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...
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.
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, tea, cake and tasty treats for all to enjoy. Fun family activities include crafts, games, face painting and more. There will be live music from...
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 Gallery, Halifax Road, Brighouse.
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 buggies. Sessions at 11am, 1 and 2pm. Book via Eventbrite.
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+ (no unaccompanied children). No dogs. £3.50 per child (£2.50 for Passport to Leisure holders). Booking essential – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/calderdalecountryside
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 drink
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 artworks. You can have a go too, with collaborative artwork on Saturday, and a children's pavement art competition on Sunday. Free!
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 ticket prices will be confirmed closer to the date.
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...
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 all the family. Gates open at 7pm. Show stars at sunset. Friday September 13 and Saturday September 14. Tickets: Adults £14.50, children £8. Family £40....
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. Dates: July 26th - 28th 2019 August 23rd - 26th 2019
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