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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Family Workshop: The First Signs of Summer

Library @ the Lightbox

Mon 27 JulAthersley Family Centre(2.3mi)

via Athersley Family CentreLocal gem

Community

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Athersley Family Centre is being delightfully mysterious about Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Mon 27 JulAthersley Family Centre(2.3mi)

via Athersley Family CentreLocal gem

Community

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Found this on Cudworth Library's radar. Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Mon 27 JulCudworth Library(3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Family Workshop: The First Signs of Summer

Library @ the Lightbox

Mon 27 JulCudworth Library(3mi)

via Cudworth LibraryLocal gem

Community

Hawaii beach party Penistone 10-11am – Mixed Special

A extended 60 minute session, sunshine, palm trees, tropical fun and all the Aloha vibes

Mon 27 JulBloom baby classes barnsley(4.1mi)

via Bloom baby classes barnsleyLocal gem

Community

Hawaii sibling ticket All venues and times – Mixed Special

Siblings are welcome to join in on the summer fun Both venues ticket and both times

Mon 27 JulBloom baby classes barnsley(4.1mi)

via Bloom baby classes barnsleyLocal gem

Community

Hawaii beach party Penistone 11:30-12:30 – Mixed Special

A extended 60 minute session, sunshine, palm trees, tropical fun and all the Aloha vibes

Mon 27 JulBloom baby classes barnsley(4.1mi)

via Bloom baby classes barnsleyLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Booking for twins Hawaiian – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Mon 27 Jul12:30Bloom baby classes barnsley(4.1mi)

via Bloom baby classes barnsleyLocal gem

Likely freeArts & Culture

The Creative at Cooper Craft Club: Luscious Landscapes

Highlighting our four new landscapes on display, you will have a chance to create your own 3D pop up tunnel picture, design a picture postcard using collage techniques and learn some tricks and techniques to for perspective drawing.

Tue 28 Jul11:00Cooper Art Gallery(0.3mi)

via Cooper Art GalleryCurated

Community

Around £2.50

Carers Garden Social CLub

A weekly service on Wednesday’s (10am-2pm) to support individuals who feel lonely, isolated and or who are living with a mental health condition or learning difficulty. Activities often include bingo, chatting, gardening and crafts. The club meets at Carers Garden at the back of Barnsley Metrodome (Next to Carpark 4). Small charge ranging from 50p-£2.50 to cover costs of activity and optional lunch and refreshments.

Wed 29 Jul11:00Hope In Community(0.3mi)

via Hope In CommunityLocal gem

Community

Hawaii beach party Monk Bretton 10-11am – Mixed Special

A extended 60 minute session, sunshine, palm trees, tropical fun and all the Aloha vibes

Fri 31 JulBloom baby classes barnsley(4.1mi)

via Bloom baby classes barnsleyLocal gem

Community

Reggae Land 2026

The National Bowl , Milton Keynes

Fri 31 JulMilton Hall(4.5mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Teeny Time Travellers on Tour: Mini Beasts

Community

Around £5

Teeny Time Travellers on Tour: Mini Beasts

Our signature U5s session is going on tour! Join us in the Walled Garden at Cannon Hall Museum for a bugs and grubs inspired holiday special!

Fri 31 Jul11:00Cannon Hall(4.8mi)

via Cannon HallCurated

Markets & Fairs

NMTF Young Traders Regional Market Final

Join us in The Glass Works Square in Barnsley for the NMTF Young Traders Regional Market Final, a vibrant celebration of the future of markets! Discover Yorkshire’s most talented young traders, including some of Barnsley’s own rising stars on Saturday 1 August. From handmade crafts and bespoke products to innovative services, the market showcases the incredible diversity and ambition of the […]

Sat 1 AugThe Glass Works(0.1mi)

via The Glass WorksLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre , Manchester

Sat 1 AugMilton Hall(4.5mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

Events in Barnsley

Details of events taking place in Barnsley town centre and across the borough.

Sat 1 AugElsecar Park(4.6mi)

via Elsecar ParkCurated

Community

The Newcomen Engine Demonstration

Demonstrations of the Newcomen Engine at Elsecar are running on Saturday 1 August. The engine is the oldest atmospheric engine still in its original location in the world. Invented by Thomas Newcomen to pump water from the coal mines, it was the first ever practical engine. Learn more from our expert tour guides!

Sat 1 Aug12:00Elsecar Heritage Centre(4.6mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

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Venues with events near Barnsley

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Athersley Family Centre2.3 miles away Cudworth Library3.0 miles away The Glass Works0.1 miles away

More about Barnsley

South Yorkshire, England

Barnsley has nearby local names including The Glassworks, Barnsley Table Tennis Club and Barnsley Civic Hall. We keep the dates around them together so local plans are easier to find across the town and nearby communities. Near Here brings event details around Barnsley in South Yorkshire together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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Family Workshop: The First Signs of Summer

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Family Workshop: The First Signs of Summer

Hawaii beach party Penistone 10-11am – Mixed Special

Hawaii sibling ticket All venues and times – Mixed Special

Hawaii beach party Penistone 11:30-12:30 – Mixed Special

Booking for twins Hawaiian – Mixed Special