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Monday 22 JulySpace GamesHorbury Library2pmUnder 11sA fun-filled afternoon of space-themed games and Lego. Runs every Monday through the school holidays.

Tuesday 23 JulyBecome a Park InvestigatorThornes Park10:30am - 4pmAge 6-13 yearsFollow the trail, improve your knowledge and become a Park Investigator! Runs from 20-28 July

Wednesday 24 JulyGames of YesteryearThornes Park (Stadium end) 1pm - 3pmAll agesCelebrating 100 years of Thornes Park, enjoy an afternoon of traditional fun, games and activities for the whole family.

Thursday 25 JulyNursery Rhyme WalkIllingworth Park, Ossett10amUnder 5sEnjoy a lovely walk with songs children know and love, then finish with some games and crafts. Runs 24, 25 and 31 July and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 August.

Friday 26 JulyEgyptians!Wakefield Museum10am - 2pmAll agesFamily launch event for the Gateway to Eternity exhibition – with face painting and mummy wrapping!

Saturday 27 July – Sunday 28 JulyClarence Park Festival CelebrationClarence Park12noon - 9pm each dayAll agesWakefield Music Collective presents the 28th Clarence Park Festival with 22 bands and DJs. The festival also has a beer tent, food stalls, and craft stalls.

Monday 29 JulySummer Junior Golf CampCity of Wakefield Golf Course10am - 12noon12:30pm - 2:30pmAge 5-16 yearsA fun golf camp for kids. Runs 29-31 July & 27-29 August.

Tuesday 30 JulyLego Building with Bricks 4 kidzSouth Elmsall Library1:30pm - 3pmAge 5-10 yearsA space-themed Lego session with motorised model building. Bookable event – see website for details.

Wednesday 31 JulyThe Imagination Museum: Every Object Tells a StoryPontefract Museum10am - 3pmAll agesImagine the fascinating stories behind the museum’s amazing objects!

Thursday 1 AugustVictorian Garden PartyPontefract Castle11am - 4pmAll agesVictorian fun day and gymkhana, with horses, coconut shy and Queen Victoria herself!

Friday 2 AugustFun Swim SessionSun Lane Leisure Centre1:15pm - 2:45pmAge 6 months +A fun floats session for all the family.Runs Monday-Friday during school holidays, excluding bank holiday.

Saturday 3 AugustLego Build A Space ManFeatherstone Library2pmUnder 11sThis is a fun, free session for children to have a go at building a Lego space man.

Sunday 4 AugustJunior ParkrunThornes Park9amAge 4-14 years2K run. Free, safe and easy to take part in. Register on Parkrun UK website.Runs every Sunday

Monday 5 AugustWakefield Gym Club Summer CampThornes ParkSessions between 9:30am and 3:30pmAges 5 years +Experience an amazing range of gymnastics. No experience required. Runs weekdays 29 July - 30 August

Tuesday 6 AugustA Roman IndustryCastleford Museum10am - 3pmAll agesDiscover unique Roman objects found in Castleford, and make a Roman craft. Runs 5-6 and 8-10 August

Wednesday 7 AugustA Week of Tomfoolery!Pontefract Castle11am - 3pmAll agesFun, frolics and frivolity as we enjoy a week of tomfoolery at Pontefract Castle!Runs 5-10 August

Thursday 8 AugustSummer of Fun Gnome Roam Newmillerdam Country Park1pm - 3pmAll agesFun, games and outdoor activities for the whole family!

Friday 9 AugustOuter Space Play-Doh CraftNormanton Library10:15am and 1:30pmAll agesListen to a story and have a go at creating your own ‘outer space’ model to take home with you.

Saturday 10 AugustSeaside in CastlefordCastleford Town Centre10am - 4pmAll agesLots of seaside fun for all the family in Castleford town centre.

