What's on
November events
The following events are taking place in November:
- Ghosts in the Gardens
- Brick or Treat
- Give It A Go Week
- The Mansion House – Mischief Night Ghost Trail
- Wicked Web’oween
- Ice Skating
- Big Family Christmas Festival at Brunswick Organic Nursery
- The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring Calm Hour
- Teen Girls & Mums Craft at The Land
- Welcome to Storywood - Writing Workshops for ages 9+
- Christmas Tree Festival
Ghosts in the Garden
- Where: York city-wide
- When: 19 September to 1 November
- Price: Free
York's streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures as our Ghosts in the Gardens take their places across historic sites. You can pick up a trail map from the Visitor Information Centre on Back Swinegate.
Visit York Bid's website for more information.
Brick or Treat
- Where: The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, YO1 9TU
- When: October half-term: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November
- Price: Visit their website for more information
Brick or Treat is a fun, family-friendly Halloween challenge designed to add something extra to your visit, without the scares. It’s a chance to explore the attraction in a different way while seeing if you can spot all the hidden creations.
Suitable for families and curious minds of all ages.
Can you find all six and crack the secret word?
Visit The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring website for tickets and more information.
Give It A Go Week
- Where: York-wide
- When: October half-term: 24 October to 1 November
- Price: Free and low cost
York Youth Partnerships' Give It A Go Week is a celebration of fun, friendship, and trying something new! Across York, youth clubs, sports teams, church groups, and community organisations are putting on free and low-cost activities to keep young people active and inspired this half term.
Visit the York Youth Partnership website for more information.
The Mansion House – Mischief Night Ghost Trail
- Where: York Mansion House
- When: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November
- Price: Free with admission
Children’s Mischief Night trail: Suitable for younger children. Mischief Night Ghost Week trail: Suitable for older children age 11+.
Visit the York Mansion House website for more information.
Wicked Web’oween
- Where: Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York YO32 2RH
- When: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, 9.30am to 6.00pm
- Price: Visit their website for more information; EVERYTHING is included in the admission ticket
Meet Elphaba and Glinda, our Wicked tribute stars, for songs, games and bubbles!
Visit The Web Adventure Park this October half term for the following:
- unlimited fairground rides
- Laser Lightyear Game Zone
- bouncing pillows
- giant astra slide
- meet our furry friends during the animal encounter sessions
- indoor play
- taste our delicious handmade pizzas
- and so much more
We will have a pumpkin patch for you to buy your very own pumpkins and snap some pumpkin pics! We also have a place to carve them, Wizard Woo may pop by too!
Visit the Web Adventure Park website for tickets and more information.
Ice Skating
- Where: Behind York Art Gallery, York Museum Gardens, YO1 7FR
- When: 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Price: Concessions from £10, children from £11, adults from £12, family tickets available
THOR’S on ICE is bringing festive magic back to York city centre.
Suitable for ages 3+ (under 13s accompanied by an adult).
45-minute skating sessions are available between 10.15am and 8.15pm.
Visit the THOR’S on ICE website for tickets and more information.
Big Family Christmas Festival at Brunswick Organic Nursery
- Where: Brunswick Organic Nursery, 13 Appleton Road, York, YO23 2RF
- When: Saturday 14 November, 10.00am to 4.00pm
- Price: Free entry
Come along to our Big Christmas Festival at Brunswick Organic Nursery for a fabulous day out!
We've got something for everyone - from cookery demos and bulb planting (pre booked), sustainable woodworking and children's crafts (book on the day) - plus a huge range of hand-made eco-friendly gifts, a delicious range of vegetarian food with hot and cold drinks and home made cakes, a raffle, tombola and live music all day with special guests: 10,000 Pairs of Hands, Leather-O and the Steiner School Folk Band!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring – Calm Hour
- Where: The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, YO1 9TU
- When: Sunday 15 November, 3pm to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
- Price: Visit their website for more information
Join us for Calm Hour at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in York!
A magical, inclusive experience specially designed for neurodivergent guests and their families.
Enjoy our curious contraptions in a quieter, gentler setting:
- no music or flashing lights
- sensory backpacks available (ear defenders, fiddle toys & more)
- friendly staff on hand
This is a brilliant opportunity to explore at your own pace in a space that welcomes everyone.
Booking is essential - email [email protected] for any questions.
Visit The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring website for more information.
Teen Girls & Mums Craft at The Land
- Where: The Land, Towthorpe Road, Haxby
- When: Tuesday 17 November, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
- Price: £20 for Mum and Daughter together
For girls aged 14 and above and their mums.
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the peaceful surroundings of The Land.
Every mum and daughter will receive her own pre-made hessian bunting, ready to decorate with bows, buttons and gems. Create something special to give as a Christmas gift or to brighten up a bedroom or home.
The session will be led by two parents connected to The Land, both of whom have teenage daughters. To help make the session welcoming and accessible, the group will be kept small, with spaces for just four girls and four mums. Drinks and snacks will be available.
All crafting will take place in our wooden cabin, surrounded by nature, offering dedicated time and space for mums and daughters to create alongside one another.
See The Land's website for tickets and more information.
Welcome to Storywood - Writing Workshops for ages 9+
- Where: Grand Opera House York
- When: Monday 23 November, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
- Price: £10 per ticket
Step beyond the pages of a familiar fairytale and into a world where imagination leads the way.
In this writing workshop, young storytellers aged 9+ will explore the magic hidden inside classic tales before creating stories of their own. Guided by the mysterious Thread Keeper and inspired by the world of Storywood, participants will discover that there is never just one version of a story and that their own voice is the most important one of all.
Visit the Grand Opera House website for tickets and more information.
Christmas Tree Festival
- Where: York Minster
- When: Saturday 28 November 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027
- Price: York residents free (proof of address required)
The festival will open on Saturday 28 November at 10.00am with a light switch-on at Minster Mash-Up, York Minster’s special service for children and families.
Visit York Minster's website for more information.
