🚗🌳 Looking for a Fun Family Day Out? Explore the best kid-friendly days out in Wharfedale, Craven and beyond! From outdoor adventures to hands-on experiences, there’s something for every family to enjoy. Whether you're planning a big day trip or a quick local outing, check out our top picks for fun-filled days with the kids!...
15 Jan 2025 - 18 May 2025 Explore the pioneering use of film and photography by world-renowned Bradford-born artist David Hockney in this new exhibition. While best known for his paintings, Hockney has also embraced technology to create innovative art. Using still and video cameras, he crafts visual 'collages' that capture how we perceive scenes...
Saturday, 18 January - Saturday, 26 April at Cliffe Castle Museum FREE Cliffe Castle Museum is kicking off a spectacular year of art and culture with a 'Season of Music' running from January to April 2025. This four-month long programme features a vibrant mix of musical concerts, family-friendly activities, talks, and interactive events—all set in the...
Get ready for a fun-filled Easter at your local libraries. Join us for a variety of exciting activities. From story time sessions to creative crafts, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and hop on over to join the festivities! Don't miss out on these wonderful events. Bring your family and friends to...
Bradford 2025's touring venue, The Beacon, will visit parks across the district with headline acts, shows, festivals, clubs, classes, family activities, and neighbourhood gatherings. Highlights at Wibsey Park: 4 April | 16:30: International Roma Day Celebration (Book Now). A Celebration of Roma Culture. 5 April | 19:30: Eliza Carthy (Book Now). The Queen of English Folk Music. 14+ 5...
Open to the public Thursday 3 April – Sunday 22 Feb 2026, YOU:MATTER is a spectacular immersive installation at the National Science and Media Museum created by renowned artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF), commissioned for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Visitors can take an unforgettable trip discovering their connection to the universe, exploring...
10 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025 Visit the funfair this Easter holiday! Enjoy thrilling rides, from exhilarating waltzers to family-friendly attractions. Don't miss out on the fun! Guide Prices FREE ENTRY. Rides priced individually. Bradford Moor Park, Killinghall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 7JD
Wed 16 Apr – Sat 19 Apr, Various times Running Times: 55 mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production, based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides...
18 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025 Friday - Sunday 14:00 - 22:00 Get ready for the biggest event yet at Saltaire Brewery this Easter! From 18th-20th April, visitors can enjoy a weekend packed with great food, live music, local treasures, and plenty of legendary beer. The best part? Entry is FREE! The event will feature an...
Friends of Guiseley Theatre are holding a family disco this Easter. This is a fundraising event towards the mega cost of a permanent accessible entrance. Help us ramp up our funds Tickets can be booked at https://www.guiseleytheatre.org/boxoffice
20 Apr 2025 Sunday 18:00 Prep your sunnies, dust off your bucket hat and tighten your belt-bag: Teen Scene are coming to The Beacon in Wibsey Park for an Easter Sunday special. Easter Party in the Park features live music, DJs, a neon make-up artist, a glitter booth, LED accessories, a 360º photobooth and much...
21 Apr 2025 Monday 11:00 - 13:00 Hop on over to Harold Park for a fantastic Easter celebration hosted by The Friends of Harold Park. The annual Easter Egg Hunt promises loads of fun for everyone! Event Highlights: Easter Egg Hunt: Search for hidden treasures and win exciting prizes! Fun Stalls: Enjoy games, crafts, and activities for...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
26 Apr 2025 Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 On the hunt for plants to spruce up your home? Do you love nature and learning about wildlife? Thinking of ways to entertain the kids for free? Then the Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair is perfect for you! Join us from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, 26 April when the courtyard will...
All proceeds from ticket sales and tombola go directly to our Otley small HOPE (Helping Our Parents with Essentials ) charity
27 Apr 2025 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 Beautiful Cherry Blossom Festival comes to Bradford’s Bolling Hall Museum and Gardens. The volunteer Bolling Hall Gardeners will be on hand to help you plant your own summer bulb in a pot that you’ve decorated. We would like as many members of the community as possible to get involved and children in...
27 April 2025 11:00 am – 27 April 2025 3:00 pm Bolling Hall Museum Beautiful volunteer led Cherry Blossom Festival comes to Bradford’s Bolling Hall Museum. The volunteer Bolling Hall Gardeners will be on hand to help you plant your summer bulb in a pot that you’ve decorated to take home. Make your handcrafted tissue blossom and join in a...
3 May 2025 - 4 May 2025 10 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 Join us for Haworth Steampunk Weekend in 2025 - the biggest steampunk charity event in the UK - as this event returns to the Haworth home of the Bronte Sisters. See spectacular steampunk attire, meet delightful people, enjoy tempting shops, restaurants, crown bowling,...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
There is always plenty for children to do in the House on weekends, such as the dressing-up box, making badges, decorating with chalk, and arts and crafts. But visit us every second Saturday of the month for a special family fun session guided by our volunteers and staff, with a new activity each time! All events run...
Date: 11/05/2025 Leeds Marathon Start Time: 09:00 Leeds Half Marathon Start Time: 10:00 (Subject to change) Last Runner expected to Finish: 16:45 Leeds Marathon/Half Marathon Routes: https://www.runforall.com/events/marathon/leeds-marathon/ Leeds Marathon Route Specifics The 2025 Leeds Marathon will start on St Michael’s Lane and finish inside Headingley Stadium. The route will head out via Cardigan Road, Victoria Road...
