Pontefract · Castleford · Knottingley · Normanton · Featherstone · Wakefield
Good days out. Great nights out. Discover local events, family adventures and festive favourites, across Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Normanton, Featherstone and Wakefield, brought together by Pontefract Print.
Autumn & winter 2026 guide · Listings checked 16 September 2026. Dates, prices and availability can change — please confirm with the organiser before travelling or booking.
Farm adventures, local history, racing and regular weekend activities across our area.
26 September – 1 November 2026
Farmer Copleys · Pontefract
Pick a pumpkin and make a day of it with seasonal activities and food. Choose an available date when booking; pumpkins and some activities cost extra.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Farmer Copleys / Experience Wakefield
Fridays–Sundays until 27 September 2026
Pontefract Castle · 2–2.45pm
Explore the castle’s royal stories and Civil War history on a guided outdoor tour. Suitable for all ages, with a wheelchair and pushchair accessible route. Some dates are excluded.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Wakefield Museums & Castles
17 & 24 September · 5 & 19 October 2026
Pontefract Racecourse
Enjoy an afternoon at the races, including the season finale on 19 October. Gates are listed for noon, with the first race at 2pm. Check the chosen fixture before travelling.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Pontefract Racecourse
Selected dates · 9–31 October 2026
Horncastle Farm · Havercroft, Wakefield
Pumpkin picking on a family-run farm, with entertainment, photo spots and seasonal food. Advance tickets are required; pumpkins and some activities are charged separately. Choose a session when booking.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Horncastle Farm / Experience Wakefield
Sunday 18 October 2026 · 10am–noon
RSPB Fairburn Ings · Castleford
Discover how a former industrial landscape became a nature reserve on this guided history walk. See the organiser for tickets and practical information.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: RSPB / Experience Wakefield
Regular weekend activity · confirm opening
Cridling Stubbs · Knottingley
Visit the donkey sanctuary for a guided tour and meet its rescued animals. A local day-out idea rather than a one-off event; check current tour times, admission and opening before visiting.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre / Experience Wakefield
Food, crafts, exhibitions and seasonal events — including dates announced by our local councils.
Saturday 19 September 2026 · 1–9pm
Castleford Precinct
A free town-centre event with food, drink and entertainment. Explore the council’s event guide for the programme and visitor information.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Wakefield Council / Experience Wakefield
Saturday 26 September 2026 · opens 12.30pm
Featherstone Community Centre · Victoria Street
A community showcase of homegrown produce, baking and crafts. Entries are accepted from 10am to noon, with the official opening at 12.30pm. Check the council’s categories and entry details.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Featherstone Town Council
17–18 October 2026
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School · Wakefield
Layouts, traders and railway inspiration at the society’s annual show. Open Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 10am–4.30pm. Tickets are sold on the door.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Wakefield Railway Modellers’ Society
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Normanton · venue and time to be confirmed
Save the date for the town council’s Halloween event. The date is confirmed in its 2026 calendar; follow the council for the venue, times and programme before making plans.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Normanton Town Council
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Normanton · venue and time to be confirmed
A talk and slide show is listed in the town council’s 2026 programme. Contact the council for the subject, venue, start time and any booking arrangements before attending.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Normanton Town Council
Sunday 8 November 2026
Normanton · assembly details to be confirmed
The town council’s annual calendar includes this community remembrance date. Check its announcements for service details, assembly points and timings.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Normanton Town Council
19–20 September 2026 · 10am–5pm
The Hepworth Wakefield
Browse over 70 stalls with independent makers, seasonal produce, artisan food and homewares. Family activities also take place in the galleries and garden. Check the gallery’s website for admission and booking.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: The Hepworth Wakefield · illustration: Tess Smith-Roberts
30 September & 25 November 2026 · 5–9pm
Various venues · Wakefield city centre
Explore a free evening of art, open studios, performances and culture across the city. Each date has its own programme, so check the participating venues before setting out.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Artwalk / Experience Wakefield
Live entertainment, tribute performances and community music close to home.
Sunday 27 September 2026
King’s Croft Hotel · Pontefract
A Madness tribute show at King’s Croft. Visit the hotel’s event listings for the full programme, ticket options and booking details.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: King’s Croft Hotel
Sunday 4 October 2026
King’s Croft Hotel · Pontefract
Plan a musical afternoon or evening out with Eban Brown at King’s Croft. Confirm performance times and what is included directly with the hotel.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: King’s Croft Hotel
Saturday 31 October 2026
King’s Croft Hotel · Pontefract
A Halloween date for your diary. King’s Croft lists a Rocky Horror & Meatloaf event; see the organiser for timings, tickets and any age restrictions.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: King’s Croft Hotel
Thursday 24 September 2026 · 7–11pm
The Last Bank · Ropergate, Pontefract
An evening of comedy with Peter Kay tribute performer Lee Lard. Check The Last Bank’s booking page for show tickets and food package options.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: The Last Bank
Sunday 27 September 2026 · 2–4pm
Pontefract Methodist Church · Tanshelf Drive
Celebrate 50 years of Knottingley Concert Brass at its anniversary concert. Please note: the performance takes place in Pontefract. Follow the listing for organiser and ticket details.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Knottingley Concert Brass / Pontefract Civic Society
Thursday 1 October 2026 · 7.30pm
Theatre Royal Wakefield · Drury Lane
An atmospheric stage thriller by John Goodrum, inspired by Charles Dickens’ To Be Read At Dusk. Suitable for ages 12 and over. See the theatre listing for tickets and visitor information.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Theatre Royal Wakefield / Experience Wakefield
Christmas lights, family pantomime and festive celebrations for your diary.
Sunday 22 November 2026 · noon–6pm
Castleford town centre
Welcome the festive season with a free town-centre event featuring Christmas lights, market stalls and entertainment. Organised by Wakefield Council.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Experience Wakefield / Wakefield Council
24 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Theatre Royal Wakefield
A festive family pantomime with music, comedy and a magical story. Multiple performance times are available, including selected relaxed and BSL performances.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Theatre Royal Wakefield / Experience Wakefield
Sunday 29 November 2026 · noon–6pm
Pontefract town centre
Stay local for the Christmas lights, festive market and seasonal entertainment. This free community event is organised by Wakefield Council.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: Experience Wakefield / Wakefield Council
Friday 27 November 2026
Normanton · venue and time to be confirmed
The town council has announced the date for its Christmas lights switch-on. Check its event updates for the location, timings and entertainment programme.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Normanton Town Council
Sunday 6 December 2026 · 1–5.30pm
The Last Bank · Ropergate, Pontefract
A festive Sunday brunch with a P!NK tribute performance. See The Last Bank for booking options, what is included and the latest availability.
Details & organiser ↗Image & listing: The Last Bank
Thursday 10 December 2026
Normanton · venue and time to be confirmed
A festive community date from Normanton Town Council’s 2026 programme. Full venue and time details should be checked with the council before attending.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Normanton Town Council
Friday 11–Sunday 13 December 2026
Normanton · route and times to be confirmed
Three dates for the town council’s festive Santa Run. Follow the council’s updates for the route, times and arrangements; these details have not yet been confirmed in the event calendar.
Details & organiser ↗Source: Normanton Town Council
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