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Jason and the Wakefield Adventure

Friday 20 June - Sunday 7 September 2025

Free

Wakefield Exchange and artist Jason Wilsher-Mills MBE are proud to present ‘Jason and the Wakefield Adventure’, Jason’s first large-scale exhibition of work in his hometown of Wakefield.

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Jason and the Wakefield Adventure - Drop-In Family Crafts

Friday 20 June - Saturday 6 September 2025

FREE

Get creative together at our Family Drop-In Crafts – a fun, hands-on activity session for children and their grown-ups!

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Mini Chef: Burrito Class (Sold Out)

Friday 29 August 2025

Start time: 11am - End time: 12pm

Free (Booking Essential)

A fun, hands-on cooking class where kids roll their own burritos and learn about the flavours of Mexican cuisine.

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This ain’t our first Rodeo

Friday 29 August 2025

Start time: 7pm - End time: 10pm

Free

What's better than 'Our first rodeo'? Our second of course!

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WX Family Comedy Show

Saturday 30 August 2025

Start time: 3pm - End time: 5pm

From £5

Get ready for an afternoon of non-stop laughs for the whole family!

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Simply Ed

Saturday 30 August 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 9PM

FREE

Get ready for a night of heartfelt lyrics and chart-topping hits as Simply Ed brings the unmistakable sound of Ed Sheeran to life.

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Pop Up Choir - Singing Workshop

Sunday 31 August 2025

FREE

Our Pop-Up Choir session is a joyful, inclusive experience open to everyone, no matter your experience level.

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Draw and paint with natural inks

Thursday 4 September 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 9pm

£16

Get creative using natural inks in this workshop with Michaela Lesayova.

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Launchpad X Wakefield Exchange

Friday 5 September 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 10PM

FREE

Launchpad is teaming up with Wakefield Exchange to present a brand-new series of showcase gigs, shining a spotlight on incredible musicians from across Yorkshire.

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Superhero Life Drawing

Friday 5 September 2025

Start time: 3PM - End time: 5PM

FREE

A fun, family-friendly introduction to life drawing, perfect for beginners of all ages.

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Jason and the Wakefield Adventure - Performances

Saturday 6 September 2025

FREE

Watch fantastic performances undernearth The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield on specific dates this summer by dance group DanceXplosion!

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Last Night of the Exhibition

Saturday 6 September 2025

Start time:7pm - End time: 10pm

Free

Your last chance to see our amazing exhibtion - join us for late night opening with DJ!

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Wakefield Heart Badges – Mixed Media Workshop

Sunday 7 September 2025

Start time: 10AM - End time: 12PM

FREE

Create your very own embroidered heart badge using a mix of drawing, collage, and stitching techniques.

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Your Life as a Hero’s Journey – Drawing Workshop

Sunday 7 September 2025

Start time: 2PM - End time: 4PM

FREE

Explore your own story through creativity, self-reflection, and intuitive drawing – no art experience needed.

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Brusho Painting & Collage

Thursday 11 September 2025

Start time: 6PM - End time: 8PM

£20

Explore the world of collage in this playful, hands-on workshop.

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Early Years Stay & Play

Every Friday (Starting 12 September)

Start time:9:30am - End time: 11:30am

Free

Pop in for a cuppa and meet other parents and carers while little ones enjoy our toys and games!

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Toddler Disco

Friday 12 September 2025

Start time:9:30am - End time: 11:30am

Free

Our Toddler Disco is BACK! Grab your little ones and get ready to groove

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Games Night for Grown Ups

Friday 12 September 2025

Start time:6PM - End time: 10:30PM

FREE

BYO board games or borrow one from the bar...this night is all about fun (and beating your mates, of course!)

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Architectural Photography Display & Prize-Giving

Friday 12 - Sunday 21 September 2025

Start time:10AM - End time: 5PM

FREE

Celebrating the Wakefield Civic Society's Photography Competition.

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Jolly Boys Open Day

Saturday 13 September 2025

Start time:11AM - End time: 10PM

FREE

Discover the stories, secrets and the satisfying scent of hops in action at the Jolly Boys Open Day!

