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Free Things This Weekend

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.

11–12 July Near Sykehouse

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

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.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Sykehouse, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Sykehouse

Barnsley’s Big Weekend1Free! (worth double-checking)

Barnsley’s Big Weekend

at The Glass Works

GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July with an exciting, packed line-up of entertainment. Enjoy the return of the popular Brassed On! Festival and the What’s Your Move family sports day. There’s something for everyone over the two days with […]

18.8 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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Barnsley’s Big Weekend2Free! (worth double-checking)

Barnsley’s Big Weekend

at The Glass Works

GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July with an exciting, packed line-up of entertainment. Enjoy the return of the popular Brassed On! Festival and the What’s Your Move family sports day. There’s something for everyone over the two days with […]

18.8 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
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Family Workshop: Clay Studio3Free! (worth double-checking)

Family Workshop: Clay Studio

at Garden Gallery

Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.

21.6 milesSun 12 Jul
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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes
Harrogate Filling Station9Free! (worth double-checking)

Harrogate Filling Station

at York Filling Station

Event Details Natasha had a massive encounter on the streets of Luton Town Centre. Natasha had gone into town that day to purchase Crack but Jesus had come to purchase her with Event Details Natasha had a massive encounter on the streets of Luton Town Centre. Natasha had gone into town that day to purchase Crack but Jesus had come to purchase her with His precious blood! Tasha surrendered her life that day and was set free from a 15 and half year crack and alcohol addiction, serve mental health issues, prostitution and a life of crime. God has gifted Natasha with a Ministry called Retrieve – What Was Stolen to steward for Him. Retrieve is an evangelistic ministry which snatched souls from the fire in the highways and the byways and Natasha also works with women still stuck where Natasha once was. Worship Leader Name Jimmy & Susan Capel Time (Sunday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location The Old Swan Hotel Swan Road Calendar GoogleCal

20.2 milesSun 12 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
PROJEKT Saturday10Free! (worth double-checking)

PROJEKT Saturday

at Voodoo Events

PROJEKT – Saturdays At HOME NIGHTCLUB – The North’s biggest indoor festival every single week at Home Nightclub! Expect Pyrotechnics, Dancers, Co2 Jets, Confetti, Mindblowing Visuals plus the world renowned VOID sound system, in one of the best club experiences Leeds has to offer. ——————————————————————————————————————————————- For App Exclusive Discount Tickets head over to the App … Continued

24.9 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
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