Garden Explorers
Wrap up warm and see what you can discover in the garden with the Explorer Set. From bug hunting to leaf collecting, it’s a brilliant way to turn a simple day in the garden or family walk into a mini expedition. This mini explorers kit encourages outdoor play and curiosity, helping children to learn about the natural world and all its wonderful creatures. A fantastic idea to keep restless tots busy during the feb holidays.
Indoor Play for Rainy Days
When the British weather lets you down, lift up your kids’ spirits and bring the fun inside this February half term with these engaging, screen-free activities!
Family Bowling Tournament
Going out during the half term can be expensive, but we have a fantastic solution for you! Rather than rocking up to the bowling alley, set up a friendly competition with our 10 Pin Bowling Set. This wooden bowling set provides fun for the whole family and can be used indoors or outdoors (depending on the colour of the sky!). Not to mention this kit helps young children to develop their grip and hand-eye coordination.
Make Some (More) Noise
If you’re looking for toys that help kids release some pent-up energy, you’ve come to the right place! If you can handle the racket, why not form your own mini band with our Mini Rhythm Makers Set! Musical play supports rhythm, listening skills and creativity while filling the house with (hopefully) joyful sound. These kids instruments are a groovy starter kit for introducing little ones to music. Let them make their own tunes to inspire creative thinking, or teach them how to play some of the classics.
Half Term Crafting Ideas
If you’re searching for calmer February half-term ideas, arts and crafts are always a winner. Check out some of our children’s crafting ideas for the holidays below.
Glowing Masterpieces
Want to try something new this half term? The Kidzmaker Glow 3D Butterfly Canvas from 4M allows kids to design their own glowing art! Assemble lights, reusable butterfly templates and adhesive foam pieces to create beautiful cards and kids bedroom decorations. This glowing 3D art is fantastic for boosting children’s imaginations and creative skills. Enjoy during a rainy day for something a bit different this February.
Decorate and Paint Pebbles
Get artsy with things you can find in the garden with Little Craft – Garden Stone Painting from 4M. With this rock painting kit, children can decorate stones for the garden or for your plant pots. Great for encouraging fine motor skills and creativity, these kids painting sets are a sweet way to add personality to outdoor spaces ready for spring. Get making during the half term and decorate your stones with February flowers and garden animals or prepare for the new season and make them Easter themed!
Sweet Scented Creativity
Add a sensory twist to your drawing sessions with Scented Sundae Markers from Tiger Tribe. Encourage children to make friendship cards for Valentine’s Day, using the ice cream-scented pens to decorate the cards and fill them with sweet messages. Serve up cool drawings, enjoy some colouring in or make your own comics with the 6 pastel markers. Fantastic for encouraging artistic expression and mindfulness, these pens add an extra scoop of sensory delight to your half term activities.
On-the-Go Entertainment
When you’re going abroad, planning a day trip or having to keep kids occupied during long car or train journeys, you’re going to need some portable activities. Check out our top travel toys and fun on-the-go sets to help little ones with that holiday restlessness.
Portable Playsets
Dealing with boredom on the go and want to bring something small to keep the kids calm? Tiger Tribe’s Magna Carry sets are compact and travel-friendly, making them ideal for plane/train tables and car journeys. This kids activity set features mix-and-match magnetic pieces and a themed magnetic fold-out scene so children can create their own wild adventures wherever they are. Each magnetic toy set is easy to pack up once they’re done playing and creating. P.S. Our Jungle Magna Carry is currently on offer, so grab the best deals whilst you can!
Family Holiday Games
For quick-play family fun, our London-themed snap card game is a brilliant addition to your bag or suitcase. Featuring iconic British landmarks, London Snap helps boost memory skills and concentration while keeping little ones entertained between activities. It’s simple, fast-paced and perfect for playing on the go. Take with you on the train or when flying to entertain children or play at home for the perfect family games night during the half term.
Make This Half Term One to Remember
The best February half-term ideas don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes quality time together is all it takes to create magical childhood moments.
However you’re spending the week, Bigjigs Toys has everything you need to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. Ready to plan your perfect play-filled half term? Explore more play ideas on our blog and shop activities for the holidays across our website today.
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