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90s & 00s: Throwback Request Night

Friday 19 September 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 10:30PM

FREE

Dust off your denim and get ready to party like it’s 1999 (or 2009)! at Throwback Request Night - the playlist powered by YOU.

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Lords, Ladies, and Legends! Heritage Weekend Family Workshop

Sunday 21 September 2025

Start time:1pm - End time: 3pm

£10 per child, one accompanying adult included in ticket price

Step into the past with Empath Theatre CIC’s Costume Emporium Experience - dress up as hisorical figures in this storytelling workshop

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Foundations Volume 3

Friday 26 September 2025

Start time: 7pm - End time: 10:30

£7

Join us for Foundations Scratch Night: Volume 3 - an evening of innovative, original work from some of the most exciting local artists.

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Comedy Night

Saturday 27 September 2025

Start time:Doors open 6:30pm - End time: 10pm

£6 early bird offer, £11 after 15 September

Come join us for a night of laughter at WX's comedy night in association with Plane Comedy.

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SEND Future and Next Steps Careers Event

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Start time: 10am - End time: 6pm

Free

A careers event for young people year 9 onwards and their families.

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Oktoberfest

Friday 3 - Saturday 4 October 2025

Start time:7PM - End time: 10PM

FREE

Get ready to raise your glass and sing your heart out at this year’s Oktoberfest, a two-night celebration packed with music, laughter, and good times!

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Blue Plaque unveiling: Wakefield Civic Society

Thursday 2 October 2024

Start time:6pm - End time: 9pm

Free

Join Wakefield Civic Society to celebrate Wakefield's railway heritage and unveil a new blue plaque commemortaing Wakefield-born loco builder Thomas Peckett.

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Wakefield Mental Health Day 2025

Friday 10 October 2025

Start time: 10am - End time: 4pm

Free

Join us this World Mental Health Day to discover our free mental health support services, as well as gain access to a variety of fantastic community resources!

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Northern Soul: Keeping the Faith

Saturday 11 October 2025

Start time: 3pm - End time: 10pm

Early Bird Ticket - £5

Iconic DJs, live music and more – join us for a celebration of rhythm, rare grooves, and original vinyl classics at WX.

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Craft & Gift Fair by KLH Events

Sunday 19 October 2025

Start time:10am - End time: 3pm

Free

From candles to crochet, plants to pet stuff… pop into The Factory for this craft and gift fair

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AI Unlocked: Strategies for Growth & Practical Application

Tuesday October 21 2025

Start time: 9:30pm - End time: 4pm

Free

Are you ready to unlock the true power of AI for your West Yorkshire business?

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Wellbeing Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Free

Wednesdays are all about wellbeing at WX!

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Health Checks at WX

Every Wednesday

Start time:9:30am - End time: 3:30pm

FREE

Stay healthy with free Health Checks at WX!

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Chair-Based Exercise – Sit, Stretch & Smile!

Every Wednesday (From 3 September)

Start time: 10am - End time: 11am

Free

From September, our Chair-Based Exercise classes will take place weekly from 10am - 11am in The Factory.

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WX Pop Choir

Every Wednesday (from 3 September)

Start time:12pm - End time: 1pm

Free

Do you love to sing? Join the WX Pop Choir!

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Merrie Movers

Every Wednesday

Start time: 2pm - End time: 3pm

Free

Try out some new dance moves in our free weekly session.

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Ship of the Gods

Friday 21 November - Sunday 23 November 2025

Start time: 10:00 - End time: 17:00

Free

As part of Light Up Wakefield 2025, WX welcomes Heinrich & Palmer’s light installation Ship of Gods.

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Clay Christmas Pudding Workshop

Tuesday 9 December 2025

Start time:9:30am - End time: 11:30am

Free

Take a little clay and a lot of Christmas magic to make your own Christmas Pudding Decorations!

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A Town Called Christmas

Monday 15 December 2025

Start time:5:30pm - End time: 7pm

£5 - £10

Far away, beyond the snow, and nestled in a perfect nook you’ll find a town called Christmas…

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A Proper Merry Christmess

Monday 15 December 2025

Start time: 8pm - End time: 9:45pm

£10

It’s Christmas Eve at West Yorkshire’s (almost) favourite garden centre - and the last chance for one lucky department to win the seasonal bonus.

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