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February

Slaithwaite Moonraker Festival

Date

TBC February 2022

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 2022 - 7.00pm
	Event	Marsden Imbolc 2022 A community festival of celebration based around the celtic 'Imbolc' marking the time when the earth begins to wake up after its winter sleep. The festival was started by Kirklees Countryside Volunteers about 20 years ago' primarily for the people of Marsden to come together at a quiet time of the year and to explore the environment around them and to be aware of the turning of the year. Imbolc has evolved over the years and now draws from a larger' more diverse community in terms of both performers/participants and audience. The festival involves a procession led by 3 'drui' type Characters, Mr Fox, samba & other bands and stilt walkers mixed with the procession and people carrying fire lanterns. This is followed by entertainment; a fire 'circus' accompanied by the Fox Drummers and a singing group. Jack Frost and the Green Man battle for the spring. Firework finale.
	Location	Marsden
	Web	www.facebook.com/groups/28897413498/

	Date	TBC February 2022 - 11.00 - 4.00
	Event	Piazza Shopping Centre Valentine's Day Celebration Love is in the air at the Piazza, call down on Saturday the 8th of February and check out what the Piazza shops have to offer this Valentine's Day. Each retailer is offering something unique in our Valentine's Day extravaganza. Our promotional team will be onsite to assist with gift information with discounts on the day and Free chocolate treats. Boots - Free wrapping of valentines day gifts, beauty advice and demonstrations, gift idea stations and discounts on the day. Hidden Wardrobe - Our hidden gem showcasing what their beautiful bespoke boutique has to offer with discounts on the day. Thornton’s - Pass on the love with Thornton’s and pick your own chocolates in the craftery with and a surprise chocolate offer. Superdrug - Scents for suitable for everyone, timeless classics, celebrity fragrance, big brand names and more with fragrance offers on the day.
		The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

March

	Date	TBC March 2022
	Event	Yorkshire Brass Band Championships 2022 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/yorkshire

	Date	TBC March 2022 - 11.00 - 4.00pm
	Event	Piazza Shopping Centre Mother's Day Treat Call down on Saturday 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 2022 - 1.00pm
	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. The Parade starts at 1pm finishing between 2 and 2.30pm, continuing with a full programme of entertainment afterwards at Huddersfield Irish Centre. The parade, supported by the Government of Ireland and Kirklees Council
	Location	Town Centre & Irish Centre
	Web	www.theparadeonline.org
	Webcam	Live from the centre of Huddersfield

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March

	Date	TBC March 2022
	Event	Yorkshire Brass Band Championships 2022 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/yorkshire

	Date	24th March - 3rd April 2022
	Event	Huddersfield Literature Festival Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) is an award-winning 10-day Festival held annually in March. A blended Festival of 50+ digital, outdoor and venue-based events held online and at accessible spaces in Huddersfield, HLF champions accessibility, diversity and under-represented groups. Showcasing emerging writers and artists alongside major names, the Festival offers a diverse programme of author talks, workshops, discussion topics, performance poetry, multi-arts performances, wellbeing projects, events for young people and family friendly events.
	Location	Various
	Tel	01484 951108
	Web	www.huddlitfest.org.uk

Kirklees Business Conference Huddersfield

Date

TBCMarch 2022

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

April

	Date	TBC April 2022
	Event	Emley’s Annual Real Ale Festival 3 Day Charity Real Ale Festival over Easter Weekend. 18 Beers, 5 Ciders, Prosecco, Wine, Soft Drinks, Burgers & snacks available.
	Location	Emley Bandroom, 9 Beaumont Street, Emley HD8 9RN
	Web	http://emleybrassband.co.uk/realale-htm/

	Date	TBC April 2022 - 11.00 - 3.00pm
	Event	Easter Petting Farm at The Piazza Our FREE Petting Farm is back! a unique opportunity to get close to lots of super cute Spring time animals. Discover cute chicks, fluffy bunnies and cuddly Lambs and baby goats.
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk


	Date	TBC April 2022 - from 11.00am
	Event	Easter Eggs'citement at Queensgate Indoor Market Free drop-in workshop free face painting and balloon balloon modelling. Free face painting, cradft workshops and mini cholcolate eggs. Join in on the Eater Egg Hunt! All entrants entered into the prize draw!
	Location	Queensgate Market
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.facebook.com/HuddsMarkets/
	Video	Watch Video

