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Early Years Stay & Play

Every Friday (Term-Time Only)
Start time:9:30am - End time: 11:00am
Free

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

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Family Rhubarb Textile Workshop

Family Rhubarb Textile Workshop

Saturday 7 November 2026
Start time:1PM - End time: 3PM
Free

Get creative together in this fun, hands-on family textile workshop celebrating one of Wakefield’s most famous exports: RHUBARB!

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Light Up Wakefield

Friday 13 - Saturday 14 November 2026
Start time:5PM - End time: 9PM
FREE

Light Up Wakefield returns this winter, transforming the city into a spectacular celebration of light, creativity and nature!

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SEND-Friendly Creative Session - Light Up Wakefield

SEND-Friendly Creative Session - Light Up Wakefield

Saturday 14 November 2026
Start time:1:30PM - End time: 3PM
FREE

Join us for a free, relaxed and inclusive exploration of Kaleider's Twist and Shine as part of Light Up Wakefield!

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My Eco Baby CIC Christmas Festival

Sunday 15 November 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 3PM
FREE

After huge success in 2025, My Eco Baby CIC Christmas festival is back - with a bigger venue!

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KT's Rhythm and Blues Festival

Friday 20 November 2026
Start time:7PM - End time: 10:30PM
FREE

Wakefield Music Collective present the opening night of their annual Blues Festival

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Tinsel: Family Christmas Show

Wednesday 2 December 2026
Start time:5:30PM - End time: 7PM
From £7

A Christmas production full of live music, puppetry and stories!

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Christmas Crafts: Brusho Cards Drop In Workshop

Saturday 5 December 2026
Start time:11AM - End time: 3PM
FREE

Join artist Chris Teal for a fun and colourful festive crafting session and make your own Christmas cards

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Craft & Flea

Saturday 5 December 2026
Start time:11AM - End time: 4PM
£3

Shop local this Christmas at the Craft & Flea Makers Market - a vibrant gathering of Wakefield's finest local artisans

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The Festive Family Rave

Tuesday 22 December 2026
Start time:3:30PM - End time: 5:30PM
£5

Join Boom Chikka Boom for the ultimate family Christmas party!

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Toddler Disco

Friday 27 November 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 12PM
FREE

The Toddler Disco is back! 

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Burns Night: Ceilidh

Saturday 23 January 2027
Start time:7PM - End time: 10PM
£7

Celebrate Scotland's national bard in true Scottish style with an evening of live music, dancing, and merriment.

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Health & Wellbeing

Family GLOW Party - powered by Clubbercise

Saturday 6 February 2027
Start time:10:30AM - End time: 12PM
£5

Ready, set… GLOW! Turn up the tunes and get the whole family moving at our Family GLOW Party!

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