Fun for Families

Come along and enjoy some space-themed family fun as we spark imaginations with a range of interactive activities.

Hunt for Medieval masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 81, so why not see how many you can find?

Enjoy a walking tour around the riverfront of the Ouse as we showcase York’s highlights and illustrate the role of the river in York’s World Heritage bid.

Hunt for Medieval masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 81, so why not see how many you can find?

What’s it like to be an archaeologist? Why not become a dig detective and join archaeologist and broadcaster Julian Richards for an exciting interactive event and find out.

Hunt for Medieval masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 81, so why not see how many you can find?

Hunt for Medieval masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 81, so why not see how many you can find?

Hunt for Medieval masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 81, so why not see how many you can find?

What’s it like to be an archaeologist? Why not become a dig detective and join archaeologist and broadcaster Julian Richards for an exciting interactive event and find out.

Have you faced the fiery poo-bison? Been chased round a garden by an escaped bear? No? Then you've obviously not been on The Filthy, Beastly Tour of York! Enjoy a family-friendly guided tour.

Have you faced the fiery poo-bison? Been chased round a garden by an escaped bear? No? Then you've obviously not been on The Filthy, Beastly Tour of York! Enjoy a family-friendly guided tour.

Enjoy a mesmerising programme of poetry and music inspired by our beautiful countryside presented by renowned children’s author Michael Morpurgo.

Join James Ratcliffe, Deputy Head at Bootham School, for a whistle-stop tour of the mathematical world from 25000 BCE to 1000 CE

Drop into the York Army Museum and the Eye of York and learn about D-Day with the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group.

Explore the world of children's minds. Solve puzzles, enjoy games and discover facts about the human mind and brain in a fun and interactive way.

Come along and join the fabulous Pride Parade March through the city centre streets to the Knavesmire.

York Pride returns to the Knavesmire with a vibrant afternoon of entertainment and family-friendly activities. Why not come along and celebrate inclusivity and diversity?

Join us for an afternoon of energetic, creative, crafty, puzzling, scientific and historical fun at this year’s Festival Fringe Family Fun Afternoon.

Take a journey through the stars, planets and galaxies as Mike Shaw, Head of Astronomy at Bootham School, uses engaging storytelling to introduce you to the scale of the Universe and our significance in it.

Join us for some family fun as we spark children’s imaginations with a range of hands-on, interactive activities.

Enjoy an enchanting story full of magic spells and much mischief at a fun-filled interactive concert with OAE TOTS.

Take a journey through the magical forest to the Fairy Queen’s party at a delightful family concert by OAE TOTS.