May

	Date	TBC May, 10.00 - 4.00pm 2022
	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	TBC May 2022
	Event	Holmfirth Festival of Folk Holmfirth is a small pennine town which comes to life during the Festival of Folk. There has been a folk festival in Holmfirth for about 30 years. We pride ourselves on producing a community based festival involving schools, local talent, most businesses in the town and, of course, a small army of volunteers. Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2021 will be live streaming three fantastic concerts on Saturday, May 8th - O'Hooley and Tidow, Bob Fox, The Magpies, Harp and a Monkey, The Hayes Sisters and PlumHall will be there!
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
	Video/ Webcam	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

	Date	TBC May 2022
	Event	Tour De Yorkshire Huddersfield This will be the very first time the Tour de Yorkshire has visited Huddersfield, although the second stage of the Tour de France did pass through in 2014.
	Web	http://letour.yorkshire.com

June

	Date	June 2022 - 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!
	Location	Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY
	Web	www.facebook.com/DoggyDashForLifeHuddersfield/

	Date	TBC June 2022
	Event	Yorkshire Motor Sport Festival The Yorkshire Motorsport Festival has evolved both from the organisers' extraordinary passion for all things vehicle-related and their frustration at the lack of large-scale motorsports events in the North of England. The initial concept for the Festival rapidly evolved into far more than a historic Hillclimb. It is now an all-out entertainment extravaganza with something for everyone to see and do. Live music, shopping, sheep shows, a fairground, fine food and drinks, are all on offer for Festival ticket holders.
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	https://ymsf.net/

	Date	TBC June 2022
	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, 2022
	Event	The Artweek Fringe Trail 25+ venues and groups around the Holme Valley and Colne Valley areas, displaying and selling the work of local artists. Unfortunately we will not be running the main exhibition in the Civic Hall this year due to ongoing Covid restrictions, but hope Artweek can return in full for 2022.
	Location	See website for venues
	Tel	01484 689464
	Web	holmfirthartweek.org.uk

	Date	TBC July 2022
	Event	Meltham Memories Scarecrow Event Pop into Meltham to see the locally made scarecrows on the Meltham Scarecrow trail, the kids will love it! Local stalls and a pop up bar for the adults.
	Location	Meltham
	Web	www.melthammemories.co.uk

	Date	TBC July 2022
	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.facebook.com/westyorkshireveganfestival/

	Date	TBC July 2022
	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	www.facebook.com/huddersfieldukcarnival/
	Webcam	Click above to see the Carnival Live from Webcam of Square

Date	TBC July 2022
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	www.theduckrace.org.uk/
Video/ Webcam	Watch video	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

	Date	TBC July 2022
	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

August

	Date	TBC August 2022 - 10.00 - 4.00
	Event	Piazza Spin to Win! Heart Radio is supporting local businesses in Huddersfield on Saturday the 14th August, and giving you the chance to win instant voucher prizes. as well as £250 worth of vouchers to spend at the Piazza Centre. The Heart Angels will be at the Piazza Centre from 10am until 4pm, with vouchers from some of the wonderful retailers, including independent retailers and High Street brands. If you spin and land on a win, you'll be given an instant prize to spend in one of the Piazza Stores (whilst stocks last) PLUS everyone who enters will be entered into the draw for £250 worth of vouchers to spend in the Piazza Centre. Come and see us on the 14th August for your chance to win!
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

Date

TBC August 2022

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/
Webcam

Live Webcam of the Festival - click here

Watch video

Watch our video featuring highlights from the Festival

Huddersfield Landmarks from the air

Watch Aerial HD Video featuring St. George's Square, home of the Food & Drink Festival - click here

September

	Date	TBC September 2022
	Event	Honley Show - 100 Years Honley Show are ringing the changes in this our hundredth year by putting on a celebration of all things Honley Show right back in the centre of the village where it all started. There will be traditional activities with a 1920's theme ~ fancy dress prizes will be awarded ~ alongside the usual food and drink stalls, entertainments and outdoor shopping opportunities. There will be plenty of animals to see though not all the usual full-blown competitions will be held this year. It provides a fun day out for all the family whether you live in Kirklees, West Yorkshire or the North of England.
	Location	Honley Cricket Club
	Tel	01484 661 072
	Web	www.honleyshow.co.uk
	Video	Watch our Video here!

