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Wed 29 JulShibden HallWednesday 1 July to Monday 31 August Enjoy a brilliant family day out this summer with our Summer Offer - one child goes free with every admission paying adult ticket.
Sat 01 AugOnline Entry PortalThe Calderdale Open Art Exhibition is returning in 2026. Open to all amateur and professional artists who are invited to submit original artwork in any 2D format (e.g. paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, textiles). Successful entries will be displayed at Smith Art Gallery.
Multiple DatesSat 05 SeptBankfield MuseumDiscover your inner artist by joining our learning team for some creative family fun and produce your own masterpiece to take home each time. Our artists will be running creative making sessions on the first Saturday of the month, using a range of materials and techniques.
Multiple DatesSat 12 SeptShibden HallJoin us Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September for free entry to Shibden Hall. Booking is essential.
Sun 13 SeptBankfield MuseumSunday 13 September, 10am to 4pm Join us for a one-off Sunday opening at Bankfield Museum as part of Heritage Open Days. Free entry.
Multiple DatesSun 13 SeptShibden HallJoin us Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September for free entry to Shibden Hall. Booking is essential.
Wed 16 SeptBankfield MuseumExplore a selection of fashion made and bought in Halifax and the surrounding local area. From the mid-19th to 20th century.
Sat 19 SeptBankfield MuseumCreate your own felted fox in our relaxed session using the needle felting technique - a wonderful, tactile craft that allows you to shape and sculpt wool into three-dimensional objects.
Sat 19 SeptShibden HallJoin poet Christine Sanders for a fantastic day doing what Anne Lister did best – write! In a relaxed, positive and encouraging atmosphere, you will be guided to write poetry/prose in the form of a dramatic monologue.
Sat 19 SeptBankfield MuseumJoin us for a talk with Jenny Fenwick about the exciting journey her 1964 Mary Quant dress went on after being rediscovered in her loft!
Sat 03 OctBankfield MuseumJoin us for a day of pure vintage fashion indulgence celebrating 50 years of style from 1926 to 1976.
Multiple DatesSat 03 OctBankfield MuseumDiscover your inner artist by joining our learning team for some creative family fun and produce your own masterpiece to take home each time. Our artists will be running creative making sessions on the first Saturday of the month, using a range of materials and techniques.
Multiple DatesFri 09 OctBankfield MuseumIn this third installment of our attachment sessions we focus on fabric manipulation and decoration as we learn how to use tuckmarkers and embroidery / darning attachments.
Multiple DatesSat 10 OctBankfield MuseumIn this third installment of our attachment sessions we focus on fabric manipulation and decoration as we learn how to use tuckmarkers and embroidery / darning attachments.
Sat 10 OctShibden HallSaturday 10 October, 11am to 4pm Experience 15th century life at Shibden Hall with this family-friendly living history day.


Sat 17 OctBankfield MuseumSaturday 17 October, 1pm to 3pm The grand opening of A Magical Couple of Hours: A Celebration of Pantomime at Bankfield Museum with lots of fun activities for all the family.
Tue 27 OctBankfield MuseumTuesday 27 October, 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 2.30pm Create a collection of creepy creatures in our Halloween-themed craft workshop!
Wed 28 OctBankfield MuseumWednesday 28 October, 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 2.30pm In our special Halloween themed craft workshop, you’ll make fizzing potions, spooky slime and your own decorations to take home just in time for Halloween night.
Fri 30 OctBankfield MuseumFriday 30 October, 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 2.30pm Create your own haunting Halloween lantern!
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