Once Upon a Time – Bankfield Museum
Bankfield Museum Boothtown Road, Halifax, United KingdomA new exhibition of children’s books and favourite characters at Bankfield Museum for little children and grown-up children. FREE admission.
A new exhibition of children’s books and favourite characters at Bankfield Museum for little children and grown-up children. FREE admission.
History School at Orange Box. Learn about Thomas Fairfax- A Yorkshireman’s Civil War and explore Fairfax’s role in the Bishops’ War and the Fairfax position in the escalating dispute between...
June 21-30. Street entertainment, visual arts, music and theatre in various locations. Highlights include: Catherine Bohart : Work in Progress Wolfgang Flür- Musik Soldat The Feeling of Going Maps :...
Fun-packed family day out with a parade, donkey rides, dog shows, a fair ground, tombola and traditional gala stalls. The Gala procession will leave Garden Road at around noon, and...
A whole day of family fun with entertainment, animal events, children's attraction, trade stalls and food and drink in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden.
Join in the first Fire and Water Festival in Sowerby Bridge, and help make it an annual celebration. There's a £1 suggested donation per event. Noon: Table Top Sale 3pm:...
Theatrical show demonstrating what happens if you tell two chaps who like to make people laugh to dramatise all ninety chapters from the first two books of the Bible! It has...
Experience celebration and spectacle at the 11th annual Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade! The magic happens during three weeks of workshops, which are open to anyone who wants to make costumes,...
No need to rush to the coast - the seaside is coming to Halifax from July 5-7. There will be a giant fun fair, a Frozen sing along and meet...
Family fun, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Shelf Gala. Gates open at 11:30am and the parade will leave Bethal at 12.15pm, coming back through the village and arriving at Shelf...
Count how many butterflies there are at Cromwell Bottom with Andrew Cockroft from Halifax Scientific Society. Meet by the Cromwell Bottom Cabin (HD6 2RG). The walk covers around three miles....
Fun for all the family with a bouncy castle, train rides, birds of prey, kids races, bar, tea, cake and lots more.
The Hebden Bridge Steampunk Festival returns on July 13 and 14 with a weekend of fun and laughter. There will be stalls, tea duelling, fashion shows and evening entertainment.
Have a child who loves trains? Ravensprings Park is a private park owned by the Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers. You can ride miniature locomotives on two different railway tracks...
Join the fun with a name the fire engine competition, tower bandits, bouncy castles, see emergency service ehicles and see a theatre group performance. Proceeds from the day will go...
The wonderful story of the tiger who pops into Sophie's house and sits down to tea with her and her mum will be at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax in...
An eclectic, alternative and inclusive week-long festival celebrating LGBT+ life in Hebden Bridge and the surrounding areas. Highlights include Jonny Woo’s All Star Music Cabaret, Suzi Ruffell and the return...
Fun food festival with something to suit all tastebuds, diets and budgets, and 25% will be vegetarian or vegan. There will also be craft breweries, a prosecco van and cocktails....
Family-friendly Wannasee Festival with rides, entertainment, food and drink. Sing along to the world class tribute acts to Queen, T Rex, Madness, Bee Gees, Robbie Williams, Pink, Elvis and The...
Family festival featuring a variety of Europe's finest tribute acts. Food and drink available to buy, or you can bring a small picnic. Tickets from Huddersfield Central Library or 01484...
A day of celebrations for The Piece Hall's second anniversary since reopening and Yorkshire Day. There will be a free afternoon street party in the courtyard, with long communal tables,...
Free, drop in family event to create your own Yorkshire landscape, inspired by the paintings on display. Ages 4-12. Free. Thursday, August 1. Drop in sessions between 11am-3pm. Smith Art...
Open Day at Cromwell Bottom, lots to see and do and the cafe will be open for refreshments.
Search for pirates and enjoy pirate crafts at Shibden Hall. £4 per child, includes a free eye patch. The activity includes a woodland walk which is unsuitable for prams and...
Join Julie Swift and Phil Singh at Jerusalem Farm near Booth to learn about freshwater minibeasts. Wellies essential, plus a change of trousers and socks. Insect repellent recommended. Ages 3+...
An exciting, free and inclusive event in Halifax town centre, with the main stage at the top of Russell Street. Enjoy a day of performances, market stalls and food and...
See farm and domestic animals, local produce, flowers, fruit and vegetables and crafts with entertainment such as showjumping, vintage vehicles, farmer's markets, stalls and demonstrations. The timetable of events and...
Head down to the Piece Hall for a weekend of beautiful pavement art, with artists competing from across the world. The courtyard will become an open air gallery of temporary...