	Date	TBC September 2022
	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 September 2022
	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	24th - 25th September 2022
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 2022 - 6pm - 8pm
	Event	Kingsgate Student Shopping Event It’s back! Our Student Shopping Event returns Thursday 7th October for one night only! Join us for a night of exclusive discounts and fantastic freebies!! Kingsgate, Huddersfield's premier shopping centre invite you to our student only shopping event with over 50 stores, including JD, HMV, Body Shop, New Look, Pandora, River Island, TK Maxx, Stormfront, PNK & Waterstones & more. New to Kingsgate this year is our Independent Quarter, packed with Indie Shops including sweet treats, vegan products, beauty, vintage clothing and more. Enjoy our pop up bar, tempting street foods, exclusive discounts and freebies. Doors open at 6:00pm but to avoid disappointment make sure you register via the link below to guarantee your place. Watch past video here!
	Location	Kingsgate Shopping Centre
	Register	kingsgateshoppingcentre.co.uk/student-event-october-7-2021


	Date	TBC October 2022
	Event	Huddersfield International Market The International Market returns to Huddersfield to the Town Centre 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
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	H uddersfield International Market

	Date	TBC October 2022
	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 2022 - 11.00 - 3.00pm
	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/
	Video	Watch Video

	Date	TBC October 2022
	Event	Holmfirth Music Festival Holmfirth Musical Festival is a competition for instrumentalists and singers, small vocal and instrumental ensembles and choirs.
	Location	Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
	Web	http://www.hmf.org.uk/

	Date	TBC October 2022 - gate opens 4.30pm/display 7.45pm
	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	John Smith's Stadium, St. Andrews Road Car Park
	Tel	01484 960606

	Date	TBC October 2022
	Event	Halloween at the Piazza Mark the arrival of Halloween with a Saturday full of monstrously good activities! Bring your little monsters along to the Piazza for a whole host of spooky activities including:- UNMISSABLE ROAMING PERFORMANCES BY JESTA THE GARGOYLE FREE JESTER THEMED CRAFT SESSIONS & STORY TELLING AT MAKER WORLD FREE PUMPKIN CARVING SESSIONS WITH 'SAND IN YOUR EYE' PLUS LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS DISCOUNTED VOUCHERS ON HALLOWEEN ACCESSORIES AND FANCY DRESS FROM BALLOON PEOPLE In conjunction with the Queensgate Market
	Location	The Piazza Centre
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

November

	Date	TBC November 2022
	Event	Annual Pendragon Round Table Charity Bonfire & Fireworks 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	www.charitybonfire.co.uk

	Date	TBC November 2022
	Event	Stafflex Arena Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza Join us for our Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza at the Stafflex Arena. 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 www.pitchero.com/clubs/shelleyfc/news

	Date	TBC November 2022
	Event	Holmfirth Film Festival Welcome back to the Cinema. Enough of streaming and the gogglebox, time to see a great film on a big screen with an audience.
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	http://holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk

	Date	TBC November 2022
	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 - 2022
	Event	Huddersfield Christmas Lights Switch On Brass bands and choirs playing and singing festive songs. Walkabout entertainment and refreshments from the Winter Festival Tipi. Lights switched on by the panto dames at 6pm. Look out for the giant Christmas pudding.
	Location	St George's Square
		Our video of the Christmas lights in 2020 Come Christmas Shopping in #Huddersfield. Fantastic Festive Lights in St. George's Square by @KirkleesCouncil #shoplocal pic.twitter.com/lpyauzhCCi — Virtual Huddersfield (@VHuddersfield) November 26, 2020

	Date	TBC November 2022
	Event	Christmas Artisan Market At the Piazza Shopping Centre and Queensgate Market. Come along on Saturday 27th November and get a head start on Christmas at our Christmas Artisan Market! Brimming with handmade gifts, crafts and food & drink from an array of local artisans showcasing their amazing wares. Plus we have a whole host of fabulous festive entertainment planned for you!! There is plenty for everyone including: 50 stall market (inside the former Poundworld unit) and outside adjacent. Festive food & drink. Festive foodie fun walkabout entertainment from the fabulous "Christmas Liver Cottage". Face Painting & Children's Magician inside the Queensgate Market Children's rides Interactive Christmas Window Plus more. keep your eyes peeled! FREE ENTRY
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk
		In conjunction with the Queensgate Market

