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There’s something special about feeling connected to the place you call home, and there’s no better way to build that connection than by stepping out and getting involved.
From local arts and food, to sports, talks, and community celebrations, our calendar of activities is full of ways to connect, get involved, or try something new. Take a look - you might just find your next favourite thing, just around the corner.
The weekly activities and events in our calendar are all funded by your local area council or ward alliance. You can find a list of other one-off events further down the page.
For details of activities taking place in your local library, see our library activities and events.
The RampUp team will also be traveling around the borough to bring exciting, free bike and scooter sessions to you. Find out more about RampUp.
Weekly activities
Central area
Mondays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 9am to 12pm | Wellington House, 36 Wellington Street, Barnsley, S70 1WA | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
| Art studio group | 11:30am to 2:30pm | Creative Recovery, Prospect Street, S70 2NR | Volunteer led informal and social art group interested in sharing skills and ideas and making artwork together. |
| Walking football | 12pm to 1pm | Indoor Training Centre, Grove Street, S71 1ET | Walking football sessions give people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football by slowing the game down to a walking pace. |
| Crafts, bingo, raffle and refreshments | 1pm to 3pm | Library @ the Lightbox | N/A |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 1pm to 4pm | Worsbrough Common Community Centre, Warren Quarry Lane, S70 4ND | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
Tuesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Walking football | 8pm to 9pm | Indoor Training Centre, Grove Street, S71 1ET | Walking football sessions give people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football by slowing the game down to a walking pace. |
| Craft workshop | 9am to 2pm | The Hut, The Newburg Building, McLintock Way (off Summer Lane), S70 6BF | N/A |
| Art studio group | 11:30am to 2:30pm | Creative Recovery, Prospect Street, S70 2NR | Tutor led art group where you can bring your ideas and work alongside a tutor who will offer guidance and show you new techniques. |
| Coffee and connections | 1pm to 3pm | Miners Welfare, Park Road, Worsbrough, S70 5LJ | Age UK Barnsley session. Call 01226 776820 for more information. |
| Kamenka men's group | 2pm to 3:30pm (alternate Tuesdays) | Kamenka Cafe, 712 Doncaster Road, Ardsley, S71 5EF | Coffee, tea and a chat. |
Wednesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Young at Heart | 12pm to 2:30pm | Gilroyd Social Club, S75 3PX | Social club session run by Age UK Barnsley. Call 01226 776820 for more information. |
| Food with friends | 1pm to 3pm | Travellers Inn, Dodworth, S75 3RR | N/A |
| Citizens Advice appointments | 1pm to 4pm | Pollyfox Way, Dodworth, S75 3QR | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take. You need an appointment to attend this session - call 01226 107066 to book. |
| Live Arts Cafe | 5:30pm to 8pm | Digital Media Centre, County Way, S70 2JW | Social, fun and creative evening sessions. Each Arts Cafe night offers a soul warming blend of art, music, comedy, poetry and food. Admission fee applies. |
| Walking, talking, tea and toast | 9:30am to 11am | Wheels and Walkers cafe, S70 5LJ | Please email hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk for more information. |
Thursdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Men in Sheds | 9am to 2pm | The Hut, The Newburg Building, McLintock Way (off Summer Lane), S70 6BF | Craft workshop. |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 9am to 12pm | Lavender Court, Croft Road, Kendry, S70 4BD | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
| Citizens Advice appointments | 9am to 12pm | Maltas Court Community Room, 1 Maltas Court, Worsbrough Dale, S70 4QG | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take. You need an appointment to attend this session - call 01226 107066 to book. |
| Bowls | 10:30am to 12pm | Shaw Lane Sports Club, Shaw Lane, S70 6HZ | N/A |
| Reds Connect - 7-week exercise and wellbeing programme | 6:30pm to 7:30pm, 8 May to 19 June 2025 | Dodworth Methodist Church, 36 Dodworth Green Road, S75 3RP | Stay active, boost your wellbeing, or make new friends at our fun and welcoming sessions that will help you move more and feel great no matter your fitness level. Email sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk for more details. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Locke 'n' Lunch | 1pm to 1:45pm | Locke Park Cafe, S70 1YG | Please email hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk for more information. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Worsbrough Mill circuit | 11am to 12pm | Worsbrough Mill car park, S70 5LL | Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. |
Fridays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| She Sheds | 9am to 2pm | The Hut, The Newburg Building, McLintock Way (off Summer Lane), S70 6BF | Ladies only craft workshop. |
