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	Date	Various throughout the year - Vintage and Craft Fairs
	Event	Byram Arcade - Shopping Arcade Huddersfield Byram Arcade is a great place to visit throughout the year, but at certain times it’s extra special, with events and live performances taking place. Art & Craft Fair – On the 4th Saturday of EVERY month. No two months will be alike, each month there will be a good selection of Art, Jewellery, Textiles, Cards and other items! VINTAGE @ THE BYRAM Clothing stalls, re-worked, vintage inspired, antiques, craft, gifts, jewellery, accessories! Live music – most Saturdays Vintage Fairs Check the website for further details
	Location	Byram Arcade
	Web	www.byramarcade.com

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February

	Date	Saturday 2nd February 2019 - 10.30 - 5.00pm
	Event	West Yorkshire Vegan Festival The Festival is organised by Farplace Animal Rescue. We are a UK animal rescue who help specialist cases like FIV+ cats and have helped many such cases in need from across the UK. All the profits from the festival will directly help animals.
	Location	Huddersfield Town Hall
	Web	www.westyorkshireveganfestival.com

Slaithwaite Moonraker Festival

Date

TBC February, 2019

Event

Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival

The Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival is back with a moveable feast of illuminated delights.

This popular local festival, held biannually, celebrates the beautiful Pennine Community of Slaithwaite. A week of lantern making, music, story telling, arts and crafts culminates in a unique finale event re enacting the legend of moonraking from the eighteenth century, and then it's all back to the Leisure Centre for a Ceilidh.

Location

Slaithwaite Village

Web

https://www.facebook.com/slaithwaitemoonrakingfestival/

	Date	TBC February 2019 - 11.00am
	Event	Piazza Shopping Centre Valentine's Day Celebration Enjoy fantastic Valentine's Day discounts and find great gift ideas for that special someone! Free Chocolate treats!
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

Date

TBC February 2019 - 11.00am

Event

The Packhorse Valentine's Event

On Saturday 10th February, visit the Packhorse Shopping Centre as cupids roam the mall giving out treats and surprises, along with completing Random Acts of Kindness!

The fun kicks off at 11am.

Location

Packhorse Shopping Centre

Web

www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk

March

	Date	TBC March 2019
	Event	Yorkshire Brass Band Championships 2018 Over the weekend more than fifty bands will be competing across all sections seeking the honour of representing Yorkshire at the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. With some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, Rothwell and many others all competing in the Championship Section, few contests are so fiercely competitive.
	Location	Huddersfield Town Hall
	Tel	01484 225755
	Web	http://www.regional-contest.org.uk

	Date	TBC March 2019
	Event	Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade through the Town Centre. The Parade will consist of floats, pipe band, Ceili group, Celtic Rock band, samba bands, Brass Band, Majorette Troupe, Morris Dancers, themed characters and various organisations representing the spectrum of the Irish Community within Huddersfield and other associated groups. This year welcoming back the Flute Band from Liverpool who will lead the Parade Musically. As always everybody is most welcome to the Party. Keep the date it promises to be great. The parade, supported by the Government of Ireland and Kirklees Council
	Location	Town Centre
	Web	https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksday.parade.3/
	Webcam	Live from the centre of Huddersfield

	Date	TBC March 2019 - 11.00 - 3.00pm
	Event	Piazza Shopping Centre Mother's Day Treat Call down on Saturday the 10th of March and receive a FREE Chocolate Treat, our promotional team will be onsite to assist with Mothers Day ideas, plus fantastic discounts on the day
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk


	Date	TBC March 2019
	Event	Huddersfield International Market Celebrating International Foods, Crafts & St. Patrick's Day! The International Market returns to Huddersfield on New Street with a huge selection of traders from across the globe. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a great variety of tasty treats and unique crafts form all over the world. New Street Unique crafts and food from across the world Market Place Food and Drink Court
	Location	New Street
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.facebook.com/UpmarketSundays

