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WX Live: Corinne Bailey Rae

£30

We are so excited to announce ‘WX Live’ and our first headliner, the incredible Corinne Bailey Rae!

Mills in Colour by Kirstie Williams

Every day

Free

The Wall is a changing display that celebrates creatives from across the Wakefield district.

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Early Years Stay & Play

Every Friday (Starting 12 September)

Start time:9:30am - End time: 11:30am

Free

Pop in for a cuppa and meet other parents and carers while little ones enjoy our toys and games!

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Architectural Photography Display & Prize-Giving

Friday 12 - Sunday 21 September 2025

Start time:10AM - End time: 5PM

FREE

Celebrating the Wakefield Civic Society's Photography Competition.

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90s & 00s: Throwback Request Night

Friday 19 September 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 10:30PM

FREE

Dust off your denim and get ready to party like it’s 1999 (or 2009)! at Throwback Request Night - the playlist powered by YOU.

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Teddy Swims tribute

Saturday 20 September 2025

Start time:7:30pm - End time: 9pm

Free

Introducing Teddy Sings – the UK’s number one tribute to Teddy Swims.

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Lords, Ladies, and Legends! Heritage Weekend Family Workshop

Sunday 21 September 2025

Start time:1pm - End time: 3pm

£10 per child, one accompanying adult included in ticket price

Step into the past with Empath Theatre CIC’s Costume Emporium Experience - dress up as hisorical figures in this storytelling workshop

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Artwalk

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Start time:5PM - End time: 8PM

FREE

Artwalk Returns! Pop in to WX to check out some amazing local artists and poets.

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Foundations Volume 3

Friday 26 September 2025

Start time: 7pm - End time: 10:30PM

£7

Join us for Foundations Scratch Night: Volume 3 - an evening of innovative, original work from some of the most exciting local artists.

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Comedy Night

Saturday 27 September 2025

Start time:Doors open 6:30pm - End time: 10pm

£6 early bird offer, £11 after 15 September

Come join us for a night of laughter at WX's comedy night in association with Plane Comedy.

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Mrs R's Retro Roadshow

Last Sunday of the Month

Start time:12PM - End time: 3PM

FREE

WX transforms into a vinyl lover’s paradise as Mrs R rolls in with her legendary Retro Roadshow.

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SEND Future and Next Steps Careers Event

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Start time: 10am - End time: 6pm

Free

A careers event for young people year 9 onwards and their families.

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Oktoberfest

Friday 3 - Saturday 4 October 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 10PM

FREE

Get ready to raise your glass and sing your heart out at this year’s Oktoberfest, a two-night celebration packed with music, laughter, and good times!

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Blue Plaque unveiling: Wakefield Civic Society

Thursday 2 October 2024

Start time:6pm - End time: 9pm

Free

Join Wakefield Civic Society to celebrate Wakefield's railway heritage and unveil a new blue plaque commemortaing Wakefield-born loco builder Thomas Peckett.

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Fall Fairies Creative Workshop

Thursday 9 October 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 9pm

£20

Sprinkle some magic this Autumn and make your own Fall Fairy.

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Wakefield Mental Health Day 2025

Friday 10 October 2025

Start time: 10am - End time: 4pm

Free

Join us this World Mental Health Day to discover our free mental health support services, as well as gain access to a variety of fantastic community resources!

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Launchpad X WX - Oliver Pinder, Wedgey & HerOrangeCoat

Friday 10 October 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 10pm

Free

Featuring Oliver Pinder, Wedgey & HerOrangeCoat

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Northern Soul: Keeping the Faith

Saturday 11 October 2025

Start time: 3pm - End time: 10pm

£7.50

Iconic DJs, live music and more – join us for a celebration of rhythm, rare grooves, and original vinyl classics at WX.

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Forever Funky

Thursday 16 October 2025

Start time:12pm - End time: 4pm

Free

Free over 60s daytime disco! No need to book, just bring your dancing shoes

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WX Live: Corinne Bailey Rae

Saturday 18 October 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 11PM

£30

We are so excited to announce ‘WX Live’ and our first headliner, the incredible Corinne Bailey Rae!

