What's on
What's on
Ongoing activities:
- National Saturday Clubs
- The Mumbler Mythical Creature Quest
- Go Quest Adventures
- The Wizard Walk of York
- Wonderlab: The Bramwell Gallery - National Railway Museum
April events
Summer events
National Saturday Clubs
Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. National Saturday Clubs are open to 13- to 16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend.
Joining the National Saturday Club is a unique opportunity to learn new skills, discover talents, meet new people, and find out more about further education, higher education and rewarding careers.
Find your local Club and apply to join. In addition, sign up to the National Saturday Club newsletter.
The Mumbler Mythical Creature Quest
Take a short but magical walk around York to seek out eight mythical creatures that are hiding in the city. Perhaps you’ve walked past some of them before and never even noticed them? Once you find each creature you’ll need to unscramble the clues to uncover the magical Mumbler password!
For more information and where to pick up a map visit Mumbler Mythical Creature Quest.
Go Quest Adventures
Self guided city walk and interactive treasure hunt. Explore the streets of York's city centre, unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app.
See the area's highlights, explore it's hidden gems and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way - even locals will discover something new!.
Book a ticket for Go Quest Adventures.
The Wizard Walk of York
The only tour in York specifically aimed at children.
Spellbinding magic, comedy and a dash of York’s history! Help search for magical creatures on a tour that wizard fans are going Potty for, ideal for children but suitable for all.
- Date: Selected days and times throughout the summer
- Location: starting from The Shambles
- Cost: adults £9, children £9, Wizard wand kits: £5
Visit The Wizard Walk of York website for more information, or email: [email protected].
Wonderlab: The Bramwell Gallery - National Railway Museum
The Wonderlab experience is a paid for attraction inside the National Railway Museum (which is free entry). The Wonderlab is a new interactive experience for families with 18 hands on challenges and live experiments!
Max cardholders will receive 50% off entry to the Wonderlab: The Bramwell Gallery, for up to 4 people.
It's free to visit the National Railway Museum.
For more information about the Wonderlab visit the Railway Museum’s website.
The Storm Whale
Based on the award-winning books The Storm Whale and The Storm Whale in Winter by Benji Davies. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
- Location: The Studio, York Theatre Royal
- Date: Tuesday 16 April to Saturday 19 April 2025
- Cost: From £10
- Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Book tickets to see The Storm Whale at York Theatre Royal.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. Suitable for children aged 6 and over.
- Location: Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW
- Date: Tuesday 22 April to Saturday 26 April 2025
- Cost: From £15 (please note: transaction fees may apply)
- Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes including interval
Book tickets to see The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Grand Opera House.
The Sound of Music
NET York brings the Sound of Music to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.
- Date: Tuesday 29 April to Saturday 3 May 2025 at various times
- Location: Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
- Cost: £20 to £24
Book tickets to see The Sound of Music at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.
York Festival of Ideas 2025
York Festival of Ideas presents over 200 mostly free events designed to educate, entertain and inspire. This year the theme is 'Making Waves'.
- Date: Saturday 31 May to Friday 13 June 2025
- Cost: free!