| Friday coffee club | 10am to 12pm | Tesco, Stairfoot, S70 3NS | N/A |
| Walking football | 12pm to 4pm | Indoor Training Centre, Grove Street, S71 1ET | Walking football sessions give people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football by slowing the game down to a walking pace. |
| Reading together | 1pm to 3pm | Library @ the Lightbox | Heart-warming words, read aloud by group members, with a brew. |
| Friday Jam - social event for music makers and music lover | 5pm to 7:30pm | Various | Whether you play an instrument, want to learn or write a song, or simply meet others who share a passion for music, join in with this weekly music group. |
Dearne area
Mondays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Digital skills and employability | 9am to 4pm | Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS | Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and internet safety. |
Tuesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Digital skills and employability | 9am to 4pm | Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS | Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and internet safety. |
| Funetics | 4pm to 6pm - from 3 June 2025 | Your Space Dearneside, Goldthorpe, S63 9EN | Get your kids active and develop their fundamental movement skills with free Funetics sessions. Booking essential. |
Wednesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Digital skills and employability | 9am to 2pm | Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS | Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and internet safety. |
| Busy Bees mixed crafts group | 2pm to 4pm | Rainbow Centre, Thurnscoe, S63 0YJ | Everyone welcome, £5 per session |
Thursdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Digital skills and employability | 9am to 4pm | Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS | Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and internet safety. |
Fridays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Digital skills and employability | 9am to 4pm | Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV), Shepherd Lane, Thurnscoe, S63 0JS | Small courses to improve your employability, essential IT and digital skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, help you to use social media, and internet safety. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Dearne | 9:45am to 10:45am | Dearne Community Hub, S63 9NE | Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. |
North area
Darton West Summer Activity Programme
Join us throughout the summer months for lots of fun! We've craft activities, tennis, bowling, trampoline class and so much more. Check out the 6 week programme and all the information on how to book.
Old Town Summer Activities
Throughout the summer holidays Old Town has lots of summer activities taking place, check out the activities and dates.
Mondays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Advice and support drop-in | 9am to 1pm | Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road, S75 1DT | Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
Tuesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Advice and support drop-in | 2:30pm to 5pm (second and fourth Tuesday of each month) | Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, Laithes Crescent, S71 3AE | Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
| Advice and support drop-in | 4:30pm to 7pm (first and third Tuesday of each month) | Mapplewell Village Hall, Darton Lane, S75 6AL | Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
Wednesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Outdoor summer activity sessions | 10am to 12pm - 23 and 30 July, and 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2025 | Mapplewell Park, Blacker Road, Mapplewell | Outdoor games and sporting activities for children aged 0 to 11 (children under 8 need to be supervised by an adult). Refreshments and light snacks will also be available. These are free events with no need to book. Sessions are weather dependent. For more information email northteam@barnsley.gov.uk, call 01226 773016 or follow Darton East Ward Alliance on Facebook. |
| Advice and support drop-in | 1pm to 5pm | Mapplewell Village Hall, Darton Lane, S75 6AL | Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
| Cawthorne walk and talk | 6pm to 6:45pm | Pavillion Cafe, Cannon Hall | Message Rianna to book on 07834 239869. Please note there is a charge for the car park. |
Thursdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| The Uplift Choir | 2pm to 4pm | St Paul's Church Hall off Greenfoot Lane, S75 2TF | Sing, make friends, enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit, and leave with a spring in your step at this choir. All ages and abilities welcome. No booking required - just turn up. |
| Advice and support drop-in | 9am to 1pm | The Darton Centre, Huddersfield Road, S75 5ND | Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
Fridays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Advice and support drop-in | 9am to 1pm | Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, Laithes Crescent, S71 3AE | Advice session provided by Citizens Advice Barnsley and DIAL. This is a drop-in session with no appointment needed. |