	Date	21st - 31st March 2019
	Event	Huddersfield Literature Festival Join us for an annual celebration of books and authors, poetry and performance. Major authors and multi-arts events, comedy and creative writing, performance poetry and a Free Family Day – whatever you enjoy, you’ll find it here at the Huddersfield Literature Festival. Our award-winning Festival takes place over 10 days in venues across Huddersfield, with community, accessibility and inclusivity at its heart. We welcome performers and audiences from all sectors of society and many events are free or low-cost. There are events with live subtitling by Stagetext for those who are deaf, deafened and hard of hearing, and DisabledGo Access Guides to key venues. Meet your favourite authors, discover new talent, hone your own skills or simply come along and enjoy the entertainment on offer.
	Location	Huddersfield Town Hall and others
	Tel	01484 943 093
	Web	www.litfest.org.uk

Kirklees Business Conference Huddersfield

Date

TBC March 2019

Event

Kirklees Business Conference

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber is delighted to be hosting their Kirklees Business Conference (KBC) at The John Smith’s Stadium.

The free one day conference has become a main event in the local business calendar. Set to be bigger than ever, KBC is dedicated to helping businesses to connect, learn and grow.

Attracting over 500 business people and 50 exhibitors, KBC includes a fantastic programme of engaging seminars, a discussion panel focusing on major developments within Kirklees and open networking throughout the day.

Location

John Smith's Stadium

Tel

01484 483679

Web

https://kirkleesbusinessconference.co.uk

	Date	TBC March - April 2019 - opens at 1.00pm
	Event	Emley’s Annual Real Ale Festival 3 Day Charity Real Ale Festival over Easter Weekend. 18 Beers, 5 Ciders, Wine, Soft Drinks, Burgers & snacks available. Good Friday (30^th March) at 1:00pm till 11:30pm Saturday (31^st March) at 1:00 pm till 11:30pm Easter Sunday (1^st April) at 1:00pm till dry Free Entry and only £2.50 a pint!
	Location	Emley Bandroom, 9 Beaumont Street, Emley HD8 9RN
	Web	http://emleybrassband.co.uk/realale-htm/

	Date	TBC March 2019 - 11.00 - 3.00pm
	Event	Easter Petting Farm at The Piazza FREE event
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

	Date	2 5th May 2019
	Event	Tour De Yorkshire Visit the website below for further route details.
	Web	http://letour.yorkshire.com

	Date	Saturday 11th May, 10.00 - 4.00pm 2019
	Event	Annual Golcar Lily Day Golcar Lily Day is in the dynamic village of Golcar, on the edge of Huddersfield where the locals are known as Golcar Lilies. The local village fete, has an art exhibition, face painting for the children and fun and events for all ages. Colne Valley Museum will be open all day offering children's make-it-and-take-it-home activities as well as baking the famous Golcar Lily Loaf in the Victorian kitchen. There will be ongoing craft demonstrations throughout the day and delicious homemade cakes etc on sale in the cafe. Golcar Lily Day takes over Golcar village each year bringing live music, dancing, stalls, food and drink, children's activities and more. The village fete also boasts a parade, competitions, beer tent, morris dancers, tractor pull. A fun day out for all the family.
	Location	Golcar
	Web	www.golcarlilyday.co.uk/

	Date	10th - 12th May 2019
	Event	Holmfirth Festival of Folk Holmfirth Festival of Folk grew from the ashes of Holmfirth Folk Festival in 2005 and has become an excellent community based festival which draws in a large local audience in addition to the usual 'folkies' who travel around the country visiting the many folk festivals that take place throughout the year.
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
	Video/ Webcam	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

	Date	TBC May 2019
	Event	Holmfirth Film Festival HFF will take a break from its full festival week this year. Instead, we'll present a jam-packed weekend celebrating the role of Women in Film, with the best of the year's award winners, classics, talks, discussions and events.
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	http://holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk

