Top Picks
Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.
10 picks around Wetherby, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at Knaresborough Monthly Farmers Market
Real Markets at Ripley Castle is a beautiful free market held in the Castle Courtyard of the historic Ripley Castle. Featuring a fabulous line-up of local and speciality producers and makers, it’s well worth a visit each month. In addition, enjoy free access to Ripley Castle’s estate grounds and gardens on market days.
2Free! (worth double-checking)at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate
Book tickets for Fresher’s Welcome, Your Guide to the Festival with Harrogate International Festivals online today!
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3Free! (worth double-checking)at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate
Book tickets for 2026 Weekend Break Packages with Harrogate International Festivals online today!
4Free! (worth double-checking)at Popworld Leeds - Millennium Square
It's Singo Bingo time! Where you can sing, party and bingo all at the same time with our legendary host DIXIE! You'll be able to sing and dab along to all your POP favourites, with an afternoon of SURPRISE and DELIGHT! Fabulous prizes to be won! Last arrival is 3pm with first game to start at 3:30pm. Tickets are FREE and on a first come first serve basis.
5Free! (worth double-checking)Join artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Catherine Jones in Leeds Art Gallery’s Central Court for a guided listening session delving into the influences behind Hannah’s new sound work Owed to Unearthing(s), part of her current exhibition UNEARTHING(S).
6Free! (worth double-checking)Join Yorkshire Contemporary with artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Catherine Jones for a tour of her current exhibition UNEARTHING(S) at Leeds Art Gallery.
7Free! (worth double-checking)Join artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Catherine Jones in Leeds Art Gallery’s Central Court for a guided listening session delving into the influences behind Hannah’s new sound work Owed to Unearthing(s), part of her current exhibition UNEARTHING(S).
8Free! (worth double-checking)at Otley Chevin
The Chevin Forest parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! The parkrun takes place at Chevin Forest Park (see map below or here for course... more
9Free! (worth double-checking)at Otley Chevin
Join in with this year’s nationwide Big Butterfly Count! When: Sunday 26th July any time between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Where: visit our pop-up stall on the Chevin next to the Surprise View Car Park. The Big Butterfly Count... more
10Free! (worth double-checking)at Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Jorfor’s Hall Vikings They will demonstrate a range of crafts and skills from over 1,000 years ago, when you’ll be able to walk through the village and experience the sights and sounds of your ancestors.
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