Time Well Spent Festival 2026
Time Well Spent Festival 2026
This October, the Time Well Spent Festival returns to the Wakefield District with a month-long celebration of positive ageing for people aged 60 and over. Bringing together local organisations, community groups and partners from across the district, the festival features more than 80 activities and opportunities designed to help people stay active, connected, independent and engaged in their communities.
Many activities are free or low cost, and most are suitable for people attending on their own, making it easy to get involved and meet new people along the way.
Read the Festival Guide
The full Time Well Spent Festival Guide 2026 is packed with event listings, wellbeing information and opportunities to get involved throughout October.
Festival Highlights
This year's festival includes a range of exciting events taking place across the district, including:
- Forever Funky - a free daytime disco for over 60s featuring classic hits, dancing and a fantastic atmosphere.
- Silver Sunday - a celebration of wellbeing, community and connection.
- Wakefield Mental Health Day - raising awareness, reducing stigma and connecting people with local support.
- Wakefield Model Railway Show - showcasing detailed model displays, railway history and demonstrations.
- Pontefract Castle Tours - explore one of Britain's most important historic sites and discover its fascinating history.
Alongside these featured events, you'll find opportunities to enjoy gentle exercise, walking sports, arts and crafts, music, history, gardening, volunteering, wellbeing activities and much more.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
This year's festival has been shaped around the Five Ways to Wellbeing, helping you find activities that support different aspects of living well.
Connect
Build friendships, strengthen relationships and feel part of your community.
Stay Active
Keep moving with activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.
Keep Learning
Discover new interests, learn new skills and challenge yourself.
Give Back
Share your time, skills and experience to help others and support your community.
Take Notice
Enjoy the world around you, explore local history, spend time in nature and appreciate everyday moments.
Making Every Moment Count
Delivered by Wakefield Council, Age UK Wakefield District and a wide range of community partners, Time Well Spent celebrates the valuable contribution older people make to our communities while supporting healthier, happier and more connected lives.
We hope you'll discover something that inspires you, meet new people and make this October one to remember. Whether you join us for one event or many, welcome to Time Well Spent 2026.
