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.
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...
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...
Brave the Spooky Scarecrow Trail and enjoy frightening fun through the haunted woods of Lotherton. There are scarecrows to spot, spooky spiders, ghoulish ghosts and wicked witches hidden throughout the...
Use what you find in nature for these exciting workshops at Hardcastle Crags in October 2019. Create a leaf lantern: Monday, October 28. Noon-3pm. A New Leaf - woodland walk...
Create and decorate witches brooms, carve a pumpkin or enjoy a slime party and breakfast. See the website for full details. Gordon Rigg Garden, Home & Leisure, Todmorden. October 21-November...
Learn about the fascinating world of fungi and make a fungus mask then enjoy a fungus foray short walk through the words. Bring a phone or camera to take photos...
Spine-tingling tour of The Piece Hall at night, led by storytellers. Find out about the spooky happenings of The Piece Hall's 250-year history before warming up with a hot chocolate...
A HUGE bonfire with two firework displays, food stalls, hot drinks and cakes, fairground rides, games stalls and music, as well as washroom facilities. Gates open at 5.30pm and there...
Discover an indoor forest of storytelling trees at Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags. Wrap up warm for the adventure, where you will see an exhibition of eleven tree sculptures with hand...
An afternoon of traditional Christmas market fun, with lots of stalls, local food and drink, free face painting for kids, crafts, storytelling, live ice carving and a visit from Father...
Christmas lights switch-on, then a Christmas sing-along at St Bartholomew's Church. Saturday, November 16, 2019, 6-7pm
Special showing of family-friendly climate change film 2040, plus a special Q&A with award-winning director Damon Gameau. The film embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look...
Beautiful festive ballet by The Russian State Ballet and Opera House. Be entranced by snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love, while enjoying wonderful ballet and music such as Dance...
Enjoy fireworks, free mince pies and mulled wine while watching the Christmas lights switch-on. Entertainment from local schools, Bazzmatazz and Hebden Bridge Junior Band. The fun starts at 5pm onwards....
Celebrate the start of Brighouse's festive season with its annual Christmas food and craft market. There will be amazing food, over 70 stalls, live music and Christmas fun for all...
Call into the Learning Studio to create a colourful lantern full of festive sparkle before the big light switch-on event in Halifax town centre. £3 drop-in
Halifax Christmas Lights Switch On with fun and festivity for all the family. This year it's being held in George Square and entertainment will be lead by Danny and Rosie...
The night of the Snow Dragon approaches - has Billy the goat been naughty or nice? Expect toe-tapping songs and lots of laughter. Age 3+ Tickets £8
Enjoy the festive atmosphere at The Piece Hall and see independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop up food and drink. Live entertainment and a carousel for the kids.
Kids will love walking among the beautifully decorated real Christmas trees at The Halifax Minster Christmas Tree Festival. Decorated and sponsored by local businesses, they will range from 6-18ft. Refreshments...
Step back in time and help Victorian housekeepers transform The Piece Hall for Christmas. This workshop allows you to enjoy a story by the fireplace, play Victorian games and create...
Come and meet some Victorian characters from the past at The Piece Hall. There will be a magical magician and balloonist telling stories as they roam around the Christmas courtyard.
Help plant trees to make a naive living hedgerow. Tools, trees and training provided. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear and gardening gloves. Bring a drink and...
Wonderful display of over 50 trees decorated by local groups. It's free to enter and there is a coffee shop with hot roast sandwiches and gift shop to enjoy too....
Step back in time and help Victorian housekeepers transform The Piece Hall for Christmas. This workshop allows you to enjoy a story by the fireplace, play Victorian games and create...
Festive event set in heated Christmas marquees and log cabins. There will be locally-made Christmas gifts and crafts to buy, cafe and hot food, a real log fire and cosy...
Festive trail around The Piece Hall shops to create a Christmas potion. Discover magical ingredients in each new window. Collect a trail from the Welcome Centre and return once completed...
A fun, festive day for all the family where you can meet the animals at the RSPCA! There will be stalls and games, festive treats, a raffle and the Animal...
Santa, Ellie and Rudolph are back for a fun-packed festive show. Children will be invited to join in to help Santa and Ellie sort out the workshop and get the...
Step back in time and help Victorian housekeepers transform The Piece Hall for Christmas. This workshop allows you to enjoy a story by the fireplace, play Victorian games and create...
