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Things to do with kids in North & East Yorkshire
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Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
10th April-13th September 2026
Time: all day
Address: York City Centre
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure has returned! Track down 55 wild Yorkshire animals hidden on brightly coloured benches throughout York city centre to win a free prize.
Scarborough 400 Giant Deckchair Trail
27th June-6th September 2026
Time: n/a
Venue: 10 locations across Scarborough
Address: Scarborough town centre
Discover Scarborough’s story in a whole new way with the Giant Deckchair Trail and celebrate 400 years of England’s original seaside resort. Beginning at the railway station and winding through the...
Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving
11th July 2026
Time: 10am
Venue: Skipton Town Hall
Address: High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AH
Join us for a relaxed creative session designed just for grown-ups! Take some time for yourself to craft, chat, and relax at one of our seasonal ‘Things to Make Do’ workshops. Whether you’re an...
Artist Makers
18th July-29th August 2026
Time: Every Saturday, 1 - 3pm
Venue: Create Space at The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
Join in and get creative at this weekly hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over. Led by a team of local artists, designers and makers, sessions introduce a range of techniques and materials. Artist...
Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving
18th July 2026
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Mercer Art Gallery
Address: Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SA
Join us for a relaxed creative session designed just for grown-ups! Take some time for yourself to craft, chat, and relax at one of our seasonal ‘Things to Make Do’ workshops. Whether you’re an...
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