The On Our Doorstep Christmas guide
Magical events in our towns and villages
Holmfirth and Honley Elf and Grinch trail
Merrily wander around the local shops and businesses in Holmfirth and Honley, and spot the mischievous elves and Grinches in the shop windows. When you have spotted one, fill in your sheet with the elf’s number and the shop name.
All children when buying a sheet (£2) will receive a small prize for taking part (a cute gonk, Christmas Hat or Elf Stationery Set).
So, put your Christmas hat and coat on, grab your trail sheet and come enjoy the fun whilst supporting a great local cause!
Date: 20 November– 31 December 2023
Location: Holmfirth and Honley
Cost: The sheets have a donation of £2 per sheet, which will go to Holmepride – Community in Action and to the Honley village Community Trust.
Cinderella
You shall go to the ball! Cinderella spends her days stuck in the house hoovering and dusting whilst her meanie stepsisters slob around. She dreams of breaking free… could an invitation to a royal party, a ballgown and a pair of funky trainers change everything? Full of spellbinding effects, dazzling costumes, a hilarious script and toe-tapping musical numbers, come join Cinderella in this much-loved rags to riches Christmas adventure.
Date: Friday 1 December 2023 – Sunday 31 December 2023
Location: Lawrence Batley Theatre
Cost: Various prices
A limited number of £5 tickets are available for Kirklees Passport Holders – more information about the scheme.
The Orchestra of Opera North: Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes
Expect classic fairy tales with mischievous twists from these two animated films based on Roald Dahl’s hilarious collection of verse tales, soundtracked live by the Orchestra of Opera North. Fun for all the family, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce young children to live orchestral music. Recommended for ages 5+.
Date: Tuesday 12 December 2023, 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: Huddersfield Town Hall
Cost: Various prices
Snowmen
Two snowmen are on a mission not to melt when they find their perfect home, an ice arena, but will they be discovered by the humans? Packed with visual comedy, Snowmen is a show about friendship, home and hope.
Date: Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 December 2023
Location: Lawrence Batley Theatre
Cost: Various prices
A limited number of £5 tickets are available for Kirklees Passport Holders – more information about the scheme.
There are plenty more magical activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.