Two Sessions on 11 May 2025 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00 15:00 - 19:00 The Lido's 90th Birthday Picnic is shaping up to be a fantastic day! Activities Include: Picnic and Inflatables: Bring your own picnic and inflatables to enjoy. Live Music: Performances by Ilkley Live, The 2 Rivers Band, and local young talent. Dance Display and Fashion Show Rookie...
9 Mar 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 13 Apr 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 11 May 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 8 June 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 13 July 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 10 Aug 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 14 Sept 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 12 Oct 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 9 Nov 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 14 Dec 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 * Running...
Friday 16 May 2025, 9.30am – 11am Interested in applying for Nursery or Reception at The Grammar School at Leeds? Join us for a morning of fun at one of our stay and play taster sessions for children aged 2 to 4 and their parents. >> Book your place on May’s event. Taster mornings offer a...
17 May 2025 - 18 May 2025 Mark your calendars for a journey into the past as we bring the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1940s to life on the railway! This unforgettable weekend will transport you to a bygone era with authentic displays, entertainment, and much more. Stay tuned for exciting announcements about...
17th May 2025, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Get ready for a fun-filled, curiosity-fuelled adventure for the whole family! Be Curious returns to the University of Leeds—inviting you to explore a world of creativity, and groundbreaking ideas, all in one unforgettable day. With over 40 interactive stalls and activities across campus, you’ll meet the researchers shaping the...
Sat 17th May 2025 11:00 - 12:00pm & 1:00 - 2:00pm Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin. Once upon a time in...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
Fri 23 – Sun 25 May, Various Times Running Times: 1 hour (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare...
Fri 23 – Sun 25 May, Various Times Running Times: 1 hour (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare...
Fri 23 – Sun 25 May, Various Times Running Times: 1 hour (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare...
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Jun Running Times: 55 mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 3-7 Robyn Hood tells the story of Robyn, a little girl who lives in a big city. Robyn likes to play outside and on a small patch of green land she builds a den; a magical space all of her own, where she...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Jun Running Times: 55 mins (no interval) Age Guidance: 3-7 Robyn Hood tells the story of Robyn, a little girl who lives in a big city. Robyn likes to play outside and on a small patch of green land she builds a den; a magical space all of her own, where she...
9 Mar 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 13 Apr 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 11 May 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 8 June 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 13 July 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 10 Aug 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 14 Sept 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 12 Oct 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 9 Nov 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 14 Dec 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 * Running...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
Sat 15 & Sun 14 Jun, Various times Running Times: 55 minutes (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ A delightful Dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life on stage. The whole family will enjoy laugh...
14 June 2025 - 15 June 2025 Saturday 10:00 - 20:00 Sunday 10:00 - 19:00 We’re returning to this stunning riverside location for 2025 with fresh entertainment across the weekend But hold onto your hats, Ilkley isn't just a backdrop – it's a town with tales! Did you know that Ilkley was once a spa town with visitors...
There is always plenty for children to do in the House on weekends, such as the dressing-up box, making badges, decorating with chalk, and arts and crafts. But visit us every second Saturday of the month for a special family fun session guided by our volunteers and staff, with a new activity each time! All events run...
Sat 15 & Sun 14 Jun, Various times Running Times: 55 minutes (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ A delightful Dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life on stage. The whole family will enjoy laugh...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
Saturday 21st June 2025 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OUR GUIDE Otley’s annual Carnival is a celebration of the local community - families, schools, businesses andlocal organisations - all coming together for an extravaganza of family-friendly fun! Carnival day is typically the third Saturday in June, and starts at 12.30pm with a parade of decoratedwalking and driven...
Sat 21st June 2025 11am - 11:40 am and 1.30pm - 2:10 pm Whale sings his heart out into the ocean blue. But nobody will join his song. Just as he feels like he will forever be alone, a quiet, beautiful voice reaches him through the noise of the sea. Whale sets off on a...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
27 June 2025 - 29 June 2025 The event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more. This year’s Festival is now set for Saturday...
27 June 2025 - 6 July 2025 Bradford Literature Festival is regarded as one of the most inspiring festivals in the United Kingdom Every year, world-renowned authors, poets, singers, and artists come to our beautiful city to share their knowledge and passions with you, the audience. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over...
5 July 2025 The Oxenhope Charity Straw Race is back! As with any good story it all began over a pint one evening back in the mid 1970’s. Two local farmers made a bet about racing between pubs having a pint at each. As the night continued the bet grew, now they would also be...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
There is always plenty for children to do in the House on weekends, such as the dressing-up box, making badges, decorating with chalk, and arts and crafts. But visit us every second Saturday of the month for a special family fun session guided by our volunteers and staff, with a new activity each time! All events run...
9 Mar 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 13 Apr 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 11 May 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 8 June 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 13 July 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 10 Aug 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 14 Sept 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 12 Oct 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 9 Nov 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 14 Dec 2025, Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 * Running...
16 July 2025 - 7 Sept 2025 Mike Kenny’s enchanting stage adaptation of E. Nesbit’s classic novel has won thousands of admirers since it premiered in 2008. Now, for the first time, we’re taking this production for a ride along the iconic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, familiar to millions from the film adaptation of The...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
Sun 27th July – Tue 29th July 2025 We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians! Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Can you see...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
1st Saturday of the month in Bradford Industrial Museum, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month in Cartwright Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month in Bolling Hall, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Thursday of the month in Cliffe Castle. Museums for Play and Growth are FREE...
Fri 8th August 2025 – 11 am - 11.50 am and 1.30 pm - 2.20 pm It’s time for a party and Pirate No-beard is getting things ready for the celebrations. . . but there’s a problem . . the pirate party prize treasure has been stolen! Your help is needed in sailing the seven...
