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National holidays and festivals

Peace Flame Brings Communities Together in Garforth

The Garforth Peace Project has brought communities, school children, and local leaders together across East Leeds to mark the International Day of Peace, which

September 28, 2026

Arts & Culture·Garforth·International Day of Peace

Leeds Carnival brings music and colour to streets

Leeds is gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations of the year today as the West Indian Carnival brings music, dancing, elaborate costumes

August 31, 2026

Arts & Culture·Chapeltown·Community·Culture·dance·Entertainment·Festival·Harehills·National holidays and festivals

Seacroft care homes plan summer food festivals

Two Seacroft care homes are inviting local people to join residents for summer food festivals celebrating food, friendship and community. Care UK’s Seacroft Green

July 27, 2026

Festival·National holidays and festivals·Seacroft

Let’s Grow East Leeds Festival Inspires Family Fun in Seacroft

People from across East Leeds came together to celebrate food, nature and community at the Let’s Grow East Leeds Festival, with organisers hoping the

July 27, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Entertainment·Festival·National holidays and festivals·Seacroft

Leeds Turns 400 With a Year of Celebrations

The streets of East Leeds are set to become a living history book as the city marks four centuries of transformation, from a small

May 18, 2026

Arts & Culture·Festival·Leeds 400·Leeds City Council·Literature·National holidays and festivals

Women in East Leeds unite for powerful International Women’s Day Iftar

A women’s Iftar in the heart of East Leeds brought together Muslim women, community leaders and allies for an evening of unity and shared

March 13, 2026

Community Spirit·Harehills·International Women's Day·Islamic Festivals & Celebrations·Religion and Spirituality

Take a ‘Selfie With Santa’ at Moor Allerton This Saturday

Families can get into the festive spirit on Saturday 6 December, when the Rotary Club of Roundhay brings its annual ‘Selfie with Santa’ grotto

December 2, 2025

Christmas·Community·East Leeds·Festival·Holidays·Roundhay

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

The festive season is set to sparkle in Kippax this year as Kippax Parish Council hosts its annual Christmas Event on Sunday 23rd November,

November 9, 2025

Kippax·National holidays and festivals·What's On

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

Gipton is set to shine bright this festive season as the community comes together for the annual Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire

November 9, 2025

Gipton·National holidays and festivals·What's On