Remember, remember the 5th of November! It’s time to wrap up warm and prepare for another spectacular season of glowing fires, starry skies, and beautiful fireworks.
Whether you’re looking for a sprawling community display, a low key pub gathering, or thrilling fairground rides, the district has an event for everyone this November. Here is our guide to what’s on so you can find the perfect one for you.
Sunday 1st November
12th Wakefield Scouts Bonfire & Fireworks at Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club
Kick off the celebrations early with the 12th Wakefield Scout Group at Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club. This paid, ticketed event features both a roaring traditional bonfire and a fireworks display, with gates opening at 5:00 PM and the display taking place after dark. Guests can look forward to cozy seasonal refreshments and family activities throughout the evening. Attendees are advised to walk where possible as there is no parking on site.
Fireworks on the Farm at Farmer Copleys
Farmer Copleys in Pontefract is rounding off their autumn pumpkin festival with an evening celebration. This is a paid, ticketed event featuring a fireworks display that lights up the sky at approximately 7:30 PM, with gates opening from 4:00 PM. While there is no bonfire, visitors can enjoy live music, street food vendors, vintage fairground rides, and an autumn atmosphere.
Thursday 5th November
Bonfire Night at The Grange in Carleton
The Carleton Grange Trust welcomes the community to its annual 5th of November celebration in Pontefract. This event includes both a large community bonfire and a fireworks display over the grounds after dark. Gates open in the late afternoon with hot food and seasonal drinks available throughout the night.
Ossett Cricket Club Fireworks Extravaganza
Ossett Cricket and Athletic Club is hosting an impressive fireworks display launching at approximately 7:00 PM, with gates opening from 5:00 PM. This is a paid, ticketed event with no bonfire on site, but visitors can enjoy live music, fairground attractions, outdoor bars, and hot food including pie and peas.
The Navigation Inn Bonfire Night
The Navigation Inn is lighting up the riverside for a lively evening of entertainment. This is a paid, ticketed event featuring both a large bonfire lit at 6:00 PM and a fireworks display to follow later in the evening, with doors opening from 5:00 PM. The night also features a live DJ, market stalls, and pub food. Tickets can be booked directly with the venue by calling 01924 274361 or messaging their team.
South Kirkby Miners Welfare Club Firework Spectacular
Organized by South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council, this community display on Stockingate is completely free to attend. The evening features a fireworks display starting at a child friendly time of 6:30 PM, with gates open from 5:30 PM. There is no bonfire, but attendees can make an evening of it with hot food stalls and fairground rides.
The Horse and Jockey Fireworks Night in Horbury Bridge
For families with little ones wanting an early night, The Horse & Jockey offers a completely free community fireworks display. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the fireworks firing early at 6:15 PM so children can make bedtime. There is no bonfire at the pub, but guests can grab fish and chips from Blue Marlin Fisheries and stay on for live music from Face the Strange starting at 7:00 PM.
The Rising Sun in Castleford
The Rising Sun pub on Whitwood Common Lane is hosting a traditional Bonfire Night celebration. This is a paid, ticketed event that includes both a bonfire lit at 6:30 PM and a fireworks display starting at 7:30 PM, with gates opening at 5:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy hot food, drinks, and family entertainment.
Blacker Hall Farm
Taking place across both Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November, Blacker Hall Farm offers a cozy, family friendly evening with a crackling bonfire and a special low-noise fireworks display designed for young ears and farm animals. This is a paid, ticketed event. Gates open at 5:30 PM, with the low-bang fireworks launching at 7:30 PM, alongside marshmallow toasting, sparklers, and farm fresh food stalls.
Hemsworth Water Park Bonfire & Fireworks
Hosted by Hemsworth Town Council, this annual lakeside tradition offers an exciting community evening that is completely free to enter. The celebration features both a traditional bonfire lit at 6:30PM and a fireworks display over the water at 7:00PM, alongside fairground rides, food stalls, and seasonal treats.
Friday 6th November
Cas Tigers Bonfire Night at Castleford Stadium
Castleford Tigers are opening their doors for a massive Friday night stadium celebration. This is a paid, ticketed event featuring both a traditional bonfire and a fireworks display starting from around 7:00 PM, with gates open at 5:00 PM. The evening also features fairground rides, food vendors serving pie and peas, a sweet shop, live DJ sets, and appearances from the Tigers players.
The Pledwick in Newmillerdam
The Pledwick is hosting a major autumn evening featuring both a traditional bonfire and a professional fireworks show over Newmillerdam. This is a paid for event that regularly sells out. Doors open at 5:00 PM for fairground rides, street food vans, and pizza, followed by the bonfire lighting at 7:00 PM and the fireworks display kicking off at 8:00 PM.
Ackworth Cricket Club Fireworks Extravaganza
Ackworth Cricket Club on Wakefield Road is hosting their ever popular Friday night celebration. This is a paid event featuring a fireworks display starting at 7:30 PM, with gates opening at 5:30 PM. There is no bonfire on site, but guests can enjoy fairground rides, an outdoor bar, and hot food. Tickets must be bought in advance from the clubhouse bar or Go Local Extra in Ackworth. There is no parking on location.
Nostell Miners Welfare in Crofton
Nostell Miners Welfare FC welcomes friends and families to their ground at Crofton Community Centre. This is a paid, ticketed community night featuring both a bonfire and a fireworks display. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the fireworks display taking place at 7:00 PM followed by the lighting of the bonfire at 7:30 PM, alongside hot food and drinks.
Saturday 7th November
Thornes Park Fireworks in Wakefield
Wakefield Council’s flagship public fireworks event returns to the natural amphitheater of Thornes Park on Denby Dale Road. This is a completely free event featuring fireworks only, with no bonfire. Gates open at 4:30 PM with food stalls and funfair rides, followed by an early low-impact fireworks display for sensitive ears at 6:00 PM and the main fireworks display at 7:30 PM.
Darrington Village Field Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Darrington Village Field Trust hosts its annual village gathering on the Saturday evening. This is a paid, cash only ticketed celebration featuring both a community bonfire and a professional fireworks display launched after dark, with gates opening from 5:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy barbecues, hot chocolate, and children’s rides.
Ossett United 10th Anniversary Bonfire & Fireworks
Ossett United marks a full decade of autumn celebrations at Ingfield Stadium. This paid and ticketed evening features both a roaring bonfire and a fireworks display, alongside hot food and family entertainment. Gates open at 5:15 PM, with the bonfire lit at 6:30 PM and the fireworks launching at 7:30 PM.
Notton Village Bonfire & Fireworks
Notton Village Hall and Cricket Ground is hosting its popular annual bonfire night featuring fireworks choreographed to music. This is a paid event featuring both a giant bonfire lit at 7:00 PM and musical fireworks launching at 8:00 PM, with gates open at 5:30 PM. Attendees can also enjoy fairground rides, a bar, and hot food.
East Ardsley United Cricket Club Family Fireworks Night
East Ardsley Cricket Club is running a fireworks only evening with no bonfire. This is a paid event with clubhouse doors opening from 5:30 PM and the fireworks display starting at 7:00 PM. Hot food and seasonal drinks will be served from the clubhouse throughout the evening.
Outwood WMC Bonfire Night
Outwood WMC hosts a classic neighborhood gathering featuring both a traditional bonfire and a fireworks display after dark. This is a paid event with clubhouse doors opening from 6:00 PM, offering plenty of hot food and drinks for all ages. Tickets can be picked up in advance directly from behind the bar.
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