Sat 11 Aug - Sun 2 Sep 2018, ***free entry*** Bucket and spades at the ready as the City Beach returns to Leeds this August! For its sixth year, the urban beach will be taking place on Victoria Gardens outside Leeds Art Gallery bringing the excitement of the seaside right in the heart of the...
Events throughout Festival Week Scarecrow Trail and Competition This year’s annual Scarecrow Competition theme is ‘Once Upon a Bookcase’. Whether fairy tale or classic fable, we invite you to recreate a character or scene from your favourite fiction in your front garden! We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the streets of Burley from Harry...
August 23 - August 28 Harewood House will play host to one of the most spectacular circus displays in the world when the Moscow State Circus returns from 23rd -28th August. The world’s most famous circus bring their latest and greatest production GOSTINITSA – a show that promises to have all the spectacle and nerve-tingling, edge of...
BANK HOLIDAY FUN! 25th, 26th, 27th August 2018 MUST BOOK Roll up! Roll up! Get your tickets here! We've got the National Festival Circus coming to Bolton Abbey Station over the August Bank Holiday. What a great fun-packed event for all the family! In addition to the National Festival Circus, we've got lots more to...
Thorton Hall Country Park Tractor World special Bank Holiday event! Date: Sunday 26th & Monday 27th August (Bank Holiday) Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm Tractors, tractors and more tractors! For all you tractor mad fans - modern, vintage, veteran, competitions, Tractor rides & more. All the usual farm fun too. Guaranteed to be loved by all...
Hosted by Skipton Town Hall Monday, August 27 at 10 AM - 12 PM Skipton Town Hall, High St, BD23 1AH Skipton Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 10am – 12pm, Free, Drop in! It’s Nice to be Nice, Acts of Kindness Postcard Making Workshop with Paul Bateson. Cheer up the residents of Skipton by creating positive postcards with pictures and...
All the following is taking place Face painter, cake stall, tombola, raffle, have a go dog agility, terrier racing bbq cafe and Pony rides from 1 pm Opens at 10.30 with judging starting at 11.30 Raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Bubble Up workshops at Bradford City Library 25 August to 1 September Ahead of the Bradford Bubble Up weekend on 7 to 9 September, join local artists at City Library to create your very own Bubble Up inspired accessories to take home as well as help make costume pieces for the mass participation dance performance. Workshops are FREE,...
Launching in September, Technology In Play comes to Otley! Our weekly TiP sessions aim to inspire and enthuse your Curious Minds. To celebrate, we’re hosting four FREE 90 minute Taster Sessions! TiP Sessions are designed for Primary age children. Each term we will discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art and Maths) in an new exciting topic. Undertaking...
Bounce Planet returns to Wharfedale & Craven this summer! High energy activities, exciting challenges and amazing fun using inflatables, creating a unique activity theme park to keep 5-13-year-olds entertained. Tickets can now be purchased for the Bounce Planet children’s’ activities this summer, delivered by our Play & Development Service. There are sessions available for...
Every Wednesday in August at 10am! Free juice & popcorn for each child. Places MUST BE BOOKED. Wednesday 1st August PETER RABBIT Wednesday 8th August SHERLOCK GNOMES Wednesday 15th August EARLY MAN Wednesday 22nd August COCO Wednesday 29th August THE INCREDIBLES
A 'Make & Take' session with the Craven Museum Team Free, Drop-in - no need to book! Thursday 30th August, Make & take, 10 am – 12 pm, Free Drop-in! Pirates! Come and join us in making pirate ships! Ahoy! Suitable for ages 3+ and their families. Workshop Location: Hub All children under 16 participating in...
Bubble Up workshops at Bradford City Library 25 August to 1 September Ahead of the Bradford Bubble Up weekend on 7 to 9 September, join local artists at City Library to create your very own Bubble Up inspired accessories to take home as well as help make costume pieces for the mass participation dance performance. Workshops are FREE,...
