04/12/2025
A winter programme of hundreds of exciting activities for eligible children and young people, delivered by local voluntary and community sector organisations, has been announced for over the Christmas holidays.
The Winter Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) will start from 22 December and is open for families to book the activities they’d like to get involved with now.
Children and young people, from reception to age 16, who are eligible for benefits related free school meals, will be able to access hundreds of activities throughout the Winter holidays including specific provision available for children with SEND or additional needs - at no cost to them.
There’s a great range of festive and non-festive activities across the city including trips to pantomimes, festive arts, crafts, cards and decoration making, Santa’s Grotto, winter wonderland disco, roller skating disco, rave dance, cheerleading, tumbling, zorbing, nerf battles, circus skills, Lego activities, film and jewellery making, basketball, trampolining and ice skating to name but a few! A meal is included for every child attending.
There is a central booking system to make it easier for families to find and book activities.
Liverpool City Council is working with Mersey Play Action Council, local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to deliver the Winter HAF programme. This programme is funded by the Department for Education. The Family Information and SEND Directory (FISD) also provides a wealth of useful information and support for families.
