Barnsley Other Christmas Activities 2026

The Baubles & Bubbles Sip & Paint Event involves painting Christmas baubles. Prosecco is served during the activity.

Vintage Rose Florist hosts a wreath-making evening with afternoon tea. The event includes finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats, a glass of fizz, and unlimited tea and coffee. All wreath-making materials are provided.

Get into the festive spirit at the Pontefract Light Switch-On! This free, family-friendly event features a bustling market perfect for kicking off Christmas shopping, exciting funfair rides, and captivating performances from local talent. Don't miss the magical moment the town...

Get ready for the Castleford Light Switch-On! Explore a festive market for early Christmas shopping, enjoy delicious street food, and soak up the cheerful community atmosphere. Kids will love the funfair rides and a giant snowglobe. Don't miss the official...

Huddersfield's Market Place is set to buzz with holiday cheer, offering free, exciting activities for everyone. Get ready to test your balance on a mechanical rodeo reindeer or catch some air on the snowboarding simulator. It's a fantastic opportunity for...

Get ready to kick off the festive season with the 'Light Up Wakefield' events! This series of light switch-on ceremonies, parades, and art installations across Wakefield, Castleford, Ossett, and Pontefract promises a magical start to the holidays. Explore festive markets,...

Discover the magic of Christmas with Santa's Grotto experiences at various Yorkshire Garden Centres. Choose between an immersive adventure at Tong Garden Centre, where you'll help solve the mystery of Santa's missing pocket watch, or a traditional meet-and-greet at Tingley,...

Embark on a magical journey aboard The Santa Express, a real steam train adventure to meet Santa Claus himself. Children will enjoy a festive Christmas Magic Show with Spike the Elf, create reindeer food, and write letters to Santa. An...

A 12-inch Christmas wreath can be crafted with provided materials. Additional decorations are available for purchase, or attendees may bring their own. Mince pies, muffins, and hot drinks are served.

A beginner-friendly workshop to create watercolour Christmas cards and gift tags featuring snowmen and Christmas puddings. Practice in detailed work and painting curved lines is included. All equipment is provided.

Learn to paint three unique Christmas card designs – baubles, presents, and trees – using watercolors in this in-person workshop. All equipment is provided, and no prior experience is required.

This evening workshop, Christmas Papercut Lantern Workshop, teaches papercutting fundamentals for creating a festive lantern. Attendees learn safe knife techniques and explore paper behaviors, applying skills to templates or personal designs. Vellum and fairy lights are used to finish the...

A papercraft workshop teaches how to fold origami stars for a Christmas garland. Participants use various papers to create five-pointed stars, with all materials, a kit, and a video tutorial provided. The stars can also be used for gifts, cards,...

Wakefield Museum hosts a no-sew Christmas stocking workshop where participants use burlap stockings and various embellishments to create decorations.

A natural Christmas wreath can be created at the Feel Good Craft Club. All materials are provided for this decoration. Mince pies and hot chocolate are included; attendees may bring their own bottle.

A 90-minute Christmas boat trip travels along Wakefield's canals and rivers aboard the 1929-built narrow boat Apollo. Santa will be on board for children 12 and under to receive a gift. Visitors may bring their own food and drinks; dogs...

A free Christmas craft activity where children can make reindeer food and a 'Please Stop Here' sign for Santa's visit.

This free event allows children to craft their own festive Christmas tree decorations to take home.

Children can create and decorate their own festive Christmas slime at this free event, where all materials are supplied.

Children can write and decorate letters to Santa Claus at this free activity, with letters sent directly to the North Pole.

Santa's elves host a free mini disco event in 2026 featuring music, games, and Christmas fun for dancing and playing.

Attendees will create a bespoke Christmas willow wreath using a handmade twisted willow base and natural foliage sourced from Sheffield. All materials are included.

Create colorful festive boxes using linocut printmaking techniques. These decorations can be hung on a tree or used as gift wrap. All materials are provided for this activity suitable for beginners.

Flowers by Amy leads a festive evening workshop for participants to create a Christmas door wreath using fresh foliage and seasonal decorations.

A FREE Mini Disco with the Elves is scheduled to kick off the Christmas season with dancing and festive cheer.

Children can design and write letters to Santa at the free Cambridge Street Collective's Letters to Santa Craft Workshop.

Cambridge Street Collective holds a Meet and Greet with Santa Paws event for dogs. Canine attendees can meet Santa Paws, check the Naughty or Nice Pawslist, and receive a certificate and goody bag.

Pontefract Castle offers a Christmas wreath workshop using Powertex, fabric, lace, and decorative elements.

A Christmas candle painting workshop at Pontefract Castle allows participants to decorate candles with festive designs.

A hands-on workshop teaches participants to create porcelain Christmas decorations by working with clay, applying textures, and cutting shapes. The fired porcelain becomes nearly transparent when light shines through.

Santa Claus, singing Princesses, and Spidey are featured in this holiday event. It includes a Christmas Disco for children and a meet and greet with Santa, with a gift provided.

The Holiday Cottage painting class at The Twisted Knot in Doncaster guides attendees in creating Christmas cottage artwork inspired by 'The Holiday' movie. The session provides step-by-step instruction in a social atmosphere for all skill levels. Participants take home their...

At The Twisted Knot in Doncaster, create a snow globe gingerbread house. No prior painting experience is required. Bring your own festive drinks and snacks.

Attendees can learn wreath making at Bagshaw Museum. This workshop focuses on creating a willow wreath from scratch, utilizing natural materials.

This free Christmas Eve Kids Disco offers an afternoon for children with games, prizes, and sweet treats. DJ Mr Dan Productions will provide music.

Children under 16 with a guardian can participate in Christmas-themed arts and crafts activities at Santa's Crafty Workshop.

Children up to 6 years old can enjoy outdoor fun at Winter Wonderland Woodland Play. These sessions offer sensory play in a natural woodland setting.

Experience a Christmas like no other at Cannon Hall Farm with Santa's Magical Elevator! Journey through the clouds to Santa's secret grotto, meet the elves, and choose a special gift from the Toy Factory. Enhance your visit with an optional...

Embark on a enchanting Christmas Wonder Ride aboard the Pugneys Light Railway. This festive event transforms the charming miniature railway within Pugneys Country Park into a magical holiday experience. Enjoy a delightful journey through a winter wonderland, surrounded by festive...

Experience the thrill of Bonfire Night across Huddersfield with a variety of firework displays and bonfires. From Scholes Cricket Club to Cannon Hall Farm, these events offer dazzling pyrotechnics and traditional bonfires for a memorable night out.

Discover a festive December in Huddersfield with a packed calendar of events. From charming Christmas markets showcasing local crafts and delicious treats to captivating pantomime performances and lively concerts, there's something for everyone. Families can enjoy Santa's grotto and festive...