North East area
Mondays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Let's do lunch | 12pm to 2pm | The Norman Inn, Monk Bretton, 210 Burton Road, S71 2HG | Age UK Barnsley lunch club with tea, coffee and bingo (charges apply). Contact Age UK Barnsley to book on 01226 776820. |
Tuesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Cudworth Crafters | 12pm to 2:30pm | Rosetree Community Centre, Rosetree Ave, Cudworth | We have members who sew, knit, crochet, macrame and enjoy creating new things, we inspire each other by sharing skills and knowledge of crafts we like. |
| Little bit of everything group | 1pm to 3pm | St Pauls Church, Church Street, Brierley, S72 9JE | Age UK Barnsley social group (charges apply). Contact Age UK Barnsley for more details on 01226 776820. |
Wednesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Cudworth History Group | 10am to 12pm | Cudworth Library, Roberts Street, Cudworth S72 8UQ | The Group aims to collect or copy and record items such as photographs, deeds, brochures, advertisements, postcards, maps and bits & bobs that relate to the history of Cudworth. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Cudworth circuit | 10:30am to 11:30am | Cudworth Library, Roberts Street, Cudworth S72 8UQ | Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. |
Thursdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Chatty cafe | 10:30am to 12pm | Cudworth Exodus Building, 280 Barnsley Road, S72 8SU | Age UK Barnsley raffle with prizes (donations welcome). Contact Age UK Barnsley for more details on 01226 776820. |
| Little bit of everything group | 1pm to 2:30pm | Dog Hill Community Rooms, Shafton, S72 8NP | Age UK Barnsley social group for tea, chats and bingo (charges apply). Contact Age UK Barnsley for more details on 01226 776820. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Monk Bretton | 6pm to 7pm | Old Bridge Inn, S71 5RP | Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. |
| Grassroots in the park | 1pm to 3pm | Royston Park | Get involved with zorbing, soft archery, traditional sports, soft axe throwing and more with Grassroots Sports Academy. Every Thursday from 31 July until 28 August. Contact admin@grassrootsportsacademy.co.uk or call 07377 094993 for more information. |
Fridays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Wellbeing Walk - Grimethorpe Stroll | 10:30am to 11:45am | Acorn Centre car park, S72 7BB | Please email peter.hague1@nhs.net for more information. |
Penistone area
Wednesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 9am to 12pm | Penistone Library, High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BR | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. They'll listen to your problem, explain the options available to you, and help you with the course of action you decide to take. This is a drop-in session every first and third Wednesday of the month. No appointment needed. |
| Walking the goats | 10am to 12pm | Lower Coates Farm, Silkstone, S75 4PR | Join us for a fun-filled family adventure at walking the goats – Lower Coates!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of laughter, teamwork, and outdoor excitement! This family-friendly event includes engaging team-building games - some with our friendly farm animals and others just for the humans. Explore our beautiful 75-acre farm during an adventurous scavenger hunt, complete with playful water challenges along the way. Important Info:
Come ready for fun, fresh air, and a bit of mess! To book contact farmer Kelly on 07708931231 or kelly@lcfltd.co.uk Sessions run Wednesday 13, 20 and 27 August. |
| Walk out Wednesday | 11am to 12pm | Bench next to skate park, S36 6TS | Booking is required. Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. |
Thursdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Outdoor activities | 9am to 11am | Broad Close Farm, Silkstone, S75 4LY | Two 40-minute sessions for ages 8+ Choose from archery, axe throwing or air rifle target shooting
Short break between activities, the session overall lasting 90 minutes. 12 places available per 90-minute session. To book please visit C MADE Outdoors Penistone Area funded holiday camps A parent or responsible adult to be present for each child attending. Sessions run every Thursday in August. |
South area
Mondays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 3pm to 7pm | The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, S74 9AF | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. A welfare rights advisor and a generalist advisor attend this session. The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions. The generalist adviser can help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Manvers Lake waterfront | 12:30pm to 1:30pm | RSPB Courtyard - S73 0YF | Please email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. |
Tuesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 9am to 12:30pm | The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, S74 9AF | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. The generalist adviser at this session will be available to help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues. |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 1pm to 4:30pm | The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, S74 9AF | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions. |