Come and meet some Victorian characters from the past at The Piece Hall. There will be a magical magician and balloonist telling stories as they roam around the Christmas courtyard.
Bring your little one to a magical session of movement, making and music! There will be an interactive storytelling session, a craft activity and a jiving, jingling percussion session with...
Get into the Christmas spirit and peruse the local crafts and produce on sale. Free entry.
Festive market inside a warm, rustic barn surrounded by fairy lights. Local stalls selling everything from scented gifts, handmade crafts, jewellery, local gins, home-baked goodies and mulled wine. You can...
See the popular act from the Britain's Got Talent finals. Circus of Horrors takes the extreme to the mainstream! Age 12+ Shows at 3pm & 8pm. Tickets £10-18.
Completely made up, hilarious new episode of Doctor Who! Featuring a live radiophonic workshop, this show promises to take you on an unforgettable adventure! Tickets £8/child £6
Santa will be visiting the Fountain Head area on his sleigh tonight - watch out for him between 6-8.30pm! Organised by Halifax Round Table.
Sensory storytelling, movement and a festive craft for under fives in the Salon Perdu at The Piece Hall. £3 per child.
Santa will be visiting the Coronation Road area on his sleigh tonight - watch out for him between 6-8.30pm! Organised by Halifax Round Table.
Santa will be visiting the Well Head area on his sleigh tonight - watch out for him between 7.15-8.30pm! Organised by Halifax Round Table.
Santa will be visiting the Skircoat Green area on his sleigh tonight - watch out for him between 6-7.15pm!
Santa will be visiting the Copley area on his sleigh tonight - watch out for him between 7.15-8.30pm! Organised by Halifax Round Table.
Santa will be visiting the Green Park area on his sleigh tonight - watch out for him between 6-7.15pm! Organised by Halifax Round Table.
Magical costumed workshop with Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother. Help Cinderella with her chores and discover old toys, then create a magic wand and cast a spell. Ages 4-8. 11.15am-1pm...
Step back in time and help Victorian housekeepers transform The Piece Hall for Christmas. This workshop allows you to enjoy a story by the fireplace, play Victorian games and create...
Bring your little one to a magical session of movement, making and music! There will be interactive storytelling, a craft activity and a jiving, jingling percussion session with Christmas-themed songs....
Visit Father Christmas and receive a present in his magical woodland grotto in the woods, and enjoy some festive arts and crafts. Wheelchair accessible. No dogs. £9 (£8 PTL)
Get into nature and enjoy the story of Stickman while meeting Father Christmas! You will get the chance to do make crafts - including your own Stickman -, play in...
Come and watch a live nativity in Sowerby Bridge. December 14:Â 11am-4pm Live Nativity (Last admission 3pm) 12-4pm The Musical Journey (in the main worship area) December 15:Â 6pm Carols...
Meet Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother during this costumed workshop. Help Cinderella with her chores, discover old toys, create a magic wand and cast a spell to send Cinderella to...
Wrap up warm and look forward to a trail through the woods, hot chocolate and making Christmas decorations for your tree at home. Car parking charges apply for non National...
Dave's fun Gungetank Gameshow is based upon CBBC show Get Your Own Back! Enter solo or as a team. Play silly interactive challenges and eliminate the players to stare the...
Whole community event for people of all ages, to make Christmas come alive! There will be a Circus Skills Nativity (the children have been learning to juggle and all sorts),...
Meet Sheherazade, the greatest storyteller of them all! Her tales include adventures and fantasies with genies, villains, heroes and princesses, but her life depends on being able to keep her...
Visit Santa in his grotto at the Jungle Experience, Manor Heath, and enjoy some Christmas crafts. £9 (£8 PTL) Book via Ticket Source
Bring your dog to visit Santa Paws at Kershaws Garden Centre, in aid of the RSPCA Animal Centre. Dogs will receive a festive treat or a toy.
Fantastic science show for both children and adults, exploring the strange and magical properties of matter. There is exploding elephant's toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and howling jelly babies! Shows at 1pm...
Illuminated street festival in Sowerby Bridge with light, sound, food, drink and dancing! Help light up the street with illuminated costumes, hats, prams, jackets, umbrellas and faces. There will be...
Step back in time and help Victorian housekeepers transform The Piece Hall for Christmas. This workshop allows you to enjoy a story by the fireplace, play Victorian games and create...