Wakefield District Markets Easter Egg-stravaganza

5 to 19 April 2025

Hop into Easter fun – free for everyone!

Join us for Wakefield’s Easter Egg-stravaganza! From 5-19 April 2025, all six markets will have free activities for families to enjoy.

With crafts, games, egg hunts, and workshops, there is fun for all ages. Don’t miss out!

What’s On?

• join colouring and craft sessions with an Easter theme. Enter your artwork into a competition for a chance to win a large Easter egg
• try giant games and fun challenges with family and friends
• follow the egg trail, find the hidden eggs, and collect a chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny
• take part in free dance workshops with Xuberdance Dance at Castleford Market
• visit Castleford Market for a free bike service with Dr Bike. West Yorkshire Police will also be there to mark bikes for security

Full Event Programme

Saturday 5 April
Castleford Indoor Market
10am to 2pm
Xuberdance Dance Workshops
Join in with free dance sessions – all ages welcome. No need to book, just come along.

Saturday 12 April
Castleford Indoor Market
10am to 3pm
Dr Bike Free Cycle Repair Workshop
Bring your bike for free servicing. Get your brakes, tyres, and chain checked. West Yorkshire Police will also mark bikes for security.

Tuesday 15 April
Ossett Market
10am to 3pm
Enjoy face painting, colouring activities, and follow the egg trail to collect a chocolate egg. Enter the colouring competition for a chance to win a large Easter egg.

Wednesday 16 April
Pontefract Market
10am to 3pm
Follow the egg trail and collect a free Easter egg from the Easter Bunny. Take part in free colouring activities and enter the competition for a chance to win a large Easter egg.

Thursday 17 April
Wakefield Market
10am to 3pm
Complete the egg trail and collect a free Easter egg from the Easter Bunny.

Saturday 19 April
Castleford Market
10am to 3pm
Join free craft and colouring activities with Angels and Butterflies. Follow the egg trail, meet the Easter Bunny, and enter the competition to win a large Easter egg.

Saturday 19 April
South Elmsall Market
10am to 3pm
Complete the egg trail and win a chocolate treat.

Saturday 19 April
Normanton Market
10am to 3pm
Find the hidden eggs on the egg trail and claim your prize.

Join the egg hunts, crafts, and games at Wakefield District Markets this Easter. Mark your calendar, come along and enjoy a fun-filled Easter with family and friends!

All events are free and drop-in.