Launching in September, Technology In Play comes to Otley! Our weekly TiP sessions aim to inspire and enthuse your Curious Minds. To celebrate, we’re hosting four FREE 90 minute Taster Sessions! TiP Sessions are designed for Primary age children. Each term we will discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art and Maths) in an new exciting topic. Undertaking...
Relax on a deckchair in our special ‘Movie Lounge’ on the ground floor near the food court and enjoy some of the kids favourite films on Friday’s in the school holidays. Films start at 3pm. Friday 31 August – Spiderman 2 – BOOK HERE All films have a certification rating of PG or U. Minimum...
Zoo Day! Hosted by Codswallop CIC and 2 others Saturday, September 1 at 10 AM - 2 PM An immersive theatrical experience featuring live puppetry, actors, craft workshops and a community cafe brought to you by Codswallop and Spotty Socks Theatre Company - all Pay What You Can! Fun for all the family! Come ready for a wild journey in your best...
Fundraising BBQ in aid of the Child Brain Injury Trust at Chapter One Childcare, Farnley
Bubble Up workshops at City Library 25 August to 1 September Ahead of the Bradford Bubble Up weekend on 7 to 9 September, join local artists at City Library to create your very own Bubble Up inspired accessories to take home as well as help make costume pieces for the mass participation dance performance. Workshops are FREE, no...
Yorkshire Brass Quintet performs a free concert of banding music, popular arrangements and more. 2 Sep 2018 2:30 pm Golden Acre Park, off Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ Dig out your picnic rugs and take to the great outdoors for your weekly dose of music al fresco. The Yorkshire Brass Quintet was formed in January 2007...
Come and join the fun at the special story time with Sue Hendra's new book Simon Sock and try your hand at sock puppet making! Ilkley library Wednesday 5th September 10.15am
10 am - 4 pm SEP 6th Eureka! The National Children's MuseumDiscovery Road, HX1 2NE Halifax, West Yorkshire Two toddler days dedicated to our youngest visitors, with NO schools bookings on either day! Bring your pre-schoolers along for two days of drop-in activities specially designed for pre-schoolers. We won’t accept any school bookings for...
Saltaire Festival 7 to 16 September Saltaire Festival is a celebration of the arts, community and the village’s unique history. The first weekend features the popular Open Gardens trail. There will be pop-up and surprise events in homes around the village, with family activities in the village and Roberts Park. During the week there will be...
10 am - 4 pm SEP 7th Eureka! The National Children's MuseumDiscovery Road, HX1 2NE Halifax, West Yorkshire Two toddler days dedicated to our youngest visitors, with NO schools bookings on either day! Bring your pre-schoolers along for two days of drop-in activities specially designed for pre-schoolers. We won’t accept any school bookings for either...
Relax on a deckchair in our special ‘Movie Lounge’ on the ground floor near the food court and enjoy some of the kids favourite films on Friday’s in the school holidays. Films start at 3pm. Friday 7 September – Cars – BOOK HERE All films have a certification rating of PG or U. Minimum of...
Hosted by Ilkley Manorlands Support Group Saturday 8th September at 11 AM – 5 PM Riverside Gardens, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Coming to Riverside Gardens, Ilkley, the 'Its a Knockout' Roadshow in support of Ilkley's Hospice, Sue Ryder Manorlands. We are seeking teams of exactly 10 participants to take part against other teams in an afternoon of...
Hosted by Stone Trough Rawdon Saturday 8th September at 12 PM – 8 PM Stone Trough Rawdon, 66 Harrogate Road, LS19 6LP Rawdon, Leeds Come and join us for a day of family fun!! With pop up bars from Black Sheep brewery, Gallo, Weston’s cider and Tanqueray! Fun for the kids too! We have giant games,...
Saturday, September 8 at 2 PM – 4 PM At Kirklands Community Centre119 Street Main, LS29 6 Ilkley, West Yorkshire Hosted by Menston Village Show Join local growers and crafters to showcase your fruit, veg, produce, flower arrangements, photographers and crafts at the 43nd Menston Village Show on Saturday 8 September at Kirklands Community Centre, Menston....
