Sat
17

17 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
Dean Clough
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Culture & Heritage, Family, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums, Halloween in Calderdale

Bats, Cats and Rats Halloween Trail

The Bats, Rats and Cats have taken over D Mill and are causing mischief! Pick up a trail sheet from D Mill Reception and explore the building to find all

Bats, Cats and Rats Halloween Trail at Dean Clough

Sat
17

17 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026
Shaw Park
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Family, Free Entry, Halloween in Calderdale

Halloween Family Fun at Shaw Park

Join us in Shaw Park, Holywell Green, on 17th October from 1pm to 3pm for an afternoon full of community spirit and seasonal creativity. Have a go at making bat

Bats flying through the air, with brown autumnal leaves tumbling alongside them.

Sat
24

24 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
Brighouse
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Accessible, Family, Free Entry, Halloween in Calderdale

Brighouse Halloween Trail

Find monsters during October half term in this spooktacular family Halloween Trail!

Brighouse Halloween Trail

Sat
24

24 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
Halifax Borough Market
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Halloween in Calderdale, Markets & Shopping

Halifax Borough Market’s Goth Market

Discover handmade gothic and alternative gifts, crafts, accessories and more in the Albany Arcade at Halifax Borough Market's at Goth Market on Saturday 24th October. FREE entry.  

Halifax Borough Market's corinthian style market clock, surrounded by illustrations o roses, books, candles and moths.

Fri
13

13 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026
Northlight Art Studios
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Arts & Crafts, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

Mills and Hills: Paintings by Brian Boocock

Friday 13 November, 7–9pm — preview evening • Saturday 14 November, 11am–4pm • Sunday 15 November, 11am–4pm A selling exhibition of signed original paintings and limited-edition prints by local artist

Detail from a painting by Brian Boocock showing houses along the Rochdale canal in Hebden Bridge, including a mill chimney, with autumnal coloured trees in the background.

Sat
21

21 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026
St Michael’s Church
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Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry

Christmas Lights Switch On 2026 Mytholmroyd

Times and full details to be confirmed soon. More information will be added here as soon as we have it.

A red Christmas bauble and golden ribbon on a Christmas tree.

Thu
26

26 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2026
St George’s Square
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry

Christmas Lights Switch On 2026 Hebden Bridge

Times and full details to be confirmed soon. More information will be added here as soon as we have it.

A crowd of peoep wearing hats and coats in St George's Square, Hebden Bridge, at night, stood around an illuminated Christmas Tree with a golden star on top.

Sat
28

28 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026
Sowerby Bridge
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry, Music

Sowerby Bridge Christmas Festival 2026

Town square Christmas market 10am to 6pm, with friendly Brass Band, Santa's Grotto, Christmas carols and Performances. Christmas Tree Big Switch on at 5.30pm Fire & Water Music Christmas Cafe

A smiling cartoon Father Christmas, twinkling stars and a cartoon Christmas market stall against a dark blue background.

Fri
04

04 Dec 2026 - 06 Dec 2026
Hebden Bridge
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Arts & Crafts, Christmas in Calderdale, Culture & Heritage, Family, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

Hebden Bridge Open Studios (Winter 2026)

Every summer and winter artists in the Hebden Bridge region open their studio doors to visitors. All venues are FREE to enter. Our next Open Studios will be 4-6 December.

Hebden Bridge Open Studios

Sat
05

05 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026
Halifax Borough Market
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Food & Drink, Free Entry, Markets & Shopping

Halifax Borough Market’s Christmas Markets 2026

Taking place on Saturday 5th and Saturday 12th December in The Albany Arcade at Halifax Borough Market. A festive day full of local makers, seasonal treats and holiday cheer. More

Illustrations of a gingerbread man, reindeer and snowman on yellow, green and red backgrounds.

Sat
05

05 Dec 2026 - 05 Dec 2026
Elland
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry, Markets & Shopping

Elland Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Market

Time and details TBC and will be added here as soon as they are available.

The words 'Merry Christmas' written in red and green with illustrations o f holly leaves and berries around them.

Sun
13

13 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
The Piece Hall
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Food & Drink, Free Entry, Markets & Shopping

Piece Hall Christmas Market 2026

Every Friday – Sunday from 13th November to 20th December 10am – 6pm Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 4pm Sundays The Piece Hall's Christmas Markets take place over six long

The Piece Hall courtyard at dusk, with a brightly-lit Christmas Tree on the left, soft lights illuminating the diffrerent levels of the colonnades and several white marquess containing market stalls. Snow is falling over the scene.