Forest Church
Forest Church
Please join us for some fun and games in Knavesmire Woods. This month, we will be thinking about butterflies, make our very own out of leaves and sticks and go on a butterfly hunt!
Please join us for some fun and games in Knavesmire Woods. This month, we will be thinking about butterflies, make our very own out of leaves and sticks and go on a butterfly hunt!
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr direct from a smash-hit West...
How many living species can you find on a 25-acre site that only 6 years ago was a barley field? Come and seek out wildflowers, bugs, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies, moths, birds, snails, spiders and much more – everything that moves or grows. Become a wildlife explorer for the day and help our team of experienced...
Entry £1 - Kids free - includes A Programme & Dog Treats! Rosettes & Deluxe Goodie Bags for places 1st – 3rd Judged by Minster Vets & Shaun Leach LCGI GRAND RAFFLE with AWESOME PRIZES! Raffle tickets on sale at The Fox & Claire's K9 Clips Salon. Trade/Craft Stalls, BBQ, Cake Stall, Tombolas, Bouncy Castle,...
Yor-Kon 2019 York Comic Con Toy and Collector Festival Saturday 6th July FREE ENTRY !! York City Centre – Parliament Street We are back in 2019 for the Summer edition of Yor-kon, We do not want to give to much away at this stage but we can confirm that it will be bigger than ever...
Magic Viking stones, ghosts, and underwater sparklers all feature on this tour, happening this weekend only! We’ll use history and science to explore some bits of York you might’ve missed. Suitable for everyone! Fully accessible. Meet Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate, 1pm Saturday, 10am and 1pm Sunday. £3/£10 for 4 (Under 5's free) - Prebook on the Theatre of Science...
For the first time this year there’ll be a special dog show for the cutest, scruffiest, waggiest dogs of Fishergate. Woof!! With loads of FREE activities for children - woodland trail, coconut shy and hook a duck. Live music from local acts all in the beautiful setting of the Millennium Field next to Millennium Bridge....
Traditional summer fair – crafts, coconut shy, hook a duck, live music, wood-fired pizza in the beautiful setting of Millennium Field (Millennium Bridge near Maple Grove). Including a special dog show – entry from 1pm. Please walk or cycle to the event if you are able to, nearest parking Hospital Fields Rd. Millennium Field, next...
White Syke Fields is an event space for you to host children’s parties, birthday celebrations, weddings, network events, photoshoots and more! We want you to join us for our opening launch – meet friends old and new, have a nosy around the venue & enjoy a few drinks! White Syke Explorers will also be at...
A FREE workshop provided by the Royal Lifesaving Society, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, which aims to give those attending the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby/young child emergency, such as stopping breathing, choking or drowning. Booking is essential through Katie on kteastle@ntlworld.com
Advertising feature for SHH Date & Time: Thu, 11 July 2019 12:30 – 14:30 Location: Trafalgar Bay 7 Nunnery Lane York YO23 1AB Do you need advice and strategies to get your children sleeping better? The Sleep Workshop for Parents is for you! As a health visitor and a mother of 4, I will...
Event Title: Explore a Story: This Is Not A Fairy Tale by Will Mabbitt and Fred Blunt Event Location: Explore York Library, Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS 01904 552828 Date: Thu 11 July Time: 2-2.45pm Description: No more drippy princesses and no more pompous princes...Have you ever wanted the princess to do the...
Drop into any Explore York Library and sign up for Space Chase, the Summer Reading Challenge. York, Acomb and Tang Hall Explores and New Earswick Library will also have free children's crafts to try.
Come along to the University of York Archaeology Student Showcase! Explore the UK's rock art in Virtual Reality, get hands on with human bones, create your own archaeology adventure, and ask yourself, why do we share? Something for all ages! Our event is free, and supports the research of UoY students. Kings Manor, Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EP...
The Duck Race is part of a Family Fun Day organised by the Friends of Slingsby School to raise funds for the school. Ducks released at 2pm. There will be inflatables, face painting, hook a duck, tombola, a raffle and more! Ducks are on sale for £2 each or 3 for £5, these can be...
Summer Fundraising event – Little Stars Day Nursery is charitable organisation. Please come along to enjoy lots of fun activities and help us raise money to develop our outdoor recourses for our children. Everybody welcome! Activities include; Hook a duck, Cake sale, Family raffle (lots of prizes and experiences to be won), Tombola, crafts, guess...
Summer Picnic Concert at Museum Gardens Sunday 14th July 2019 Founded in 2017, The York Proms has quickly gained a reputation as one of York’s entertainment highlights. For one day only, the historic Museum Gardens is transformed into an open air concert hall with an orchestra, soloists, and a fireworks finale. You can pack your...
Always a great event, fun for all the family on the banks of the Ouse cheering on the boats! Times etc TBC
Summer fair with craft stalls, scarecrow competition, raffle, tombola, dog show, music, bbq and licensed bar. Free entry Hempland Lane Allotments, Heworth, York
Little Bites Cookery presents – parent and child cookery (summer special) * Sunday 14th July (10.30 -12pm) * Suitable for 2.5 – 9 yrs approx * We shall be making savoury filo parcels and a fruit salad * £15 per child & parent * Booking available on Little Bites Cookery website T: 07768207839
https://www.facebook.com/events/434563853960657/ Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 11 AM – 6 PM We are back again for 2019, Woodthorpe’s biggest day of the year! Come and hang out on the green, we’ll have live music and acts, food vans, drink stalls, plenty of fun shopping stalls and lots more entertainment. More details to come as they...