	Date	4th June 2019 - Starts 5.30pm
	Event	Take That in Concert Don't miss one of the biggest concerts held in Huddersfield! Special Guest - Rick Astley For disabled bookings please call 01484 484102 Tickets start at �71.50
	Location	John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield
	Web	www.ticketmaster.co.uk/take-that-huddersfield-04-06-2019/event/35005535A4653DEC

	Date	TBC June 2019 - Starts 11.30
	Event	Doggy Dash 4 Life Huddersfield Doggy Dash For Life Huddersfield is a sponsored 3.5 km run (or jog or walk) around the beautiful surroundings of Beaumont Park in Huddersfield. The event raises money for two charities: - Cancer Research UK - RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch All participants receive a goodie bag per entry, plus rosettes for each dog taking part. We also have an obedience display, stalls and a fun dog show to enjoy on the day. We encourage you to sign up early to get our early bird registration discount and have plenty of time to start collecting your sponsorship! Entry until 3rd May:�8 - 1-2 dogs Entry after 3rd May: �12 - 1-2 dogs .
	Location	Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY
	Web	www.facebook.com/DoggyDashForLifeHuddersfield/

	Date	8th June 2019
	Event	Honley Show Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and well respected rural shows in the country. The Show's Farnley Tyas showground remains one of the region's best venues to showcase a stunning range of activities, agricultural events, stands and displays. It provides a fun day out for all the family whether you live in Kirklees, West Yorkshire or the North of England.
	Location	The Show Field, Honley (free bus from Honley village)
	Tel	01484 661 072
	Web	www.honleyshow.co.uk
	Video	Watch our Video here!

	Date	13 - 16th June 2019
	Event	HOLMFIRTH ARTS FESTIVAL MUSIC, COMEDY, THEATRE AND FUN THINGS TO DO Holmfirth Arts Festival includes music, art, comedy, theatre, literature and inspiring things to do in Holmfirth and the Holme Valley. We celebrate the landscape of this beautiful part of Yorkshire, inviting audiences to enjoy events in picturesque village halls and churches, cafes and teashops, Holmfirth’s atmospheric Picturedrome, up on the hills overlooking the town and in surrounding woodland. If you already know Holmfirth and the Valley, the festival is an opportunity to see it a little differently. If you’ve not yet discovered this lovely part of Yorkshire then June is the perfect time to visit!
	Location	Holmfirth
	Tel	01484 222444
	Web	www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk
	Video/ Webcam	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

	Date	TBC June - 1st July 209
	Event	Meltham Memories Annual 1940's Weekend We make the village of Meltham go back in time, with themed entertainment and attractions in and around the village centre.
	Location	Meltham
	Web	http://melthammemories.co.uk

	Date	TBC June 2019
	Event	Lindley Carnival As in the past there will be games, rides, food stalls and much more. There is also musical treats. We have usually been very lucky with the weather and lots of ice cream has been consumed on the day!
	Location	Lindley
	Web	www.lindleygroup.org.uk

July

Date	TBC July 2019 - starts 11.00am
Event	Annual Great Pendragon Duck Race & Gala Since 1983, Holmfirth Duck Race has raised almost �300,000 for a wide variety of local good causes and charities. Organised by Huddersfield Pendragon Round Table, the Duck Race is a family-oriented day out that takes over the famous Yorkshire town of Holmfirth on the first Sunday of July every year. And this year, it’s even bigger, with the Duck Stock musical festival, where a variety of great bands will provide a full day’s family-friendly entertainment.
Location	Holmfirth
Web	http://www.theduckrace.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/HolmfirthDuckRace
Video/ Webcam	Watch video	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

	Date	30th June 2019 - 11.00
	Event	Cancer Research UK's Race for Life Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is an amazing women-only series of events which raises millions of pounds every year for life-saving research into 200 types of cancer - helping men, women and children across Yorkshire survive. Race for Life is non-competitive. Women and girls of all ages, shapes and sizes can choose whether to walk, jog or run the 5k route. Most are able to walk 5k in an hour. All women are welcome, regardless of whether they are taking part on their own or as part of a group. By uniting - and enlisting the support of the men and boys in their lives - women across Huddersfield can make a stand against cancer - a disease which affects 26,700 people in Yorkshire and the Humber every year.
	Location	Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
	Tel	0871 641 1111
	Web	raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

