A NEW SPECTACULAR FAMILY PANTO WE’RE HAVING A BALL AND EVERYONE’S INVITED York Theatre Royal presents the most magical pantomime of all, Cinderella! In this timeless rags to riches story,...
3rd & 10th December The biggest Christmas concert in York is back with classic Christmas tunes, brass bands, carols and bags of festive cheer. Taking place next to York Minster...
As the arch villain King Rat wreaks havoc across London Dick Whittington arrives from his home town of York seeking adventure. Can he stop King Rat’s spree of thefts in...
A Cracking Celebration (LIVE) Celebrating TEN magical years, join The Magic Hatter and friends for a very special Christmas party show! Featuring Frostbite the Penguin, Aunty Madge Hatter and even SANTA CLAUS! Festive fun for...
To view more Christmas Fairs & Markets across York see our full list here.
Annual Event with a host of fabulous stalls, Story Time with Santa, games, food, raffle, and much more. Including Christmas Choir by our wonderful Community Choir. You can see...
Please join us in the lovely trimmed Barn for some Christmas shopping, a complimentary drink and mince pie/cake. Father Christmas and one of the elves will be visiting at 2pm...
The York Yuletide Trail is returning for it's 4th year. It's a festive and fun, 5 mile trail race. It's a 2 lap, traffic free route through fields, woods and...
Join us at the Good Neighbours Garden to have a first look at what's been happening here in the heart of York! In just three (autumn!) months, we've created a...
A vibrant Christmas Artisan Market with both indoor and outdoors stalls at each end of Station Avenue, New Earswick. With live music from All Saints and St. Andrews Youth Band...
Come and join York Rescue Boat on Sunday 5th of December at St Helen's Square as we welcome Santa into the town centre as he borrows the rescue boat. Santa...
This is a family event with prizes for the best dressed dog and best dressed child. Link for registration: https://racebest.com/races/yefhc
Love To Eat is running a Christmas fair this year to raise money for St Leonard's Hospice. The fair will include: local sellers, Santa's grotto, cakes, drinks and Christmas food,...
Join us for Christmas Baby Cinema! Enjoy refreshments in the Parent Social Area 10-11am with baby play area from Baby Sensory.We will also have shopping with Hattie & Bella and...
Santa will be at the REC Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December to meet the boys & girls. Pre-booking is essential. £5 per child. You can see our full listings of...
Dick Turpin Rides Again! The Grand Opera House are delighted to announce York legend Berwick Kaler will be dusting off his frocks and making his much-anticipated, triumphant return to panto...
Just in time for Christmas is a time travelling tour of the history of Christmas held on the top floor of Golden Tours' Afternoon Tea Bus. The interactive tour will...
Little Bird Artisan Markets are heading to Easingwold this Christmas. And what a brilliant market we have lined up for you. With stalls, including arts, crafts, flowers, plants, clothes, jewellery,...
Don't miss the Ambulance Wish Foundation's Christmas Fair at St Crux Church there will be a free craft and card making table. Santa is also coming to visit, with a...
York City FC are delighted to be able to offer FREE Children's tickets to our home game on Saturday 11th December vs Chorley FC. Why not come down to the new Community...
Drop in for lots of Christmas stories, songs and simple crafts for the under 5’s. Free event. Tel: 01904 552669
Welcome to the Micklegate Mingle, a free event with Santa, Live entertainment, stalls and a fairground.Something for everyone, just come along and enjoy the festivities. Live music, performers and much...
Celebrate Christmas with us in your comfiest attire! City Screen York is showing Robert Zemekis's epic The Polar Express. As part of our kids club, we invite you and your...
Christmas craft stalls at Dunnington. A free event for the family. You can see our full listings of Christmas Markets in York here:
Teach Rex bring their new Velociraptor show to York for the first time this Christmas. The 45-min show gives families the chance to get up close and personal with these...
Ice Skating in York - Open Daily across January until 16th January. The Ice Factor – the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink at 975 sq. m –has a...
York’s rich history is being celebrated in a free app which will take you on a tour of the city, encountering some of York’s most famous characters hidden around the...
Once a month on a Friday morning we are meeting at Hungate Reading Café in York City Centre from 9.30am – 11am. This is a great chance to meet local...
