What's on in Halifax at Easter: These are the events taking place in Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Brighouse over Easter weekend
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Here are some of the events taking place across the borough.
Hebden Bridge Duck Race
The Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge has announced that its annual Easter Monday Duck Race is set to return on Easter Monday, April 21.


The event sees a crowd of ducks race down the river watched by excited crowds along the banks in the town.
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Hide AdThe business race will take place at 3pm followed by the main race at 3.15pm.
Throughout the day in Hebden Bridge there will also be charity street stalls, a fairground and live entertainment.
For more information visit www.hebdenbridgeduckrace.uk


Brighouse Easter Egg Trail
The Easter Bunnies will be hiding hand-painted ceramic eggs around the shops in Brighouse town centre this Easter.
The event takes place in Brighouse town centre until April 21.
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As well as the trail there will be the chance to meet Alice and the Easter Bunny on April 16 in the town centre.
There will also be a bubble workshop at Brighouse Central Methodist Church on April 16 at 1pm.
For more information visit www.visitbrighouse.co.uk
Easter On T’Hill


Hole Head Farm in Ripponden has been holding Easter events from the end of March
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Advance tickets must be purchased and the last dates are April 18 to 21.
For more information visit eventsonthehill.co.uk
Easter at Eureka!
The Halifax children’s museum is inviting people to join them to celebrate the beauty of nature and learn more about Our Wonderful World over Easter.
The event will take place until April 21.
Activities include an interactive story walk, nature inspired crafts and learning how to help wildlife.
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Easter Markets at The Piece Hall
The Halifax venue will host a four days of markets this Easter.
There are set to be 60 stalls selling crafts, local produce, and delicious food and drink as well as live entertainment.
The markets will be taking place on:
- Friday, April 18 – 10am to 8pm
- Saturday, April 19 – 10am to 8pm
- Sunday, April 20 – 10am to 6pm
- Monday, April 21 – 10am to 4pm
For more information visit www.thepiecehall.co.uk
Quad-Rebuild's Easter Fayre
The family fun event is set to take place on Sunday, April 20, from 10am to 4pm at Saville Park Moor.
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Elland Easter Children’s Fun Day
Elland Community Events Committee is hosting an Easter Charity Children’s Fun Day on Saturday, April 19 .
The event will take place between 11am and 3pm in Elland town centre.
Each child that takes a painted egg or Easter bonnet will receive a free Easter egg.
There will be stalls and a bouncy castle.
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Pace Egg Plays
Traditionally on Good Friday, Pace Egg Plays take place in the Upper Calder Valley.
The play - once a common tradition across the North of England - tells the story of St George taking on contenders such as Bold Slasher and the Black Prince of Paradine, and features mock combat scenes.
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