From tomorrow visitors to the Eureka children's museum, Halifax, will be able to practise exciting circus skills.

And for the whole of August people of all ages can experience the thrill of a real live circus, complete with a "little" big top and a troupe of brave, bold, danger-defying performing artistes.

Visitors to the Eureka Summer Circus from tomorrow can enjoy awe-inspiring, hands-on workshops with Circus Sensible, the UK's smallest circus troupe.

Families will have the chance to learn a variety of skills such as juggling, stilt walking, plate spinning and diabolo. Join Circus Sensible at regular intervals tomorrow and Sunday and next Saturday and Sunday.

Fred's Flying Circus will be resident at Eureka every day during August. Families will witness all manner of thrilling performances, from unicycle to slackrope in daily shows and workshops led by Fred and his troupe.

Fred's Flying Circus has been touring the world since 1990, visiting different locations from London to Las Vegas, and now – for the first time – Halifax.

Make people laugh and clown around in clowning workshops every weekday throughout the school holidays.

With guidance from the Eureka ringmaster kids will have great fun painting their own unique clown face, choosing a wacky costume, learning hilarious moves and finally putting on a show to friends and family.