Summer Extravaganza: Free Family Fun Across Castleford, Pontefract, and Knottingley

A Summer of Free Family Fun: Exciting Events Across Castleford, Pontefract, and Knottingley

As summer winds down, families in Castleford, Pontefract, and Knottingley are in for a treat with an array of free events designed to keep children entertained and engaged. From crafting at local museums to wild play adventures, there’s something for everyone. Here's a rundown of the exciting activities still to come this August:

Saturdays: Craft Fun at Local Museums

When: 11am — 3pm
Where: Castleford and Pontefract Museums
Details: Every Saturday, children can enjoy free craft activities with different themes each week. All materials are provided, making it a hassle-free way for kids to get creative.

Sundays in August: Live Music at Pontefract Castle

When: 12pm — 2pm
Where: Pontefract Castle
Details: Enjoy live music performances from various bands and singers. This event offers a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon surrounded by the historic charm of Pontefract Castle.

The Hepworth Wakefield: Outdoor Exploration

When: Daily from 11am — 4pm
Where: The Hepworth Wakefield
Details: Under-12s can explore their creativity with activities like stacking, building, drawing, and more in an open-air setting. Inspired by artworks, plants, and the environment, this event encourages imagination and family bonding. No booking required.

August 27: Wild Tots and Adventure Play

Where: The Addy, Knottingley
Details:

10am — 11:30am: Wild Tots for under-5s (free for Warwick Estate residents, £3 for others)

3pm — 5pm: Adventure Play for ages 5-13, featuring a silent disco (booking required)

12pm — 2pm: Home Ed Play for home-educated children and families (£4 per child, booking required)

August 28: More Wild Tots and Adventure Play

Where: The Addy, Knottingley
Details:

10am — 11:30am: Wild Tots for under-5s (free for Warwick Estate residents, £3 for others)

12:30pm — 4:30pm: Adventure Play for ages 5-13, with a foam party included (booking required)

August 29: Castleford Indoor Market Fun

When: 10am — 3:30pm
Where: Castleford Indoor Market
Details: Meet Castleford Tigers players for free games, kit designing, and face painting. Enjoy giant Jenga, Connect Four, and a surfboard simulator. Also, from 3pm — 5pm, Run Riot offers a special session for children with additional needs and their families (booking required).

August 30: Castleford Museum Creative Sessions

10am — 3pm: Share your stories a

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From the Grand Day Out sand pit in Castleford to the activities at Pontefract Castle & the adventure play at the Addy in Knottingley and more…. thank you to everyone who has been organising events for children this summer holiday. And there's still more to come - Saturdays – FREE, 11am-3pm. Free fun craft activities with different themed craft and activities each week. All activities and materials are provided. At both Castleford and Pontefract museums. - Sundays in August – FREE - 12-2pm, live music from bands and singers at Pontefract Castle. - Every day in the school holidays – FREE– 11am-4pm, Under-12s can stack, build, experiment, draw and imagine with your family in the open air. Be inspired by the artworks and plants, the weather and buildings around you. No need to book. The Hepworth Wakefield. - August 27 - FREE to those living on the Warwick Estate, £3 to others - 10-11.30am, Wild Tots for under-5s, older siblings welcome. 3-5pm Adventure Play (ages 5-13). The Addy, Knottingley. Also that day: 12-2pm Home Ed Play, for children who are home educated and their families, £4 per child. Silent disco on all sessions. Booking required for all. - August 27, 29, 30 – FREE – 10am-3pm, What does Castleford mean to you, and what will it be like in the future? Share your stories in a creative collage. Craft a memory book to save scraps and mementos. Create your own personal time capsule to take home. The August 30 session will be a SEND relaxed session, with more sensory activities and more focus on independent learning. There will be a lower light level, a sensory tent, and ear defenders will be available. Castleford Museum. - August 28 - FREE to those living on the Warwick Estate, £3 to others - 10-11.30am, Wild Tots, for under-5s, older siblings welcome. 12.30-4.30pm, Adventure Play (ages 5-13). Both at the Addy, Knottingley, with a foam party on both sessions. Booking required. - August 29 - FREE - Castleford Indoor Market. Meet a Tiger! The Castleford Tigers players will be on hand for some free fun and games. Design a new kit for the teams and take on one of the Tigers at giant Jenga, Connect Four and an other games. Find all the rugby balls on the market stalls to claim your prize and get your face painted too, plus try our surfboard simulator. 10am- 3.30pm. - August 29 – FREE - 3-5pm, Run Riot. For children with additional needs and their siblings/families. The Addy, Knottingley. Booking required. - August 30 – FREE - Castleford Indoor Market. Petting zoo with Lion Learners. Come and meet some incredible animals. Ask questions and get up close with snakes, lizards, tortoise and creepy crawlies. 10am-3pm. - August 30 - FREE to those living on the Warwick Estate, £3 to others -10-11.30am Wild Tots, for under-5s, older siblings welcome. The Addy, Knottingley. Booking required. - August 31 - FREE - Castleford Indoor Market, Seeing Stars. A giant planetarium space dome provides a full view of our solar system. Learn all about the stars and planets in a fun way. Alongside this will be some interactive VR headsets to really take you into space. You might meet an alien and can even create your own rocket. 10am- 3.30pm.

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