	Date	7th - 13th July, 2019
	Event	Holmfirth Art Week artWEEK is a local event with a national reputation – most of the exhibitors are from this area but visitors come from all over the country to view and to buy. It is astounding how much artistic talent there is locally – it is this that makes the event such a success . . . and brings so many visitors to Holmfirth every year.
	Location	Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
	Tel	01484 689464
	Web	www.holmfirthartweek.org.uk/

	Date	Saturday TBC July 2019 - 5.00pm - 11.00pm
	Event	Annual open air Concert on the Hill Concert on the Hill is an outdoor event where the great traditions of Yorkshire are brought together. Lindley Brass Band and two great male voice choirs, Honley and Colne Valley. The format is similar to the last night of the proms, complete with a firework spectacular finale. Every year families from all over Huddersfield and Yorkshire converge on this idyllic sports arena to watch top quality local musicians perform the true British classics of years past, Land of hope and glory, Rule Britannia, God save the Queen. They bring picnics, tables and chairs, gazeboes, even candelabra. The atmosphere is informal and epitomises Yorkshire friendliness, every one wandering about marvelling at the efforts that people have gone to for an evening of classical entertainment. The spectacle is finished with a dazzling firework display in time to the 1812 overture. After which many spectators and performers retire to the sports club house for yet more refreshment. RAISING FUNDS FOR HUDDERSFIELD YMCA R.U.F.C AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES
	Location	YMCA Sports Centre, Laund Hill, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield
	Tel	YMCA Clubhouse : 01484 654052
	Web

	Date	Carnival Day - TBC July 2019
	Event	Huddersfield Carnival The Huddersfield Carnival in its 34th year is a two-day programme of events held annually during the second weekend in July. An all-year-round programme of participatory cultural activities rooted in the Caribbean tradition, with schools, young people and families continues to feed and sustain Carnival Weekend.
	Location	St George's Square
	Tel	01484 536542
	Web	http://hacct.co.uk/huddersfield-carnival/
	Webcam	Click above to see the Carnival Live from Webcam of Square

	Date	TBC July 2019 - Gates open 11.00am
	Event	Wannasee's Live Music Tribute Festival at Huddersfield Wannasee Huddersfield features a stunning variety of Europe�s finest tributes, many of the most popular acts in the World, past and present. This fantasy line-up could never normally be seen together all at once, but across a packed day you can see all these bands, offering the most accurate live tributes to the artists they represent, in stunning detail. COLDPLAY by COLDPLACE DAVID BOWIE by ABSOLUTE BOWIE PINK by ALMOST P!NK BLUES BROTHERS by JAKE & ELWOOD BLUES AND BAND and more. Tickets �20. Under 14's free with a paying adult
	Location	Greenhead Park
	Web	www.wannaseefestival.com/event-info-huddersfield/

Date

TBC August 2019

Event

Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival

(Hudds Food Fest) promotes Huddersfield as a vibrant town and raise the profile of local and regional businesses.
(Hudds Food Fest) is the largest Festival of its kind in Yorkshire and last year attracted over 100,000 people. Last year’s festival was considered the best year ever, with individuals and families travelling from across the region and as far as Liverpool, Cornwall and New York to join us.

We are proud that over 90% of the food and drink businesses who exhibit at the festival are from Huddersfield & Yorkshire.

