Now until
 Sun 1 Mar 2026

Moors 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

Now until
 Sun 1 Mar 2026

Lambing Live, Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO72AG. Step into the heart of lambing at our Maternity Ewe-nit. Learn fascinating sheep facts, enjoy live farmer talks, meet newborn lambs, bottle-feed calves, cuddle small animals, hand-feed barn animals and explore outdoor play (weather permitting). A lamb-tastic family day out at Monk Park Farm. From 10am. Adult £6.95 Child £6.95 Under 1's £3 (Online Price) *If booked online before midnight the day before. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 14 Mar 2026 until
 Sun 15 Mar 2026

Kangaroo (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community. 2.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 22 Mar 2026

Thirsk 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

Sat 28 Mar 2026 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 28 Mar 2026 until
 Sun 12 Apr 2026

Easter Egg and Fairy Hunt, Studfold Farm, Lofthouse, Harrogate HG3 5SG. An Unusual Easter Egg Hunt Can Be Discovered in the Yorkshire Dales. Families seeking something a little different this spring may find unexpected magic waiting in Nidderdale, where the much-loved Studfold Adventure Trail invites visitors to step into a world of fairies, nature, and outdoor adventure. £8.50 per person, under-twos free. tel: 01423 755228 tickets: Pre-booking online is advised email: info@studfold.com web: https://studfold.com

Mon 30 Mar 2026 until
 Tue 31 Mar 2026

Tokyo Sketch Studio, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Workshop: Kawaii & Maga Art Adventure. This Easter holiday join local artist Nicola Hutchinson for an incredibly exciting Art Adventure. Young artists (ages 5t0 160 will explore the vibrant wrld of Japanese art from cute Kawaii characters to Manga & anime-comic creations. 10am, 10.30am & 1pm. £35 (8 - 11yrs full day, £20 (12-16 yrs) half day, £10 (5-7yrs) 1 hour session. + £1.50 (online only) booking fee. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Fri 3 Apr 2026 until
 Sun 5 Apr 2026

The Great Yorkshire Egg hunt, Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AG. Join us for Yorkshire’s biggest Easter Egg Hunt as you explore the Easter Woods in search of hidden eggs. Enjoy a full day of farm fun alongside the hunt, including animal encounters and outdoor play. Every child receives a chocolate treat. Book online early, this popular event sells out fast. From 10am. Adult £12.45 Child £18.45 Under 1 £6 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 4 Apr 2026

Easter Fun Day, Martree Business Park, Cedar Rd, Thirsk YO7 3FF. Easter egg hunt, Mini-Market, Activities, Tombola, Food & Drink. Free on-site parking. 10am-3pm.

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/

Fri 10 Apr 2026

Easter Family Day, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. An exciting afternoon of competitive racing and family fun. Gates open 11am. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online email: info@thirskracecourse.net web: https://thirskracecourse.net

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/

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

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