What's on
What's on
See details of year-round ongoing activities, as well as one-off events taking place near you.
Ongoing activities
- Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
- National Saturday Clubs
- The Mumbler Mythical Creature Quest
- Go Quest Adventures
- The Wizard Walk of York
- Wonderlab: The Bramwell Gallery - National Railway Museum
- Fish and Chip Friday
- Blue Sky Day Nursery Holiday Club
- Funfishers Holiday Club
- Jojo’s Eco Kids Club in the Holidays
- Little Peanuts Forest School Adventure Camp
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure is a free activity which is available until 14 September 2025.
York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? Hidden on brightly coloured benches all around York are 50 amazing animals. Each one is found somewhere in the wilds of Yorkshire, from the tiny 7-spot Ladybird to the great Dales Pony.
Find all 50 animals to collect a prize!
Take part in 3 easy steps:
- Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street.
- Find Tommy Treebark's animal friends on the lower sides of the yellow, blue, and pink picnic benches. Write down the animal you find next to the corresponding number on the back of the leaflet - make sure to tag us in your photos of you enjoying the trail!
- When you've found all 50, complete your contact information, and hand in your completed leaflet to the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street by Saturday 20 September to win a Tommy Treebark badge, soft animal, or mini beast viewer. Please note, prizes are available while stocks last.
See more information about Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure.
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 and 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.
Fish and Chip Friday
York RLFC Foundation partnership with Tanglewood Care Homes, Millers Fish & Chips, and York St. John University brings you Fish and Chip Friday. Come together in a warm space, Have a chat over a fish and chip lunch and a cuppa. The subsidised meal costs £6 per person for fish & chips and a drink.
Advanced booking required, email [email protected]. Please note orders must be made before 5.00pm the day before the event.
- Dates:
- Friday 25 July 2025
- Friday 26 September 2025
- Friday 28 November 2025
- Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
- Location: York St. John University Sports Park on Haxby Road, YO31 8TA
- Cost: £6 per person
Blue Sky Day Nursery Holiday Club
Blue Sky Day Nursery holiday club for children attending reception or above at primary school. Different theme each week, crafts to take home and activities to participate in. 2 large gardens and outdoor spaces.
To book or for more information email: [email protected].
- Time: 7.30am to 6.00pm
- Location: Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, YO30 4TU
- Cost:
- full day (7.30am to 6.00pm) - £39.75
- short day (8.30am to 3.00pm) - £32.25
- morning or afternoon (7.30am to 12.30pm or 1.00pm to 6.00pm) - £22.25
- lunch meal (if packed lunch isn’t provided) - £5.25. Please note: we cannot re-heat foods and children must not bring any foods containing nuts into the nursery
- Ages: Primary school age
Funfishers Holiday Club
6 weeks of summer weekly themes include Britain’s Got Talent, history, carnival, nature, seaside and Pirates of the Caribbean. Planned activities to meet the interests of all children. Prices include breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. See the Funfishers Holiday Club Facebook page.
For more information and to book telephone: 01904 677870 or email: [email protected].
- Date: Summer school holidays 2025
- Time: 8.00am to 6.00pm (full or half day sessions available)
- Location: Funfishers Nursery, Fishergate, YO10 4AW
- Ages: 9 months to 11-years-old
Jojo’s Eco Kids Club in the Holidays
An enchanting holiday adventure club, full of delightful eco-friendly activities, creative crafts, and imaginative toys, ensuring endless fun paired with valuable learning experiences.
Choose a morning session (10.00am to 12.00noon) or an afternoon session (1.00pm to 3.00pm). Over 5s can enjoy their lunch with Jojo for an additional £5 and combine both sessions.
For more information and to book telephone: 07756871064.
- Date: Every Monday in the summer school holidays 2025
- Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon or 1.00pm to 3.00pm
- Location: Poppleton Methodist Hall and Gardens
- Cost: £10 per session
- Ages: 4 to 10-years-old
Little Peanuts Forest School Adventure Camp
Den building and bushcraft, toasting marshmallows over open fires, cooking meals, creating wonderful artwork out of natural materials found on-site, creature hunts, storytelling, wild games, lots of physical exercise and much more.
Snacks are provided round the campfire, bring a packed lunch.
To book email: [email protected] or telephone: 01604 217321.
- Date: Monday to Thursday through summer school holidays 2025
- Time: 9.00am to 3.30pm (early drop-offs and late pickups are available)
- Location: Wheldrake, YO19 6NA
- Cost: £40 per day
- Ages: Primary aged children
June events
30 Days Wild Challenge
This year, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will be helping more people than ever before go wild and notice nature across our region with inspiring events, wildlife gardening top tips and simple activities.
"30 Days Wild" is the Trust’s annual nature challenge to do one wild thing a day in June. Connecting with nature on your doorstep also boosts health and wellbeing, a new survey finds.
See Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website for more details.
Make Space for Girls Festival 2025
Free events and activities for girls. The festival is 2 weekends and 2 parks. Most events need booking in advance, but some are drop-in on the days. The events programme includes sports and exercise, arts and crafts, performing arts, photography, nature and mindful sessions, zine making, printing, creative writing and much more.
Find more information about Make Space for Girls Festival 2025 online.
