Dinosaur Week in Wakefield: May 24th – June 1st, 2025

Get ready for a roar-some adventure this May Half-Term with Dinosaur Week in Wakefield! Packed with dinosaur-themed fun, film screenings, creative workshops, exciting performances, and much more, there’s something for all the family to enjoy. Whether you’re digging for fossils or dressing up as your favourite dinosaur, Wakefield is the place to be this May!

Daily Activities (Throughout the Week)

• Dino Dig Sandpit – Trinity Walk
• Self-led Dinosaur Colouring Activity – WX
• Early Years Sensory Den and Jungle Jeep Adventure – WX
• Dino Photo Opportunities – WX

Event Highlights by Day

Saturday 24th May: Let the Dino Fun Begin!

• Film Screening: Ice Age – 2:00pm at WX
  Snuggle up for this classic animated adventure with Sid, Manny, and the gang as they face a journey through an ice age!
• Face Painting – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Become your favourite dino – face painting is free and no booking is required!
• Family Craft Workshops – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Get crafty with dino-themed creations that the whole family will love!

Sunday 25th May: Roar into the Weekend!

• Film Screening: The Land Before Time – 2:00pm at WX
  Journey back to the time of the dinosaurs with Littlefoot and his friends in this heartwarming classic!
• Family Craft Workshops – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Keep those creative juices flowing with more dinosaur crafts to take home!

Monday 26th May: A Day of Dino Discovery

• Film Screening: The Flintstones – 2:00pm at WX
  Join Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty as they take you on a prehistoric adventure!
• Mini Golf – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Tee off for some family-friendly fun!
• Family Craft Workshops – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Enjoy a crafting day with the whole family, creating dino-themed treasures!

Tuesday 27th May: Dinosaur Adventures Await

• Film Screening: The Good Dinosaur – 2:00pm at WX
  Will Arlo and Spot overcome their fears in this heartwarming story about friendship and bravery?
• Dinosaur Storytime for Under 5s – 10:00am at Wakefield Museum
  Bring the little ones along for some dino-tales in this fun storytime session!
• Mini Golf – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Putt your way through our exciting mini-golf course.
• Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm – 2:00pm at Theatre Royal Wakefield
  Get ready to save the dinosaurs in this action-packed live performance!

Wednesday 28th May: Prehistoric Fun Continues

• Film Screening: Ice Age 2 – The Meltdown – 2:00pm at WX
  Join your favourite characters as they face melting ice and new challenges in this hilarious sequel!
• Stretch it like T-Rex – Pilates in the Jungle – 9:00am – 10:00am (bookable) at WX
  Start the day with a fun T-Rex themed pilates class!
• Mini Golf – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Play a round of golf with a dino twist!
• Family Craft Workshops – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Get creative with dinosaur-themed crafts!

Thursday 29th May: Dino Disco and More!

• Film Screening: Early Man – 2:00pm at WX
  Watch this hilarious prehistoric comedy unfold as Early Man faces new challenges with his tribe!
• Dinosaur Badge Making for Families – 1:30pm – 2:30pm at Wakefield Museum
  Create your very own dino badge and show off your prehistoric pride!
• Kids Fancy Dress Dino Disco – 4:00pm – 6:00pm at WX
  Dress as your favourite dino and groove the night away at our Dino Disco!
• Mini Golf – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX (no booking required)
  Don’t miss this free fun activity!

Friday 30th May: A Day Full of Dino Magic

• Film Screening: Dinosaur – 2:00pm at WX
  Dive into a world of dinosaurs in this thrilling film!
• Toddler Disco – Raptor Rave – 9:30am – 11:30am at WX
  Get the little ones on their feet with a raptor-themed toddler rave!
• Dinosaur Storytime for Under 5s – 10:00am at Wakefield Museum
  Enjoy some fun dino stories at Wakefield Museum.
• Prehistoric Mayhem at The Ridings

  • Meet the T. Rex: Aroara (red), our life-sized T. Rex, will stomp throughout the day.
  • Unlimited Crafting: Dinosaur-themed activities, including digging for gems, fossil rubbing, and cave painting.
  • Baby Dinosaur Experience: Meet Rapid, the baby raptor!
  • Jurassic Props: Fantastic photo opportunities with Dinosaur eggs and our Dinosaur cage.
  • FREE Face Painting
  • Handmade Creators Market – Curated by Little Hummingbird Events

Saturday 31st May: Roar into the Weekend!

• Film Screening: Ice Age 3 – Dawn of the Dinosaurs – 2:00pm at WX
• Godzilla Film Screening – 7:30pm – 9:30pm at WX
• Prehistoric Mayhem at The Ridings

  • Meet the T. Rex: Aroara, our life-sized T. Rex, will stomp throughout the day!
  • Unlimited Crafting: Dinosaur-themed activities, including digging for gems, fossil rubbing, and cave painting.
  • Baby Dinosaur Experience: Meet Rapid, the baby raptor!
  • Jurassic Props: Fantastic photo opportunities with Dinosaur eggs and our Dinosaur cage.
  • FREE Face Painting
  • Handmade Creators Market – Curated by Little Hummingbird Events

Sunday 1st June: The Dino Grand Finale!

• Film Screening: The Croods – 2:00pm at WX
• Family Craft Workshops – 10:00am – 4:00pm at WX
• Dinosaur Walk at Pugneys – 12:20pm – 4:00pm
  Challenge yourself to walk 10k dressed as a dinosaur, with goodie bags and face painting for children! Raising money for Second Change Wakefield

Event Partners

This incredible event is brought to you in partnership with:

• WX (Wakefield Xperience): www.wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Details?event=WXcavation-dinosaur-week-take-over
• Theatre Royal Wakefield: www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
• Wakefield Museum: www.wakefieldmuseum.co.uk
• The Ridings Shopping Centre: www.theridings.co.uk
• Little Hummingbird Events: www.littlehummingbirdevents.co.uk
• Second Change Wakefield: www.littlehummingbirdevents.co.uk

Don’t miss out on the dino-mite fun! Join us for a week of family-friendly adventures, crafting, and film screenings in the heart of Wakefield.