Summer FunFest 2025

Family of three smiling together

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.

Child sat on a giant football

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?

Small child digging in a sand pit

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.

Model alien next to a warning sign that reads: "Warning - Area 51 - No trespassers!"

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!

Small child building a sandcastle

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.

Person singing on stage, backed by strobe lights

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!

Small child playing crazy golf

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

Children building Lego

Monday 4 August

Lego Workshop - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm

Wednesday 6 August

Photo opportunity with Anna and Elsa - Pontefract Market, 10am to 2pm

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

Children doing arts and crafts

Monday 11 August

Lego Workshop - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm

Tuesday 12 August

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

Friday 15 August

Crafting with Wakefield Libraries - Castleford Market, 10am to 2pm

Saturday 16 August

Young Traders Market - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm
Crazy Golf - Ossett Market, 10am to 3pm
Family Fun Day - South Elmsall Market, 10am to 3pm
Photo opportunity with Bluey and Stitch - Wakefield Market, 10am to 2pm

Child with a bearded dragon on their shoulder

Monday 18 to Saturday 23 August

A Grand Week Out - Castleford Market, 10am to 3pm daily

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

Child spinning a plate on a stick

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:

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.

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