Scarecrow festival in Wetwang. A fun day out for all the family! The trail starts at Wetwang Village Hall. Scarecrow Cafe open daily 10am-4pm. Parking, toilets, tombola, trail maps, scarecrow goodies and more. Southfield Road, YO25 9XX
Dive in and learn more about super shark senses this May half term! It’s sure to be sense-ational! Join us in the Endless Oceans Gallery at 11am and 3pm for our interactive shark senses work shop and discover the amazing senses that sharks have used to survive for over 450 million years. You can even...
Come one come all to Piglets crazy May-Hem Circus this May half term. With death defying stunts, upside down juggling and amazing acrobatics, all in the big top tent, it’s unmissable fun for the entire family, from 25th May – 2nd June. Step right up as the fun just keeps getting better! Take a tractor ride to the...
Sat 25th May 2019 to Mon 27th May 2019 Castle Howard has a long history of holding traction engine rallies until the early 1980s Performing in the main arena will be the Stannage International Stunt Show, featuring the flaming high fall show, exploding coffin, motorbike stunts, car jumps and trick riding to name a few....
Sat 25th May 2019 to Mon 27th May 2019 Castle Howard has a long history of holding traction engine rallies until the early 1980s Performing in the main arena will be the Stannage International Stunt Show, featuring the flaming high fall show, exploding coffin, motorbike stunts, car jumps and trick riding to name a few....
**See below for Mumbler offer on pre-booked tickets** Did you think the age of dinosaurs was well and truly over? Think again! Enter through our Jurassic gates this Spring and prepare yourselves for a MONSTER day out because something ROAR-some is happening at Stockeld Park during May half term! Take a walk through the...
Did you think the age of dinosaurs was well and truly over? Think again! Enter through our Jurassic gates this Spring and prepare yourselves for a MONSTER day out because something ROAR-some is happening at Stockeld Park during May half term! Take a walk through the Enchanted Forest but watch out… somewhere deep inside, dinosaurs...
Nature at Nunnington Get involved with our jam packed nature inspired week of activities including the ‘nurture and flourish’ garden trail, critter crafts and hear nature natter. Visit the website for schedule of activities
Multi-period History Camp Sunday 26 & Monday 27 May, 10am-5pm 2019 Take a walk through history with our excellent re-enactment group. You can explore their camp and step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of everyday life in bygone times and learn about a range of historic crafts. Ryedale Folk Museum...
Nature @ Nunnington Monday 27 May (until 2 June) 2019 12pm – 3pm Get involved with our jam-packed nature inspired week of activities including the ‘nurture and flourish’ garden trail, critter crafts and hear some nature natter.
Beck Isle Musuem Wednesday 29th May 2019 – Traditional Craft Day 11 am – 3pm Thursday 30th May 2019 – Scapbooking 11-3pm – Victorians loved making scrapbooks. Come along to this 1 day workshop and create your own scrapbooking using paper, collage or bring along your own pictures, magazines etc. Pay for one visit and...
A brand new event for 2019 We have teamed up with Colemans Cider and Half Moon Brewery to bring you a weekend of great local beer and cider, fantastic live music and Artisan Food stalls A brilliant new event bringing together all that is great about our local area. Join us in the Home Farm...
Explorers Club. Lots of nature based activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 including orienteering, owl pellet dissection and shelter building. £15 and £12 for second and subsequent siblings. Please note that an accompanying adult must stay for the session. Booking essential. Please bring a packed lunch. The Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard, YO60 7BY 01653 648598...
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is 30 years old this year, and there will be a chance for all children up to seven years old to join East Riding Libraries during the May half term holiday. David McKee’s children’s picture book, ‘Elmer’ was first published in 1989 and tells the story of a patchwork multi-coloured elephant...
Tuesday 28 May Fossil Handling 10:30am-12pm & 1:30-3pm Rotunda Explore Prehistoric times and find out about dinosaur footprints in hands-on sessions with our geologists. FREE, drop in All activities are FREE with an Annual Pass and Under 18s go FREE unless otherwise stated All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer
Fairy Stories Scampston’s Fairy Godmothers will be back in 2018 with some magical tales! Join them in the fairy woodland throughout May Half Term. Enjoy the playground and nature trails for families to discover the outdoors and the incredible wildlife here at Scampston. On storytelling days, all children wearing magical costumes will come in...
Tuesday 28 May, 7.00pm Wednesday 29 May, 2.30pm Wednesday 29 May, 7.00pm This heart-warming reimagining of The Ugly Duckling tells the tale of a plucky little bird picked on by the other farmyard animals because he’s different. Ugly embarks on an adventure, meeting an array of characters who teach him that it takes all sorts...
2 hour online workshop all about nurturing a good relationship between your children and helping the siblings in the family go from fighting to friends. I'm offering an early bird discount on this - so it'll be £29 until Monday 20th May and then will go up to £37. It's all going to happen via...
Join the Hidden Horizons team for a 2hr bushcraft session, we will make a shelter, light a fire, forage some food and cook it. Sessions will start at 10am and then another session will start at 1:30pm. Price is £9 per person, and under 5’s go free. This is the 10am booking link HERE This...
