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, relocated to our very own city of York, expect magical transformations, sparkling sets, stunning costumes, catchy songs and heaps of hilarity. Our brand new pantomime...
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 in the beautiful medieval Michael Le Belfrey Church. A brass band will play you in, then Alistair Griffin’s Big Christmas Concert will take you on...
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 all the family…’yule’ love it. December 4th and 5th at Manor Academy in York. £10 adults, £9 children or £32 for a family of four. Shows sell...
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 it’s tracks as he joins Dame Dora and Duncan as a guard at Fitzwarren’s bank? Come and find out as Rowntree Players present song, dance,...
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 our full listings of Christmas Markets in York here:
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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 to see the children. We are delighted to introduce some new stallholders this year, and look forward to seeing you! You can see our...
This is a family event with prizes for the best dressed dog and best dressed child. Link for registration: https://racebest.com/races/yefhc
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 will be there from 10 till 5 to greet all the children big and small. We also have snowmen, reindeer and Santa's elves helping us...
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 and Cafes on both sites. You can see our full listings of Christmas Markets in York here:
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 stall from Waterbabies York too for baby swimming. At 11.15 we watch a classic Christmas film in a private screen. Lights will be dimmed slightly...
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 to star in Dick Turpin Rides Again this Christmas! The star of pantomime in York for 40 years, Berwick’s critically acclaimed performance as dame has...
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 use live actors, lighting and sound effects and immersive storytelling from our guides to bring to life the history of Christmas as never seen before....
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 Christmas Markets in York here:
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 Stadium see a live game of football and help to get the community stadium rocking now it can have full capacity with as many of the “Community”...
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 sack full of presents. £5 to meet Santa (£3 for siblings). Sandwiches, homemade cakes and hot drinks available. Get in the Christmas spirit and support...
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, candles, wood work, garden items, soaps, fresh coffee, edible teas to gin. We have fresh food such as cheese, pies, flapjack, biscuits, preserves, cakes and...
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 more. Facebook event
Drop in for lots of Christmas stories, songs and simple crafts for the under 5’s. Free event. Tel: 01904 552669
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 family to dress in their pyjamas and get cosy watching this 2004 Christmas classic. Every child will also receive a special souvenir golden ticket to...
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 fantastic, realistic beasts. Suitable for all ages. Wed Dec 22 10.15, 12.30, 14,45 and 17.00. 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
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 sparkling Christmas tree as its centrepiece. Surrounded by illuminated trees, log cabins, the rink side cafe and a viewing platform, this magical setting makes for...
