Summer FunFest 2025
It’s time for Wakefield District Markets Summer FunFest!
Get ready for six weeks of free fun at your local markets! Come along with your family and friends to play games, meet your favourite characters, get creative, and try something new.
There’s something happening every week, and everything is free!
Festival highlights
Let’s take a look at some of the most exciting events coming your way.
Football Crazy
Saturday 26 July, 10am to 3pm
Castleford Market
Play football games, show off your skills and have fun kicking, passing and scoring! Who’s the next big star?
Dino Discovery Day
Saturday 2 August, 10am to 3pm
Castleford Market
Step back in time and meet giant dinosaurs! Get close (if you dare!), take photos and learn some roarsome dino facts.
Seeing Stars
Friday 8 August, 1pm to 3pm
Saturday 9 August, 10am to 3pm
Castleford Market
Look through big telescopes and learn all about stars and planets. A must for little explorers who love space!
A Grand Week Out
Monday 18 to Saturday 23 August, 10am to 3pm daily
Castleford Market
Games, crafts and something different every day! Come once or come all week - it’s always fun.
The Greatest Showman Circus Day
Saturday 30 August, 10am to 3pm
Castleford Market
Join the circus! Expect colourful costumes, fun shows and a big celebration to finish the summer with a bang!
Full event timetable
Thursday 24 July
Crazy Golf - Wakefield Market, 10am to 3pm
Friday 25 July
Crazy Golf - Wakefield Market, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 26 July
Football Crazy - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Friday 1 August
Photo opportunity with Anna and Elsa - Ossett Market, 10am to 2pm
Crafting with Wakefield Libraries - Castleford Market, 10am to 2pm
Saturday 2 August
Dino Discovery Day - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Monday 4 August
Lego Workshop - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 5 August
Crazy Golf - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Wednesday 6 August
Photo opportunity with Anna and Elsa - Pontefract Market, 10am to 2pm
Crazy Golf - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Thursday 7 August
Crazy Golf - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Friday 8 August
Seeing Stars - Castleford Market, 1pm to 3pm
Saturday 9 August
Seeing Stars - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Crazy Golf - South Elmsall Market, 10am to 3pm
Monday 11 August
Lego Workshop - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 12 August
First Aid Workshop - Castleford Market, 10am to 2pm
Photo opportunity with Bluey and Stitch - Ossett Market, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 13 August
Crazy Golf - Pontefract Market, 10am to 3pm
Photo with Bluey and Stitch - Pontefract Market, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 14 August
Karate Workshop - Castleford Indoor Market, 10am to 2pm
Friday 15 August
Crafting with Wakefield Libraries - Castleford Market, 10am to 2pm
Saturday 16 August
Young Traders Market - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Family Fun Day - South Elmsall Market, 10am to 3pm
Photo opportunity with Bluey and Stitch - Wakefield Market, 10am to 2pm
Monday 18 to Saturday 23 August
A Grand Week Out - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm daily
Tuesday 19 August
Crazy Golf - Ossett Market, 10am to 3pm
Thursday 28 August
Petting Zoo with Lion Learners - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Friday 29 August
Crafting with Wakefield Libraries - Castleford Market, 10am to 2pm
Lego Workshop - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 30 August
The Greatest Showman Circus Day - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Photo opportunity with Anna and Elsa - Wakefield Market, 10am to 2pm
We can't wait to see your smiling faces at this year's Summer FunFest, let’s make this summer the best one yet!
We’d love to see your Summer FunFest adventures. Share your photos and videos with us on social media:
- Facebook: @WakefieldDistrictMarkets
- Instagram: @wakefield_markets
And before you head out, remember to check online for any last-minute changes to the schedule.
Wakefield Council reserves the right to cancel any of the above events without notice, should circumstances arise beyond our control.
Summer FunFest events are being funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Wakefield District Markets.