It’s finally starting to feel like spring, don’t you think?
The turn of the season has already brought with it food festivals, amazing music gigs and annual events, and thankfully, there’s loads more in Leeds’ social calendar for everyone of all ages to be getting involved with throughout this week too.
Keep reading to see some of our recommendations for what you can get up to this week.
Burrowing Bunnies Trail
Monday 15 April – Tuesday 16 April 2024 | White Rose Shopping Centre
From 31st March to 16th April, families are invited to find eight mischievous bunnies hiding around the shopping centre. Free trail maps are available to collect from the Customer Service Centre, on the Ground Floor near New Look, and can be returned and traded in for an Easter treat and a pair of adorable ears after each bunny has been located and ticked off the map.
Take That
Wednesday 17 April – Saturday 20 April 2023 | First Direct Arena
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen are heading back on tour for another year – and as with all Take That gigs, there’s a lot of hype around the six-day leg in Yorkshire. Tickets are still available (just about) from £69.05 for seats – £241.95 for VIP package, all available via See Tickets here
Find out more here.
World Record Store Day 2024
Saturday 20 April 2024
We don’t need much of an excuse to go shopping for vinyls and CDs – but World Record Store Day will do just fine.
Whether you’ve been an avid collector of vinyls and CDs or you’ve jumped on the band wagon this time round, there’s nothing quite like grabbing yourself a new disc for your record player.
Read more: The best places to shop for vinyl records in and around Leeds
Boojum
All week | 92 Merrion Street, LS2 8NG
The cult Mexican eatery is now in its first full week of opening, and it’s safe to say it’s taken the city by storm.
Hefty burritos, fresh salad bowls and layered rice boxes all made using only the freshest ingredients. Your next lunch spot is sorted.
Deep Fried Lasagna Van by Stuzzi
Throughout April | Trinity Kitchen
If you’ve ever been to a Stuzzi pop-up across the city, you’ll most certainly have tried the speciality deep fried lasagna.
Now for those that can’t wait until the next big event to get their hands on another one of these comfort dishes, Trinity Kitchen is hosting Stuzzi every single day of the week in April. There’s going to be four different types of deep-fried lasagna to choose from, including tomato mozzarella and basil; sausage and pea; four cheese and the classic.
Read more: The new neighbourhood sandwich shop with queues down the street every single day
Featured images – The Hoot Leeds / See Tickets