Once Upon a Time – Bankfield Museum
A 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 King and Parliament. We will chart Fairfax’s swift progression through the first and second civil wars from local politics to the national scene. From there...
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 and greet (Sun), a festival of characters (Sat), a giant sand pit, seaside sweets and Hulk Buster v Bumblebee (Sun). Saville Park, Halifax. Friday: 5-9.30pm,...
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 Park by 1pm. £2.00 for adults, £1.00 for OAP’s and £1.00 for children over 5. Under 5’s free.
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. Bring lunch. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Ages 8+ (no unaccompanied children). Free, but donations welcome.
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 on specific dates throughout the year. There is also a large grassed area and a club house serving refreshments. Pay once at the gate and...
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 to The Fire Fighters Charity and other local charities.
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 July 2019. Packed with magic, sing-a-long sons and clumsy chaos, this stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem will be lots of fun....
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 of legendary club night, Duckie.
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. Dates: July 26th - 28th 2019 August 23rd - 26th 2019
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 Beautiful South/Housemartins. Gates open at 11am, music from 12.30pm to 10.30pm. Gates close at 11pm. Tickets: Adults £18; concessions £12; under 14s free
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 223200.