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Frumptarn Guggenband

Calendar Sat 17 Oct - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Clock icon19:00 - 22:00
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Christmas Dance Families Music Performance

The Witching Hour

Calendar Sun 18 Oct - Sun 18 Oct 2026
Clock icon13:00 - 15:30
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Christmas Dance Families Music Performance

Cowboy Nerf Shootout

Calendar Thu 29 Oct - Thu 29 Oct 2026
Clock icon10:30 - 16:00
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Comedy Performance Talk

British Comedian of the Year 2026 Semi Final

Calendar Thu 05 Nov - Thu 05 Nov 2026
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Families Heritage Music Performance Theatre Tour

The Witching Hour

Calendar Sat 07 Nov - Sat 13 Feb 2027
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The Sea Shanty Rock Party

Calendar Sat 07 Nov - Sat 07 Nov 2026
Clock icon18:00 - 22:30
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Comedy Night: November

Calendar Sat 28 Nov - Sat 28 Nov 2026
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Christmas Dance Families Music Performance

Tinsel: Family Christmas Show

Calendar Wed 02 Dec - Wed 02 Dec 2026
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Soul Shed

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Comedy Music Performance Talk

Soul Shed: Music, Poetry, Comedy

Calendar Thu 03 Dec - Thu 03 Dec 2026
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Activity Christmas Dance Music Performance Workshop

Swing into Christmas!

Calendar Sat 05 Dec - Sat 05 Dec 2026
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The Festive Family Rave

Calendar Tue 22 Dec - Tue 22 Dec 2026
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The BIG end of year RETRO PARTY

Calendar Sun 27 Dec - Sun 27 Dec 2026
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Christmas Dance Families Music Performance

Burns Night: Ceilidh

Calendar Sat 23 Jan - Sat 23 Jan 2027
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Free Lunchtime Concert

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Free Lunchtime Concert

Calendar Now - Tue 15 Dec 2026
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Noisy Cow Theatre present: A Night at the MOOsicals

Calendar Thu 29 Oct - Thu 29 Oct 2026
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KT’s Rhythm and Blues Festival

Calendar Fri 20 Nov - Fri 20 Nov 2026
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Christmas Brass

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Christmas Brass

Calendar Sun 13 Dec - Sun 13 Dec 2026
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Mother Goose

Calendar Sun 10 Jan - Sat 16 Jan 2027
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BARD COMPANY

Calendar Thu 22 Oct - Thu 22 Oct 2026
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A giant snowglobe underneath Castleford Festival Lights

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Activity Christmas Families Festival Food and Drink Market Outdoor Performance

Castleford Light Switch-On

Calendar Sun 22 Nov - Sun 22 Nov 2026
Clock icon12:00 - 18:00
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Ossett Town Hall lit up in red with a bit of green

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Activity Christmas Families Festival Food and Drink Market Music Outdoor Performance

Ossett Light Switch-On

Calendar Sat 28 Nov - Sat 28 Nov 2026
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The Card Expo – Halloween Special

Calendar Sat 17 Oct - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 16:00
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