A city-wide self-guided sculpture trail featuring larger-than-life figures inspired by York Minster's historic stone carvings, designed for visitors of all ages.
A diverse season of live entertainment at the Grand Opera House York, featuring West End musicals, plays, comedy, and family shows.
Community car boot sale event at York Racecourse, one of the largest in the area, with free admission for the public.
Cookery demonstrations at York Castle Museum featuring historic recipes.
A community football festival held at the LNER Community Stadium as part of the City of York Council's Armed Forces Day celebrations.
A themed barbecue on the terrace of the Novotel York Centre, featuring a grill menu, drinks, and live music in a relaxed riverside setting.
A physical comedy show by Skedaddle Theatre inspired by Mr Bean, using choreography, mime, clowning and puppetry in a family-friendly story of silent love.
Family-friendly interactive theatrical show featuring dinosaurs, suitable for all ages.
Live entertainment, fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts taking place on Kirkgate, the recreated Victorian street within York Castle Museum.
A family-friendly evening market showcasing local craft, artisan goods, and the Young Trader of the Year competition.
A family-friendly event celebrating Yorkshire Day with a Yorkshire market, seaside-themed funfair attractions, a giant pop-up sandpit, and a seagull trail through the city centre.
Annual market celebrating Yorkshire producers and local makers, with family-friendly seaside fun activities including a giant sandpit and face painting.
A family-friendly outdoor day celebrating Yorkshire pride with live entertainment, stalls, food and drink, and activities for all ages.
Musical performances throughout the day at York Castle Museum celebrating the sounds of the sixties, featuring folk favourites and chart classics.
A theatrical equestrian show combining traditional Iberian horsemanship with modern theatre, fire stunts, and music, celebrating the Year of the Horse.
A family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala, where participants create colourful hot air balloon crafts, guided by artist Lendita.
A weekend of historical re-enactments, talks and activities at the Eden Camp Modern History Museum, bringing the Second World War to life.
Interactive children's show featuring Blippi and Meekah, with music and surprises for families.
Family science show with explosive experiments, returning for 2026 after its 2025 Olivier Award.
London City Ballet presents the mixed bill of Firebird and Ghost Light, with guest ballerina Alina Cojocaru, at York Theatre Royal.
A live band tribute concert with stage visuals bringing together classic Halloween hits for the whole family.
A record market with over 70 sellers and approximately 200,000 vinyl records across two floors of the Knavesmire Stand, featuring rock, soul, punk, indie, jazz and more.
A festive 90-minute guided walking tour exploring the history, tales, and traditions of Christmases past in the historic city of York.
A festive family fairy-tale adventure pantomime at the York Theatre Royal, featuring Jenny Gayner as the Wicked Queen and Dean Whatton as Sarge.
Swashbuckling musical pantomime with Tom Lister as Captain Hook and Jimmy Bryant as Smee, featuring action, flying scenes and special effects.
A festive concert featuring Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, inviting audiences to sing along to classic Christmas carols during their 2026 UK tour.
Community carol concert with local school choirs, brass band and carol singing at York Barbican.
