Now until
 Sun 27 Oct 2024

Wizard Academy, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Only Sat & Sun. Professor Snoutwhisker's Wizard Academy. A spellbinding day out where every child will learn how to be a Wizard, learning how to make wands, fly a broomstick, make potions and cast spells. Animal Handling activities running all day, Pumpkin Grave Yard, Live Stage Shows, lots of Photo Opportunities. Adult £12, Child (1yr & over) £15. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Now until
 Wed 6 Nov 2024

Crowe’s Wood Halloween Trail, Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT. Spook-tacular outdoor trail. We encourage visitors to dress up for Halloween during the trail, we love to see your costumes! Aimed at families with primary school aged children, although we hope older children (and adults) will enjoy it too. Open 10am-5pm, closed Thursdays. No extra charge - standard admission. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: On the gate or online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Now until
 Fri 25 Oct 2024

Pigs & Pumpkins, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Especially for toddlers. While the bigger kids are at school, come along to Monk Park Farm for the day to cuddle some piglets and pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home and carve on Halloween. Adult £11, Child (1yr & over) £14. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Tue 22 Oct 2024 until
 Sat 26 Oct 2024

Beauty and the Beast, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton Musical Theatre Company. 7.15pm, also Sat 2.15pm. Adults £16, child £14. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 25 Oct 2024 until
 Tue 5 Nov 2024

Buckets of Fun Half Term, Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT. Discover buckets of fun activities hiding in the grounds of Kiplin this spring. Play games, explore trails, learn, and laugh as a family in the fresh air. Kiplin’s buckets of fun will be placed in the grounds and gardens for you to find. After using the resources in the buckets please put them back for another family to find. 10am-5pm, closed Thursdays. No extra charge - standard admission. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: On the gate or online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Fri 25 Oct 2024 until
 Thu 31 Oct 2024

Buffalo Kids (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Animated adventure. Mary and Tom are parentless Irish siblings who arrive in New York City via ocean liner in 1886 and quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard a transcontinental "Orphan Train" where they meet an extraordinary new friend who will change their lives forever. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm on Sat 26 Oct, Sun 27 Oct & Sat 2 Nov. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 26 Oct 2024 until
 Sun 3 Nov 2024

Ripon Scenic Cruises, Ripon Canal Basin, 12 Canal Wharf, Ripon HG4 1AQ. During the half term week Ripon Scenic Cruises are running a special half hour cruise every day. It is disabled, SEN and dog friendly. Enjoy an autumn cruise for all the family this half-term - no scary halloween frights in sight - instead a canal boat trip to solve the creature critter cruise quiz! With a prize for every child (up to 14yrs). 8 time slots every day. tel: 01765 609777 tickets: Buy online email: ripon.scenic.cruises@gmail.com web: https://www.ripon-scenic-cruises.co.uk

Sat 26 Oct 2024

Free Halloween Event, White Rose Bookshop & Cafe. Free entry to Halloween fun with children’s author, Jane Clack. Fancy Dress Competition, Storytime at 10am, and 3.30pm. Halloween Cafe treats, book signing and give aways. Free entry. tel: 01845 524353 tickets: No need to book

Sun 27 Oct 2024 until
 Sun 3 Nov 2024

Wizard Academy, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Visit Professor Snoutwhiskers Wizard Academy. A spellbinding day out where every child will get to learn how to be a Wizard, learning how to make wands, fly a broomstick, make potions and cast spells… and that's not all – we have Animal Handling activities running all day, Pumpkin Grave Yard, Live Stage Shows, lots of Photo Opportunities and more. Adult £12, Child (1yr & over) £15. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Wed 30 Oct 2024

A Tiger's Tale, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Half Term At Helmsley Arts. M6 Theatre Company presents a fantastical production by award-winning playwright Mike Kenny. Based on the extraordinary story of Fenella, the Holmfirth Tiger. A Tiger's Tale is a high-spirited balancing act of circus, puppetry. live music and song. From a circus train in South Africa to a steam-boat on the Atlantic Ocean, and onward to West Yorkshire, a ramshackle travelling troupe tell us the unbelievable true story of a family of acrobats and their adopted tiger cub. Join Titch, Ma and Pa on their riotous adventure into a world where all the best stories end with a surprise. 2.30pm. tickets: 01439 771700 web: https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk

Sat 2 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Bedale Park DL8 1RF. Spectacular firework display and the warmth of the Bedale Bonfire. The display is set to music and has always been free and open to all. from 6pm. Free entry. web: https://bedale-tc.gov.uk/bedale-bonfire-and-fireworks

Sat 2 Nov 2024

Light Up The Sky, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Creative Arts Workshops in Half Term with local artist Nicola Hutchinson. Embark on a captivating 'Light Up The Sky@ creative workshop where Nicola will guide you through an enchanting journey of art & imagination. Soar through the Night Sky and immerse yourself in a worl of vibrant hues & celestial magic as you create your own dazzling night sky full of shooting stars & radiant fireworks that will illuminate your work with a burst of artistic brilliance. With a variety of art materials provided these popular sessions offer the chance to learn new skills & techniques in a relaxed & fun setting. Come dressed to get messy. Snacks & drinks provided.
3 classes tailored to different age groups.
Booking essential. 9am - 10.30am Ages 5 - 7 / 11am - 1pm Ages 8 - 11 / 2pm - 4pm Ages 12 - 16. tickets: 01439 771700 web: http://www.helmsleyartscentre.co.uk

Sat 2 Nov 2024

The Little Mermaid Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Dive into a world of enchantment this November with The Little Mermaid… Join Ariel and her fishy friends in this whimsical underwater adventure filled with dazzling costumes, catchy tunes and endless laughter. 12.30pm & 4.30pm. £17.50, Child (0-18) £15. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 2 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Millfields Park, Easingwold YO61 3JR. Run by 1st Easingwold Scouts, with the support of Easingwold Town Council commercial partners. This is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Scout Group, helping provide an interesting and diverse activity programme for children and young people throughout the year. from 6pm. £5 per person, £15 family of 4. web: https://1steasingwold.scoutsonline.co.uk/about/easingwold-fireworks

Sat 2 Nov 2024

The Wizard of Oz, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only. Take a stroll down the yellow brick road this October half term as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present everyone’s favourite pantomime story The Wizard of Oz live on stage. 2pm. £14, Child/Senior £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 5 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Crayke Sports Club and Village Hall YO61 4TZ. Hot dogs, Soup, Hot & Cold drinks, Bar. from 6pm. £4, £3 under 16s. web: https://facebook.com/godsowncounty16

Tue 5 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, The Applegarth, Northallerton. Hot food, desserts, rides and light-up toys. 80s dance show. Bonfire lit 6:30pm, Fireworks 7:00pm. web: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=844251127881763

Fri 8 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Ripon Racecourse HG4 1UG. Organised and managed by volunteers from the Rotary club of Ripon Rowels. from 5.30pm. £6, Child (under 16) £3, Family (2+2) £12. tickets: On the gate web: https://riponcitybonfire.org

Sat 9 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Masham Recreation Ground HG4 4DS. Food and drink on sale. from 5pm. tel: 01765 680200 web: https://visitmasham.com/events/event/masham-bonfire-fireworks-display

Thu 14 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 5 Jan 2025

Alice's Christmas Wonderland, Castle Howard, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA. Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard’s grand halls and regal rooms with each twist and turn revealing fanciful festive surprises. From £21.00. tel: 01653 648333 tickets: online email: house@castlehoward.co.uk web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/alice-s-christmas-wonderland

Sat 16 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 17 Nov 2024

The Wild Robot (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Animated Sci-fi adventure. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. 2.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 16 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 17 Nov 2024

Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Arrival, Stockeld Park, Wetherby LS22 4AN. Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand entrance to Stockeld Park, bringing joy and merriment to all. Watch their festive arrival and join in the cheer as they take a special trip around the park on their unicorn driven carriage, spreading the magic of the season to everyone before the officially open the Grotto. 1pm-2pm. email: enquiries@stockeldpark.co.uk web: https://stockeldpark.co.uk

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Thirsk Christmas Lights, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Switch-on of the Christmas lights, with entertainment and Father Christmas. 6.30pm. email: Info@christmasinthirsk.com web: https://www.facebook.com/christmasinthirsk

Fri 29 Nov 2024 until
 Thu 5 Dec 2024

Paddington in Peru (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat & Sun. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 30 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 22 Dec 2024

Great Yorkshire Christmas, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Only Sat & Sun. Join Santa in his magical grotto, meet Bramble the Elf in his Toy Emporium, Visit the North Pole Sorting Office and Elf Village, taking the amazing Elf Show and pop in and see Mrs Clause who’s baking Gingerbread in the kitchen. Adult £10 to £17, Child £20 to £35. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 7 Dec 2024 until
 Sat 14 Dec 2024

Mother Goose Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Another Rollicking Romp of a Panto From Rowntree Players. It’s market day and Mother Goose needs to make rent before the ever nasty Demon Darkheart evicts the Goose family. Meantime Jack’s exciting new addition to the farm - Priscilla the Goose - has stopped production in Jill’s hen house. Comedy, song and dance in this very silly rollicking romp of a family pantomime. At various times. £20, Child (18 & under) £18. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Fri 13 Dec 2024 until
 Thu 19 Dec 2024

Wicked (TBC), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested as both begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical. 7.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 21 Dec 2024

Carols by Candlelight, St John's Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow HG4 5BJ. In dulci jubilo, Jervaulx Singers. 7.30pm. £20, Child (under 18) free. tickets: Book online web: https://www.jervaulxsingers.com