Events
What's on in and around York for families
Take a look at our events calendar to discover the best things going on in and around York for families. We’ve handpicked the very best family-friendly events and activities, with something to do every day of the year. From free things to do in York to walks around York, tours of York, and things to do in York on a rainy day, it’s all here and it’s all family-friendly. You’ll also find events and activities for children further afield, in the North York Moors, on the Yorkshire coast and in the Yorkshire Dales. For the best things to do in York straight to your inbox each week, make sure you subscribe to the Little Vikings newsletter, too.
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Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Star Carr: Life after the Ice at The Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
Events for 30 April
Active fun and games in York
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Star Carr: Life after the Ice at The Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
Events for 9 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Snooks Auction at York Barbican
York Barbican
Events for 10 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 11 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Rowntree Park Scarecrow Trail
Rowntree Park
Events for 12 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Rowntree Park Scarecrow Trail
Rowntree Park
Events for 15 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 16 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 17 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 18 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 19 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 22 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 23 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 24 May
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Events for 25 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 26 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 27 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 28 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 29 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 30 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 31 May
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 1 June
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
York Festival of Ideas 2024
Active fun and games in York
The Wizard Walk of York
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Star Carr: Life after the Ice at The Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 at Sewerby Hall
Sewerby Hall
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm
Events for 2 June
4:00 am - 5:00 pm
King of the Sea – OAE Tots at the NCEM
National Centre for Early Music (NCEM)
May half term at Mother Shipton’s – Lost Boys!
Mother Shipton's
York Festival of Ideas 2024
Active fun and games in York
Wonderlab at the Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Star Carr: Life after the Ice at The Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 at Sewerby Hall
Sewerby Hall
Monet at York Art Gallery – The Waterlily Pond
York Art Gallery
Mayhem at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm