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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

Fri 18 Oct 2024 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

Mon 21 Oct 2024 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

Event imageBeauty 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

Sat 26 Oct 2024 until
 Sun 3 Nov 2024

Event imageRipon 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

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

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

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

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

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

Event imageMother 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

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

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