Special screening of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'
 South Square Arts Saturday 10 December 1pm for a 1.30pm start. Tickets £1
In partnership with Community Cinemas and South Square Arts a showing of How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).
Tickets £1 and must be booked in advance. Book your tickets here.
ZooLab - Animal Handling Session
 The Oastler Market Saturday 10 December 12pm-3pm - Zoolab Animal Handling FREE
Get up close and personal with fascinating creatures including stick insects, tarantula, scorpion, corn snake, giant millipedes, cockroaches, giant African land snail, tree frog, and a rat. You can see them all and handle them in this workshop.
More information here.
Santa comes to Wrose
 Wrose Road by The Old Library cafe and Age UK Saturday 10 December 11am-5pm FREE
The first ever Wrose Christmas Market with snow cones, homemade jewellery, crochet teddies, Indian street food and much more.
Santa will arrive at The Wrose Bull at 1pm before moving on to his grotto in the Age UK shop at 2pm.
There will be performances during the day from the Two Rivers Band Carol Players and Low Ash School Choir.
Find out about the Wrose Christmas Window Trail and see the Christmas ligths on Wrose Road.
More information here.
Festive music in Kirkgate Market
Kirkgate Market Saturday 10 December 10am-12pm FREE
The Salvation Army Band will be bringing festive joy to shoppers with a medley of festive favourites. Information about activities in Bradford Markets throughout December can be found here.
Visit Santa in the markets
Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to make special appearances in his grotto at the Oastler Market Event Space on Saturday 10, Saturday 17, Saturday 21, Friday 23 and Christmas Eve Saturday 24 December from 11am to 3pm. He will also be doing walkabouts down to meet children at the Kirkgate Market.
Festive Family Workshop - Natural Christmas Garlands
Keighley Market Saturday 17th December 10am to 4pm FREE
A children's festive workshop making natural Christmas garlands, recycled cardboard robins on twigs and stick stars with jingle bells! This workshop will be delivered by our friends from Sponge Tree. More information here.
Family festive workshop, donkey rides and face painting
Oastler Centre Saturday 17 December 10.30am to 4pm FREE
Festive workshop where little ones can craft and create stick Christmas trees and stars using natural materials. Make a DIY, handmade bauble for your tree or give as a gift to a loved one. This workshop will be delivered by Sponge Tree.
There will also be FREE face painting, FREE donkey rides on John Street for children and the Salvation Army band will be playing.
More information here.
It's an Ilkley Christmas
 Augmented Reality App Trail in Ilkley Town Centre until 31 December FREE
Get into the Christmas spirit by exploring Ilkley’s magnificent Festive Trail. Download the Discover Ilkley App and use the GPS-enabled map to tour the town and find all seven of the town’s cheerful virtual characters. Simply go to your app store and search “Discover Ilkley” and enjoy!
Once Upon a Pantomime
 Cliffe Castle Keighley until 30 April 2023 FREE
Classic thigh-slapping fun comes to Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley with a new display of costumes from pantomimes past featuring a selection of Principal Girl and Principal Boy costumes from pantomimes put on by the local Keighley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (now the Keighley Musical Theatre Company).
Meet Goody the Principal Girl from the pantomime Goody Two Shoes, Prince Charming from Cinderella and Robin Hood from Babes In The Wood, as well as other famous characters who will be stepping out of the storybooks in to display cases.
For more information about exhibitions and events at our museums here.
Haworth's Christmas Music Weekend
 Main Street Haworth 10 & 11 December FREE
Throughout the weekend, traditional Christmas carols and festive favourites will be performed down Main Street. More information here.
Christingle at Bradford Cathedral
Bradford Cathedral Sunday 11 December 3.30pm-5pm FREE
A fun and interactive service for all ages. Exploring the meaning of Christmas through song, film and making Christingles. Followed by cake and refreshments. More information here.
Holmewood Christmas Festival
 TFD Centre, Holmewood Thursday 15 December 3pm-7pm
FREE
Enjoy free festive fun. Features a range of information and food stalls, performances by Dance United Yorkshire, Kingdom of Dance and a disco from Boom Chicka Boom. More information here.
Christmas (P)Reserve - Walk
Denso Marston Nature Reserve Saturday 17 December 10am FREE
Our annual stroll with verse, stories and of course Ukuleles. More information here.
Christmas Celebration with a Ukrainian twist
Central Hall Keighley Saturday 17 December 1pm to 4pm FREE
Keighley Ukrainian Cultural & Community Centre are holding an English/Ukrainian Christmas celebration. Food, performances and a mix of traditions. More information here.
Nativity Procession Weekend - Haworth
 Haworth Main Street 17 and 18 December 2pm FREE
Gather round the Christmas tree at the bottom of Main Street and meet Joseph, Mary and the donkeys as they make their way up the hill, searching for a resting place. All angels and shepherds welcome!
More information here.
Christmas Open Day at Kings Hall Ilkley
 Kings Hall, Ilkley Sunday 18 December 11am-3pm FREE
Bring the whole family and enjoy a mince pie and a mulled wine while you listen to three choirs performing during the day: including the 90 strong Voices of Yorkshire Choir at 11am and the Ukrainian Christmas Choir at 12pm. Plus at 1pm, the Bring Me Sunshine Trio.
Hunt the mischievous elves and collect a present as a reward, take a guided tour of the traditional Edwardian theatre with access to all areas and the chance to look behind the scenes.
Support two local charities: Dementia Friendly Ilkley Action and Ilkley Food Bank in a charity raffle. With family tickets for this year’s Alhambra Theatre Pantomime and many other fantastic prizes donated by generous local businesses.
More information here.
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