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Sun 1 Feb 2026

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Not Sun. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. 12pm to 2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 7 Feb 2026

Event imageThirsk Brick Show, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. A small, one day LEGO show featuring exhibits, traders and activities for LEGO fans of all ages. 10am-4pm. £4, Child (5-15) £2. tickets: On the door, cash or card email: events@brickalleylug.co.uk web: https://brickalleylug.co.uk/events/thirsk-brick-show

Sat 7 Feb 2026 until
 Sun 8 Feb 2026

York Ice Trail, York City Centre. Wander through the historic streets and discover dazzling ice sculptures inspired by magic, mystery, and the weird and wonderful. The same weekend sees the ‘Ice Village’ – a market filled with family-friendly fun and themed traders offering magical delights and street food at Shambles Food Court. web: https://visityork.org/york-ice-trail

Fri 13 Feb 2026 until
 Sat 28 Feb 2026

Event imageMoors Dark Skies Festival, North York Moors, Sutton Bank & elsewhere. Celebrate the wonders of our skies and explore this incredible International Dark Sky Reserve in the peak of our stargazing season. 23 different events at places all over the Moors. web: https://darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-moors-events

Sat 14 Feb 2026 until
 Sun 15 Feb 2026

Event imagePeppa Pig & Baby Evie, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage show: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show, which will feature the new addition to the family, baby Evie. Based on the much-loved animated preschool TV series, Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre. 10am, 1pm & 4pm each day. £13 to £22. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Sun 15 Feb 2026

Half-Term Family Fun, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Fladam: Astro-Norman & The Cosmic Piano. Fladam Theatre are back with an intergalactic musical adventure for the whole family. "The most amazing, hilarious musical comedy duo." (BBC Radio). 2.30pm. £10/ under 16 £8. (£1.50 booking fee online). tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on

Mon 16 Feb 2026 until
 Sun 22 Feb 2026

Half Term at Eden Camp, Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton YO17 6RT. The former prisoner of war camp has an exciting line up of activities. Families can get involved in hands-on activities and interactive displays in a blend of education and adventure. Visitors who plan ahead and purchase a Season Pass before Sat 31 Jan enjoy 30% off adult, child, family tickets. tel: 01653 697777 email: admin@edencamp.co.uk web: https://edencamp.co.uk

Sun 22 Mar 2026

Event imageThirsk 10 Mile Road Race, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Also wheelchair race and Fun Run. With only 1100 places, it sells out every year, so secure your spot for the main race or the 1.5 mile children’s fun run. A share of proceeds supports charities, which in 2025 received £1500 each. Kids Fun Run 9.00am, main race 10.00am, wheelchairs at 9.50am. £23 affiliated, £25 unaffiliated, £3 Kids Fun Run. tickets: Book online (or on the day for kids) email: rdthirsk10@tasharriers.club web: https://tasharriers.club/thirsk10

Mon 6 Apr 2026 until
 Wed 8 Apr 2026

Film: Goat (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Mon 10.30am, Tue 2.30pm, Wed 6.30pm. £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

Tue 7 Apr 2026 until
 Thu 9 Apr 2026

Easter Art Camp 2026, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. 3 Day Holiday Art Camp- Rural Arts invites children aged 6 to 11 to explore the Yorkshire’s most famous creators during three days of arts and craft. There will be lots of opportunities to explore art forms and techniques over the 3 days alongside experienced Artists, Claire Ford and Jane Wilson. 9am – 1pm each day. £80. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Book online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/easter-art-camp-2026/

Sat 11 Apr 2026

3 Little Pig Tails, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. This is the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs' tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build?. 11:00am. £12.50. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Book online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/performances/3-little-pig-tails-rural-arts-thirsk/