September 9 Fun for all on The Press Family Sunday, including seven thoroughbred races plus a Charles Owen Pony race at the beginning of the card, our interactive racing zone and bouncy castles. The children’s character is to be announced soon…. The natural rhythm of a raceday allows plenty of time to get something to...
Hosted by Gothard's Events Sunday, September 9 at 12 PM - 3 PM Aireborough Leisure Centre, The Green, LS20 9BT Guiseley ⭐️ FAMILY DAY ⭐️ Meet PAW PATROLS CHASE and PEPPA PIG* Plus we’ll have face painting, fun & games, lots of stalls to browse and more.... FREE ENTRY! *Mascots provided by Yorkshire Party People.
Sunday 9th September at 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Bramhope Village Hall, Old Lane, LS169AZ Leeds The Annual Bramhope Show 2018. BBQ, tearoom, bar, competitions, games, stalls etc
West Yorkshire Brass performs a free concert of banding music, popular arrangements and more at Golden Acre Park. 9 Sep 2018 2:30 pm Golden Acre Park, off Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ Dig out your picnic rugs and take to the great outdoors for your weekly two-hour dose of music al-fresco. West Yorkshire Brass is a...
Hosted by Rachael Delaney Saturday, September 15 at 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Expressions Drama is a new drama class in Skipton aimed at 7yrs - 19yrs. Offering tuition in drama, covering stage acting, acting for the camera and giving students the opportunity to obtain group and solo drama examinations from the Trinity London Examination board....
Hosted by NT Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Saturday, September 15 at 10 AM – 5 PM Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water GardenRipon Nr Harrogate, HG4 3DY Ripon, North Yorkshire Heritage Open Days celebrate our history and heritage by offering access to special places. Join us for a guided tour of How Hill Tower and...
This fun day is in memory of Eric Holdsworth and will take place at Yeadon Cricket Club on the 22nd of September. Hope you can all come and join the fun. BBQ Live Music Dog Show Stalls Bar
Nightflyers Big Band performs a free concert of jazz tunes and arrangements at Golden Acre Park. 16 Sep 2018 2:30 pm Golden Acre Park, off Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ Dig out your picnic rugs and take to the great outdoors for your weekly two-hour dose of music al-fresco. Please check times with event organiser...
Hosted by Puffin Pottery Leeds Tuesday, September 18 at 10 AM Puffin Pottery Leeds, 2b Boroughgate, LS21 3AL Otley Storytime Paint-Along The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson Our very popular storytime returns on Tuesday 18/9 (when the big ones are back at school). The children will enjoy listening to this fantastic story, whilst the...
THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER Kings Hall 6.30–7.30pm £20/16 concessions* including a copy of the book (£14.99 RRP) or £10/6 concessions* without the book Whether it’s Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Holi, Thanksgiving, Eid or International Friendship Day, what better way to celebrate than to make delicious food together and share stories while it cooks! Join chef and TV...
Hosted by Xmas Fayre and Table Top Sale Sep 21 - Sep 22 Town Hall, Yeadon A Great Family Event. Centre Stage Productions Present Disney's PETER PAN jr at YEADON TOWN HALL on 21st and 22nd September with a Saturday matinee to add to the excitement. A truly amazing Family production. Featuring the evil Captain Hook...
The Otley Folk Festival takes place over a weekend in September at various venues throughout the town. It attracts a wide range of well-known folk artists and demand for the tickets is always high. Otley has many pubs (all serving cask-conditioned ale) most of which are used by the folk festival over the weekend. All...
Macmillan Coffee Morning Saturday 22nd September at 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM The Menstone, Farnley Road, LS29 6JW Menston Come and Indulge your desire for cake and gain feelings of wellbeing all round! We are hosting a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support and would love you to join us. There will be scrummy homemade...
Sunday 23 Sept at 9 AM – 1 PM West Road, Skipton, BD23 3, United Kingdom Ticketswww.ticketsource.co.uk Carleton Sheeplechase is back again! This year's race will take place on Sunday 23rd September 2018. We're sticking with last year's tried-and-tested routes and format - two cross-country courses devised by the Big Bad Wolf Rob Potter -...
