WHAT'S ON
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The Bubble Show at Carriageworks Theatre
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ONGOING Gnome Roam at Newmillerdam Country Park This simple walking trail encourages children to use signs and clues to spot carved statues of gnomes and wildlife. You may even spot a gigantic bear. Story and Rhyme at Leeds Libraries A fun session of sharing stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. At various times at 32 local libraries on weekdays. FREE. Tuesdays and Thursdays Storytime for Under 5s at Truman Books in Farsley Take your little ones for a session of stories and songs in kids’ corner. Suitable for under-fives. Tuesdays at 9.30am, Thursdays at 10.30am. FREE. Fridays, Tiny Tigers at Leeds City Museum Creative, messy sessions for under 5s and their carers. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome. FREE, drop in. 10-11.45am. Rory’s Saturday Club at Leeds City Museum Looking for something creative to do with kids in the city? Head to Leeds City Museum for Rory’s Saturday Club craft sessions for families with children of all ages. FREE, drop in. 11am-12.15pm. Every Monday and Wednesday Bounce and Rhyme at Leeds Libraries. A fun session of sharing songs and rhymes with your baby in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Free. Monday - Central, Holt Park. Wednesday – Headingley. 1.30pm. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (term time only) Storytime at The Little Bookshop, Chapel Allerton. Enjoy a cosy story time featuring delightful books for young children. For ages 2 to 5 years. 11am to 11.25am. FREE. Toddler Tuesdays at Castleford Museum A lively session of storytelling, crafts and rhymes, inspired by a different museum object each week. 10am to 11am. 18 Families Leeds & West Yorkshire
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dungeon Tours at Pontefract Castle Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock. 10.45am to 11.30am. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Castle Explorer Tour at Pontefract Castle Discover who built and lived in the castle and listen to stories of unfaithful Queens, imprisoned Kings as well the castle’s role in the English Civil Wars. Suitable for all ages. 12pm to 12.45pm. Saturdays and Sundays Garden Play at The Hepworth Stack, build, experiment, draw and imagine with your family in the open air. No need to book, just turn up and play. 11am to 4pm. FREE.
DIARY DATES September 6 to 15 Heritage Open Days An annual celebration of England's history and culture that allows visitors free access to heritage sites and community events that are either not usually open to the public. To find out what’s going on near you, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk September 7 Open Day at Skelton Grange Environment Centre A fun-filled family day - squeeze the last drops of sunshine out of the summer. Entry is free, refreshments available to buy in the cafe, donations support the charitable work of conservation volunteers at the centre. September 17 to 22 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Alhambra Theatre The most fantasmagorical musical of all time flies into the Alhambra Theatre in a brandnew production of this family favourite. September 18 to 20 Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at Victoria Theatre Halifax Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical. Staged by HAOS Productions, a local
charity dedicated to bringing high quality shows to the people of Halifax. September 23 Frozen Kids at Carriageworks Theatre TBL Productions presents this adapted version of the hit musical Frozen, featuring all your favourite songs from the by an amateur junior academy cast. September 26 to 28 Annie at Carriageworks Theatre TBL presents this amateur production of the hit musical Annie! September 27 Dinky Disco at Lawrence Batley Theatre Gather up your mini movers and shakers for a daytime dance party for little ravers and their sleep deprived chaperones. September 29 Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure at Carriageworks Theatre Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, but Fireman Sam ends up having to save the day! Ages 2 plus. October 5 to 31 Pumpkin Patch Trailer Tours at Lotherton Get in the Halloween spirit with pumpkin picking and a thrilling tractor ride! October 12 and 13 The Smartest Giant In Town at Victoria Theatre Halifax Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure. October 13 Adventures in Science at Carriageworks Theatre Join The Magical Mr West on an incredible adventure into the world of science. Aided by his corvid companion, Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West
demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity. Age 6 plus. October 13 Open Day at Temple Newsam You can pay as you feel on this special open day. Explore Temple Newsam house and Farm and enjoy activities for all the family. October 13 Science Museum – The Live Show at Lawrence Batley Theatre Join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as it brings you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. October 24 and 25 Light Nights Leeds Celebrating the diverse and thriving creativity of Leeds, Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival that takes over Leeds City Centre for two magical nights. October 25 Dinky Disco at Lawrence Batley Theatre Gather up your mini movers and shakers for a daytime dance party for little ravers and their sleep deprived chaperones. October 25 to 31 Once Upon a Nightmare at Lotherton As night falls, the atmosphere at Lotherton shifts dramatically for those aged 8 to 15. Once Upon a Nightmare is an immersive scare event where familiar fairytale characters take a dark and sinister turn. October 25 to November 3 Leeds Festival of Play A week-long celebration of play across the city, created by local playmakers, communities and businesses passionate about the power of play. To find out more, visit www.lovetoplay.fun.
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