St. George's Square Go there

Web

https://huddersfieldfoodfest.com/

Video/
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	Date	TBC August 2019
	Event	Piazza Shopping Centre FREE Summer Family Fun Days Don’t miss these fantastic FREE Family Fun Days here at the Piazza. Piazza Big Screen Event 11.00 - 3.00 Hundred's of Discount Vouchers to be given away while stocks last!
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

	Date	TBC August - 12 noon until late
	Event	MARSHFEST 2019 This family friendly fun day and music event is held within the stunning grounds of the Ukraine Club and brings together a plethora of local music and performing art talents to perform, with all proceeds donated to the Welcome Centre, Huddersfield who provide a range of supportive services including a food bank, bedding, clothing and advice to individuals and families in the area suffering with poverty and in financial crisis. Every single penny counts and is put to great use, to assist people in getting back on their feet. Marshfest 2018 promises to be a fantastic day of fun, laughter and enjoyment for all ages. Visit The Welcome Centre
	Location	Ukraine Club, Huddersfield
	Web	www.guerrillapromotions.co.uk/marshfest.html

	Date	TBC August - Starts at 11.00
	Event	HUDDSFEST 2019 Bringing a mix of internationally known bands and local legend bands to Storthes Hall for a one day event that will put the festival on the calendar. Scouting For Girls, Aswad & Hue and Cry will be joining locally known bands Fiery Biscuits, The Bluestrings, The Replicants, State of Confusion and Rock Paper Sister up at Storthes Hall for a music festival like the town hasn�t seen yet! There will be things to do for the kids, the adults and the seasoned festival go-ers... it�s just what the town has been crying out for... so we�re delivering it! See website below for ticket prices.
	Location	Storthes Hall, Kirkburton HD8 0WA, Huddersfield
	Web	https://www.huddsfest.co.uk/

September

	Date	TBC Septmber 2019- 6pm - 9pm
	Event	Kingsgate Student Lockin The Student Lock In - the biggest student shopping extravaganza of the season is here again at Kingsgate Shopping Centre Huddersfield. With its trademark brand of frenzied student mania to bring you a one-night-only party of crazy savings, cool giveaways and awesome activities. Shopping needed a makeover; prepare for a Takeover... Watch past video here!
	Location	Kingsgate Shopping Centre
	Register	http://kingsgatestudentlockin.co.uk/
	Website	www.kingsgateshoppingcentre.co.uk

Date	28th & 29th September 2019
Event	Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival, Holmfirth Town Centre Visit the Holmfirth food and drink festival and be prepared to take your taste buds on a tantalising journey. Food stalls offering the very best of local, European and international foods will fill the streets of this idyllic town centre. Cookery demonstrations will take place over the weekend including chefs' master classes, celebrity ready steady cook and much more. Watch the Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival video below.
Location	Holmfirth
Web	holmfirthfoodanddrink.org/
Video/ Webcam	Live from the centre of Holmfirth	Watch past video

October


	Date	TBC October 2019
	Event	Huddersfield International Market The International Market returns to Huddersfield on New Street, Market Place, Cloth Hall Street and King Street with a huge selection of traders from across the globe. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a great variety of tasty treats and unique crafts form all over the world. Come and check out our food court Thursday - Saturday 9am - 7pm Food Court & entertainment until 9.00pm Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm
	Location	Market Place
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	H uddersfield International Market

	Date	11th - 13th October 2018
	Event	Marsden Jazz Festival Founded in 1992, Marsden Jazz Festival is one of the UK’s longest established jazz festivals. Thousands of visitors make the trip by train, bus, car or narrow boat to experience the unique atmosphere the festival brings to Marsden every year, and more than 60 volunteers give up their time to help make the weekend a success. Showcasing a wide range of jazz musicians from internationally-acclaimed artists to local school bands and rising talent.
	Location	various venues in Marsden
	Tel	01484 846969
	Web	www.marsdenjazzfestival.com

	Date	TBC October 2019
	Event	Holmfirth Music Festival The 2018 competition will include the eighteenth competition for the Rotary Club of Holmfirth Millennium Trophy (which is open to musicians aged 14 to 25 who have a local connection, or who have been previous competitors at Holmfirth, and who aim to use the �250 prize to further their musical studies. A high standard of performance is expected, and each competitor offers a 15-minute programme. The winner in 2017 was Hannah Bird (left), whose recital included two pieces for viola, and two for piano.
	Location	Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
	Web	http://www.hmf.org.uk/

