Huddersfield Other Christmas Activities 2026

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...

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.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Santa's Grotto at various Yorkshire Garden Centres. Choose from immersive adventures like 'The Magical Pocket Watch' at Tong Garden Centre or classic Santa meet-and-greets at Tingley, York, and Pennine. Enjoy festive meals with Santa,...

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,...

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,...

Experience the magic of the Saltaire Living Advent Calendar, a beloved village tradition since 2006. Each day in December, a new, secret window design is revealed, creating a festive trail throughout Saltaire. Residents and businesses are invited to participate by...

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...

Halifax Minster hosts its 10th annual Christmas Tree Festival 2026 from December 4th to 7th. Over 40 trees are available for sponsorship and decoration. A special launch concert is scheduled for December 3rd.

The Christmas Photography Content Club offers business owners and personal brands a session to create professional photographs and festive marketing content. Participants can use a Christmas setup with props and backgrounds, plus a clean white studio backdrop. The session includes...

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

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,...

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.

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

Create personalized fused glass Christmas decorations in a hands-on workshop. Beginners receive full guidance and can make three hanging decorations. Options exist to upgrade to larger items like wreaths or lanterns. Festive refreshments are included.

Make personalized fused glass Christmas decorations during a beginner-friendly workshop. Participants create three hanging decorations, with options to upgrade to items like tea light holders or lanterns. Festive refreshments are provided.

Make fused glass Christmas decorations in a beginner-friendly workshop. Three hanging decorations can be created, with options to upgrade to items like tea light holders or wreaths. Festive refreshments are included.

A beginner-friendly workshop allows participants to create three fused glass Christmas hanging decorations. Options are available to upgrade for more complex items like tea light holders or lanterns. Festive refreshments are provided.

Create personalized fused glass Christmas decorations in a beginner-friendly workshop. Three hanging decorations are made, with options to upgrade for more elaborate pieces. Festive refreshments are provided.

Florist Lisa leads a Christmas wreath-making workshop using seasonal greenery, cones, dried fruits, berries, and ribbons. The session includes all materials, a mini seasonal afternoon tea with mulled wine, and expert guidance.

A cozy aerial hammock hosts a festive relaxation session combining cocooned meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement. A guided Winter Wonderland Yoga Nidra provides deep rest. Festive oils and chimes are used.

The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar reveals unique window designs daily throughout December. Residents, artists, and local businesses create displays in houses, schools, and shops, featuring festive scenes, characters, and tales as windows light up each evening.

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...

Impact Christmas Camp 2026 provides teenagers with a holiday experience focused on faith, fun, and friendship, aiming to create lasting memories. The camp fee includes a t-shirt, daily lunch, and transportation.

Modern quilter Lucy Norton leads an introduction to quilting techniques for creating a personalized Christmas stocking. Fabric selection, cutting, machine piecing, and finishing methods will be covered. Materials and equipment are provided, with options to bring personal fabrics.

A seasonal workshop teaches decorative paper cutting techniques to create a festive light-up papercut wreath frame. All materials and equipment are included for making a handmade present or home decoration.

A fused glass tealight holder designed like a Christmas fireplace can be created in this workshop. Participants will arrange festive glass pieces, including frit and murrine, onto a clear glass base. No prior experience is needed.

Create up to five unique Christmas cards using collage and hand stitch techniques at a workshop led by artist Jessica Grady. Participants will layer materials and apply embroidery and embellishments. All skill levels are welcome.

A local florist leads a wreath-making workshop, teaching participants to create a unique Christmas wreath. All materials and equipment are provided. The session is suitable for beginners and those with prior experience.

This workshop guides participants in designing and creating polymer clay jewelry for the holidays or as gifts. Jeweler Gilly will teach sculpting, blending clay, and assembly techniques for up to four pieces. No prior experience is necessary; creations will be...

Leeds' festive atmosphere will be captured on a two-hour Fujifilm photo walk on December 4, 2026, with free camera loans and low-light photography instruction.

Artist Hannah of Dear Prudence Macramé leads a workshop for beginners and experienced crafters to create macramé Christmas trees and snowflakes. Participants will leave with at least three handmade decorations.

Artist Hannah Sibai guides participants in a macramé workshop to create at least three festive decorations, including stars and a wreath. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with experience.

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.

The Carol Service Train offers an evening of steam, carols, and festive cheer. The steam train travels through the Worth Valley with live music from the Hall Royd Brass Band, stopping for carols. A Pie & Peas supper is served...

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...

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...

Join the festive fun at the Saddleworth Santa Dash 2025, a large-scale event featuring thousands of participants in a 2km or 5km fun run. The day includes market stalls, live entertainment, and a bar serving mulled wine. The festivities conclude...

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...

Lace up your running shoes for the Keighley & Haworth Rotary Santa Fun Run, a joyous 5k event through Haworth Central Park. This non-competitive run is perfect for all ages and abilities, encouraging family participation as part of the wider...

Embark on a magical journey to meet Father Christmas at the historic Bolton Abbey. This enchanting experience allows children to visit Father Christmas in his woodland home and receive a special gift. It's a perfect way to create lasting Christmas...

All aboard the Elf Explorer for a magical Christmas journey! This enchanting event offers families a chance to ride a heritage train through the scenic Worth Valley. Meet Santa Claus and his cheerful elves, creating unforgettable holiday memories. It's a...

All aboard for a magical Christmas adventure at the Middleton Railway! Families can embark on a festive train ride, meeting Santa Claus himself. This unique experience offers a charming journey through a decorated heritage railway, creating unforgettable holiday memories for...

Experience the heartwarming start to the holiday season at the Littleborough Christmas Lights Switch-On. This beloved community event marks the official beginning of Christmas festivities, filling the town with a magical glow and festive spirit. It's a wonderful opportunity for...