Have a child who loves trains? Ravensprings Park is a private park owned by the Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers. You can ride miniature locomotives on two different railway tracks...
Spectacular evening event with a fairytale herd of glowing white horses. These giant luminouis puppets create a centrepiece for a night time show with beautiful music and lights, suitable for...
A weekend of street food, craft beer, cocktails, family entertainment, performers and live music! £3 adult weekend wristband. Under 14s, free.
Fun food festival with something to suit all tastebuds, diets and budgets, and 25% will be vegetarian or vegan. There will also be craft breweries, a prosecco van and cocktails....
Classic cinema under the stars with the Elland Silver Band entertaining beforehand. Gates open at 7.30pm. Film starts at sunset. Adults £12.50, children £10, family £40, member £11
Three day festival ranging from a free family fun night to a day of pop and rop, reggae, punk and ska. August 30-September 1, 2019. Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. www.huddsfest.co.uk
Classic cinema under the stars! Fun circus skills and activities beforehand. Gates open at 7.30pm. Film starts at sunset. Adults £12.50, children £10, family £40, member £11
Classic cinema under the stars! Gates open at 7.30pm. Film starts at sunset. Adults £12.50, children £10, family £40, member £11
Classic cinema under the stars! Gates open at 7.30pm. Film starts at sunset. Adults £12.50, children £10, family £40, member £11
Come and see a trail of around 80 wonderful scarecrows created by local homes and businesses. Held every year since 2000, the event raises money for the village and local...
A day out with a difference! This festival in Sowerby Bridge celebrates Rushbearing, a tradition dating back several centuries when people took rushes to churches to make winter coverings for...
Have a child who loves trains? Ravensprings Park is a private park owned by the Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers. You can ride miniature locomotives on two different railway tracks...
Celebrate Heritage Weekend with artist Alun Kirby. Make photographs without a camera: Find out how photos were made 175 years ago in this hands-on workshop where you will print camera-less...
Family pantomime at The Victoria Theatre with slapstick humour, audience interaction and fabulous song and dance routines. BSL interpreted and relaxed performances available. Tickets: £25.50-£16.
Join Shrek and his loyal Donkey as they head off to rescue the beautiful and feisty Princess Fiona. Family audience. Tickets £19.75. Box Office: 01422 351158.
Fun event organised by The Faye Knowles Chapman Foundation, celebrating Faye's birthday and raising money for cervical cancer awareness. Searching for acts to perform. If you are interested, email: Â jackie@fkcfoundation.co.uk
Using smoke, mirrors and hidden trapdoors, CBeebies' Patrick Lynch meets a sure-footed feline who fools both the king and an ogre to put his master at the top. Age 3+...
Have a child who loves trains? Ravensprings Park is a private park owned by the Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers. You can ride miniature locomotives on two different railway tracks...
Chantry Dance Company bring your favourite Wonderland characters to the stage! Ages 7+. Tickets from £13.75. Box Office: 01422 351158.
Whichever colour is your jam, you'll find it at Farmer Copleys; choose from red, green, white, blue, black, yellow and orange! There will also be storytime with the ‘Not so...
Walk around the woods at Ogden Water to search for autumn fungi. Around two miles. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Bring lunch. Ges 8+ (no unaccompanied children) Saturday,...
Enjoy a short (1.5 mile) walk in Gorpley Clough, Todmorden. You will walk from the car park at the base of the clough, up the clough and onto Inchfield Pasture...
Celebrate National Libraries Week with these sessions from Bright Box Makerspace. £5 per child, per event. £4 PTL. Stop Motion Animation (ages 5-8): Create your journey to outer space using...
Pick a pumpkin from the patch and take it back to the farm to cave. There will be farm fun, animal encounters, scary maze, outdoor and indoor play and spooky...
Whichever colour is your jam, you'll find it at Farmer Copleys; choose from red, green, white, blue, black, yellow and orange! There will also be storytime with the ‘Not so...
Have a child who loves trains? Ravensprings Park is a private park owned by the Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers. You can ride miniature locomotives on two different railway tracks...
dults only Halloween-themed night with Eureka! scientists as they try to control the deadly zombie outbreak. Can you avoid infection? Street food and alcohol available. Entry costs £10 and you...
Grab your cloaks, wands and broomsticks; witches and wizards have flown into Eureka and are holding an official Halloween recruitment drive! Budding Harry Potters and Mildred Hubbles will be put...
Whichever colour is your jam, you'll find it at Farmer Copleys; choose from red, green, white, blue, black, yellow and orange! There will also be storytime with the ‘Not so...
Enter the giant spooky gates at your own risk, then follow the trail of over-sized pumpkins through Strid Wood. You'll find mystery doors hidden among the trees, that hide clues...