Free Events • Little Vikings - York for Kids https://little-vikings.co.uk The Best of York for Families Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:31:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/little-vikings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cropped-Big-Helmet.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Free Events • Little Vikings - York for Kids https://little-vikings.co.uk 32 32 171672836 October Half-Term at Waterstones York https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=55027 Join us at Waterstones York for your October half-term! We will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the beloved Winnie the Pooh! Help Pooh find his friends in our daily treasure hunt! And try your luck in our lucky dip! Will you find a treat… or a trick! All of these activities will be taking […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for your October half-term!

We will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the beloved Winnie the Pooh!

Help Pooh find his friends in our daily treasure hunt! And try your luck in our lucky dip! Will you find a treat… or a trick! All of these activities will be taking place in the children’s section of our bookshop.

All of our activities are free and suitable for children aged 4 and up.

The post October Half-Term at Waterstones York first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-10-24 All Day 2026-11-01 Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 55027 Apple Week at Ampleforth Abbey https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/apple-week-half-term-family-fun Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53011 Celebrate our apple-growing tradition this October half-term with a week of orchard-inspired fun. Take part in Apple Olympics on the lawn, enjoy apple tasting sessions, follow children’s trails, and experience apple picking and pressing demonstrations on selected days. Join us as we celebrate one of Ampleforth Abbey’s most cherished traditions. A full programme of activities […]]]> Celebrate our apple-growing tradition this October half-term with a week of orchard-inspired fun.

Take part in Apple Olympics on the lawn, enjoy apple tasting sessions, follow children’s trails, and experience apple picking and pressing demonstrations on selected days.

Join us as we celebrate one of Ampleforth Abbey’s most cherished traditions.

A full programme of activities will be available on our website closer to the time.

The post Apple Week at Ampleforth Abbey first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-10-24 10:00 am 2026-10-31 3:00 pm Ampleforth Abbey Free Events, Outdoor Events 53011 Pick Your Own Apples https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ampleforthabbey/items/658912/calendar/?flow=no&full-items=yes Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53007 Join us for a rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill. Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 17 and 24 October Free […]]]> Join us for a rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.

Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 17 and 24 October

Free Entry – pay for the apples you pick

Pre-booking required

The post Pick Your Own Apples first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-10-31 11:00 am 2026-10-31 3:00 pm Free Events, Outdoor Events 53007 Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york Sun, 22 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=50837 Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read!

Each new member of the Junior Bookclub will also receive a Bookclub Membership Card which gives them at 10% off discount in the children’s books section! This card and discount is only applicable in the Coney Street, York Waterstones shop. Join us for this new adventure in our children’s section to celebrate our love of reading!

Waterstones, 15 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

The post Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-11-22 3:00 pm 2026-11-22 4:00 pm Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 50837 Lantern Procession & Carol Service https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/lantern-procession-and-carol-service Sun, 06 Dec 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53020 4pm – 5pm (service starts at 4.30pm) Join us this December as we light up the darkness with a joyful lantern procession from Alban Roe House to the Abbey Church, followed by a short carol service full of warmth and festive cheer. Lanterns can be made at one of our lantern-making workshops on Saturday 28 […]]]> 4pm – 5pm (service starts at 4.30pm)

Join us this December as we light up the darkness with a joyful lantern procession from Alban Roe House to the Abbey Church, followed by a short carol service full of warmth and festive cheer.

Lanterns can be made at one of our lantern-making workshops on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, or visit our website to download instructions to create your own lantern at home.

Free to participate with donations welcome. No booking required.

The post Lantern Procession & Carol Service first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-12-06 4:00 pm 2026-12-06 5:00 pm Free Events 53020 Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york Tue, 22 Dec 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=50837 Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read!

Each new member of the Junior Bookclub will also receive a Bookclub Membership Card which gives them at 10% off discount in the children’s books section! This card and discount is only applicable in the Coney Street, York Waterstones shop. Join us for this new adventure in our children’s section to celebrate our love of reading!

Waterstones, 15 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

The post Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-12-22 3:00 pm 2026-12-22 4:00 pm Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 50837 Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york Fri, 22 Jan 2027 15:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=50837 Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read!

Each new member of the Junior Bookclub will also receive a Bookclub Membership Card which gives them at 10% off discount in the children’s books section! This card and discount is only applicable in the Coney Street, York Waterstones shop. Join us for this new adventure in our children’s section to celebrate our love of reading!

Waterstones, 15 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

The post Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2027-01-22 3:00 pm 2027-01-22 4:00 pm Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 50837 Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york Mon, 22 Feb 2027 15:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=50837 Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read!

Each new member of the Junior Bookclub will also receive a Bookclub Membership Card which gives them at 10% off discount in the children’s books section! This card and discount is only applicable in the Coney Street, York Waterstones shop. Join us for this new adventure in our children’s section to celebrate our love of reading!

Waterstones, 15 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

The post Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2027-02-22 3:00 pm 2027-02-22 4:00 pm Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 50837 Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york Mon, 22 Mar 2027 15:00:00 +0000 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=50837 Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read!

Each new member of the Junior Bookclub will also receive a Bookclub Membership Card which gives them at 10% off discount in the children’s books section! This card and discount is only applicable in the Coney Street, York Waterstones shop. Join us for this new adventure in our children’s section to celebrate our love of reading!

Waterstones, 15 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

The post Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2027-03-22 3:00 pm 2027-03-22 4:00 pm Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 50837 Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/york Thu, 22 Apr 2027 15:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=50837 Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read!

Each new member of the Junior Bookclub will also receive a Bookclub Membership Card which gives them at 10% off discount in the children’s books section! This card and discount is only applicable in the Coney Street, York Waterstones shop. Join us for this new adventure in our children’s section to celebrate our love of reading!

Waterstones, 15 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

The post Junior Bookclub at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2027-04-22 3:00 pm 2027-04-22 4:00 pm Waterstones York Free Events, Indoor Events 50837