Explore family friendly events and activities taking place across North Yorkshire this summer.
Looking for ways to keep the children entertained this summer? Across the county there are dozens of free and low-cost activities taking place throughout the school holidays. From arts and crafts workshops to theatre performances, museum events, family learning sessions and outdoor adventures.
Whether your child enjoys reading, making, performing, exploring or getting active, there is something for all ages and interests.
Some activities require advance booking. Please check venue websites and social media channels for the latest information before travelling.
There are plenty of opportunities to get creative, get active and enjoy family fun this summer across Harrogate and Knaresborough's libraries, museums and attractions. From free craft sessions and reading activities to art workshops, music-themed events and outdoor adventures, there's something for children of all ages throughout the school holidays.
Bring the family along to the Mercer Art Gallery this summer for a programme of creative activities. Children can explore new artistic techniques in weekly Summer Art Club sessions, while crafts inspired by the Summer Reading Challenge and summer weaving activities offer fun for all ages.
Find out more about the summer activities at the Mercer Art Gallery and book online
Enjoy a summer of discovery at Knaresborough Castle with family craft activities inspired by the Summer Reading Challenge and fascinating Sallyport tours, offering the chance to uncover hidden stories from the castle's past.
Find out about the summer activities at Knaresborough Castle and book online
Get creative at the Royal Pump Room Museum this summer with an Arts Award Discover Day.
Find out about the Arts award discover day at Royal Pump Room Museum
Libraries across the district are hosting a wide range of free and low-cost activities throughout the summer.
Bewerley Park’s Adventure Club, near Pateley Bridge offers action-packed days of climbing, teamwork and skill-building for children aged 8 to 13.
There are lots of opportunities for families to get creative, discover local history, enjoy music-themed activities and take part in hands-on workshops across Scarborough this summer. From free library events and gallery sessions to museum activities and outdoor adventures, there's something for children of all ages throughout the school holidays.
A varied programme of free music, craft and storytelling activities will take place at Scarborough library throughout the summer.
Enjoy a range of fun and engaging activities at Derwent Valley BRIDGE library this summer, including science workshops, creative crafts and music sessions for young children.
Woodend Gallery is hosting a programme of free creative workshops and art activities.
The Rotunda Museum is running a packed programme of fossils, dinosaurs, crafts and hands-on free discovery sessions.
There are plenty of opportunities for families to get creative, enjoy live performances and take part in hands-on activities across Skipton this summer. From free library sessions and museum activities to theatre shows, workshops and creative clubs, there's something for children of all ages throughout the school holidays.
Families can enjoy a packed programme of activities at Skipton Town Hall this summer. Children can get creative in Summer Art Club and Make & Take sessions, while a range of family-friendly performances offer fun and entertainment for all ages.
Skipton library is hosting a range of free creative and reading-themed activities throughout the summer.
This engaging family learning session invites young children and their parents, or carers, to explore the much loved story The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch by Ronda and David Armitage through a series of creative, story linked craft activities.
Families will work together across four themed craft stations, each designed to bring the seaside setting and the humorous events of the story to life.