3 January
Light Organ at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Exhibition
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s historic Chapel will be lit up with this joyful artwork throughout winter. Visitors are encouraged to come and interact with this immersive installation, to see their voices and sounds brought to life in spellbinding colours and patterns of light. Exhibition ends 21st Jan.           £9. All day. sp.org.uk

16 February to 18 February
Rhubarb Festival
Wakefield City Centre , Wakefield
Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. Expect a whole new programme of chef demos and expand your culinary skills! 16 February to 18 February. expwake.co/rhubarbfest

24 July to 29 September
THE NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM FOR ENGLAND
National Coal Mining Museum, New Road, Wakefield
A great day out and a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest mines, it offers an unusual combination of exciting experiences, providing a genuine insight into the hard working lives of miners through the ages.  Open Wed - Sun. Free, donations welcome. 24 July to 29 September. https://www.ncm.org.uk/