	Date	TBC October 2019 - gate opens 5.00pm
	Event	Huddersfield Town Firework Spectacular The annual Huddersfield Town Firework Spectacular, held in association with Standard Fireworks, will return to PPG Canalside and this year there is even more going on for the Family! There will also be fun fair rides for all ages, whilst West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue will also be in attendance to add some fun to the night! Other activities for children will come courtesy of the Club’s ‘Football in the Community’ team. Everyone’s favorite mascots, Terry and Tilly the Terriers, will also be on hand to say hello to young Town fans in attendance. Traditional food and drink will be available to enjoy courtesy of the PPG Canalside kitchen, whilst there will also be a selection of hand-picked local companies selling traditional foods, cheeses, crafts and accessories as well as stalls from the Club’s charity partners – a great opportunity to get some early Christmas presents!
	Location	PPG Canalside, HD2 1YJ
	Tel	01484 484 183
	Web	Tickets www.eticketing.co.uk/huddersfieldtown

	Date	TBC October 2019 - 10.00 - 12.00pm
	Event	Packhorse Autumn Craft Class Pop Up Craft Shop! Bring the kids to this fun free event
	Location	Packhorse Shopping Centre
	Tel	01484 533898
	Web	www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk

	Date	TBC October 2019
	Event	Halloween at The Piazza Shopping Centre FREE Event …..Join us on Saturday the 27th of October for a spooky spectacular, there will be spooky story telling, Halloween themed face painting and sweet treat all for FREE. 11.00pm to 3.0pm.
	Location	The Piazza Centre
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk


	Date	TBC October 2019 - 11.00 - 2.00pm
	Event	Queensgate Market Halloween Spooktactular Free childen's crafts, face painting, win a prize on the Trick or Treat Trail, sweets and spooky fun!
	Location	Queensgate Market
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.facebook.com/HuddsMarkets/
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November

	Date	TBC November 2019 - 6.00pm
	Event	Stafflex Arena Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza Join us for our Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza at the Stafflex Arena on Friday 2nd November. Cafe, bar and refreshments will be available on the night - everyone is welcome! Beer tent, children's fairground rides and stalls.
	Location	Stafflex Arena (Storthes Hall Lane, HD8 0WA)
	Web	www.stafflex.co.uk Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/shelleyfc

	Date	TBC November 2019 - 5.00pm
	Event	Annual Pendragon Round Table Bonfire This local community event has been attracting people from Huddersfield and the surrounding areas for years and is a permanent fixture on the Bonfire Calendar Based at Crosland Hill near the Sands House Public House and just above the World Famous Standard Fireworks factory, the event attracts many thousands of people each year. The Bonfire and Firework Display raises thousands of pounds with all proceeds going back into the local community.
	Location	Opposite the Sands House, Crosland Moor
	Web	https://www.facebook.com/RoundTableBonfire/

	Date	TBC November 2019
	Event	Huddersfield 2018 Christmas Lights Switch On at The Piazza Shopping Centre Come and join us for the Piazza & Huddersfield Light Switch on with Guest Star Amelia Lily, 2011 X Factor and 2017 Celebrity Big Brother Finalist. Entertainment starts at 4.00pm with the Christmas Lights Switch On at approx. 6.00pm Santa will be here on Saturday 8th & 15th December for a Free meet & greet from 11.00 am to 3.00pm. Thursday Late Night Shopping starts Thursday 22nd November until 7.00pm and 8.00pm in December
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk
	Video/ Webcam	Watch past Video here!!

