Festive Fun at WX

December sees The Shed transformed into the ultimate festive experience!

We are decking the halls and we have a jam-packed programme of family fun and nights out for grown-ups

Festive Fun 

For families in the daytime, expect free activities such as: 

• Letters to Santa 
• Festive crafts 
• Character meet and greets 
• Discos for toddlers and older kids 
• Second hand toy fair 
• Choirs singing carols 

And much more!

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Walkabout Characters

Throughout December, a variety of Christmas characters will be visiting WX… pop in for festive magic and photo opportunities.

Elf on the Shelf 

Saturday 6 December, 11am - 2pm

We are joined by everyone’s favourite magical mischief maker, Elf on the Shelf.

Elves 

Sunday 7 December, 11am - 2pm

Santa’s sleigh rolls into WX with cheerful elves aboard, spreading festive magic.

Christmas Sprouts 

Sunday 14 December, 11am - 2pm

Our cheeky Christmas sprouts bring some veggie-powered joy.

Gingerbread Man 

Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 December, 11am - 2pm

The gingerbread man brings a sprinkling of seasonal spice.

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Choir Performances

Local choirs fill WX with festive cheer, singing seasonal favourites and classic carols throughout December...

Pontefract Choral Society

Sunday 7 December, 2pm 

Castleford Male Voice Choir

Sunday 14 December, 1pm

WX Pop Choir

Sunday 21 December, 12pm

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Festive Family Cinema 

The Muppets Christmas Carol (U) - Wednesday 3 December, 1pm 

Elf (PG) - Saturday 6 December, 2:30pm  

Arthur Christmas (U) - Wednesday 10 December, 1pm 

The Grinch (U) - Wednesday 17 December, 1pm 

Home Alone (PG) - Saturday 20 December, 2:30pm

Frozen (PG) - Sunday 21 December, 1pm 

The Polar Express (U) - Monday 22 December, 1pm

Miracle on 34th Street (U) - Tuesday 23 December, 1pm 

The Snowman (U) - Wednesday 24 December, 1pm 

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Family Events 

Family Drop-In Watercolour Christmas Cards

Saturday 6 December, 12pm-2pm

Drop into WX and create your own beautiful watercolousr Christmas Cards.

Second Hand Toy Fair

Sunday 7 December, 12pm-2pm,

This season, joy does not have to cost the earth.

Dick Whittington - Family Pantomime

Friday 12 December, 7pm-9:30pm, £7.50 

Join us for a heartwarming, high-energy show for all the family!

Book tickets here 

A Town Called Christmas

Monday 15 December, 5:30pm-7pm, £5 - £10

A Town Called Christmas is a brand-new show from TheRed Ladder Theatre Company aimed at children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. 

Book tickets here

Toddler Christmas Disco

Friday 19 December, 9:30am-11:30am 

Get ready to jingle and wiggle at our Christmas Toddlers Disco!

Kids Christmas Disco

Saturday 20 December, 12pm-2pm 

Let the bells ring out for the ultimate festive party for ages 5–12!

Face Painting

Sunday 21 December, 11am-2pm

Get into the seasonal spirit with some free festive face painting!

Family Drop-In Festive Paper Garland Making

Sunday 21 December, 11am-3pm 

Drop in for some festive fun where kids can create their own festive paper garlands.

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Activites for Adults 

Forever Funky - Overs 60s Festive Disco

Thursday 4 December, 12:30pm-3:30pm 

Leave your slippers at the door… this is the Christmas daytime disco for over 60s who like to party!

Ro-ho-hodeo: The Festive Hoedown

Thursday 4 December, 7pm-10pm

Yeehaw! Cowboy boots at the ready for our festive hoedown!

Clay Christmas Pudding Workshop

Tuesday 9 December, 9:30am-11:30am

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

Book tickets by emailing manygates@wakefield.gov.uk

Wreath Making Workshop

Thursday 11 December, 7pm-9pm

Spruce up your front door and make your neighbours jealous!

FULLY BOOKED 

Artisan Festive Market

Sunday 14 December, 10am-3pm

Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? Tick off your list at our artisan market

A Proper Merry Christmess

Monday 15 December, 8pm-9:45pm, £10 

A chaotic Christmas comedy for adults from The Red Ladder Theatre Company.

Book tickets here

Mad Friday

Friday 19 December, 5pm-10:30pm

The out-of-office is officially ON! Kick off the festive period with some proper bangers.

The Christmas Ceili

Saturday 20 December, 7pm-10:30pm

Expect fast tunes and flying feet as the festive spirit takes over!