Special Events
Discover what's on at some of the WILDEST events in Yorkshire at the UK's no.1 walk-through animal adventure - Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
From sensational summer concerts to incredible festive Christmas lights, Halloween spooktaculars to year round family-friendly events packed with fun.
Wild events await at Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
October
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Run For Wildlife – Autumn 5k
4th Oct 2026
Curly's and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park team are very pleased to be returning with the fantastic 5k running safari, in support of the Wildlife Foundation!
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WildLife Foundation Creepy Carnival Charity Ball
22nd Oct 2026
Roll Up Roll Up!...Join us for a spine-tingling good evening in aid of the WildLife Foundation!
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Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Join us for Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a spook-tacular scarefest in the heart of South Yorkshire! Packed with fearful family fun, live Halloween shows, colourful costumed characters, pumpkin-themed activities and plenty of things that go bump in the park, it’s the ultimate Halloween day out in Yorkshire for families looking for fun and unforgettable spooky celebrations!
November
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Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Join us for Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a spook-tacular scarefest in the heart of South Yorkshire! Packed with fearful family fun, live Halloween shows, colourful costumed characters, pumpkin-themed activities and plenty of things that go bump in the park, it’s the ultimate Halloween day out in Yorkshire for families looking for fun and unforgettable spooky celebrations!
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Winter Illuminations
14th - 15th Nov 2026
20th - 22nd Nov 2026
26th - 29th Nov 2026
3rd - 6th Dec 2026
10th - 24th Dec 2026
26th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
9th Jan 2027
Experience Yorkshire's biggest and most magical light trail this festive season. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is back and this year, it's even more mystical!
December
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Winter Illuminations
14th - 15th Nov 2026
20th - 22nd Nov 2026
26th - 29th Nov 2026
3rd - 6th Dec 2026
10th - 24th Dec 2026
26th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
9th Jan 2027
Experience Yorkshire's biggest and most magical light trail this festive season. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is back and this year, it's even more mystical!
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Polar Bear Santa's Grotto
5th - 6th Dec 2026
12th - 13th Dec 2026
19th - 24th Dec 2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year and Polar Bear Santa is on his way to The Yorkshire Hive!
Joined by his jolly little helpers, Santa Paws will be meeting children from the good list in his Igloo Grotto, grabbing a snowy selfie and gifting each child a small present! -
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Breakfast with Santa Live Show
5th - 6th Dec 2026
12th - 13th Dec 2026
19th - 24th Dec 2026
Intrepid explorers! Join the jolly ol' St. Nick and his trusty little helpers for a breakfast adventure at Evolution Experience Restaurant as they try to crack the case and save Christmas!
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Festive Party Nights
10th Dec 2026
11th Dec 2026
12th Dec 2026
Gather your friends, family or colleagues and get ready for a magical Festive Party Night filled with delicious food, festive fizz, great music and plenty of Christmas cheer.
January
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Winter Illuminations
14th - 15th Nov 2026
20th - 22nd Nov 2026
26th - 29th Nov 2026
3rd - 6th Dec 2026
10th - 24th Dec 2026
26th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
9th Jan 2027
Experience Yorkshire's biggest and most magical light trail this festive season. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is back and this year, it's even more mystical!
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Run For Wildlife – Night 5k
10th Jan 2027
Curly's and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park team are very pleased to be returning with the fantastic 5k NIGHT TIME running safari, in support of the Wildlife Foundation!
April
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Run For Wildlife – Spring 10k
25th Apr 2027
Curlys and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park team are very pleased to be returning with the fantastic 10k running safari, in support of the Wildlife Foundation!
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