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Christmas ARTfair – Hebden Bridge

Town Hall, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom

Lovely family-friendly Christmas shopping event with affordable gifts by local and regional artists, jewellers, sculptors and more. Located in the Waterfront Hall of The Town Hall, there will also be...

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Santa’s Sparkly Surprise

Victoria Theatre, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Help Santa, Ellie the Elf, Rudolph and the gang bring Christmas to the North Pole! Each child will also receive a Christmas gift. Tickets ÂŁ12 for children and ÂŁ9 for...

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Illuminating Halifax

Halifax

Free light and sound spectacular bringing buildings in Halifax to life! Square Chapel Arts Centre December 8 & 9. 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. 10 minute light and sound display. Halifax...

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Play Palace – Christmas Fayre

Play Palace 3A West Parade, Halifax, United Kingdom

Festive event with Christmas gift stalls, a photo booth, pop-up shops, bouncy castle, festive treasure hunt, Santa visit and bran tub-style gift. Complimentary hot fruit punch/mulled wine. Normal entry fees...

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Elland Christmas Lights Switch On

Elland

Festive evening with Elland Silver Band, choir singers, competitions and refreshments at the bandstand in Elland town centre. Activities will raise money for Overgate Hospice Charity. Local shops will display...

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Elves Christmas Workshop @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Join Cinnamon the Elf and the Heritage and Learning team at The Piece Hall for a range of festive craft activities including Christmas tree decorations, tea light holders and felted...

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Lapland in Lightcliffe

Lightcliffe Halifax, United Kingdom

Pop along to Lightcliffe to see a magically decorate indoor Christmas market with food, games and Santa's grotto. There will be a kids. party in the evening, with games, music,...

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Face Painting at Westgate Arcade

Westgate Arcade Halifax, United Kingdom

Face painting, puppets and magic at Westgate Arcade, Halifax, December 8, 10am-3pm.

Bankfield’s Christmas Fair

Bankfield Museum Boothtown Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

A selection of local crafts and produce on sale in time for Christmas at Bankfield Museum. Free entry!

Christmas Crafts at Woolshops

Woolshops Halifax, United Kingdom

Bring your little ones to Woolshops for Christmas activities and crafts. 11am-4pm.

Kidocracy @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Kidocracy is an interactive, seated show by Keith Farnan (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow), appearing as Brehon, an ancient Irish know-it-all who gives children an island to rule. They must elect...

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Kids Comedy Club @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

With jokes that are suitable for children but funny enough to get everyone laughing, it has all the feel of a real comedy club... but without the rude bits or...

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Card Ninja @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Returning for a second year, an award-winning riotous display of comedy and card stunts using playing cards as ninja weapons. Following his journey from mild mannered card player to silent...

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Snow White

Victoria Theatre, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Enjoy the magical tale of Snow white at Victoria Theatre, starring Neil Hurst in his 10th year! Tickets ÂŁ24.20-ÂŁ15 - price dependent on performance date and seats chosen. Thursday, December...

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Elves Christmas Workshop @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall

Join Cinnamon the Elf and the Heritage and Learning team at The Piece Hall for a range of festive craft activities including Christmas tree decorations, tea light holders and felted...

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Santa at Ogden Water

Ogden Water Nature Reserve Ogden Lane, Halifax, HX2 8YA, United Kingdom

Visit Santa at his magical woodland grotto in the woods at Ogden Water. Choose your time when booking online (booking essential), with morning and afternoon sessions available. Tickets include Christmas...

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Cinderella Magic Wand

Shibden Hall Halifax, United Kingdom

Meet Cinderella and Buttons in this magical costumed workshop. Help Cinderella with her chores and discover old toys. Create your magic wand and cast a spell to send Cinderella to...

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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

You think Science is boring? Think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with fireballs, fire tornadoes and...

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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

You think science is boring? Think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with fireballs, fire tornadoes and...

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Victorian Photo Booth @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Take a step back in time with our Victorian Photo Booth. Dress up in period costume and pose for a traditional festive photo. ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONThis will take place this Christmas...

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Winterlight Festival – Sowerby Bridge

Hollins Mill Lane Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom

Hollins Mill will be transformed into a free illuminated winter ball on Sunday, December 16. Come along in your best illuminated costumes and dance, feast and drink. Expect flashing masquerade...

