Things to do in York

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Popular in York

MAY

23

Institute of Fundraising Yorkshire Conference and Awards 2019

Thu, May 23, 8:30am

The Principal York, York

MAY

28

York Mumbler Children's Activity Day 2019

Tue, May 28, 11:00am

The Mount School, York

Free

JUN

5

Gavin Esler: How to Do Good

Wed, Jun 5, 7:00pm

St Peter's School, Clifton

Free

JUN

5

York Careers Fair

Wed, Jun 5, 10:00am

De Grey Rooms, North Yorkshire

Free

JUN

20

Visit York Tourism Awards 2019

Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm

National Railway Museum York, York

JUN

28

York Outdoor Cinema - The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long

Fri, Jun 28, 7:00pm

The Principal York, York

OCT

5

Yorkshire Whisky Festival 2019

Sat, Oct 5, 12:00pm

York Racecourse, York

OCT

26

Oktoberfest York 2019

Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm

The Grand Bier Tent, York

MAY

23

Institute of Fundraising Yorkshire Conference and Awards 2019

Thu, May 23, 8:30am

The Principal York, York

MAY

28

York Mumbler Children's Activity Day 2019

Tue, May 28, 11:00am

The Mount School, York

Free

JUN

5

Gavin Esler: How to Do Good

Wed, Jun 5, 7:00pm

St Peter's School, Clifton

Free

JUN

5

York Careers Fair

Wed, Jun 5, 10:00am

De Grey Rooms, North Yorkshire

Free

JUN

20

Visit York Tourism Awards 2019

Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm

National Railway Museum York, York

JUN

28

York Outdoor Cinema - The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long

Fri, Jun 28, 7:00pm

The Principal York, York

OCT

5

Yorkshire Whisky Festival 2019

Sat, Oct 5, 12:00pm

York Racecourse, York

OCT

26

Oktoberfest York 2019

Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm

The Grand Bier Tent, York

This Weekend

MAY

24

Carol Drinkwater: The House on the Edge of the Cliff

Fri, May 24, 7:00pm

St Peter's School, Clifton

Free

MAY

24

Ladies Night Pottery Evening MAY

Fri, May 24, 6:30pm

The Creative Studio York, York

MAY

25

Dance The Night Away With YSJ Dance!

Sat, May 25, 7:30pm

York St John University, York

Free

MAY

25

York Treasure Hunt with 20% off at the finishing Treasure (the pub)

Sat, May 25, 9:00am + 47 more event

York, York

MAY

25

BEAT x Run Club

Sat, May 25, 10:00am + 2 more event

The Rose & Crown, York

Free

MAY

25

Crochet a Granny Square Bay

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm + 1 more event

Trafalgar Bay, York

Free

MAY

25

Cleaning with Essential Oils Workshop - York

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm + 1 more event

Premier Inn York City Centre Blossom St North, York

Free

MAY

26

Festival of Wellbeing

Sun, May 26, 10:30am

York Marriott Hotel, York

MAY

24

Carol Drinkwater: The House on the Edge of the Cliff

Fri, May 24, 7:00pm

St Peter's School, Clifton

Free

MAY

24

Ladies Night Pottery Evening MAY

Fri, May 24, 6:30pm

The Creative Studio York, York

MAY

25

Dance The Night Away With YSJ Dance!

Sat, May 25, 7:30pm

York St John University, York

Free

MAY

25

York Treasure Hunt with 20% off at the finishing Treasure (the pub)

Sat, May 25, 9:00am + 47 more event

York, York

MAY

25

BEAT x Run Club

Sat, May 25, 10:00am + 2 more event

The Rose & Crown, York

Free

MAY

25

Crochet a Granny Square Bay

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm + 1 more event

Trafalgar Bay, York

Free

MAY

25

Cleaning with Essential Oils Workshop - York

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm + 1 more event

Premier Inn York City Centre Blossom St North, York

Free

MAY

26

Festival of Wellbeing

Sun, May 26, 10:30am

York Marriott Hotel, York

Music events

JUN

22

York Music Hub Gala Concert

Sat, Jun 22, 8:00pm

National Railway Museum (Main Entrance), York

JUN

22

Black Rose Events Presents: Bad Pollyanna

Sat, Jun 22, 7:30pm

The Crescent Community Venue, York

JUN

30

Singing Hands

Sun, Jun 30, 10:30am

York Sports Club, York

SEP

28

Come & Sing with Bob Chilcott!

Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am

The Shepherd Hall, York

JUN

22

York Music Hub Gala Concert

Sat, Jun 22, 8:00pm

National Railway Museum (Main Entrance), York

JUN

22

Black Rose Events Presents: Bad Pollyanna

Sat, Jun 22, 7:30pm

The Crescent Community Venue, York

JUN

30

Singing Hands

Sun, Jun 30, 10:30am

York Sports Club, York

SEP

28

Come & Sing with Bob Chilcott!

Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am

The Shepherd Hall, York

Food & Drink events

JUN

15

National Beer Day - Ale Tasting £9.74

Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm

Trafalgar Bay, York

Free

JUN

29

Whisky School - York

Sat, Jun 29, 10:00am

Hotel du Vin York, York

AUG

22

Ebor Ladies Day - High Heeled Tea

Thu, Aug 22, 11:00am

The Principal York, York

NOV

30

Prosecco and Gin Festival York Winter Edition

Sat, Nov 30, 6:00pm + 1 more event

York Racecourse, York

JUN

15

National Beer Day - Ale Tasting £9.74

Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm

Trafalgar Bay, York

Free

JUN

29

Whisky School - York

Sat, Jun 29, 10:00am

Hotel du Vin York, York

AUG

22

Ebor Ladies Day - High Heeled Tea

Thu, Aug 22, 11:00am

The Principal York, York

NOV

30

Prosecco and Gin Festival York Winter Edition

Sat, Nov 30, 6:00pm + 1 more event

York Racecourse, York

Charities & Causes events

MAY

31

RRRRRmazing Teddybears' Picnic

Fri, May 31, 10:30am

St Nicks - Nature Reserve & Environment Centre, York

Free

JUN

4

Volunteering Fair

Tue, Jun 4, 3:00pm

Priory Street Centre, York

Free

JUN

6

St Nicks Evening Conservation Group- Himalayan Balsam Clearance

Thu, Jun 6, 6:30pm

St Nicks, York

Free

JUN

8

FOURTH ANNUAL MACMILLAN CANCER "HOPES & DREAMS" CHARITY BALL 2019 "AN INDIAN SUMMER" with 104.7 MINSTER FM

Sat, Jun 8, 6:00pm

York Racecourse, York

JUN

16

Coffee&Croissants in aid of NSPCC

Sun, Jun 16, 9:30am

The Mount School, York

JUN

20

St Nicks Evening Conservation Group - Himalayan Balsam Clearance

Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm

St Nicks, York

Free

JUN

28

Older Citizens Advocacy York AGM, 2019

Fri, Jun 28, 10:30am

Denham Room, York

Free

JUL

14

YCF 10 for 10 - Dragon Boat Race

Sun, Jul 14, 9:00am

Lendal Bridge, York

MAY

31

RRRRRmazing Teddybears' Picnic

Fri, May 31, 10:30am

St Nicks - Nature Reserve & Environment Centre, York

Free

JUN

4

Volunteering Fair

Tue, Jun 4, 3:00pm

Priory Street Centre, York

Free

JUN

6

St Nicks Evening Conservation Group- Himalayan Balsam Clearance

Thu, Jun 6, 6:30pm

St Nicks, York

Free

JUN

8

FOURTH ANNUAL MACMILLAN CANCER "HOPES & DREAMS" CHARITY BALL 2019 "AN INDIAN SUMMER" with 104.7 MINSTER FM

Sat, Jun 8, 6:00pm

York Racecourse, York

JUN

16

Coffee&Croissants in aid of NSPCC

Sun, Jun 16, 9:30am

The Mount School, York

JUN

20

St Nicks Evening Conservation Group - Himalayan Balsam Clearance

Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm

St Nicks, York

Free

JUN

28

Older Citizens Advocacy York AGM, 2019

Fri, Jun 28, 10:30am

Denham Room, York

Free

JUL

14

YCF 10 for 10 - Dragon Boat Race

Sun, Jul 14, 9:00am

Lendal Bridge, York

Health & Wellness events

JUN

1

Dealing with Anger & Frustration

Sat, Jun 1, 10:00am

Kadampa Meditation Centre York, York

JUN

5

How to Nourish Your Gut

Wed, Jun 5, 10:30am

Southlands Methodist Church, York

