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What's on in Elland

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Elland.

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Community

Reconstructing Historical Fashion

Saturday 11 July to Saturday 10 October 2026 View costumes from the finalists of the 2025 Costume Society Patterns of Fashion competition made by Lana Vargas, Verity Joy and Georgia Barclay.

Tue 21 JulSmith Art Gallery(2.5mi)

via Smith Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Pieced Stories

Saturday 7 March to Saturday 29 August 2026 This exhibition showcases the variety of patchwork and quilted items from Calderdale Museums’ Collection.

Tue 21 JulSmith Art Gallery(2.5mi)

via Smith Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Fashion Extremes

Saturday 31 January to Saturday 19 December 2026 From scandalously short miniskirts to voluminous sleeves, towering platform heels and extremely wide skirts to bold clashing colours and flared trousers. Explore 250 years of everyday fashions that go beyond the practical and make a bold statement.

Tue 21 JulSmith Art Gallery(2.5mi)

via Smith Art GalleryLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £1.60

Baby and Toddler Group

Baby & Toddler Group Up to 4 years old Term time only No booking required First session free then £1.60 per family

Tue 21 JulJubilee Family Hub(3.1mi)

via Jubilee Family Hub

Likely freeTheatre

Play Development Service

They work on an open-access basis. Children and young people are supervised, but the parent or guardian is still responsible for them. You are free to come and go as you please. They offer a range of free play activities, chosen by children and young people. These can get messy, so do please come in […]

Tue 21 JulJubilee Family Hub(3.1mi)

via Jubilee Family Hub

Community

St Malachy’s – 10.00 am

St Columba's Catholic Church has got St Malachy’s – 10.00 am pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Tue 21 JulSt Columba's Catholic Church(3.8mi)

via St Columba's Catholic ChurchCurated

Children & Family

Around £1.60

Baby and Toddler Group

Baby & Toddler Group Up to 4 years old Term time only No booking required First session free then £1.60 per family The post Baby and Toddler Group first appeared on North Halifax Partnership.

Tue 21 Jul09:15Elland Family Hub and Nursery(0mi)

via Elland Family Hub and Nursery

Community

Tuesday Club - Coffee, Cake & Chat

Drop in for coffee, cake, and a chat, every Tuesday morning from 10:00am for a donation

Tue 21 Jul10:00St James Church & Parish Centre(4.1mi)

via St James Church & Parish CentreLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £1.60

Baby and Toddler Group

Baby & Toddler Group Up to 4 years old Term time only No booking required First session free then £1.60 per family

Tue 21 Jul10:15West End Golf Course(3.8mi)

via West End Golf Course

Community

Coffee Morning

Everyone is welcome to join us on Tuesday mornings for a friendly coffee morning in church. It’s a chance to enjoy a hot drink, a biscuit, and good company. There’s no set cost — just a small donation if you’re able. Come as you are and share in the warmth of conversation and community.

Tue 21 Jul10:30St John's Church(3.3mi)

via St John's ChurchLocal gem

Children & Family

Pop-up Library at The Piece Hall

Pop-up Library at The Piece Hall Come and see what Calderdale Libraries are all about in the beautiful Piece Hall courtyard! You’ll be able to join the library, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, and do drop-in activities – all for free. Why not pop round the corner to Central Library afterwards to see a bigger selection of books to choose from with your new library card?

Tue 21 Jul11:00The Piece Hall Deli(2.6mi)

via The Piece Hall Deli

Children & FamilyCommunity

Free Summer Crafting

Free Summer Crafting Join us for our free drop-in Summer Crafting Sessions on The Courtyard EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY! From 11-2, our wonderful team of volunteers will be on hand to help you create some exciting summer crafts. Sessions will run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer holidays except for Thursday 23 July (due to this being a show day). Watch out for the Art Cart! We will also be joined on Tuesday 21 July and Tuesday 4 August by staff from Calderdale Libraries. They will be holding a pop up library for children to borrow books, sign up for the summer reading challenge, and sign up for a library card if they don’t already have one!

Tue 21 Jul12:00The Piece Hall Deli(2.6mi)

via The Piece Hall Deli

Community

Bingo

Bingo Tuesday start 1.30pm 10 games for £5 as well as a raffle and stand up sit down bingo

Tue 21 Jul13:30Lindley Liberal Club Ltd(2mi)

via Lindley Liberal Club Ltd

Likely freeTheatre

Play Development Service

They work on an open-access basis. Children and young people are supervised, but the parent or guardian is still responsible for them. You are free to come and go as […] The post Play Development Service first appeared on North Halifax Partnership.

Tue 21 Jul15:00Elland Family Hub and Nursery(0mi)

via Elland Family Hub and Nursery

Wellness & Wellbeing

Sound Healing in the cabin

Let the sound carry you home to yourself In the midst of a busy week, take a moment to step away from the rush and immerse yourself in a serene sanctuary designed for deep restoration. Nestled within the cosy cabin, softly illuminated by flickering candles and glowing lanterns, this tranquil space invites you to slow down and reconnect. Surrounded by gentle, earthy textures – plush rugs, thick blankets, and cushions piled high – you’ll find a comforting cocoon that wraps around you like a warm embrace. Here, in this peaceful retreat, the outside world quiets, and the gentle hum of healing vibrations welcomes you to let go of tension, worries, and the relentless pace of everyday life. This experience is crafted to cradle your body and spirit, guiding you into a profound state of calm and inner harmony. Open to all ages 16+ This is far more than a moment of relaxation – it is a sacred journey inward. Through the powerful yet gentle art of sound healing, your whole being is invited to realign and recharge. The carefully woven sounds and vibrations help melt away stress and open the door to deep emotional and energetic renewal. It’s a chance to pause, breathe deeply, and let the healing sounds carry you gently back to balance, peace, and yourself. What is a Sound Bath? A sound bath is a deeply immersive and meditative journey, where healing tones and gentle vibrations wash over your body and nervous system.

Tue 21 Jul20:00Forgotten Forest(3.9mi)

via Forgotten Forest

Community

Gobbledegook

A new monthly spoken word evening hosted by Welsh poet Rob Edwards at the Puzzle Hall Community Pub. Poetry. Comedy. Storytelling. Bardic ramblings. Beautiful madness. 10 minute performance slots. All voices welcome — first timers and seasoned performers alike. The first ever Gobbledegook lands on Tuesday 21st July, 8 — 10 pm, and continues every 3rd Tuesday of the month.Come along and help start something special.

Tue 21 Jul21:00Puzzle Hall Inn(3.5mi)

via Puzzle Hall Inn

Community

Dodgeholme Residential Meeting – Shine Within

The residents group at Dodgeholme monthly meeting supported by NHP & Together Housing. People from the community are welcome to join the group. The post Dodgeholme Residential Meeting – Shine Within first appeared on North Halifax Partnership.

Wed 22 JulElland Family Hub and Nursery(0mi)

via Elland Family Hub and Nursery

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Venues with events near Elland

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

Elland Family Hub and NurseryLess than 0.1 miles from Elland Smith Art Gallery2.5 miles away The Piece Hall Deli2.6 miles away

More about Elland

West Yorkshire, England

Elland sits snugly in West Yorkshire with a character that feels like it stepped straight out of a local pub quiz. The town has a quiet dignity about it, yet there is usually a market stall or community theatre production happening somewhere nearby. It does not need to shout to let you know there are good times waiting around the corner. You can find live music at one venue or a family craft session at another without needing to hunt for answers online. The local cinema shows films while the library hosts story hours that keep even the most reluctant child entertained. Near Here keeps track of what is on so you do not have to waste an evening scrolling through a dozen different sites.

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