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Snow White

Victoria Theatre, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Come and join us for the fairest pantomime of them all this festive season with the magical fairy tale Snow White. Once again The Victoria Theatre will have all the...

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Elves Christmas Workshop @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Join Cinnamon the Elf and the Heritage and Learning team at The Piece Hall for a range of festive craft activities including Christmas tree decorations, tea light holders and felted...

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Storytelling with Father Christmas

The Piece Hall

Father Christmas will settle down with a good seasonal story to read to children in the big top tent. 22, 23 & 24 December. 10.15am. Tickets ÂŁ5.

Victorian Photo Booth – The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Take a step back in time with our Victorian Photo Booth. Dress up in period costume and pose for a traditional festive photo. ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONThis will take place this Christmas...

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Meet the Penguins!

The Old Arcade, near Borough Market Halifax, United Kingdom

Step aside, Rudolph - today is all about the penguins! Real live penguins and their specialist handlers will be at The Old Arcade, near Borough Market on Saturday, December 22...

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Kids Comedy Club @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

With jokes that are suitable for children but funny enough to get everyone laughing, it has all the feel of a real comedy club... but without the rude bits or...

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The Jolly Christmas Postman

Square Chapel 10 Square Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Award-winning Story Pocket Theatre brings this timeless Christmas tale and colourful characters to life in a brand new show full of music and puppetry, adapted from the bestselling book by...

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Christmas Eve at The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Get into the Christmas spirit at The Piece Hall as Halifax Minster Choir perform carols around the Christmas tree at noon. The Spiegeltent will be open from 4pm.

Christingle & Carols – Halifax Minster

Halifax Minster Causey Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom

Christmas Carols and Christingle oranges as well as Elland Silver Youth Band and a real donkey! All children are invited to dress up and join in the Nativity – come...

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Snow White

Victoria Theatre, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Come and join us for the fairest pantomime of them all this festive season with the magical fairy tale Snow White. Once again The Victoria Theatre will have all the...

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The Jolly Christmas Postman

Square Chapel 10 Square Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Award-winning Story Pocket Theatre brings this timeless Christmas tale and colourful characters to life in a brand new show full of music and puppetry, adapted from the bestselling book by...

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Kids Comedy Club @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

With jokes that are suitable for children but funny enough to get everyone laughing, it has all the feel of a real comedy club... but without the rude bits or...

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Snow White

Victoria Theatre, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Come and join us for the fairest pantomime of them all this festive season with the magical fairy tale Snow White. Once again The Victoria Theatre will have all the...

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The Autism Reality Experience

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with autism? The Autism Reality Experience is an immersive experience to give people an insight of what it’s like to...

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WILD @ Square Chapel

Square Chapel 10 Square Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Grab your girlfriends and watch this hilarious show on birth stories! Expect comedy, disco, glitter - and a pineapple! WILD at Square Chapel, Thursday, January 10, 8pm & Friday, January...

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Toddler Day @ Eureka!

Eureka! The National Children's Museum Discovery Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

A day just for toddlers, with no school bookings! Enjoy all the fun of Eureka with extra drop-in activities especially for pre-schoolers! There will be extra early years story times, activities...

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Sculpture Launch Party @ The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Celebrate Burns Night and the launch of The Piece Hall's new season of Sculpture at this free event! Walk through the courtyard to see fire lanterns, the new large-scale commission...

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Small Worlds @ Square Chapel

Square Chapel 10 Square Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Introduce your little ones to the magic of theatre with this charming adventure between a bug, a goose, a fox cub, a cat and a six-year-old girl. The stories are...

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Calder Valley Brick Show

Mytholmroyd Communty & Leisure Centre Caldene Avenue, United Kingdom

Kids love LEGO and here's a great chance to see some awesome and unique LEGO brick models! Builders travel from across England to display their creations. ÂŁ4 cash only, pay...

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Chinese New Year Extravaganza

Victoria Theatre, Halifax Halifax, United Kingdom

Unique and exciting celebration of the biggest festive event on the Chinese calendar. See the Lion Dance, an awe-inspiring contortion, stunts of Chinese acrobatics and energetic kung fu performance, alongside...

