Check out the June schedule below:

It’s a big month as we prepare for our move, so come along and get involved!

Check out the May schedule below:

Find out more:

Please refer to the individual posters below for more details on each event. Alternatively, for more information or specific contact details, please email Mike Mawson at mike.mawson@arcade-dewsbury.org.

Check out the schedule below:

Find out more:

Please refer to the individual posters below for more details on each event. Alternatively, for more information or specific contact details, please email Mike Mawson at mike.mawson@arcade-dewsbury.org.

Time: 10am – 3pm Daily

Location: The Arcade Pop-Up

Looking for a creative escape this Easter? Drop into The Creative Café, a free four-day pop-up celebrating the best of Dewsbury’s local talent.

It’s the perfect spot to keep the kids busy during the school holidays or to discover unique art from across the town. Explore new exhibitions, shop our local print and postcard sale, and chat with the makers behind the work. You can even get stuck into hands-on crafting or help us bring the giant Dewsbury colouring wall to life.

Everything is free to join and no booking is required. Just pop in, explore, and make your mark.

Sophie Johnson, Chair of the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board, will introduce their work and how they hope to help Dewsbury businesses thrive.

Rachel Moore will talk about using social media to boost your sales.

Business Kirklees will introduce their offer of free, expert advice for pre-start, new and young businesses up to three years old. Finding the right support for you, including advice, training, mentoring, research and business planning, employment, premises, marketing, and help to access funding.

Doors open 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Each workshop is 30 minutes and will run twice so that people can attend 2 sessions

A buffet will be available at the end with plenty of time for networking.

The evening should finish by 8pm

Supported by: West Yorkshire Combined Authority 
Part funded by: UK Government 

Registration is required.

When: Saturday 29th November | 11am – 3pm

Where: The Arcade Pop-Up, Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury

Refresh your wardrobe at our Clothes Swap and have fun with a fantastic line-up of FREE Christmas craft workshops, including:
✂️ Decoupage Decorations with The Yorkshire Magpie
⭐ Paper Stars with Yaga Arts Crochet
🌲 Christmas Trees with Elly
🎅 Personalised Baubles & Christmas Cards with Personalised by Emily  

Suitable for all ages and abilities. 
No need to book, just turn up! 

This free community event is designed to help the local community connect, get creative, and focus on health and happiness in a welcoming atmosphere.

The day will feature a wide range of free activities and dedicated wellness stalls, ensuring there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness, try a new mindful practice, or simply enjoy a friendly community day, we’ve got you covered.

Visitors are invited to take part in an extensive, free schedule of sessions:

🚶🏻‍➡️ Fitness Classes: Step Class, Circuit Training, Chair Games, and Walking
🧘🏻 Body & Balance: Yoga and Tai Chi
🔈 Relaxation & Sound: Sound Baths and dedicated Relaxation sessions
🧵 Crafting: Sewing, Art, and the welcoming Knit & Natter group.
🎶 Music & Fun: Singing, and a unique DJ Drop-In Workshop where you can learn to mix your two favourite tracks!

Booking & Updates:

Wellness Day is free to attend and open to all ages, offering a great opportunity to connect with local groups and discover new hobbies.

To pre-book any specific sessions or for any enquiries, please contact jenny.holdenstokes@arcade-dewsbury.org.

This event is made possible thanks to crucial funding from the UK Government, supported by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board, and the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

Wellness Day Schedule:

“Dewsbury On Sea” is set to transform the Princess of Wales Precinct into a bustling pier for one day only, inviting families to enjoy a day of nostalgic British seaside entertainment.

When: Saturday 16th August

Time: 11am-4pm

Where: Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury

The town centre will be filled with a host of free activities, promising a day of fun for everyone. Get ready to build sandcastles on our urban beach, relax on a deckchair, try your hand at mini golf, and enjoy face painting, henna, and engaging kids’ craft workshops. You can also look out for unique art installations.

Adding to the excitement, we’ll have classic fairground rides, delicious ice cream, and traditional seaside snacks. The day will also feature some very special guests, including our very own little mermaid, who will be greeting visitors from 12pm to 2pm! Be sure to keep an eye out for other surprise guests throughout the day.

This fantastic event, which is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is all about bringing joyful nostalgia back to the town and providing a fun-filled day for the whole community.

There’s no need to book—simply come along and join the fun!

We can’t wait to see you there!