At the mountain biking events, at Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, and Manor Heath Park, Halifax, youngsters had a terrific time on their bikes while at Shroggs Park, Halifax, teenagers took part in one of the UK's fastest growing past times, Ultimate Frisbee.

Calderdale councillor Amanda Byrne said the sports sessions added another element to the festival.

For less sporty types there was a singing event at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, while pupils at Luddenden Dene Junior, Infant and Nursery School enjoyed a "Feel The Force" science show hosted by staff from Eureka.

Nina Rogers, of Eureka, said: "The show explored different types of forces, introduced children to the theories of Newton and Gallileo and compared gravity on the earth to gravity on the moon.

"Kids had a go at using catapults, buckets of water and even space rockets to see different forces in action."

Among the most popular events was one where young yoga students learned how to slither like a snake and roar like a lion at Tatty Bumpkin Young Yoga.

The children aged six and seven took part in the relaxation and exercise class at the Zion Housing Cooperation, Nutclough, Hebden Bridge.

While children at the Victoria Theatre got to design their own superhero with a Marvel comic ace.

Tim Quinn, who worked for Marvel comics, lept on the tables and jumped around the room as he led three masterclass sessions at Q, at The Victoria Theatre, Halifax.