Now until
 Sun 19 Apr 2026

Easter Wonderland, Prophecy House, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD. Tumble down the rabbit hole into an Easter Wonderland at Mother Shipton’s, an award-winning attraction voted the Best Magical Experience in the York area. EGG-splore the enchanting woodland, transformed into a springtime dream with EGG-stravagant Easter scenes inspired by Alice in Wonderland. 9:30am until 5:30pm. See website for full details. tel: 01423 864600 tickets: Online - Booking is essential email: info@mothershipton.co.uk web: https://myfmx.uk?c=dYn6n0t

Sat 25 Apr 2026 until
 Sun 26 Apr 2026

Bluey and Bingo, Monk Park Farm. Join Bluey and Bingo on the farm this April for special meet-and-greet sessions, animal feeding, and hands-on time in the Animal Barn. Enjoy outdoor play, woodland walks, the mini train and barrel ride (extra charge), plus food and treats from our food court. A full day of family fun included. From 10am. Adult £14.45 Child £17.45 Under 1 £5 when booked in advance online. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (cheapest is online up to the day before your visit) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 25 Apr 2026 until
 Thu 30 Apr 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree (U), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures. 7.30pm, also Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 30 Apr 2026 until
 Mon 4 May 2026

Northallerton May Fair, Northallerton High St DL7 8LP. The High Street will be filled with rides and side shows. web: https://www.facebook.com/NorthallertonFair

Fri 1 May 2026

Helmsley Open Air Pool, Baxton's Sprunt, Helmsley, YO62 5HT. Yorkshire’s only 25m heated open air pool. We are a charity providing affordable outdoor swimming and a ‘holiday atmosphere’ to our local community and many visitors. The pool opens for the summer season today. tel: 01439 326008 tickets: Online booking is recommended email: helmsleypool@outlook.com web: https://helmsleyopenairpool.org

Fri 1 May 2026 until
 Thu 7 May 2026

California Schemin' (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring James McAvoy, Amber Anderson, James Corden. In the late 1990s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the 'wrong' accents, so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 2 May 2026 until
 Mon 4 May 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (PG) Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. 2.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 14 May 2026 until
 Sat 16 May 2026

Grease, The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA. Return to Rydell High with the T-Birds and Pink Ladies for a night of hot rods and timeless songs, including Summer Nights, We Go Together and the unforgettable, sing-along classic, Greased Lightning. By York St. John Musical Production Society. 7.30pm, also Sat 2.30pm. £15, Child/Senior £12. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 23 May 2026 until
 Sun 24 May 2026

Hambleton District Show, Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DP. The largest horse show in the north of England. tel: 07894 856810 email: hannah_voakes@live.co.uk web: http://www.hambletonshow.com

Sat 23 May 2026

Jasmine's Homecoming Party, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Talk by Jasmin, Live Band MOTA (high-energy rock and pop anthems), Yorkshire Scran Pizza van & Ewe La La Bar. Organised by Thirsk & District Rotary. 7pm-11pm. £15. tickets: Please email email: contact@jasmine-harrison.com

Sat 23 May 2026

Jasmine's Homecoming, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. FREE Community Event welcoming Thirsk adventurer Jasmine Harrison’s return from her 28,000 miles Mini Globe Race solo sail around the world. Short talks by Jasmine. Community groups & sponsor stands. To apply for a free stand: caroljordanx@aol.com. Organised by Thirsk & District Rotary. 12pm-4pm. Free entry.

