JanineNext week the biggest annual arts and light festival in the UK returns to Leeds, with a vibrant, dazzling and action packed two day event in across the city centre and waterfront,
If you fancy something local, easy to reach, small scale yet spectacular,you are in luck- with two free family friendly events right here in East Leeds.
First up is Illuminate at The Old Firestation in Gipton, hosting an evening of light and creativity on Thursday 12th October from 5.30pm-9.30pm. Expect outdoor projections and soundscapes, a lantern making workshop, free seasonal soup and refreshments and Clothing Rebellion’s upcycle clothes sale.
Next up is the first ever Animated Harehills on Saturday 14th October at The Thackray Museum of Medicine in LS9. Here you can see animations made by local people this summer, projected onto the iconic Museum. And gain free entry inside to enjoy warming snacks, animation showings, music by local musicians and a tour of the galleries.