The Great Yorkshire Fringe will take place between the 18th and 28th July 2019 and will see the historic city of York's well known thoroughfare transformed into a vibrant and exciting central festival hub. To celebrate our 5th birthday we will be spreading out across the city into even more cultural venues with our eclectic...
One Giant Leap Celebrate the anniversary of the first man on the moon with a weekend of events at the Yorkshire Museum 20-21 July 2019 On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the very first man to walk on the moon, as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Mark the 50th anniversary of the moon...
Free family fun day hosted by Blue Sky Day Nursery. Join them for a bouncy castle, face painting, activities, tombola, ice cream, lucky dip, raffles, games, a cake stall and most importantly fun for all! Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4TU T: 01904 693007 e: yorkadmin@blueskydaynursery.com Website Facebook Instagram
Summer fun day for children, parents and the public to come and enjoy! Hook a duck, lucky dip, summer crafts, hit the tin, baking. Refreshments are in a offer, free of charge. Also a chance to look around our lovely setting if you haven’t already seen it. T: 07947633386
Our first family fun day! A nice social event and a chance to meet other families in the community in the wonderful setting of Rowntree Park (close to the café). There will be games, music, face painting and great craic. Just come along with a blanket and some picnic food if you would like.
York Big Sing is a series of community singing sessions open to everyone for free. No experience needed, just turn up and have a go! They aim to bring people from across the city together of different ages and backgrounds and get them singing in harmony. Check out the poster for the schedule! T: 01904...
You are invited to a great family day out at the splendid Homestead Park and the award-winning gardens which this year are featuring Wallace and Gromit. These well-loved characters will feature in our Community Fun Day alongside a range of activities and displays to inspire you to reduce waste and upcycle. There will be lots...
You are invited to a great family day out at the Homestead Park whose annual display features Wallace and Gromit. There will be a range of activities to inspire you to reduce waste and up-cycle, and lots of family fun including a bouncy castle, tractor rides, farm and much more. The Homestead Park, YO30 5FZ
For young people aged 8-17 to come and try out Door 84. Parents and carers can also come along 10-11am to chat with their trained youth workers. Free drinks and toast will be available to parents/carers. Door 84 Youth and Community Centre, 84 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7LX T: 01904 623177
Kindermusik with Cath Smithson presents…Rupert the Wrong Word Pirate Climb aboard the S.S. Pretend and set sail to imaginary places. Dance the Pirate's Treasure Dance, enjoy rhyming with our story about a confused pirate, visit Royal Island and the castle of a king and queen – and meet a friendly dragon. T: 07982 607674
School’s out for the Summer! So why not kick start your family time with a Family Yoga session? Join Vikki for a fun filled yoga session using traditional yoga practices, creativity and mindfulness. Build connections and make a positive start to your Summer, and maybe take some ideas to try out at home too. With Vikki O'Brien. Pre-book...
Chickenshed, the renowned London theatre company is coming to the Great Yorkshire Fringe this summer with a new theatre show for children aged 0-7yrs. The Tigon and the Liger has been adapted from the brilliant children’s book written by celebrated author Keilly Swift. This lively, fun and colourful show incorporates actors, puppets, physical theatre and...
Thursday 25th July, Thursday 3rd, 8th & 15th August 9.30am - 10.15 or 10.30 - 11.15am A fun 4 week course of classes covering letter sounds, blending and segmenting sounds to read, and key words through LOTS of games and activities. Come along together and learn how you can support your little one too! Booking...
Forest school for children 7 years old and under. Children are able to explore the woods at their own pace. Muddy area, explorer camp, dressing up, giant catapult and laze in the hammocks, not forgetting something to make and take home and cooking over the fire (please let us know of any known allergies). White...
Friday 26th July - Tears for fears Saturday 27th July - James Arthur The two days of the Music Showcase Saturday have become popular with racing and music fans alike, promising to be a fun filled 24 hours of top class racing and live music. MUSIC RACEDAYS ONLY; - Children aged 5-15 need a special...
Creative Collage - Find your creative voice Saturday 27 July 10:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm In response to the exhibition, Sounds Like Her, join local photomontage artist, Adele Karmazyn, and find your creative voice through the medium of collage. Using 19th century photographs, scanned images, textures and drawings, take inspiration from Adele’s collection...
York Rescue Boat are hosting our first family fun day. Lots of fun activities, food stalls and local stalls, as well as a fabulous raffle! (Donation entry) York RI, Hamilton Drive, YO24 4NX
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 is free and family friendly (children must be accompanied by parents/guardians at all times), no booking required!
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 celebration of the city as a natural place, and take part in small crafts challenges to make York a friendlier place for wild plants and...
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 with fun crafts for all ages £1 per child – goes towards the cost of materials