Junior Rangers at Yorkshire Arboretum A fun-packed Spring day for children aged 4-11, with seasonal indoor and outdoor nature-inspired activities, including birds and life cycles. Please note that an accompanying adult must stay for the session. Booking via Howardian Hills AONB website (howardianhills.org.uk). This session will be based at the arboretum. £7.50 per child. Located...
Wednesday 29 May Make Your Mark 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Scarborough Art Gallery Design and make your own stamps and explore different types of printing to create unique works of art. Dress to Mess! FREE, drop All activities are FREE with an Annual Pass and Under 18s go FREE unless otherwise stated All children must be...
If you would you like to know more about fostering opportunities in your area please come along to one of our informal drop ins, meet the team and talk to foster carers, plus pick up some info to take home and read – in one of our lovely new bags for life, of course! We...
Free Digital Fun for all ages. Drop in and try our Virtual Reality goggles, raspberry pi’s and Code-a-pillar. Please contact us to book your slot with our Virtual Reality Goggles. For further information about any of these sessions, and to ensure they are running, please contact Pickering library on 01609 533624
Virtual Reality Morning. Thursday the 30th of May between 10am – 1pm. Free Digital Fun for all ages. Drop in and try our Virtual Reality goggles, raspberry pi’s and Code-a-pillar. Please contact us to book your slot with our Virtual Reality Goggles. Meet Captain the Guide-dog. Saturday 1st June 10am -12 noon. Captain the guide-dog...
2 Fun Taiko Drumming workshops for kids on Thursday 30th May (May half term) At Helmsley Arts Centre, York 10am - 12pm for ages 8 to 12 1pm - 4pm for ages 13 to 16 Come and have a go at the exciting art of Japanese Taiko drumming, which combines elements of music, rhythm, dance...
Thursday 30 May Awesome Egyptians 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Rotunda Make your own Egyptian ushabti or headdress inspired by our Ancient Egyptian objects. FREE, drop in All activities are FREE with an Annual Pass and Under 18s go FREE unless otherwise stated All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is 30 years old this year, and there will be a chance for all children up to seven years old to join East Riding Libraries during the May half term holiday. David McKee’s children’s picture book, ‘Elmer’ was first published in 1989 and tells the story of a patchwork multi-coloured elephant...
KBH VIRGINIA SAND ART WORKSHOPS £6 per child 10% Sibling discount Our sand art is a fabulous award winning sensory art activity. Sand art is a very calm activity. The calm and repetitive nature of the sand art, coupled with the pre-cut, pre-glued sections means that anyone, regardless of physical abilities, or attention span, can...
Sociable Softball Cricket sessions aimed at girls/young women aged 11-18 years old (younger girls welcome too on request). Suitable for all abilities and beginners welcome. The sessions will be led by supportive coaches and are an opportunity to be active and to feel good! The project is launching with a Free taster session on Thursday...
£6 per child Wonderful Wildlife Day. Another fantastic event with Green Underwings, encouraging kids to get outdoors and explore! Discover the incredible wildlife that lives in the gardens and estate at Scampston. We will head out on a walk listening for bird species singing their hearts out, look for squirrels scampering up the trees, and...
With 3000 years of history, Scarborough Castle is covered in traces of times past, and this spring we aim to uncover some of them. During our 2 weekends long archaeological excavation in the castle grounds you are invited to see the archaeologists in digging action, listen to the experts and even take part in revealing...
Lots of fun for the family, children’s races, a bucking bronco competition, sheep shearing demonstrations, pony events, face painting live entertainment, art competition and much more. You can find us at our Facebook page Acklam Sports and gymkhana.
We have handpicked the finest local suppliers to bring you the best range of Yorkshires finest food produce and unique, handmade crafts. This is all set in the shelter of the 'Sykes Barn' and is FREE ENTRY along with FREE PARKING.
Captain the guide-dog will be visiting Pickering library to meet customers of all ages. With his owner Greg, he will be showing what a guide-dog can do. For further information about any of these sessions, and to ensure they are running, please contact Pickering library on 01609 533624
Karl Avison is one of the 12 amateur Jockeys in the Macmillan Race of their Lives around the famous Knavesmire at York Races on Saturday 15th June 2019. Any donation you could make to his page would be so appreciated! www.justgiving.com/fundraising/karl-avison This Family Fun day is to raise money for Macmillan and add to Karl’s fundraising...
2019 TOTS EVENT! Flamingo Land are proud to bring this year’s best lineup for THREE fun filled TOTS Events! Come along and see Skye and Chase from Paw Patrol during Story Time sessions, led by a narrator, at intervals on Saturday 1st June! The Story Times will take place at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm and...
Car boot sale £5 a car, £10 a van, £7.50 a table. Light refreshments available as well as Tombola.
10am - 4pm £8 including entry to Walled Garden & Parkland trails (RHS members £4) Scampston's increasingly-popular Spring Plant Fair returns, offering the perfect day out for keen gardeners. The perfect day out for gardeners! Scampston's Plant Fair returns in 2019, attracting gardeners from across Yorkshire and further afield. Our plant fair has gained a...
Ryan Swain and Frank Lamingo are celebrating 5 years in entertainment together by putting on a one off spectacular show at The Milton Rooms in Malton on Sunday 2nd June at 2:30pm. This year marks 5 years since Ryan introduced Frank Lamingo to the world. He was initially created as a time filler for Ryan...
