Kirkburton and Highburton have a thriving community association (KHCA.org.uk) that meet at the Burton Village Hall, the former Highburton First School, Northfield Lane, Highburton.
Kirkburton has a rapier dance team, who perform traditional longsword dances each New Year's Day at pubs in the villages of Kirkburton and Highburton in addition to their numerous appearances at festivals elsewhere in the country.