JUN

6

The Wonders of British Sign Language

Thu, Jun 6, 6:30pm

The Centre @ Burnholme, York

Free

JUN

26

Conversations to transform health and care in York

Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm

Priory Street Conference Centre, York

Free

JUN

27

Compassion, Creativity & Growth: Framing Arts & Dementia Practice

Thu, Jun 27, 9:30am

York St John University, York

JUL

3

Mindfulness for Insight Workshop (10 Year Anniversary Event)

Wed, Jul 3, 9:30am

Priory Street Centre, York

JUL

5

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Groups....But Were Afraid to Ask

Fri, Jul 5, 10:00am

St Bede's Pastoral Centre, York

SEP

16

SCST Foundation Course in Essential ECG Interpretation - Autumn 2019

Mon, Sep 16, 9:00am

The National Railway Museum, York

JUN

1

Dealing with Anger & Frustration

Sat, Jun 1, 10:00am

Kadampa Meditation Centre York, York

JUN

5

How to Nourish Your Gut

Wed, Jun 5, 10:30am

Southlands Methodist Church, York

JUN

6

The Wonders of British Sign Language

Thu, Jun 6, 6:30pm

The Centre @ Burnholme, York

Free

JUN

26

Conversations to transform health and care in York

Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm

Priory Street Conference Centre, York

Free

JUN

27

Compassion, Creativity & Growth: Framing Arts & Dementia Practice

Thu, Jun 27, 9:30am

York St John University, York

JUL

3

Mindfulness for Insight Workshop (10 Year Anniversary Event)

Wed, Jul 3, 9:30am

Priory Street Centre, York

JUL

5

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Groups....But Were Afraid to Ask

Fri, Jul 5, 10:00am

St Bede's Pastoral Centre, York

SEP

16

SCST Foundation Course in Essential ECG Interpretation - Autumn 2019

Mon, Sep 16, 9:00am

The National Railway Museum, York

Business & Professional events

MAY

22

The York Professionals Annual Dinner

Wed, May 22, 6:30pm

York Racecourse, York

JUN

6

DisruptHR York (Taster)

Thu, Jun 6, 5:30pm

Vodka Revolution, York

JUN

12

Annual General Meeting | The York BID

Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm

DoubleTree by Hilton York, York

Free

JUN

12

A CIRCULAR ECONOMY EVENING, by CEC York

Wed, Jun 12, 4:00pm

The Micklegate Social, York

Free

JUN

27

Pensions and Taxation Seminar / York

Thu, Jun 27, 7:00pm

Holiday Inn York

Free

JUL

6

Flying Futures Staff Training - 6th & 7th July

Sat, Jul 6, 9:45am

Stableside @ Yorkracecourse, York

Free

JUL

16

Just when you thought it was all over - GDPR Change is on the way!

Tue, Jul 16, 9:30am

York Sports Club, York

OCT

24

Yorkshire & Humber Heathrow Business Summit 2019

Thu, Oct 24, 8:00am

Voltigeur Suites 1 & 2, York

Free

MAY

22

The York Professionals Annual Dinner

Wed, May 22, 6:30pm

York Racecourse, York

JUN

6

DisruptHR York (Taster)

Thu, Jun 6, 5:30pm

Vodka Revolution, York

JUN

12

Annual General Meeting | The York BID

Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm

DoubleTree by Hilton York, York

Free

JUN

12

A CIRCULAR ECONOMY EVENING, by CEC York

Wed, Jun 12, 4:00pm

The Micklegate Social, York

Free

JUN

27

Pensions and Taxation Seminar / York

Thu, Jun 27, 7:00pm

Holiday Inn York

Free

JUL

6

Flying Futures Staff Training - 6th & 7th July

Sat, Jul 6, 9:45am

Stableside @ Yorkracecourse, York

Free

JUL

16

Just when you thought it was all over - GDPR Change is on the way!

