It might feel like the kids have only just gone back to school after February half term, but thoughts are already turning to the Easter break.
After a very short term, schools will break up for Easter by Thursday March 28, ahead of Good Friday on March 29.
And holidays on the horizon, many parents will now be starting think of ways to keep their little ones entertained for more than two weeks.
From feeding lambs and Easter crafts, to an array of Easter egg hunts, there is plenty to do in Northamptonshire no matter the age of your children or you budget.
Here are 22 things to do with kids in Northamptonshire over the 2024 Easter holidays.
5. The Magic of Easter at Holdenby House
The annual event will return to the grounds of Holdenby House from March 31 - April 1. There will be a magician in the grounds, Alice in Wonderland will be hiding eggs around the site, including the infamous golden egg, which contains £100, as well as face painting, egg dancing, and egg rolling and painting. Visit the Holdenby House website for more information and tickets. Photo: Facebook/Holdenby House
6. Feeding the lambs and Easter extravaganza at Mini Meadows Farm
Across the Easter holidays, visitors at Mini Meadows Farm will be able to pay extra to bottle feed lambs - a spring activity staple. However, there are also a number of other Easter themed activities taking place too. There will be an Easter trail over the bank holiday weekend, as well as a bunny mascot, chuck and duck handling, goat cuddling, Easter crafting and more. Visit the Mini Meadows website to find out more and for tickets. Photo: Facebook/Mini Meadows
7. The Great Egg-scape in Northampton town centre
Bunnies have gone missing in Northampton town centre and the doggie detectives need help locating them and reuniting the Easter crew. Players will need to find clues, complete puzzles, crack codes and reunite the crew who are all locked behind the doors of businesses around Northampton town centre. Organised by Northampton BID, the trail is free and will run from March 11 until April 1. BID says: "Once discovered the characters will reveal themselves through the power of AR technology on your smartphone. Take selfies, record a video and share in the Easter fun before downloading a FREE prize ebook and the chance of winning a £100 voucher." Photo: Northampton BID
8. Easter Spring Garden Trail at Evenley Wood
The annual Easter hunt kicks off on March 16 and runs until April 14 this year. Visitors can use a map and follow the arrows around the grounds to find spring friends. Once completed, kids will be able to collect their treat from the Easter bunny. There will also be a golden bunny in the garden over Easter weekend, which will see the finder win a giant Easter egg. Pre booking is essential. Visit the Evenley Wood website for more. Photo: Evenley Wood