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Craft & Gift Fair by KLH Events

Sunday 19 October 2025

Start time:10am - End time: 3pm

Free

From candles to crochet, plants to pet stuff… pop into The Factory for this craft and gift fair

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Not Our First Rodeo

Friday 17 October 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 10:30pm

Free

Get ready for more boot-scootin' fun as our popular rodeo returns

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AI Unlocked: Strategies for Growth & Practical Application

Tuesday October 21 2025

Start time: 9:30pm - End time: 4pm

Free

Are you ready to unlock the true power of AI for your West Yorkshire business?

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Fabric Pumpkins: Children's Craft Workshop

Sunday 19 October 2025

Start time:1PM - End time: 3PM

£10

Get ready for a hands-on harvest of creativity in our Fabric Pumpkin Workshop, perfect for crafty kids!

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Halloween at WX

Saturday 25 October - Sunday 2 November 2025

Start time:10AM - End time: 4PM

FREE

WX becomes a spooky playground during October Half-Term.

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Soul Shed: Poetry, Music and Comedy

Saturday 25 October 2025

Start time:7:30pm - End time: 10:30pm

Free

Soul Shed returns with a night of poetry, music and comedy

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Halloween Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Thursday 30 October 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 9PM

£20

All treats, no tricks… paint your own pumpkin and boast the fanciest pumpkin in the patch!

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Toddler Spooky Disco

Friday 31 October 2025

Start time:9:30AM - End time: 11:30AM

FREE

Little ghouls can get dressed up and boogie the morning away.

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Kid’s Spooky Disco

Friday 31 October 2025

Start time:2:30PM - End time: 4:30PM

FREE

Put on your finest costume and come get your groOoOve on!

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Day of the Dead Party

Friday 31 October 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 10:30PM

FREE

A vibrant celebration of life, music, and colour at our Day of the Dead party!

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Sea Shanty Party

Friday 7 November 2025

Start time:6PM - End time: 10:30PM

FREE

Shipmates and landlubbers… join us for an unforgettable evening of maritime merriment!

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Bauble Painting Workshop

Thursday 13 November 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 9pm

£20

Get into the spirit of the season with this hands-on bauble painting workshop.

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Make Your Own Felt Bauble Family Workshop

Sunday 16 November 2025

Start time:1pm - End time: 3pm

£10

Kids can create their own Christmas bauble to be hung on the tree with pride.

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Ship of the Gods

Friday 21 November - Sunday 23 November 2025

Start time: 10:00 - End time: 17:00

Free

As part of Light Up Wakefield 2025, WX welcomes Heinrich & Palmer’s light installation Ship of Gods.

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Clay Christmas Pudding Workshop

Tuesday 9 December 2025

Start time:9:30am - End time: 11:30am

Free

Take a little clay and a lot of Christmas magic to make your own Christmas Pudding Decorations!

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A Town Called Christmas

Monday 15 December 2025

Start time:5:30pm - End time: 7pm

£5 - £10

Far away, beyond the snow, and nestled in a perfect nook you’ll find a town called Christmas…

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A Proper Merry Christmess

Monday 15 December 2025

Start time: 8pm - End time: 9:45pm

£10

It’s Christmas Eve at West Yorkshire’s (almost) favourite garden centre - and the last chance for one lucky department to win the seasonal bonus.

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Launchpad X WX - Galaxians, Tiger Island & Augustin Bousfield

Thursday 18 December 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 10pm

Free

Live music from Galaxians, Tiger Island & Augustin Bousfield

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Wellbeing Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Free

Wednesdays are all about wellbeing at WX!

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Health Checks at WX

Every Wednesday

Start time:9:30am - End time: 3:30pm

FREE

Stay healthy with free Health Checks at WX!

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Chair-Based Exercise – Sit, Stretch & Smile!

Every Wednesday

Start time: 10am - End time: 11am

Free

From September, our Chair-Based Exercise classes will take place weekly from 10am - 11am in The Factory.

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WX Pop Choir

Every Wednesday

Start time:12pm - End time: 1pm

Free

Do you love to sing? Join the WX Pop Choir!

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Merrie Movers

Every Wednesday

Start time: 2pm - End time: 3pm

Free

From September, our Merrie Moviers classes will run in 2 month blocks of different dance styles. Try something new and find your groove!

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