Kirklees Together

Free and low-cost activity ideas

Yorkshire Day at Oakwell Hall

Join us this summer for a FREE, fun-filled, family-friendly day out to celebrate everything wonderful about Yorkshire! 

Grab your picnic blankets, bring the family, and come along to enjoy the Yorkshire Day celebration on 3 August at Oakwell Hall.

Highlights of the Event:

• Mini Music Festival: Enjoy live performances from local Kirklees and Yorkshire bands and artists!  The full lineup will be announced soon!
• Yorkshire Makers Market: Explore over 50 stalls featuring some of Yorkshire’s best makers and creators selling their unique wares! 
• The Farm Comes to Oakwell Hall: Say hello to various animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, alpacas, calves, lambs, ponies, donkeys, and goats. 
• Children’s Workshops: Participate in activities like bushcraft, arts and crafts, face painting, and much more! 
• Street Food and Drink Market: Savour delicious offerings from some of Yorkshire’s finest street food vendors! 

When: Sunday, 3 August 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Where: Oakwell Hall & Country Park, Nova Lane, Birstall 

Cost: Free

Free summer holiday children’s activity day with Little Bikers

Give young riders the chance to take the next step in their bike confidence, whether they are just starting out or ready
for ramps and skills! Bikes and helmets provided (up to 11 year-olds).

When: Thursday 7 August, 10:30 am -3:30 pm

• 10.30 to 12.30: Balance bikes for beginners (2 ½ to 7 years)
• 13.30 to 15.30: Bike park (ramps and skills) for pedal cyclists (4 years+)
• At busy times, 15 minutes’ bike time with option of then queuing again

Where: Basketball Courts, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT

Cost: Free

Big butterfly count

Following the results of the Big Butterfly Count 2024, Butterfly Conservation have declared a butterfly emergency, and need your help more than ever before. By taking part in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count – a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of our environment simply by counting butterflies. Head to your local park and see how many butterflies you can find!

When: 18 July- 10 August

50 things to do before your 5 

Why not tick off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together?

From woodland wandering to making music, there is something you can do with the little one’s today.

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.

Discover what Kirklees has to offer

There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.