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Sleeping Beauty debuted at the Theatre Royal in Wakefield on Tuesday (November 28).

Review: Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Royal, Wakefield

Peddler Market will return for its third event in the district later this month.

Popular food event to return to Wakefield's Tileyard North this month

A grotto for dogs to come and have their picture taken with Santa Paws is returning to Hemsworth.

Hemsworth pet shop announces return of Santa Grotto for dogs this Christmas

The festive favourite performance will return later this month.

Carols by Candlelight to return to Wakefield Cathedral this Christmas

The day will feature 24 free events spanning walks, exhibitions, and interactive workshops, with a special headline event taking place at Wakefield Cathedral.

Wakefield Council announces 24 hours of celebrations to kick off "Our Year 2024"

Residents from Hepworth House care home in Wakefield are looking forward to welcoming the community to their Victorian-themed Christmas Market on Friday

Wakefield care home to host Victorian Christmas Fair

Christmas at the Vale will return to The Calder Vale this weekend.

Free vintage event to return to Wakefield for Christmas special this weekend

The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Festive Market has returned.

All the festive fun at The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market

The RSPCA branch is inviting locals to take part in their annual Paws '4' a Christmas Walk, which returns next month.

Paws 4 a Christmas Walk: Wakefield RSPCA announces return of festive fundraiser

Laura will reprise the role of Elphaba next Spring for the West Yorkshire dates.

First production photos of Wicked UK tour starring Wakefield actor revealed

The Light Organ installation is part of Wakefield’s Light Up 2023 programme.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park launches illuminating interactive art for winter

Santa is back at the National Coal Mining Museum this weekend.

Light up for Christmas this weekend at the National Coal Mining Museum

Visit Santa Claus across the district this December.

Here are 19 magical places to meet Santa Claus across Wakefield this Christmas

The National Coal Mining Museum will host a weekend of festivities in honour of the district's Light Up festival.

National Coal Mining Museum announces weekend of festivities for Light Up 2023

Jane McDonald has announced the With All My Love tour, that will tour the country next year.

Wakefield star Jane McDonald announces 20-date UK tour for 2024

The Wakefield Annual Charity Christmas Lunch returns to Tileyard North next month.

Tickets on sale for Wakefield Annual Christmas Charity Lunch at Tileyard North
A charity event which has raised hundreds of thousands for good causes supporting Wakefield children is back for another year.

Here's all the Christmas markets taking place across the district.

The full list of Christmas markets taking place across Wakefield

Pontefract Castle Light Up event is set to happen on November 24 and 25 - followed by the traditional Pontefract light switch on November 26

Pontefract Castle to be filled with festive spirit as it hosts Light Up event

Sofar Sounds have announced another secret concert at Tileyard North.

Sofar Sounds to bring secret intimate concert to Wakefield's Tileyard North

Wakefield-born Laura Pick will star alongside Sarah O’Connor in the upcoming Wicked UK and Ireland national tour.

Wakefield actor turned West End star to lead Wicked UK and Ireland tour

Disney On Ice 100 Years Of Wonder skaters are inspiring young stars of the future

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Wakefield Hospice's annual Santa Dash returns in December.

Hundreds of Santas set to flood Wakefield's streets

The RSPCA Leeds and Wakefield branch has announced the return of their popular Christmas Fayre.

RSPCA Leeds and Wakefield branch to host Christmas Fayre

The Sherlocks celebrate two sold out shows with fans at Network Sheffield. Photo by Rhona Murphy

Ad Feature REVIEW: The Sherlocks sell out shows ahead of 2024 Don Valley Bowl spectacular

You shouldn't let the storm spoil your bonfire night fun.

How to celebrate at home wet weather set to cancel more displays

The Sherlocks

Ad Feature The Sherlocks to play biggest ever headline show at Don Valley Bowl

Wakefield Cathedral will host the unique event later this month.

Wakefield Cathedral to host free one-day workshop The Big Community Sing
Wakefield Cathedral has announced a free one-day workshop for singers of any age or experience level across the district, in partnership with Scops Arts Trust.

