What’s going on this weekend? 13-15 December 2019
Not sure what to do this weekend? Why not start off the festivities by visiting one of the many fantastic events happening within Kirklees this weekend.
Don’t forget to browse on our Community Directory for lots more ideas.
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Huddersfield Winter Festival
Huddersfield Live brings a little magic to Huddersfield by way of beautiful festive tipis adorning St George’s Square with a traditional bar, festive food and coffee area all surrounding a blazing open fire. There’s entertainment from local artists with live music, spoken word, open mic nights, theatre performances and networking events.
When is it?
- Friday 15 November- Tuesday 24 December 2019
Where is it at?
St George’s Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JF
More information
To find out more visit the event’s page.
Holmfirth Film Festival
Holmfirth Film Festival’s 2019 Christmas film show runs at Holmfirth Civic Hall, 20- 22 December. This year’s selection-box of screenings opens with Friday night and Saturday afternoon family films and Aardman animation, continues with a great Saturday night musical, and ends with a beautifully wrapped restoration for the grown-ups.
Make sure you leave space in the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and preparations to take a well-earned break, or to occupy the kids for a couple of hours at one of these great films.
When is it?
- Friday 20- Sunday 22 December 2019
Where is it at?
Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
More information
Full details can be found on the Holmfirth Film Festival website.
Mince Pie Moment
Join us for a Mince Pie Moment to combat loneliness and isolation over snacks and a chat from 1:30pm on Sunday 15th December at the Greenwood Centre in Ravensthorpe. Includes a short presentation around loneliness and isolation at 2pm. Organised by the Kirklees Cohesion Team in partnership with the Greenwood Centre.
When is it?
- Sunday 15 December- 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where is it at?
Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Rd, Ravensthorpe, WF13 3JR
More information
Unfortunately, there isn’t a link to further reading but if anyone has further questions they can contact the event organiser below. For more details contact: Mohamed.Saloo@Kirklees.gov.uk
Santa at the Tower
Santa Is Coming Back To Castle Hill! We are once again inviting families to come and meet Santa in the Castle Hill’s Victoria tower. Santa will be sat at the top of the tower in a special grotto with a fully decorated Yule tree to mark the joint celebration of Christmas and Winter Solstice.
When is it?
- Saturday 14 December- 11am – 3pm
- Sunday 15 December- 11am- 3pm
Where is it at?
Victoria Tower, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield
More information
For more information visit the event’s page.
The Krumpus
Alice knows at Christmas if you’ve been good you receive presents and if you’re naughty to expect a lump of coal. She had heard stories of monsters under the bed but didn’t really believe them.
But when the Krumpus visits her on Christmas Eve she discovers not only are the monsters real, but even they have their demons.
The UK’s most followed poet and bestselling author Nikita Gill (Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul) brings her stories to life on stage for the first time in this interactive tale for older children and adults.
When is it?
- Various dates available
Where is it at?
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s website.
Free parking this Christmas
We are encouraging people to shop local this Christmas with free parking opportunities across our town centres.
Find out where you can park for free this Christmas.
why cant we park on Peel St near Hudds Town hall. To walk from the multi storey is too far for me. I sometimes take a taxi but they are always so busy at leaving time.