Summer Reading Challenge
 Until Saturday, 14 September
FREE
Children can get creative with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers!
The Summer Reading Challenge is a free holiday activity for children. It’s all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. The Challenge runs every year throughout the summer holidays, and all children aged 4-11 are welcome to take part!
Children can read anything they like (really – anything!) and collect free rewards for their reading. Just pop in to your local library to sign up.
Summer Family Activities
 Until Thursday, 29 August at various locations across Bradford
FREE
While the doors of the National Science + Media Museum (NSMM) remain closed for a bit longer, they are offering free family activities across Bradford this summer to bring science to you.
You can enjoy hands-on activities and learn about inspiring inventors with the Summer Reading Challenge at Bradford Libraries, see live science demos at Tong Garden Centre, or get crafty at Shipley Glen Tramway.
 Saturday, 3 August (1pm - 6pm) in City Park
FREE
Bradford Pride will be taking over Bradford’s City Park for a colourful day of celebrations with an array of exciting free live performances.
Featuring live acts and DJs on the main stage - expect amazing vocalists, musicians, kings, queens, tributes and celebrities.
Keighley Pride
 Saturday, 10 August (1pm - 10pm) at Cougar Park
FREE (recommended donation: £3)
It's time to celebrate at the annual Keighley Pride Gala at Cougar Park.
Enjoy a gala with music, entertainment, stalls, youth activities, light music, and an evening concert featuring Marigold Addams, karaoke, and a DJ.
Creative Eco Fest
 Saturday, 3 August (12pm - 7pm) at Cliffe Castle
FREE
Creative Earth Eco Fest is coming to the beautiful grounds of Cliffe Castle, Keighley.
Come along to discover creative solutions to helping the environment, while having a whole lot of fun.
 Saturday, 3 August (10am - 6pm) in Baildon
FREE
Baildon is all set to celebrate Yorkshire Day in style! From 29 July, the town will be adorned with the iconic Yorkshire white rose, and local businesses will be offering delicious Yorkshire-inspired culinary treats.
On Thursday 1 August, official Yorkshire Day – there will be a chance to stretch your legs with a walk looking at the historical sites of Baildon, including a stop at the famous potted meat stick to hear the Declaration of Yorkshire proclaimed.
The week will culminate on Saturday, 3rd August, with a day of Yorkshire-themed events. Come and watch clog dancing in the market square or a demonstration of dry stone walling. Hear music played by the Bradford Concert Band or enjoy the ukelele group Baildon Strummers. Or you could listen to fascinating readings in the Yorkshire dialect, and there will be a chance to read some of your own poetry at an open mike poetry session.
Printing Within Nature
 Tuesday, 6 August (11am - 3pm) at Cliffe Castle
FREE
Explore the Printing within Nature exhibition at Cliffe Castle Museum this summer.
Try unique printing techniques and create your own masterpieces to take home.
Unleash your creativity and discover the beauty of everyday objects as you dive into the world of printing.
Guided Walks
 Take part in wonderful guided walks taking place across the district. Here's what's coming up:
Along the Wharfe (Tuesday, 6 August / 10.30am): Meet Howard Lloyd at 10.30am at the Old Stone Bridge over the river at the bottom of Stockeld Road Ilkley (off A65) for a walk on the Dales Way to Addingham alongside the River Wharfe and returning to Ilkley through tranquil Wharfedale countryside. The linear option (3 miles) involves returning by bus from Addingham. Please note the start point is approximately a 15 minute walk from Ilkley rail/bus station.
Doe Park and beyond (Tuesday, 13 August / 10.30am): Meet Daphne Allen at 10.30am outside the Mechanics Institute, Denholme (bus 67 or 502 from Keighley) for a varied walk with extensive views.
The Bradford Family Film Festival
 Wednesday 7 August - Wednesday, 21 August in City Park
FREE
The Bradford Family Film Festival is back this year with films being shown on the big screen in City Park and at Clayton Community Cinema.
 Thursday, 8 August - Thursday, 29 August (1pm - 3pm) at Denso Marston Nature Reserve
FREE
Take part in a variety of activities over the school holidays at Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
Dreams, and Songs to Sing Activity
 Friday, 9 August (11am - 3pm) at Cartwright Hall
Tickets: £1.50
Explore the rich heritage of Gypsy Travellers through traditional songs and tales at Cartwright Hall. Discover the captivating exhibition by photographer Cath Muldowney from Bradford.
Imagine your own unique Gypsy Traveller Vardo - what would it look like and what essentials would you include inside? Get creative and build your own Vardo!
Bandstand concerts
 Fantastic music being performed at bandstands across the district.
Here's what's coming up:
Roberts Park bandstand:
- Sunday, 4 August (2pm - 4pm) - Hall Royd Band
- Sunday, 11 August (2pm - 4pm) - West Yorkshire Brass Band
- Sunday, 19 August (2pm - 4pm) - Bradford Concert Band
Cliffe Castle bandstand:
- Sunday, 4 August (2pm - 4pm) - Haworth Band
Ilkley Bandstand:
- Saturday, 10 August (2pm - 4pm) - Guiseley Jazz
- Saturday, 17 August (2pm - 4pm) - Guiseley Brass Band
Bingley bandstand:
- Sunday, 11 August (2pm - 4pm) - Bradford Concert Band
- Sunday, 18 August (2pm - 4pm) - Two Rivers Band
Once Upon a Playtime
 Friday, 16 August (11am - 3pm) at Bolling Hall Museum
FREE
Discover the fun side of history at Bolling Hall Museum this summer.
Join us as we bring to life the games, toys, and stories from the past.
Step back in time and let the adventure begin.
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