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Wakefield autumn and winter planner lists family activities through to January
The district guide covers 24 October to 3 January, with a downloadable copy and printed editions available through local venues.
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What's On in Wakefield — Events, Festivals & Culture
What's on in Wakefield: local festivals, exhibitions, markets, concerts and community events reported by Wakefield Gazette.
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Christmas light switch-on dates announced for Castleford, Ossett and Pontefract
Castleford’s event moves to a Sunday this year, with markets, entertainment and 5.30pm switch-ons planned across three town centres.
The Cribs to Headline Wakefield Show at Tileyard North in August 2027
The Cribs announce their first Wakefield headline show since 2014, performing at Tileyard North on 20 August 2027 to mark 20 years since their…
Streethouse musician Jack Silver turns a tiny horse into a new song and video
Tiny Horse is due out on 6 November, with a free launch show at the Cross Keys in Old Snydale.
Free Halloween activities and pumpkin trails announced across Wakefield district
Castleford will host a Halloween Spooktacular from 24 to 31 October, with free pumpkin trails also planned in Wakefield, Pontefract, Ossett and South Elmsall.
Wakefield's over-60s festival returns with more than 80 events
The month-long Time Well Spent Festival will bring activities, learning and community events to residents across the district during October.
Wakefield District Heritage Celebration Event 2026
Wakefield District Heritage Celebration Event at Nostell Priory on 8 October 2026. Heritage organisations, community groups and speakers gather to share…
Activ8 Wakefield: Free Inclusive Sports Festival August 2026
Activ8 Wakefield returns 15 August at Thornes Park Stadium. Free festival with 'come and try' activities for all ages and abilities, delivered by…
Plastic Fantastic? exhibition opens at Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum opens Plastic Fantastic? — a new exhibition of mid-20th century plastic homewares running until June 2027. Interactive displays and…