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,...
Are your afternoons boring? Why not "mix it up" and do something different? Sessions include arts, crafts, board games and more! Ages 8+ Mixenden Library: Thursdays. May 2, June 6 & July 4. 3.45-4.45pm No need to book, just turn up. Contact Gillian Rice on 01422 392638
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.
