Family & Kids Events in Wakefield
32 upcoming family & kids events
As of July 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 32 upcoming family & kids events in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, including 8 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Visit to Diggerland for Two Adults and Two Children — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £131.50
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Diggerland Admission for Two — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £65
Family Friendly Jesmonite Craft Workshop by Objectify - Ossett, Wakefield
📍 A Touch of Craft Yorkshire
£22.00 - £50.00
FREECHILDREN'S LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE SESSIONS
📍 Aspire @ The Park
4 hour Boat trips from Stanley Ferry - Family Friendly - Bring your own
📍 Stanley Ferry
£35.00
FREECHILDREN'S LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE SESSIONS
📍 Thornes Park Stadium
FREEZero Waste Teddy Bears Picnic (12:30pm)
📍 Biffa Recycling Services Ltd
FREEFAB Baby Massage Course - Aug/Sep 2026
📍 Families and Babies
Summer by the Water
📍 The Leggers Inn
£6.13 - £22.38
Kids jewellery making and crafts
📍 rivers MEET
£12.00
FREEFREE Children's Bike Skills at Go Active Crow Nest Park Dewsbury
📍 Crow Nest Park Dewsbury
FREEFAB Antenatal 2 Hr Breastfeeding Focused Session 2026 - Sunbeam Family Hub
📍 Sunbeam Family Hub
Castle Mambo
📍 Pontefract Castle
Free - £27.80
Dragon Boat Race 2026 - Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
📍 Pugneys Country Park
£379.90
Wakefield Cathedral Abseil - Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
📍 Wakefield Cathedral
£0.00
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FAB Baby Massage Course - For working or non-birthing parents (Sep/Oct)
📍 Families and Babies
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
FREEIntroduction to Safeguarding Children and Adults
📍 Lightwaves Leisure Centre
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Tingley
📍 Big Top
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Family & Kids Events in Wakefield — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant family & kids scene in Wakefield with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates family & kids events from across Wakefield, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's family & kids events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best family & kidsexperiences Wakefield has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many family & kids events are on in Wakefield?
There are currently 32 upcoming family & kids events in Wakefield. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming family & kids in the city.
Are there free family & kids events in Wakefield?
Yes — 8 of the current family & kids listings in Wakefield are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find family & kids events in Wakefield this weekend?
Browse this weekend's family & kids events in Wakefield at /wakefield/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for family & kids events in Wakefield?
Every family & kids listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are family & kids listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new family & kids events for Wakefield three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Family & Kids Events in Wakefield — Your Complete Guide
Wakefield is packed with family-friendly events that entertain and inspire children of all ages, while giving parents a genuinely enjoyable day out. From interactive museum exhibitions and outdoor adventure days to live children's theatre, storytelling sessions and holiday workshops, the city's family events programme is one of the best in the UK.
Half-term breaks and school holidays see a surge in family events across Wakefield, with cultural institutions, parks, theatres and arts centres all offering specially curated programming. Many of these events are free or heavily subsidised, reflecting the city's commitment to accessible cultural provision for families.
The city's parks and outdoor spaces host brilliant family days throughout the warmer months — fairs, fetes, circus performances, wildlife days and picnic events make summer in Wakefield a genuinely special time for families. Indoor events keep the programme going through autumn and winter with craft workshops, pantomimes, and immersive festive experiences.
When planning a family day out in Wakefield: check age recommendations and whether buggies/prams are admitted, book early for popular holiday workshops as spaces are limited, and look out for free family events at Wakefield's major museums and galleries, which often run excellent activities on weekends and during school holidays.