- Date and location: Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 June at Rowntree Park
- Date and location: Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June at Homestead Park
- Ages: Most sessions are for ages 10 to 18, some are 8 and above, some welcome mothers/carers to attend with their daughter (if they want to), some are open for any women to attend (no teenager needed)
Family Wildlife Day
Family friendly activities on offer as local experts share their knowledge about things to do with nature.
Look forward to bug hunts, badge making, owl pellet dissection, bird-ringing and meeting and handling snakes!
- Dates and times: Sunday 29 June, 11.00am to 4.00pm
- Location: Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York, YO19 6HP
- Cost: £18 for a family ticket (2 adults and 3 children). Pay on the day or book in advance
Book your tickets for the Family Wildlife Day.
July events
- Homestead Park Festival
- Dringhouses Summer Holiday Club
- HealthyMe Summer Holiday Club
- Poppleton Tennis Club Summer Camps
- IMPs Holiday Clubs
Homestead Park Festival: Here is Hope
A free festival hosting a weekend of music, nature, creativity and community workshops under the beautiful trees of Homestead Park.
There will be theatre, stories, play, discussions, workshops and food for all to enjoy.
Every student will receive 5 days of professional industry tuition and the opportunity to rehearse and perform in the show, as well as a free PQA Summer School t-shirt.
- Dates: Saturday 5 July to Sunday 6 July 2025
- Cost: Free
Find out more information and keep upto date on the Homestead Park Facebook page.
Dringhouses Summer Holiday Club
To book and for more information email: [email protected].
- When: Monday 21 July to Thursday 28 August 2025
- Monday 21 to Friday 25 July - Messy Week: Paint, dye, clay and slime, picnic on the Knavesmire
- Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August - Book Week: Book inspired activities, trip to media museum
- Monday 4 to Thursday 7 August - Nature Week: Nature themed activities, Football Fun Factory
- Monday 11 to Friday 15 August - Party Week: Different world themed parties, trip to William’s Den
- Monday 18 to Friday 22 August - Mystical Magic Week: mermaids, wizards, astronauts. Speedkix
- Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 August - 80 Plays Around the World: games from around the world
- Time: 7.30am to 6.00pm
- Location: Dringhouses Primary School, YO24 1HW
- Cost: £34 per session. Surcharges apply for some trips and activities
- Ages: Reception to year 6
HealthyMe Summer Holiday Club
Netball, cricket, football, dodgeball, multi-sports, arts and crafts, cooking, dance, gymnastics and more. Run by experienced primary school teachers. Lunches available on request. Find out more about the HealthyMe Summer Holiday Club.
To book email: [email protected] or telephone: 07394110082.
- When: Wednesday 23 July to Friday 1 August 2025
- Time: 8.30am to 4.00pm
- Location: Osbaldwick Primary School, YO10 3AX
- Cost: £25 per day
- Ages: 5 to 12-years-old (reception to year 7)
Poppleton Tennis Club Summer Camps
To book or for more information contact Mrs Belinda Turnbull on telephone: 07977331117 or email: [email protected].
- Date: Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August and Monday 18 August to Friday 22 August
- Time:
- 10.00am to 12.00noon 4 and a half year olds to 11 year-olds
- 10.00am to 3.00pm 12 to 18 year-olds
- Location: Poppleton Community Centre, YO26 6JT
- Cost:
- 4 to 11-year-olds: £15 members or £19 for non-members per morning
- 12 to 18-year-olds: £30 members or £38 for non-members per day (bring a packed lunch)
IMPs Holiday Clubs
Fully inclusive musical holiday activities for young people aged 8 and over.
1-1 iMuse sessions available alongside.
Book IMPs Holiday Clubs online. Alternatively, email: [email protected] or telephone: 07547 288786.
- When:
- Wednesday 30 July 2025 - Sensory Jam
- Wednesday 6 August 2025 - Summer Soundscapes
- Wednesday 13 August 2025 - Alice in Musicals Land
- Wednesday 20 August 2025 - Electronica
- Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Festival Fun
- Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Location: Clifton Explore Library, Rawcliffe Drive, YO30 6NS. Fully accessible, including Changing Places
- Cost: £12 per session
August events
Pauline Quirk Academy - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Show in a Week
Join our team of industry professionals as we explore, cast, rehearse and perform Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
Our creative team will lead sessions in singing, dance and drama as we prepare the show for performance on the last day. This is your chance to appear in our very own version of an amazing show and we’re sure it’ll be an experience you won’t forget!
Every student will receive 5 days of professional industry tuition and the opportunity to rehearse and perform in the show, as well as a free PQA Summer School t-shirt.
- Rehearsal and workshop dates: Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August 2025
- Rehearsal and workshop times: 9.30am to 4.30pm
- Performance date: Friday 9 August 2025
- Performance time: 9.30am arrival, with a performance for family and friends at 5.30pm, sign out at 6.45pm
- Cost: PQA Students £160, Non PQA students £170
Enrol now via the TicketTailor website
For more information, contact James Aconley on telephone 07753 179070, or email [email protected]
X Martial Arts Summer Camp
Find more information and book your place on the X Martial Arts Summer Camp.
- Date: Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August 2025
- Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm (8.30am drop-off available by request)
- Location: X Martial Arts Schools, Unit 2, Millfield Industrial Estate, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6PB
- Cost: £217
- Ages: 4 to 12-years-old
