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May events

The following family events are taking place in May:

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Yorkshire Roller Disco is launching on 1 May, then every Friday and Saturday from 7.00pm to 8.30pm following that.

Check the Yorkshire Roller Disco website for upcoming dates and to book a slot. We also except walk-ins on the day for the spontaneous ones!

  • Location: St Peter’s School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB

Call us on telephone: 07704 515165 for more information.

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The York Steiner School Spring Fair is just a few weeks away now!
Saturday 9 May 10.00am to 4.00pm.

  • So many fun activities
  • Food, entertainment
  • Craft market
  • Maypole dancing
  • Plant Sale
  • Food areas
  • Family games all day
  • Live Music
  • Puppet Show

Everyone welcome!

  • Cost: Adults: £3, concessions £2, children: free
  • Location: York Steiner School, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York YO10 4PB

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Free, but you have to book a space!

Calling girls age 10-18 - join Make Space York in West Bank Park for a relaxed, welcoming session where you can hang out, try some creative activities, and share your views and ideas for the park.

You can get involved in:

  • tote bag decorating
  • badge making
  • nature-inspired jewellery
  • creative activites to share your thoughts and ideas

It's a relaxed crafty afternoon with the chance to share your views on the park - exploring themes like feeling safe, belonging, friendship, joy and how parks can better support older girls. Your ideas will help shape future improvements and activities.

This is free to attend but places need booking advance -places are limited, so only book a place at Make Space if you can attend.

This event is being run in conjunction with the Friends of West Bank Park. The Make Space York project & the Friends of Rowntree Park are supporting them looking at ways to make the park more welcoming to older girls.

  • Date: Saturday 9 May
  • Time: 2.30pm to 4.00pm
  • Location: West Bank Park, Acomb, YO24 4JB

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Calling families to go wild in the woods - our popular family forest school is back on.

Come and join us in the woods for a relaxed, hands-on session where you can slow down, get outdoors and enjoy nature together. Best suited to those aged 2-12 (something for all ages).

Each session is a little adventure of its own, with activities like:

  • fire lighting
  • whittling
  • nature crafts
  • outdoor cooking
  • woodland skills and discovery

No two sessions are ever the same, there’s always something new to try, explore and enjoy.

Led by our wonderful forest school trained volunteer Christine, these sessions are all about giving families the chance to connect with nature and each other in a fun, welcoming environment.

Come and join us for a morning of fresh air, creativity and a little bit of woodland magic!

Book places at the Family Forest School.

  • Date: Saturday 9 May
  • Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
  • Location: Rowntree Park

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A multi-cultural celebration of healthcare, wellbeing, arts, diverse food and entertainment.

The event includes a programme of dance and music performances, along with stalls selling traditional food and offering information and advice, including York Family Information Service, Healthy Child Service and NHS colleagues.

  • Date: Sunday 17 May
  • Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
  • Location: York Museum Gardens
  • Cost: Free entry

This family friendly festival is taking over a larger space in Museum Gardens, with fun continuing in Exhibition Square

Find out more about the York Health and Arts Mela or visit the facebook page for York Health and Arts Mela.

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For families with children with additional needs (SEND and adopted).

  • Date: Sunday 17 May
  • Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm (Gathering for picnicking / snacks)
  • Location: York Museum Gardens, The Artist's Garden
  • Cost: Free entry

The Mela runs from 10-5pm. It is a free public event with some busy areas. Free entertainment for all ages, see above.

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Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued stepmother, two noisy stepsisters, and a house full of chores and shadows.

  • Date: 9 to 10 May
  • Location: Grand Opera House York
  • Cost: From £15.00

For more information visit the Grand Opera House website.

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Embark on a family adventure at the Magical Owl Trail and see if you can find every hidden owl nestled among the Shambles Market stalls!

  • Date: 20 to 27 May
  • Location: Shambles Market, York

Leaflet and checklist will be available to pick up at the Visitor Information Centre. See the Visit York website for more details.

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Rowntree Park Reading Cafe family fun day

Join us this May for Rowntree Park Reading Cafe's family fun day. Take part in our Explore Trail, enjoy sunflower planting, and treat yourself to delicious refreshments from the cafe.

Search for clues around the park and café and win a prize when you complete the challenge - we can't wait!

#ExploreTogether #FamilyFun #TreasureHunt

The Romans will once again take over York Museum Gardens with a living history encampment demonstrating the Roman way of life.

  • Date: 23 to 24 May
  • Location:York Museum Gardens

The Roman Festival is a family-friendly and free event for everyone to enjoy!

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Conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York, this spellbinding three-day festival celebrates the BEST of wizardry and family fun across the city!

  • Date: 23 to 25 May
  • Location: Citywide across York

Tickets are on sale now, book early before they all...vanish! Secure your spot at www.wizardwalkofyork.com

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Buzzy Bees Activity Session

We are absolutely buzzing to be joined by Andy from York & District Beekeepers Association for an unBEElievable activity session.

A chance for little ones to come and learn about beehives, pollination, how bees help our environment to thrive, and why it's so important to care for them.

There will be hands on activities, colouring in, question time and of course the opportunity to dress up and become a beekeeper too!

This activity is aimed at 4 to 8 year olds and has a run time of approximately 30 minutes.

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IMPS May Half Term Holiday Club

The Beat Lab! Get ready to make some beats with Jodie and Tom with accessible music technology!

Ready to make some epic tunes? Come on down to The Beat Lab where we’ll explore accessible music technology to make looping beats and tunes. We’ll be using switches to record your own sounds, iPads with apps to create the wildest sounds and of course there’ll be dancing! A sensory VIP area is available to chill out in when you need a rest from the main club.

iMUSE, a 1 to 1 interactive multisensory and relaxation session is running alongside the holiday club. Let us know if you’d like a session with Hannah.

All our IMPs holiday clubs are fully inclusive. And you don’t need any experience in music to take part.

  • When: Wednesday 27 May
  • Time: 1.30 to 3.30pm
  • Where: Accessible Arts and Media, Clifton Explore Library, Rawcliffe Drive, YO30 6NS
  • Ages: 8+ years
  • Cost: £12.00 (subsidised places and sibling discounts available - please contact us for details)
  • Book: IMPs Holiday Club Booking Form – online form, alternatively, email: [email protected] or telephone: 077547 288786

Half-term Play and Projects

  • Date: Friday 29 May
  • Time: 9.00am to 12.00 noon
  • Where: The Avenues Family Hub, Sixth Avenue, YO31 0UT

Free drop-in. Play for babies and toddlers. Activities for older children. Ages 0 to 11 year, accompanied by parent or carer.

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