	Date	15th - 24th November 2019
	Event	Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival hcmf// is an annual, international festival of contemporary and new music, over 10 days consisting of approximately 50 events, including concerts, music-theatre, dance, multi-media, talks and film, with a related Learning and Participation programme devised and implemented to reflect the artistic programme and respond to regional need.
	Location	various venues in Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 425082
	Web	www.hcmf.co.uk

	Date	TBC November 2019 - 4.00pm
	Event	Lights switch on in Holmfirth Come and join the mayor of Kirklees at this thoroughly festive event. Activities including bands/music, sing-a-long carols and a mini fair ground, refreshments, stalls and Santa's grotto. Festive Fun & Music, Santa's Grotto, Festive Food & Drink! Parade with Celebrities Switch On! Fireworks And closing events FREE CHRISTMAS PARKING On Street & in Kirklees Council Car Parks Huddersfield � Saturday 8th 15th & 22nd December 2pm � 6pm. Holmfirth � Friday 7th 14th & 21st December � 12noon � 4pm Saturday s 15th & 22nd December � 12noon � 4pm
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	https://www.facebook.com/HolmfirthChristmasCelebration/
	Video/ Webcam	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

December

	Date	TBC December 2019
	Event	Celebrate Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday promotes the benefits of buying local and encourages the public to shop with smaller businesses. The initiative has backing from organisations and high-profile figures such as David Cameron and former Dragons' Den star James Caan. Small businesses can get involved by requesting a starter pack and promoting their businesses using the #SmallBizSatUK Twitter hashtag.
	Web	www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
	Facebook	www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturdayUK

	Date	TBC December 2019
	Event	Meet Santa at The Piazza Shopping Centre Santa will be here on Saturday 8th & 15th December for a Free meet & greet from 11.00 am to 3.00pm. Thursday Late Night Shopping starts Thursday 22nd November until 7.00pm and 8.00pm in December
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk
	Video/ Webcam	Watch The Piazza Christmas Lights Switch On Video here!!

	Date	TBC November/December 2019
	Event	Come and Meet Santa at The Kingsgate Shopping Centre He will be here Monday to Friday, 12pm - 5pm Saturdays, 10am - 5pm Sundays, 10.30am - 4pm Book early to avoid the queues www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/kingsgate Advanced bookings are available from 26th November onwards. Booking is not mandatory. Price for a Santa visit with gift is �5 per child. Photo packages are available for an additional fee. See Grotto Elves for more information. Late night Thursdays from 6th December until 8pm.
	Location	Kingsgate Shopping Centre
	Website	www.kingsgateshoppingcentre.co.uk


	Date	TBC Throughout December 2019
	Event	Visit Santa's Grotto Queensgate Market Come and ride in Santa's Sleigh at Queensgate Market. Saturday 1st & 8th Sunday 2nd & 9th Then everyday from Saturday 15th to Monday 24th December �5 per child - includes gift & fruit
	Location	Queensgate Market
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.facebook.com/HuddsMarkets/
	Video	Watch Video

February

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	Date	Every Sunday
	Event	Upmarket Sundays The market takes place at New Street (near Primark). The market offers something for everyone with handmade crafts, locally produced food, antiques, collectibles, fashion and lots more. The market opens at 10.00am and close at 4.00pm
	Location	New Street
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.facebook.com/UpmarketSundays
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	Date	Holmfirth Markets - Next Farmers' Market...
	Event	Holmfirth Market and Farmers' Market Take a trip to the farmers' market and you can buy fresh, nutritious, good quality food direct from the person who produces it. Thursday General Market, 9am to 4.30pm. A busy local market bursting with fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, local meats, cheese, eggs, breads, cakes, plants, plus a huge selection of essential household items. Saturday Craft and Food Market, 9am to 4.30pm A wonderful combination of essential fresh foods and superb hand-made crafts which varies through the year but includes basketry, jewellery, cards and stationery, embroidery, clothing, glassware and photography, flowers, soaps, paintings, sculpture and much more. Holmfirth Farmers' Market - held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, 8am to 2pm. One of the oldest farmers' markets in the country, this nationally accredited farmers market is full of the hustle and bustle of local farmers and local shoppers filling their bags with the very best of local produce.
	Location	Holmfirth (Market Hall)
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.holmfirthmarket.co.uk
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