Sat 6 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 7 Jun 2026

UK’s largest tractor festival, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. More than 1,400 vintage and modern tractors and another 2,200 exhibits including stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on show across 120 acres of the Newby estate. 10am-4pm. £22, Child (4-15) £16, Family (1+3 or 2+2) £65. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online email: enquiries@tractorfest.uk web: https://tractorfest.uk

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Free Open Farm Sunday, All over UK. Visit a farm on Open Farm and find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives. For details of farms and opening times, and to book your place, see website. Free. tickets: Book online web: https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Alne Street Fayre, Alne, York YO61 1RY. Family day out with a host of live music, activities and refreshments. Noon-4.30pm. £6, children free, parking free. email: contact@alnestreetfayre.uk web: https://www.alnestreetfayre.co.uk

Wed 10 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 14 Jun 2026

Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham Park, Bramham, Wetherby LS23 6ND. 8.30am-6pm. £16 to £38, parking from £5. tel: 01937 846005  tickets: Online or at gate email: horsetrials@bramhampark.co.uk web: https://bramham-horse.co.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Great Knaresborough Bed Race, Knaresborough HG5 9AY. Bed race with supporting parade. Starts at about 10:30am, parade at 1pm, Bed Race 3pm. Free. web: https://www.bedrace.co.uk

Fri 19 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 21 Jun 2026

The Devil Wears Pravda (tbc), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs. Fri & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 7.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, by phone or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 21 Jun 2026

NY Agricultural Show, Otterington Hall, South Otterington, Northallerton DL7 9HW. North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show. From 8am. £35 family, £12 adult, £8 child, under 5s free. tel: 07787 387831  tickets: Online or at gate email: secretary@northyorkshireshow.co.uk web: https://northyorkshireshow.co.uk

Sat 4 Jul 2026 until
 Sun 5 Jul 2026

Steam and vintage rally, Duncombe Park, Helmsley,YO62 5EB. Steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair. 9.30am-11pm (Sat) & 4pm (Sun). £12, Child/Senior £8, Family £35. tickets: Online email: gytecwebmaster@gmail.com web: https://www.gytec.co.uk

Sun 5 Jul 2026 until
 Sun 12 Jul 2026

Ripon Theatre Festival, All over Ripon. Five days of drama, street theatre, circus, dance, puppetry, storytelling and more. Events and activities for all ages, both indoors and open-air. Performance and fun to brighten the unique city of Ripon. With workshops and participatory events, comedy, children's events, street performances and historical works. web: https://ripontheatrefestival.org/events/list

Tue 14 Jul 2026 until
 Fri 17 Jul 2026

Great Yorkshire Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ. The best animals in the country competing, alongside national breed shows, machinery, food and first-class entertainment to celebrate the very best of farming, food and the countryside. 8am-6pm. £36.50, also advance, concession & family tickets. tel:  01423 541000 tickets: Online or phone, booking essential email: info@yas.co.uk web: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Sat 18 Jul 2026 until
 Sun 19 Jul 2026

Steam Engines & Fair Organs, Masham, Ripon HG4 4PB. Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally. 10am-5pm. £14, also advance, concession & family tickets. email: hello@mashamsteamrally.com web: https://www.mashamsteamrally.com

Sun 19 Jul 2026

Historic Vehicle Rally, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Vintage and classic cars - the North’s biggest one-day car show, over 1,000 vehicles. 10am-3pm. £16, Child £10, Family £47,, under 4s free. tel: 01423 322583  email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://www.newbyhall.com/event

Sun 19 Jul 2026

Weeton Show, The Weeton Showground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, Harrogate LS17 0AN. All the usual classics - Punch and Judy, brass bands, ferret racing, ice cream and pints of Weeton Wiggle. Watch riders in the horse & pony classes, be entertained by gun dogs, hounds, vintage tractors and shows throughout the day on the main event field. From 8.30am. Free parking. email: secretary@weetonshow.co.uk web: https://www.weetonshow.co.uk

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Borrowby Show, Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton, Thirsk YO7 4AX. Traditional agricultural show. Noon-6pm. email: info@borrowbyshow.org.uk web: https://borrowbyshow.co.uk

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Birstwith Show, Wreaks Road, Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 2NN. From Noon. £7, under 18s free. tel: 07789 338219 email: info@birstwithshow.com web: https://www.birstwithshow.com