Sunday 11 AugustRoom on the Broom TrailAnglers Country ParkAny timeAll agesDrop in for a themed walk based on the children’s book. Park open 11am-4pm, Tuesday-Sunday

Summer Fun 2019

Find something fun to do every day of the school holidays in the Wakefield district

Monday 12 AugustVintage Summer FunCastleford Museum10am - 3pmAll agesWhat did children in the 1940s do without the internet? Find out! Runs 12-13 and 15-17 August

Tuesday 13 AugustCivil Wars Attack & DefencePontefract Castle11am - 3pmAll agesAn exciting week of Civil War soldiering activities and essential soldiering skills! Runs 12-17 August

Wednesday 14 AugustForest School ClubNewmillerdam Country Park11am - 3pmAges 5 - 11 yearsJoin our exciting Forest School Club and take part in outdoor crafts and activities. Book via 01924 860280.Runs 31 July, 7, 14, 21 and 28 August

Thursday 15 AugustMiss Lily’s Victorian CircusWakefield Library10am and 11amAge 3 years +Join two local professional circus performers, The Rapide Brothers, to try some fun circus skills for all the family. Runs 12-17 August

Friday 16 AugustFuzzy Felt MummiesWakefield Museum11am - 3pmAll agesCreate a fun fuzzy felt mummy - including removable organs - to keep!

Saturday 17 August - Sunday 18 AugustSeaside in The CityWakefield Town Centre Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pmAll agesBrilliant seaside fun for the whole family, including a “beach”, children’s rides, donkey rides, street entertainment, children’s workshops and a street-food market

Monday 19 AugustAncient Egyptian AnimalsWakefield Museum11am - 3pmAll agesMake an ancient Egyptian style animal craft to keep!

Tuesday 20 AugustSpace Storytime and CraftWakefield Library1pm - 3pmAge 0-5 yearsSpace adventure storytime will be followed by a space-themed craft for little ones to enjoy.

Wednesday 21 AugustWhatever Next! Moon Story WalkPontefract Park10amAges 0-5 yearsTake part in a lovely story walk, based on the bestselling book by Jill Murphy. Bring a small teddy!Runs 21 and 22 August

Thursday 22 AugustRugby WeekCastleford Museum10am - 3pmAll agesEnjoy the Challenge Cup final and design magnetic, rainbow rugby boots or make a flying rugby ball!Runs 19-20 and 22-24 August

Friday 23 AugustBat WalkNewmillerdam Country Park8:15pm-9:45pmAll agesJoin us as dusk begins to fall and use a bat detector to listen to fascinating creatures. Book via 01924 860280

Saturday 24 AugustWitches & WizardsPontefract Castle11am-3pmAll agesExplore the weird, wacky and wonderful world of witches and wizards!Runs 19-24 August

Sunday 25 AugustBlown Away TrailPugneys Country ParkAny timeAll agesA fun outdoor experience for all the family, based on the storybook by local author Conrad Burdekin.Park open every day, 9am-9pm

Monday 26 AugustMedieval Melee WeekPontefract Castle11am - 3pmAll agesLearn knightly skills and become a melee champion!Runs 26-30 August

Tuesday 27 AugustMini Museum ExplorersWakefield Museum10:30am - 1pmAges 2-5 yearsDrop in Egyptian fun for the under 5s.Runs 23 and 30 July and 6, 13, 20 and 27 August

Wednesday 28 AugustThe Imagination Museum – Museums for the FuturePontefract Museum10am - 3pmAll agesUse your imagination to design a futuristic museum!

Thursday 29 AugustFood Session with Juniper FoodwiseHemsworth Library2pm - 4pmAges 6 years +Family fun food workshop inspired by space exploration.

Friday 30 AugustHandsome HatsCastleford Museum10am - 3pmAll agesSee some wonderful hats and create your own!Runs 27, 29, 30 and 31 August

Saturday 31 AugustPomfret 60Pontefract Castle11am - 3pmAll agesWatch a traditional archery tournament from the Wakefield Archers, and have a go yourself!

Sunday 1 SeptemberMuseum of the MoonWakefield Market HallTime tbcAll agesCome and see a spectacular sculpture of the moon and enjoy fun events.Runs 23 August to 8 September

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100 Years of Thornes ParkThornes Park

Come to Thornes Park this summer to celebrate 100 years of this beautiful space.

With 60 hectares to explore, there is plenty to do and see for the whole family.

Free admission

Gateway to EternityWakefield Museum

6 July 2019 - 4 July 2020See an Egyptian mummy in her recreated tomb, and

discover ancient Egyptian treasures.

Plus, experience a huge range of events: wrap a mummy, make your own pyramid, play Egyptian games and more!