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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 Addingham Moorside

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 Addingham Moorside, 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 Addingham Moorside

Brass Band Concert1Free! (worth double-checking)

Brass Band Concert

at Christ Church, Lothersdale

Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band will be performing a Concert on 11th July in Lothersdale parish Church. Free admission at 7pm. Donations will be split between the band and the church funds. This concert will feature music from the Musicals. Image is from the Annual Christmas concert.

7.1 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
Chevin Forest parkrun2Free! (worth double-checking)

Chevin Forest parkrun

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

9.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 20263Free! (worth double-checking)

Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 2026

at Otley Chevin

We are making great progress tackling the Himalayan Balsam growing in Chevin Forest Park this summer! Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species that grows quickly and shades out other ground vegetation; by removing the plant each year, we hope to... more

9.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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England V’s Norway – Big Screen – Free Entry - Nightrain4Free! (worth double-checking)

England V’s Norway – Big Screen – Free Entry - Nightrain

at Nightrain

England are through to the Quarter Finals! Watch England vs Norway LIVE on Nightrain's huge big screen as England battle for a place in the Semi-Finals. There's nothing quite like watching a massive tournament game surrounded by fellow England fans, with a great atmosphere, cold drinks and the match on the big screen.

10.6 milesSat 11 Jul21:00
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PROJEKT Saturday9Free! (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

14.6 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
DAY PARTY10Free! (worth double-checking)

DAY PARTY

at Popworld - Sheffield

Get ready for the ultimate weekend party at Popworld Sheffield! Saturdays just got a whole lot better with non-stop tunes, unbeatable deals, and all the pop anthems you can handle. Come down early and score big: Arrive before 9 PM to grab your exclusive FREE ENTRY wristband! The best part? Your wristband guarantees you free entry for the entire night, so you can come and go or stay and slay on the dancefloor without paying a penny at the door. Here's what else we lined up for you: Massive Drink Deals: Enjoy a whopping 50% OFF DRINKS from 4 PM all the way to 10 PM! Yes, that includes our fabulous cocktails and legendary Partinis. Non-Stop PARTY: Our DJs are hitting play and spinning the biggest pop hits all day and night to keep the vibes high. Grab your mates, get in early, claim your wristbands and let's make it a Saturday to remember!

41.4 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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