| D'Clutter Club | 6pm to 8pm - last Tuesday of the month | Library @ the Lightbox | Come to this session if you’re struggling with too much stuff, if you’re finding it hard to cope, or it’s affecting your life. The group is free to attend, open to friends, family and supporters, and there's no need to book. Contact Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board for more details on 07786 525988. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Elsecar Park | 11am to 12pm | The Teapot Cafe, S74 8EY | Please email peter-bmv@hotmail.com for more information. |
Wednesdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 3pm to 7pm | Darfield Community Centre, Illsley Road, S73 9AL | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. A welfare rights advisor and a generalist advisor attend this session. The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions. The generalist adviser can help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues. |
| Wellbeing Walk - Wombwell circuit | 10:30am to 11:30am | Summer Lane car park, S73 0DQ | Please email rogerbird0@gmail.com for more information. |
Thursdays
| Activity | Time | Venue | Details |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 9am to 12:30pm | Wombwell Library, Station Road, S73 0BA | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. The generalist adviser will be available to help with debt and money worries, employment, housing, relationship, energy and consumer issues. |
| Citizens Advice drop-in | 1pm to 4:30pm | Wombwell Library, Station Road, S73 0BA | Free, confidential and impartial advice from Citizens Advice Barnsley. The welfare rights adviser can help with claiming benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, tax credits and pensions. |
Other events
August
10
Free
Outdoor Cinema - Thurnscoe Flower Park
August
11
Free
Summer Art Club: Still Life 11 August, Barnsley Civic
August
11
Free
Family Cook and Eat Session
August
11
Free
Green Monday's
August
11
Free
Summer Art Club: Still Life 11 August, Barnsley Civic
August
11
Free
Grassroots in the Park - Hoyland Common Rec
August
11
Free
Big Art Project
August
11
Free
Girls football session
August
12
Free
Big Art Project
August
12
Free
Grassroots sports van
August
12
Free
Grassroots in the Park
August
12
Free
Beach Bonanza
August
12
Free
HCRG - Arts and Crafts - Hoyland Common WMC
August
13
Free
Grassroots Sports Academy
Drop-In
August
13
Free
Wombwell Park Fun Day
August
13
Free
Summer Fun Session
August
13
Free
Beach Bonanza
August
13
Free
Grassroots in the Park - Cloughfields Park - Rockingham
Drop-In
August
13
Free
Children’s litter picking session
August
13
Free
Children's Litter Picking - Elsecar Cricket Club
August
13
Free
Big Art Project
August
14
Free
Grassroots in the Park - Summer Lane Rec - Wombwell
August
14
Free
Football session
August
14
Free
Family Friendly Bowling
August
14
Free
Theatrical Storytelling
Drop-In
August
14
Free
Darfield Gala at the park!
August
14
Free
Football session
August
14
Free
HCRG - Arts and Crafts
August
14
Free
Big Art Project
August
16
Free
Monster Bookmarks
Drop-In
August
16
Free
Birdwell Gala at Birdwell Recreation Ground!
August
17
Free
The banned Concert
Drop-In
August
18
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
August
18
Free
Summer Art Club: Wiggling Weavers 18 August, Barnsley Civic
August
18
Free
Illustration class with Paul Morton
August
18
Free
Girls football session
August
19
Free
Grassroots sports van
August
19
Free
Grassroots in the Park
August
20
Free
Family foraging
August
22
Free
Cricket session
Drop-In
August
26
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
August
26
Free
Summer Art Club: Delicious Dimensions 26 August, Barnsley Civic
August
26
Free
Grassroots sports van
August
26
Free
Grassroots in the Park
August
26
Free
Summer Art Club: Delicious Dimensions 26 August, Barnsley Civic
August
26
Free
South Team Summer Fun
August
27
Free
YMCA Allotment
August
28
Free
Football session
August
28
Free
South Team Summer Fun
August
28
Free
Football session
August
29
Free
Football session
August
29
Free
Football session
Drop-In
September
01
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
September
06
Free
Mapplewell Summer Gala
Drop-In
September
07
Free
Brass on the Grass
Drop-In
September
15
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
September
22
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
September
22
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
September
30
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
October
07
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
October
21
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
October
28
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
November
04
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
November
11
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
November
25
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
December
02
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
December
09
Free
Love Where You Live Action Force – Community Clean Up
Drop-In
December
16
Free
