Looking for what’s on this weekend in York? You’ve come to the right place.
This guide is put together by the Little Vikings team, who spend their weekends doing exactly what you’re probably planning: finding great things to do with kids, making the most of the city or heading out on a day trip. We know that your time is precious – not to mention your money! – so we’ll only share recommendations that we think you’ll love.
Updated every week, this feature rounds up the best things to do in York this weekend, including family-friendly events, seasonal activities, shows, exhibitions, day trips and ideas for all weathers and ages.
If you’re visiting York or lucky enough to call it home, this is your insider guide to the best of York for kids every weekend. Why not bookmark the page and check back each week for inspiration for your weekend in York with kids? And while you’re at it, subscribe to the weekly Little Vikings newsletter and you’ll never miss a thing!
⭐ Our Top Pick
The Secret Garden The Musical – This musical version of the classic novel is now running at York Theatre Royal, and is a treat for older kids aged 10+. Find out more here
💰 Free fun
Make the most of York without spending a penny! Discover the best free things to do in York with kids.
We don’t want to panic you, but time’s running out to catch this year’s daffodils. If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll see we’ve recommended you start a new tradition of taking family photos in front of the daffs. Why not give it a go this weekend?
☔️ Indoor fun
Perfect for when the weather’s not on your side. Here are lots of ideas for things to do on a rainy day in York, and this is our recommendation for this week.
For active bigger kids, Clip and Climb at York Leisure Centre is hard to beat (in fact it’s won several Little Vikings Awards). Do book in advance as it’s popular. Find out more.
🌳 Day Trip of the Week
Fancy a little adventure beyond the city? Here’s a lovely family day out from York
Head to Dalby Forest and do the Room on the Broom Trail! It’s perfect for little legs, and fans of hte brilliant Julia Donaldson book. Find out more here.
🍰 Eat of the Week
There are loads of family-friendly places to eat in York, and here’s our recommendation of the week.
Ate O’Clock is a lovely, family-friendly independent place to eat in York (and it happens to be taking part in York Restaurant Week). Find out more.
😊 Plan Ahead
We’re busy handpicking the best Easter events going on in and around the city, so keep an eye on our website, newsletter and socials for all the details.
✨ Little Vikings Family Card offer
NEW! Save £25 on your booking for Caramel Cottage, Filey. It’s a lovely, three-bed, dog-friendly house on the Yorkshire coast. Find out more here.
Pick up your Little Vikings Family Card from the Visit York Information Centre for exclusive family discounts and offers across York.
For more inspiration for family days out, trails, events and places to eat, visit little-vikings.co.uk or follow us on Instagram @littlevikingsyork.
This guide was written by the Little Vikings editorial team. Little Vikings is an award-winning, independent guide to the best family-friendly activities in and around York, run by a local family with an in-depth knowledge of brilliant things to do and places to go.
About Little Vikings – York for Kids
Little Vikings is York’s award-winning family guide, run by a local family who know the city inside-out. We explore, review and recommend the best things to do, see, eat and experience with kids in York and beyond.