Our FREE OPEN DAY is coming up on Saturday 22nd January, and we're SO excited to welcome lots of York's young performers aged 4-18 through our doors! PQA is a...
Fun Salsa Caleña Classes. From the hot Salsa Obsessed Capital of the world Cali this style of salsa is full of footwork, fast and a lot of fun. A great...
Enjoy an exclusive VIP Wizard Golf Experience on Tuesday 25th January 2022 6.30pm - 8.30pm Tickets only £20pp and include: Drinks on arrival at 6.30pm with popcorn on tables A...
Join us on Saturday 29 January 2022 for our Whole School Open Day 9.30am – 2pm We warmly invite you to our Whole School Open Day, for children from 3...
The Mount School Open Doors Our Open Doors event provides an informal opportunity for prospective families to visit the School on a Saturday. Members of staff from the Senior and...
MUSIC, LAUGHS AND INTERPLANETARY ADVENTURES Tall Stories presents The Smeds and the Smoos. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation...
Find out just what makes Bootham Junior School so special. Tour the school on a normal school day, meet the pupils and teachers and have a conversation with the Head....
The Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year or Spring Festival celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. This year it falls on Tuesday 1 February...
Once a month on a Friday morning we meet at Supersonic Fitness in York City Centre from 9.30am – 11am for a delicious brunch with our babies. The cost is...
Come and join the show as you experience Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman at York Theatre Theatre Royal on 4 February - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want....
Come and join us for our Open Weekend discover a new sport an old sport or the best sports bar in Wigginton. Everyone is welcome, so come and have a...
Love the woods? Come along to our monthly Saturday Club aimed at families with children 0 – 11 years old. Join Qualified Forest School Practitioner, Christine Banham to learn for...
Inviting you all to join the monthly meeting of the York Home Birth Support Group. All are welcome, wherever you plan to give birth. Join us for inclusive, parent led...
We would love to invite you to our family friendly ceilidh, (barn dance) Don’t worry if you think you cannot dance or you don’t know the steps. We have invited...
Pebbles playgroup is holding a pre loved children’s clothes sale (0-7 years from 50p) at Clifton Methodist Church. All profits will go towards the CMC renewal fund.
Wondering what to do for Valentine's Day in York? Our Ultimate Guide to Valentine's Day in York will help and inspire you! From where to eat in or out in...
The annual Dark Skies Festival will be returning on 18 February – 6 March 2022, so get your binoculars ready to expand your knowledge or start your stargazing journey. There...
Want to try some bushcraft? All tools will be supplied – Wrap up warm and bring a flask this is an outdoor event! We have a qualified tutor who will...
Baby Band are doing gigs for you and your little people. No baby music, proper music, like you used to go and see loads of before you had children. This...
Come and enjoy a half term photo walk with Families Get Active and then a lovely warm drink afterwards. Open to all students and staff and their young families at...
Stories and Crafts with Fiona and Dawn Local authors Fiona Kirkman and Dawn Treacher will read their stories, Harriet the Elepotamus and Mouse Pirate, followed by some creative crafts!
Get down on Friday evening and prepare to be marvelled as our magician is back from 6pm-10pm!
Regia Anglorum Vikings reenactment group re-create early mediaeval history. From warriors striding the place of slaughter to workers whose daily tasks were the backbone of early mediaeval society. The event...
26 February Snickleways of York 26 March The York Cat Walk (10:00 – 11:30) 26 March York Minster and the Treasurer's House (13:00 – 14:30) 23 April Museum Gardens, Multangular...
Exclusive workshop with Famous UK designer Ruby McGrath! Learn to Crochet with one of the UK’s top designers. All abilities welcome and all materials provided. There will be cake too!...
Have some fun this Pancake Day with our handy pancake recipe sheet and word scramble game.
Crafty Tales from Story Craft Theatre. The interactive storytelling sessions return to Theatre@41 to take your pre-schoolers on an exciting journey under the ocean!
This event is made up of a number of groups who portray different aspects of the Second World War and aim to give visitors a feel for what it was...
Head down to our Minster Yard site on the 5th March from 9am – 12pm to discover how rewarding a career in childcare can be. You will have the opportunity...
Saturday's in March This is a gentle, inclusive introduction to running suitable for you and your family. No need for fancy gear or equipment. All you need is loose clothing,...