Join Woodland Trust and Rusticus Theatre in a Willow Lantern Making Workshop. Sunday 23 September – four one hour sessions available. £6 per child – advance booking required Skipton Town Hall – The Hub Room, Ground Floor. Choose from 10.30am 12.00noon 13.30pm 14.30pm In the lead up to Skipton Castle Woods Willow Lantern Walk why...
Salsa Como Loco performs a free concert of latin music at Golden Acre Park. 23 Sep 2018 2:30 pm Golden Acre Park, off Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ Set up by members of various bands including The Peace Artistes, Bassa Bassa, Duende, Red Herrings, Small World Band and Bradford Samba band, with an overpowering love...
MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Christchurch on The Grove 6.30–8.30pm FREE Age 12–18 Try tonight’s free session for young people who love writing and see if you’d like to join our weekly young writers group. No experience needed. FREE with refreshments.
Hosted by Puffin Pottery Leeds Tuesday, September 25 at 3:45 PM – 5 PM Puffin Pottery Leeds, 2b Boroughgate, LS21 3AL Otley A lovely, relaxed after-school session where your child will listen to a reading of the much-loved Hairy Maclary. After the story each child can choose and a cat or dog to decorate in foam-clay....
Guiseley School Open Evening Open evening is Wednesday 26th September 6pm – 8pm
Andy and The Odd Socks Friday 28 September 6.00–7.00pm Tickets £10/£8 The Show: Welcome to the crazy and wonderful world of Andy and the Odd Socks who will open the Broughton Hall Children's Literature Festival with a BANG on Friday evening. CBeebies star Andy Day will be joined for this very special gig by his...
ALL DAY EVENTS Animal petting • Bollywood dancing • Donkey rides • Face painting • Live Music • Messy Play • Scarecrow Trail ⚡Duel with He Who Must Not Be Named ⚡ Broughton Hall Children's Literature Festival Festival Office 01535 656015 Broughton Hall Skipton, Yorkshire BD23 3AE
SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER Across Ilkey FREE Age 3–103 Help us find the Mr Men and Little Misses hiding in shop windows across Ilkley. Look out for the trail window stickers to help you. All correct entries will be entered into a prize draw after the Festival (prize draw for under 12s...
Robin Price Saturday 29 September, 10.00-10.50am Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12pm Tickets £8 The Show: Sail down the whale-road to Valhalla with the author that slayed crowds at the Lakeside Theatre Nottingham. The renowned author of 'Spartapuss', 'London Deep' and the 'Beowuff' series Robin Price presents a one-man, stand-up style show about Viking times....
M. G. Leonard Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Discover the amazing world of insects with M.G. Leonard, author of bestselling 'Beetle Boy' and its sequel 'Beetle Queen'. Did you know the rhinoceros beetle can lift over 800 times its own body weight? That the bombardier beetle can shoot acid out of its...
Hosted by FOMPS - Friends of Menston Primary School Saturday 29th September at 2 PM – 6 PM Scavenger Hunt around the village and picnic BBQ and games in the park afterwards. Prizes given for completed entries and winning team. A great opportunity to get out around the village and meet and socialise with other parents...
Will Mabbitt Sunday 30 September 10.00–10.50am Tickets £8 The Show: A Mabel Jones Event - Get ready for a pirate adventure. Meet young Mabel Jones and her dastardly crew and take a voyage aboard the Feroshus Maggot. Expect animated storytelling and interactive, swashbuckling fun and games. Will also shares his top-tips on how to create your own...
Robin Etherington Saturday 29 September, 10-10.50am Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 12.20–1pm Tickets £8 The Show: Set your brains to INSPIRE! During a high-energy show Robin Etherington will explain the processes behind creating original characters, worlds and stories through a wealth of examples, exercises and Q&A sessions improvised straight from your suggestions, which will bring the adventures...
Stuart Reid Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Stuart’s books are yucky, funny, imaginative and exciting enough to engage even the most reluctant of readers, yet with a stretching vocabulary that suits more developed children. Stuart told us he is the funniest author in Scotland – having...
