Just a week to go until the Easter holidays. How on earth did that happen? One minute we were taking down the Christmas decorations, the next we’re trying to decide which of the many Easter trails to embark on. If you’re looking for ideas for things to do during the Easter holidays in and around York, be sure to pick up your Easter copy of Little Vikings (out now!) and keep checking back here. In the meantime, here are a few of the things that are on in York this week for kids.

Monday 23rd March

Coffee Club – Hotel Du Vin – 9am to 11am – £5

One of York’s best-kept secrets, Hotel du Vin’s Monday morning coffee club is a godsend. For just a fiver, enjoy a lovely (and unlimited!) continental buffet breakfast, tea and coffee and a chat with other parents in the courtyard. Children are actively welcomed, and although they’re mainly of the babes-in-arms variety, there’s the occasional toddler too. It’s not on every week (sometimes the space is unavailable because of weddings or other events) so do check with them before setting off (0845 365 8438).

Story and Play – York Explore Library – 10am to 10.45am – Free

Fun storytime with play for under 5s at the newly reopened York Explore Library. No need to book.
 

Tuesday 24th March

Storytime – York Explore Library – 10.30am to 11am – Free

Stories for pre-schoolers at the refurbished York Explore. No need to book.

Wednesday 25th March

Big Scream (parents/carers and babies under one) – City Screen Picturehouse – 11am – members’ admission prices apply (babies free; Big Scream membership £5)

This week’s film is Suite Francaise.

Rhymetime – York Explore – 1.30pm to 2pm – Free

Rhyming fun for under 5s.
 
 

Thursday 26th March

Storytime – York Explore Library – 1.30pm to 2pm – Free

Stories, songs and fun. Booking not necessary.
 
 

Friday 27th March

Rhymetime – York Explore – 10.30am to 11am – Free

Rhyming fun for under 5s.
 

Toddler Time – City Screen Picturehouse – 11.15am – £3 for children, accompanying adults free if you join the Toddler Time club (free to join).

This week’s film is to be confirmed.
 

Saturday 28th March

Kids Club – City Screen Picturehouse – 10.45am (activities), 11.15am (film) – £3 non-members/£1 members. Membership is £4.

This week’s film is to be confirmed.

Easter Activities – Across York and beyond!

It’s officially the Easter holidays, so there’s an abundance of fab stuff to do for kids. Check out the rest of the Little Vikings website for ideas for things to do.

Sunday 29th March

Easter Activities – Across York and beyond!

It’s officially the Easter holidays, so there’s an abundance of fab stuff to do for kids. Check out the rest of the Little Vikings website for ideas for things to do.