But half term can also be a stressful time for parents and carers who have to keep the little ones entertained for a week.
So to make it that little bit easier, here is a list of 11 things you can do this half term around our area, and some a little further afield if you're looking for a bigger day out. Where will you be going this half term?
5. Stump Cross Caverns
Stump Cross Caverns on Greenhow Hill is running a range of activities this half term, with films showing in its new cinema room at 4pm everyday, as well as visiting the caves by torchlight. Photo: Google
6. Flamingo Land
If you're looking to go a little further afield this half term for some adrenaline, look no further than Yorkshire's very own Flamingo Land - make a day of it with rollercoasters and the zoo. Photo: Google
7. Harlow Carr
Harlow Carr is holding 'Whatever the Weather' this half term, including a chance to make weather wheels and windsocks and discover more about the wild weather of the UK on a daily garden trail.
8. Birchfield Farm
Head to Birchfield Ice Cream Farm in Summerbridge to watch the lambs being fed. Feeding times are at 11am and 2pm but the farm is open from 10am-4pm. Photo: Google