The trail includes LEAP, by imitating the dog, taking place on all three evenings 5pm-8pm. LEAP is a projection mapping piece which combines heartfelt storytelling, stunning animations and a live singer.

Light Up Wakefield returns with a spectacular light trail

Hollie Latham owns floral design business Alchemilla Floral Design, which will be a featured stall at this year's Hepworth Festive Market.

Hepworth Festive Market: Meet stall-owner and floral designer Hollie Latham

During the last 20 years, it has been home to a unique mix of activities including one of the country’s first trampoline parks, an e-Karting track, adventure golf, a sky coaster, soft play, restaurants, cinema – and even a church and scout group.

Celebrations galore at Xscape this weekend to mark its 20th year

Julie Marshall who has worked for the paper for almost 37 years, will trace its fascinating development, especially since 1952 when it celebrated its centenary.

Join the Wakefield Express' journey through time with one of its journalists

The Hepworth Wakefield is inviting families to join them this half term for a wide range of free activities.

The Hepworth Wakefield announces free half-term Halloween activities for kids

Here is your guide to all the bonfire and firework displays taking place across Wakefield and the Five Towns.

Your guide to bonfire events across Wakefield and the Five Towns

Cast members, Chris Hannon and Sam Nixon, visited Tileyard North and The Sleep Zone as part of the theatre's new collaboration.

Theatre Royal films trailer for upcoming pantomine at two city centre businesses

Denise Castle (Nee Ramsden) and her daughter Gemma.

Wakefield Olympian to be honoured with blue plaque outside Stanley school

A fun day out for all the family at Farmer Copleys.

14 photos as families make memories at Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival

Catwalking: Fashion through the lens of Chris Moore at Cannon Hall Museum

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Catwalking fashion exhibition in focus at Cannon Hall Museum

The Vicar of Dibley is coming to Theatre Royal Wakefield.

The Vicar of Dibley is coming to Theatre Royal Wakefield

Top tips that can help boost your bingo game. Picture – supplied.

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Felt-maker and embroider, Helen will retun for this year's Hepworth Festive Market at Tileyard North.

Meet stall-owner who will be at Hepworth Christmas Market

Newfield Lodge Care Home are hosting a Halloween party, with all locals and residents invited

Castleford care home hosting a spooky Halloween party

The Wakefield Annual Christmas Charity Lunch will move to a new venue for this year's event.

Extra tickets on sale for sold-out annual Wakefield Christmas charity lunch

Peddler Market will return to Tileyard North this weekend.

Peddler Market: Popular street food market set to return this weekend

The event has always proved popular in the past.

Thornes Park to take centre stage for free firework display for Bonfire Night

The Pumpkin Festival will take place at the markets for the first time and will include two free events, hosted at South Elmsall and Castleford.

Spooktacular Pumpkin Festival in Castleford and South Elmsall

A wedding fair is taking place at Tileyard North this Sunday, with their bookings now open for weddings in the creative hotspot.

Wakefield's Tileyard North to host wedding fair this weekend

Mark Seaman, owner of The Revolutions Brewing Company Ltd in Castleford

'Much-missed' Castleford brewery to host one final beer festival

Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder at Utilita Arena Sheffield, November 30 to December 3, 2023

Ad Feature Disney celebrates 100th birthday ahead of party shows Utilita Arena Sheffield

Little Bird Made artisian markets will return to the city this Saturday.

Little Bird: Popular artisian markets return to Wakefield this weekend

Here are all the Halloween events taking place across the district.

Halloween 2023: All the spooky events taking place across Wakefield

The Hepworth's Festive Market will return this November.

'One of the UK's best Christmas markets' to return to Tileyard North this winter

Cat Scott has brought her Inner Horizons display to the Tiled Gallery at The Art House

Experience 'life in a bubble' at new exhibition at The Art House in Wakefield

The Prince of Wales Residents Association is set host a brand new Scarecrow Festival later this month.

Prince of Wales Residents Association to host Scarecrow Festival

The first ever Brickfest event took place in The Ridings over the weekend.

Brickfest 2023: 16 pictures of Wakefield's huge Lego festival

Tickets are now available to book – hurry, they will sell out quickly!

Visit Santa Claus in his winter wonderland grotto - 140m underground