Take part in bug hunts in the St Nicks wildlife garden! Learn all about creatures like bees, butterflies and ladybirds as well joining in with some mini-beast crafts. This event...
Our summer fayre! There will be a Raffle, Barbecue, refreshments, music and facepainter! Everyone is welcome! Limetree house residential home, YO26 6DL
Practice crafty habitat ideas, learn eco tricks and skills, and help make York rich in biodiversity and bursting with natural beauty. Join environmental, ecological and habitat protection groups in a...
Event Title: Children’s Summer Crafts with Andrene Event Location: Bishopthorpe Library, Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2RB. 01904 552678 Date: Wednesday 31 July Time: 10.30 – 11.30 Description: Join in...
Celebrate Yorkshire day with a host of free family-friendly events in the city. Come and see a floral tribute to the white rose, take selfies in the giant deck chair...
Mythical Makes Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August Sunday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August 10:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm As one of the most important...
Come and join Treasure Chest for the Big Global Latch On. This year we are gathering at THORS tipi in the beautiful grounds of The Principal Hotel. Come along for drinks...
Mythical Makes Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August Sunday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August 10:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm As one of the most important...
In addition to our usual main attractions such as the Enchanted Forest, Giant Maze and all of the magic they hold within, we also have the following special events, exclusive...
Every Saturday morning in August, bring your little ones and join us for an adventure through their favourite fairy tales. Come in costume, borrow one of ours, or come as...
Sounds Like You….. Saturday 3 August 10:30am - 1pm and 2pm- 4:30pm Work with local sound artist Liina Turtonen in this open call event inspired by the exhibition, Sounds Like...
Mythical Makes Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August Sunday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August 10:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm As one of the most important...
Mythical Makes Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August Sunday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August 10:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm As one of the most important...
Boyzone star Ronan Keating will be headlining a concert in the grounds of the spectacular Castle Howard on Sunday 4th August 2019. 2019 sees Ronan Keating starting his 26th year...
Monday 5th August 2019 We have lots of entertainment for all the family on the day as well as an afternoon of racing including: Free 1 hour Lego brick modelling...
Do you have a young child, grandchild, niece or nephew? Would you know what to do for a child in an emergency situation? Would you like to feel more confident...
Storytime and Rhyme with Christina Gabbitas 7, 14 and 21 August. 45 minute workshops/interactive readings Session 1: 10 am - 10:45am Session 2: 11am – 11:45am Session 3: 1pm -...
York Army Museum is home to some of the most important regimental collections in the UK, spanning over 300 years of global history. Also taking part in the Summer arts...
Friday 9th August 2019 – All Creatures Great and Small Family Day Friday Evening 16th August – Scouting for Girls performing after racing Friday 30th August 2019 – Pirates Day...
To celebrate its 275th birthday, York Theatre Royal is throwing open its doors for a weekend of family fun and frivolity this weekend. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th, the...
10 Aug 2019 & 11 Aug 2019 The second York Walls Festival takes place on Sat 10th & Sun 11th August 2019. Come and learn more about the York City...
Paper Play on Saturday York Art Gallery, Artists garden Saturday 10, 17, 24 and 31 of August 10:30am -1pm and 2pm-4pm Explore the ideas behind Michael Lyons’ sculptures with support...
Paper Play on Saturday York Art Gallery, Artists garden Saturday 10, 17, 24 and 31 of August 10:30am -1pm and 2pm-4pm Explore the ideas behind Michael Lyons’ sculptures with support...
These sessions give children with hearing and/or sight sensory loss, a safe and peaceful surrounding to appreciate many sounds, smells and sights and to be able to interact with the...
Trying for a more environmentally friendly lifestyle but feeling a bit lost? You’re not alone! Join us for this free family-friendly event, showcasing fun activities, simple solutions and inspiring ideas. Our...
Every Monday in August (12th, 19th, 26th) Morning session 10am-12noon afternoon 1pm-3pm Just Turn Up Free T: 07497000889 TAPTY'S is running free creative play and art sessions for children and...
Event Title: Phonics taster session Event Location: Clifton Explore Library Rawcliffe Lane, York YO30 5SJ 01904 552662 Clifton@exploreyork.org.uk Date: Monday 12th August Time: 11-11.30am Description: Zip Zap Zing it’s a...
Countryfile Live is heading to Yorkshire! Making its official Northern debut, Countryfile Live is setting up home in the stunning grounds of Castle Howard from 15th - 18th August 2019....
Little Stars Big Summer Party on Saturday, 17th August, 10am-1pm @ The Riverside Centre. For children aged 0-4 but older siblings welcome. We have a great day planned, including a...
Dunnington Village Show was established in 1904. Classes include – flowers, photography, fruit, home baking, ,vegetables, wine, handicraft, scarecrow, art, preserves and children’s classes. Schedule available on website. 50p per entry. Dunnington...
Br Guy will discuss being a planetary scientist at the Vatican, how he collects meteorites in Rome and his his work in Arizona using the Vatican telescope. Brother Guy Consolmagno...
We will be welcoming majestic Birds of Prey on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August. Meet a variety of these beautiful birds, and even handle them with the assistance of trained...
In addition to our usual main attractions such as the Enchanted Forest, Giant Maze and all of the magic they hold within, we also have the following special events, exclusive...
Ravin’ Rascals is the new family-friendly event hitting York this August, providing the ultimate rave experience for children and parents alike! With a professional DJ, bubble machines, club visuals, face painting,...
Join us for scarecrow fun on 25th & 26th August! This year the theme is Fairy Tales, Folklore & Fables. Buy your trail maps for just £2 between 9:30am –...
For our Bank Holiday Family Fun day you can expect lots of FREE fun for the Children in our Course Enclosure including: Balloon Modelling Cup and Saucer Ride Barrel Train...
26th Aug 2019 Planning is underway for one of Yorks biggest events the Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge 2018 was such a brilliant day we thought we would do it all...
ROLL UP and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. TREMBLE as she faces Matron Stinkingly Bottomly. THRILL as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefield’s Travelling Circus....
A free taster session (no pre-booking required) of our Phonics Stars York class, come and find out what our classes are all about and how they benefit both children and...
Catherine Jacob, author of There's a Troll on My Toilet, is coming to Waterstones, York this Saturday! She’ll be doing interactive readings of There’s a Troll on My Toilet with...
Jobs and professions... Tombola, refreshments and trail maps available on the day at the Community Centre.
The 2019 scarecrow festival will take place over the weekend of 31st Aug / 1st Sept. The theme this year is 'Everything Disney'. We hope to see lots of Disney...
