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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 Gauxholme

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 Gauxholme, 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 Gauxholme

The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)1Free! (worth double-checking)

The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)

at Saeed Ahmed

The award-winning Crafting Live show returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 for another unmissable weekend of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on fun! Crafting Live is the perfect place to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products, enjoy live craft demonstrations and take part in fantastic make-and-take sessions.

11.3 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Arts & Culture
Brass Band Concert2Free! (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.

14.3 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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England V’s Norway – Big Screen – Free Entry - Nightrain3Free! (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.

15.8 milesSat 11 Jul21:00
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Community
Spark #49: In There – Low Impact Photography4Free! (worth double-checking)

Spark #49: In There – Low Impact Photography

at Venture Arts Studio

The event begins at Castlefield Gallery, where Steve Sutton will introduce Out Here , an exhibition bringing together artists whose work explores our relationship with the natural world through a range of media, including photography, sculpture, drawing and installation. Participants will then take a short walk to the Venture Arts studios in Hulme.

17.6 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Chevin Forest parkrun6Free! (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

22.3 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 20267Free! (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

22.3 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Family Workshop: Clay Studio8Free! (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.

22.9 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes
Woodford Community Duathlon9Free! (worth double-checking)

Woodford Community Duathlon

at McA Fitness & Events

The Woodford Community Duathlon is a welcoming, beginner-friendly run bike run and swim bike run multisport event in Cheshire, organised by McA Fitness & Events at Woodford War Memorial Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1PS.

23.7 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee 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

22.6 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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