Christmas events and activities happening right on your doorstep! Find out what’s happening near you.
Most of these activities are of little to no cost, where there are charges the information is displayed.
Page 2- Free and low-cost activity ideas to do this Christmas
Page 3- Events at Kirklees Libraries
Page 4- Museum and Galleries Christmas events
Page 5- Magical events in our towns and villages
Free and low-cost activity ideas to do this Christmas
Discover your local park
Get wrapped up and hop on your bike or scooter for an adventure to one of our fantastic parks! Young people in Kirklees can enjoy improved play spaces thanks to the our Playable Spaces project.
Make your own salt dough decoration
Salt dough Christmas decorations are a marvellous activity for the kids to create their own personalised baubles!
Bake your own gingerbread
Wondering what to dough with the little ones today? Gingerbread recipes are really simple and are a great activity for the kids to do!
Make your own reindeer food
Can your little one’s help guide Rudolph and the rest of the reindeers with some magical reindeer food?
The glimmer in the moonlight will light the way for Santa and his sleigh on Christmas eve.
Make your own Christmas decorations
You’re probably wondering how you can make good use of all the cardboard collected around Christmas, well… why not make your own Christmas decorations!
Cut out shapes from the cardboard and get out the arts and crafts.
Events at Kirklees Libraries
Carols at Cleckheaton Library
Carols at Cleckheaton Library with Woodsome Beck and Woodsome Singers.
When: Monday 16th December 2024
Where: Cleckheaton Library, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX
Cost: Free
Storytime with Stay and Play
FREE session of stories, rhymes and crafts for children aged 0 – 5. Refreshments available
When: Tuesday 10th December 2024 – Tuesday 17th December 2024
Where: Cleckheaton Library, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX
Cost: Free
Lego club
Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided. Children of all ages welcome.
Date: Saturdays, various times available
Location: Various Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Museum and Galleries Christmas events
Children’s Prize Trails at Bagshaw museum
Fun and exciting trails, during opening hours, Drop in from 12:00pm on weekends!
Love Exploring @ Oakwell Hall
Fairies are hiding across Oakwell, waiting to be found by families! Download the FREE Love Exploring App, wrap up warm and head out into the Country Park to discover the winter woodland fairies!
When: 21.12.2024 – 5.1.2025
Where: Oakwell Hall
Cost: Free
Visit your local museum
Entry to all our museums and galleries is free! Donations are welcome.
Magical events in our towns and villages
Santa at Victoria Tower
Santa is back once again to visit Victoria Tower on Castle Hill on Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December 2024 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. So why don’t you get wrapped up and visit Santa on this very special weekend just before Christmas.
Please be aware it could be busy for Santa with some queuing expected and the weather can be unpredictable so be prepared.
When: Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December 2024 from 11:00am – 3:00pm.
Where: Victoria Tower on Castle Hill
Cost: Admission prices are Adult £2.40, Child 65p and Family £4.85 (2 adults and 2 children) and both cash and contactless payments are accepted.
Dick Whittington
Following the success of Robin Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella, Lawrence Batley Theatre’s five-star, award-winning pantomime returns. Get ready to be taken on a journey that’ll leave you feline PAWsitevly magical!
Full of spellbinding effects, dazzling costumes, a hiss-terical script and toe-tapping mew-sical numbers, come join Dick and his cat for this rags to riches Christmas adventure!
When: Several dates available
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre
Cost: £19.00 – £33.00
Christmas Children’s Art Workshop
Christmas Children’s Workshop is suitable for anyone aged 4 and upwards. You can make painted snowmen ornaments, silk Christmas cards, 3D cards and hanging decorations for your tree. No need to book in advance, just turn up on the day and make as much or as little as you like! Free activity will be available and children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Sunday 15 December 2024 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Wilton Park Batley
Cost: The prices start at £4.50 and we accept cash or card payment.
Wild Yuletide
Join Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) this festive season to celebrate creativity, art, delicious food and the great outdoors. Wrap up warm, get your boots and gloves on for a grounding day out at YSP. This year the halls will be decked, the fires lit and the mulled wine warm and ready for you to tuck into, helping you get into the festive spirit with loved ones. With a programme of Christmas craft workshops, tasty festive lunches and dinners, plus magical experiences outdoors for little ones, there is something for everyone to enjoy come rain, snow, wind and crisp sunshine. At the heart of their Wild Yuletide is the luminous Our Colour Reflection exhibition by multi-media artist, Liz West. Experience the much-loved 18th-century Chapel transformed and filled with endorphin-boosting light – a guaranteed pick-me-up. Their shops are filled with exciting new product ranges to help you get some Christmas shopping done during your visit.
When: 9.11.2024 – 5.1.2025
Where: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Cost: £0 – £11. Don’t forget, kids get in for free and parking is always free.
Saturday MakerWorld family drop in sessions
MakerWorld sessions are every Saturday throughout the year. Unlock your children’s creativity and drop in to our fun themed sessions in MakerWorld which spark the imagination and inspire children from aged 4- 14yrs. You can drop in anytime between 11am-3pm, no need to book. All sessions are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund so they can be free to you!
When: Saturday 30.3.2024 – Saturday 21.12.2024
Where: Piazza Shopping Centre, Huddersfield. Look out for our colourful window display of children’s art.
Cost: Free
Christmas Children’s Art Workshop
Christmas Children’s Art Workshop is suitable for anyone aged 4 and upwards. You can make painted snowmen ornaments, silk Christmas cards, 3D cards and hanging decorations for your tree. No need to book in advance, just turn up on the day and make as much or as little as you like! Free activity will be available and children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Saturday 21 December 2024 at 12:00 – 16:00
Where: Ravensknowle Park
Cost: The prices start at £4.50 and we accept cash or card payment.
Dinky Disco – December 2024
Gather up your mini movers and shakers for a daytime dance party for little ravers and their sleep deprived chaperones! At Dinky Disco a resident DJ spins tracks specially chosen to be enjoyed by little tapping toes and also get big people grooving (sorry no ‘Baby Shark’ here!) Take part in some simple dance activities or bust your own moves with lights, glow sticks and other sensory toys in a fun, club-like atmosphere. Bring out your SANTA BABIES for our Christmas party! Fancy dress encouraged.
When: Friday 20 December 2024 at 11:00 – 12:00
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre
Cost: £7 – £10
Creative Kirklees
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees this Christmas! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.