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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 Whinmoor

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 Whinmoor, 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 Whinmoor

Chevin Forest parkrun1Free! (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

9.9 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 20262Free! (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

9.9 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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PROJEKT Saturday3Free! (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

5.7 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
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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.

12.6 milesSat 11 Jul21:00
Local gemSee the details→
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Barnsley’s Big Weekend5Free! (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 […]

19.3 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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Barnsley’s Big Weekend6Free! (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 […]

19.3 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
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Family Workshop: Clay Studio7Free! (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.

15.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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