THERE will be a number of events for the whole community taking place this weekend as Bradford enjoys some late spring sunshine.

From arts events and science shows to festivals and Gay Pride, there is plenty going on to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend, and also in the upcoming summer half-term break.

From 12pm to 6pm tomorrow, Bradford Pride will once again be taking place at Bradford Bull’s Odsal Stadium.

After a big turnout last year, organiser are hoping for another big turnout in the sunshine in 2017.

Despite the heritage walk which was scheduled to take place at Odsal yesterday being cancelled following the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday, Bradford Pride will go ahead as planned.

Organisers have assured people attending the event there will be a bigger security presence to ensure everyone is kept safe.

Performing at this years event are artists including S Club Party, Sonique, Kerry Katona, Kieron Richardson, Yes Lad, Damon Hess, and former X Factor contestants Lucy Spraggan and Sean Miley Moore.

Local bands, tribute acts, artists and drag queens will also be performing on stage at the event.

Entry to Pride will be free of charge.

Elsewhere this weekend, people will be opening the doors of their homes and exhibitions will be displayed in Saltaire for the annual Saltaire Arts Trail.

The event will run from tomorrow until Monday, and will include light projections on the front of two homes in Edward Street and Herbert Street.

There will also be digital art treasure hunt beginning tonight, where people can use their smartphones to download a trail of artworks in the village.

Leeds Photographic Society and Saltaire Arts GRoup are holding their annual exhibition in the Spinning Room at Salts Mill throughout the weekend, and an arts and crafts fair will be held at Victoria Hall on Sunday.

Julia Calver, chairman of event organisers Saltaire Inspired: “We are delighted to be bringing a new strand of digital and light-based work to our tenth Saltaire Arts Trail this year thanks to funding from Arts Council England.

“The projections will show Saltaire houses as you’ve never seen them before. With these evening events we will really be making the most of what looks to be a glorious weekend.”

Staff from the Bradford School of Art will also be holding workshops at Saltaire Methodist Church throughout the weekend on special effects make-up, printmaking, and lino printing.

To book a place at the workshops, which cost £6, visit saltaireinspired.org.uk.

At the National Science and Media Museum, a series of free family shows are taking place in the Wonderlab tomorrow and on Sunday.

Bring the Thunder will explore sound through a number of experiments, including seeing if you can set fire to sound and creating an indoor thunderstorm.

The live show is suitable for children aged seven and over, and will take place at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm both days.

There will also be a similar light-themed show at the same times from Monday, May 29 to Sunday, June 4.

Also taking place tomorrow is Threadfest 2017 from 2pm to 7pm at the Delius Arts Centre in Great Horton Road.

There will music from a range of different genres and displays from Bradford’s refugee and migrant support organisations, and entry to the festival is pay as you feel, with a recommended £7 donation.

Also officially opening tomorrow is Ilkley Lido, which is holding a family fun day to mark the opening.

Entry will cost £2, and there will be stalls, various activities and the outdoor and indoor pools for people to enjoy between 10am and 5.30pm.

Following the official opening the Lido will then be open throughout the half-term break and the rest of the summer until September.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the Lido’s café, tennis courts, bowling green, and putting green at the opening day and during half-term.

During the half-term break, there are a number of events taking place at the district’s museums and art galleries.

At Cartwright Hall in Lister Park, Manningham, a free family drop-in workshop on silk painting is being led throughout the day, led by textile artist Musarat Raza, on Wednesday, May 31.

From tomorrow until Wednesday, at East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley children can decorate their own plant pots, before planting a seed for either a bean or pea plant to take home and nurture to life.

The free drop-in event runs from 12.30pm to 2.30pm each day.

Children’s television favourites Paw Patrol will also be at the Keighley Worth Valley Railway on Wednesday and Thursday.

There will also be face painting and other fun activities at the railway, as well as being able to ride on the trains.