Kirklees Together

Free and low-cost ideas for family fun

Yorkshire Day Celebration at Oakwell Hall

Our Yorkshire Day celebration is returning to Oakwell Hall in 2026, bigger, better, and as popular as ever!

Join us for a free, fun filled, family friendly celebration of everything that makes our corner of Yorkshire wonderful. Expect live music, a bustling Yorkshire makers market, children’s activities and workshops, fantastic local food and drink, and plenty more throughout the day.

(We know the official Yorkshire Day is on Saturday 1 August, but we think the celebrations deserve to carry on all weekend!)

When: Sunday 2 August 2026, 11:00am- 6:00pm

Where: Oakwell Hall

Cost: Free

Where have all the butterflies gone? 🦋

Butterflies need your help!

Did you know that fewer butterflies are being spotted across the UK? You can become a butterfly detective and help find out where they are by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Head outside and explore your local area. Spend some time counting the butterflies you see, then share your results to help learn more about the health of our environment.

It’s free, fun and a great excuse to enjoy the sunshine while discovering the amazing wildlife right on your doorstep.

50 things to do before you’re 5

Looking for fun, low-cost adventures with your little one? 50 Things to Do Before You’re 5 is packed with exciting activities designed to help children learn, play and make happy memories along the way. From splashing in puddles and blowing bubbles to exploring local woods, visiting museums and discovering nature, there’s something for every young adventurer.

The app features 50 simple activities that support children’s learning and development through play, helping them build confidence, curiosity and communication skills while having lots of fun. Activities can be enjoyed at home, outdoors or out and about across Kirklees, and most are free or low cost.

Why not see how many activities you can tick off this summer? You could explore a local park, go on a bug hunt, enjoy a woodland walk, visit a library, dress up, laugh together or make a splash by a river or canal. Every adventure is a chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Download the 50 Things to Do Before You’re 5 app, choose Kirklees, and start your family’s next adventure today!

Visit a park this summer 🌳

Looking for a free, fun day out this summer? Why not visit one of Kirklees’ amazing parks? There are lots of green spaces across the area where children can run, play and explore.

Kirklees School’s Out!

This summer there are thousands of funded places available for children and young people that are eligible for benefits related free school meals at over 120 venues in Kirklees. Kirklees School’s Out! is funded by the Department for Education and offers eligible children and young people 4 hours of enrichment activity and a healthy nutritious meal. There are also low-cost places available for non-eligible children at most sessions. We have some funded activities that are for SEND children and young people only, together with encouraging access to the wider programme.

Full details of the activities can be found here – www.schoolsoutkirklees.co.uk

To book a place, please contact the provider directly to enquire about availability and suitability of the activity for your child. Please contact haf@kirklees.gov.uk for any support or further information.

Discover more things to do in Kirklees

Looking for even more fun this summer?

From family events and outdoor adventures to arts, culture and free activities, there’s always something happening across Kirklees.

Visit Creative Kirklees to explore what’s on near you and discover new ways to have fun with family and friends.

Whether you’re looking for a day out, a creative activity or a local event, there’s something for everyone to enjoy right on your doorstep!