	Date	TBC November 2022
	Event	Lights switch on in Holmfirth Meet Santa and Turn Again Theatre's Snow White cast at the Civic Hall between 3 - 5pm! There's lots going on all afternoon throughout the town so put the date in your diary! Festive Fun & Music, Santa's Grotto, Festive Food & Drink! Parade Switch On! And more
	Location	Holmfirth
	Web	https://www.facebook.com/HolmfirthChristmasCelebration/
	Video/ Webcam	Live from the centre of Holmfirth

December

	Date	TBC to Christmas Eve 2022
	Event	Come and Meet Santa at The Kingsgate Shopping Centre Booking is not mandatory, but arrive early to avoid disappointment! Photo packages are available for an additional fee. See Grotto Elves for more information.
	Location	Kingsgate Shopping Centre
	Website	kingsgateshoppingcentre.com

	Date	TBC December 2022
	Event	Visit Santa for Free at The Piazza Shopping Centre Christmas has officially arrived at The Piazza Shopping Centre Santa will be calling to the Piazza Centre in December before he makes his magical journey on Christmas Eve. Each child can meet Santa for FREE and will receive a FREE Candy Cane. T&C's
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk
	Video/ Webcam	Watch past Video here!!

	Date	TBC 2022
	Event	Mission Christmas - Cash for Kids Kingsgate Shopping Centre with Pulse1 Radio BE A SECRET SANTA FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS Please buy an extra gift for Mission Christmas if you can, and we'll make sure that it gets to a disadvantaged child so they'll wake up to something under the tree on Christmas morning. All gifts should be new and unwrapped. Kingsgate Drop Off Point is Bagel Factory.
	Location	Kingsgate Shopping Centre
	Website	kingsgateshoppingcentre.co.uk

	Date	TBC 2022
	Event	The Piazza Giving Tree Help the Piazza spread some Joy this Christmas & Make a child’s Christmas Day one to remember, by donating a gift to the Piazza Giving Tree. HOW IT WORKS: Here are 3 easy steps to the giving tree process: 1. Take a tag from the tree in our foyer, each tag represents a gender and age range of a child from birth to age 16. 2.Buy a gift suitable for the child of the chosen tag. 3.Bring it back to us by the 13th December, unwrapped with the tag and we’ll deliver all the gifts to the Salvation Army in time for Christmas
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

	Date	TBC 2022
	Event	Meet Inka The Polar Bear KNOWN TO THE SAMI PEOPLE AS “THE OLD MAN IN THE FUR CLOAK”, THE POLAR BEAR IS A POWERFUL SYMBOL OF THE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE OF THE ARCTIC. As their sea ice habitat recedes earlier in the spring and forms later in the autumn, polar bears have begun exploring areas of the human population. Meet Inka, driven South from her maternal den high on the Arctic ice; she seeks a new home for herself and her cubs. Accompanied by a Sami gentleman from Svalbard, they have arrived on our shores with a plea for change. The curtailment of carbon emissions, a switch to cleaner fuels and more sustainable economic practices. Step forward and meet the planets largest carnivore (she's friendly), soothe her cubs and pose for a photo. Free roaming performances at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk

	Date	Up to 24th December 2021
	Event	Winter Festival Huddersfield Winter Festival is returning to St George's Square complete with the hugely popular Scandinavian teepee.
	Location	St George's Square
	Web	https://www.facebook.com/huddersfieldwinterfestival/


	Date	TBC December 2022 - 11.00am - 4.00pm
	Event	Visit Santa's Grotto Queensgate Market
	Location	Queensgate Market
	Tel	01484 225930
	Web	www.facebook.com/HuddsMarkets/
	Video	Watch Video

	Date	TBC Dec 2022
	Event	INTERACTIVE CHRISTMAS WINDOW The Piazza bespoke Interactive Christmas Window Display featuring two very cheeky reindeer's. The display will be active everyday 9.00am till 5.30pm until the New Year. WATCH A SNEAK PREVIEW FROM 2020 HERE!
	Location	The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
	Tel	01484 221677
	Web	www.piazzacentre.co.uk
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