For when the forecast falls apart in and around Carlisle. Everything here is under a roof, or has enough indoor space to be worth the drive anyway.
Luke Jerram's seven-metre glowing moon hangs in the cathedral for the whole of October, with children's workshops and pyjama parties on the programme. Entry is by donation, suggested £5 an adult or £12 a family, and daytime visits need no booking. Sunday opening is only 12 to 2.
Little Explorers at Tullie in Carlisle, a gentle themed session for under 5s and their grown up in a different gallery each week. Children free with an adult ticket. Book ahead.
Spooky drop in crafts every afternoon of half term at Tullie in Carlisle, a different make each day. Children go free with an adult day ticket or annual pass.
Two Christmas weekends at Tullie in Carlisle with a festive trail, crafts, stories and face painting, free for children with a paying adult. Santa's grotto is extra and needs booking.
Sleeping Beauty at the Sands Centre in Carlisle, with 3D projection and lots of songs. Public shows from 12 December, relaxed performances on 15 and 30 December at 2pm.