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Once Upon a Time – Bankfield Museum

Bankfield Museum Boothtown Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

A new exhibition of children’s books and favourite characters at Bankfield Museum for little children and grown-up children. FREE admission.

Sing-a-long Cinema – The Greatest Showman!

Halifax

The sing-along version of The Greatest Showman will be projected onto a huge screen! There will be prizes for the best dressed and even a few surprises! Enjoy popcorn and...

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Alan MacDonald: Meet the Author of Dirty Bertie!

Square Chapel 10 Square Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Come and meet children's author Alan MacDonald at Square Chapel! Expect storytelling with lots of props, audience participation, dressing up and a step-by-step guide to drawing your own Dirty Bertie...

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Harry Potter @ Brighouse Library

Brighouse Library Brighouse, United Kingdom

Brighouse Library will become Hogwarts for one night only, with a special Harry Potter Book Night. Take part in four Hogwarts lessons, exploring Fantastic Beasts, the History of Magic with...

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Mix It Up – Mixenden Library

Mixenden Library Halifax, United Kingdom

Do something different with your afternoons! Free sessions for children aged 8+ including art, crafts, board games and more! Mixenden Library, Thursday afternoons. 3.45pm-4.45pm: 7 February 7 March 4 April

Healthy Mums Calderdale Meeting

The Basement Project 10 Carlton Street, Halifax, United Kingdom

Weekly meeting for women at any stage of motherhood, who might be suffering from anxiety, post natal depression, need extra support or just want to connect. The Basement Project, 10...

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Bite-Sized Ballets: Tortoise & The Hare

Square Chapel 10 Square Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare races on to the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters...

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Calderdale Healthy Mums Meeting

The Basement Project 10 Carlton Street, Halifax, United Kingdom

Weekly meeting for women at any stage of motherhood, who might be suffering from anxiety, post natal depression, need extra support or just want to connect. The Basement Project, 10...

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Oakwell Hall Half Term Trail

Oakwell Hall Nutter Lane, Birstall, United Kingdom

Enjoy a winter walk around Oakwell Park and pick up a special activity pack from the Visitor Centre shop. £1.50 per pack. The shop is closed on Mondays.

Dark-Diaries-Crush-Catastrophe

Brighouse Library & Central Library and Archives - The Imaginarium Halifax, United Kingdom

Listen to an extract from the 12th instalment of the bestselling Dork Diaries series! You will make a denim pocket bag with bead chain as part of the session. Ages...

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Sparks! Robot Making – Bankfield Museum

Bankfield Museum Boothtown Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Make a robot at Bankfield Museum during February Half Term. Tuesday, February 19. 11am, 1pm & 2pm,

The Blanket Tales

The Piece Hall

Join a storytelling tour of The Piece Hall and learn about the textile trade. Suitable for age 5+. 19 & 20 Feb, 10.30am, 12pm & 2pm. The Piece Hall. 

Children’s Centre Holiday Events

Boothtown Children's Centre Rawson Street North, Halifax, United Kingdom

Holiday events for families with children up to eight years old. Crafts, games and activities. No need to book. Boothtown Children’s Centre, Rawson Street North, Halifax HX3 6PU Tuesday, February...

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Tom Gates – An Epic Adventure (Kind Of)

Central Library and Archives - The Imaginarium Halifax, United Kingdom

A celebration of the bestselling Tom Gates series. You will make a balloon and a powered dragster car that you can personalise with your own doodles. Tuesday, February 19. 2-3pm....

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Sparks – Make a Balloon Head!

Bankfield Museum Boothtown Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Create your own character for a story using balloons at Bankfield Museum during February Half Term. Wednesday, February 20. 11am, 1pm & 2pm.

Minecraft Stop Motion

King Cross Library Halifax, United Kingdom

Create unique Minecraft movies using stop motion animation, swapping backdrops and props for endless storytelling. What will happen next? You decide! Children will be required to work in small groups....

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Sparks – Make a Sock Puppet!

Bankfield Museum Boothtown Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

Make your own sock puppet at Bankfield Museum during February half term. Thursday, February 21. 11am, 1pm & 2pm. Tickets ÂŁ3-4.

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