With the children free from school for a week, finding activities to do in Liverpool will not be hard with our handy guide.

Live puzzle games come to Liverpool

Two live escape games are opening this week in Liverpool, so you have time to get your bookings in for half term next week. You’re locked in a room and have to work out how to escape before 60 minutes are up. Clue Finders, on Gibraltar Row, has two rooms of puzzles allowing teams to go head to head, whereas Tick Tock Unlock, based at Chadwick Court, places the emphasis on teams working together and welcomes years ranging from 6-91.

Baby and Toddler Show at the Echo Arena

The Echo Arena is hosting the Baby & Toddler show on the 14 & 15 February, which means Hall 2 will be transformed into a soft play area, with ball pools, 24ft mega slides, face painting and more.

Wirral Welly Walks

Over the water, Ness Gardens is holding a special Winter Wonder Discovery week from 14 – 22 February. There will be Welly Discovery Walks most days, and free seasonal craft activities in the afternoon on selected days.

Jumping Jacks at Sefton Palm House

Jumping Jacks are holding a special Valentine’s children’s party at Sefton Park Palm house on 17 February. Some of your children’s favourite couples will be present, including Flynn Ryder and Rapunzel, alongside the fabulous Jumping Jacks team.

Princess Day at the International Slavery Museum

The International Slavery Museum is hosting a Princess Day on 19 February. Enjoy a screening of the hit Disney film ‘The Princess and the Frog’, which tells the story of careless Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana, followed by an afternoon of crafts and face painting.

Chinese New Year in Liverpool

Chinese New Year falls on 19 February, so get ready to celebrate the Year of the Goat, or Sheep. The traditional parade and firework display will talk place in Chinatown on 22 February, with festivities starting at 11am. For more information see our guide to Chinese New Year 2015 in Liverpool.

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