Tue, Jul 16, 9:30am

York Sports Club, York

OCT

24

Yorkshire & Humber Heathrow Business Summit 2019

Thu, Oct 24, 8:00am

Voltigeur Suites 1 & 2, York

Free

Free events

MAY

22

Voluntary Sector Assembly - Challenging Local Issues

Wed, May 22, 10:00am

Priory Street Centre, York

Free

MAY

28

Action Towards Inclusion - Theory of Change

Tue, May 28, 10:00am

Priory Street Centre (York CVS), York

Free

JUN

6

Alex Bellos: The World’s Favourite Number

Thu, Jun 6, 7:00pm

St Peter's School, Clifton

Free

JUN

6

6th June: Military is Good for Rail Insight Event – York

Thu, Jun 6, 2:00pm

Network Rail Training Centre, York

Free

JUN

11

Celebrating the Garden Village of New Earswick

Tue, Jun 11, 11:00am

Folk Hall, York

Free

JUN

20

Annual Education Conference

Thu, Jun 20, 9:00am

York Racecourse, York

Free

JUN

21

SMART Transport showcase – the possibilities, policies and practicalities

Fri, Jun 21, 10:00am

National Railway Museum York, York

Free

AUG

21

The Ebor Lectures: Brother Guy Consolmagno

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm

York Minster, York

Free

MAY

22

Voluntary Sector Assembly - Challenging Local Issues

Wed, May 22, 10:00am

Priory Street Centre, York

Free

MAY

28

Action Towards Inclusion - Theory of Change

Tue, May 28, 10:00am

Priory Street Centre (York CVS), York

Free

JUN

6

Alex Bellos: The World’s Favourite Number

Thu, Jun 6, 7:00pm

St Peter's School, Clifton

Free

JUN

6

6th June: Military is Good for Rail Insight Event – York

Thu, Jun 6, 2:00pm

Network Rail Training Centre, York

Free

JUN

11

Celebrating the Garden Village of New Earswick

Tue, Jun 11, 11:00am

Folk Hall, York

Free

JUN

20

Annual Education Conference

Thu, Jun 20, 9:00am

York Racecourse, York

Free

JUN

21

SMART Transport showcase – the possibilities, policies and practicalities

Fri, Jun 21, 10:00am

National Railway Museum York, York

Free

AUG

21

The Ebor Lectures: Brother Guy Consolmagno

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm

York Minster, York

Free

From nearby cities

JUN

28

GIN FEVER FESTIVAL @ Kelham Island Museum

Fri, Jun 28, 5:00pm

Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield

JUL

2

The Children's Media Conference 2019

Tue, Jul 2, 5:00pm

Showroom Cinema, Sheffield

JUL

12

SteelCon 2019

Fri, Jul 12, 9:00am

Owen Building Sheffield Hallam,, Sheffield

JUL

26

Deer Shed Festival 10

Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am

Baldersby Park, Topcliffe

AUG

16

Tribfest 2019

Fri, Aug 16, 9:00am

Sledmere House, Driffield

AUG

30

Lewis Capaldi

Fri, Aug 30, 6:00pm

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough

NOV

14

An Experience With Mel Gibson (Leeds) EXTRA DATE ADDED

Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm

New Dock (Royal Armouries), Leeds

DEC

6

Christmas with Jethro Tull

Fri, Dec 6, 7:30pm

Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield

JUN

28

GIN FEVER FESTIVAL @ Kelham Island Museum

Fri, Jun 28, 5:00pm

Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield

JUL

2

The Children's Media Conference 2019

Tue, Jul 2, 5:00pm

Showroom Cinema, Sheffield

JUL

12

SteelCon 2019

Fri, Jul 12, 9:00am

Owen Building Sheffield Hallam,, Sheffield

JUL

26

Deer Shed Festival 10

Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am

Baldersby Park, Topcliffe

AUG

16

Tribfest 2019

Fri, Aug 16, 9:00am

Sledmere House, Driffield

AUG

30

Lewis Capaldi

Fri, Aug 30, 6:00pm

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough

NOV

14

An Experience With Mel Gibson (Leeds) EXTRA DATE ADDED

Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm

New Dock (Royal Armouries), Leeds

DEC

6

Christmas with Jethro Tull

Fri, Dec 6, 7:30pm

Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield

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