What’s on & news

Now until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

North Yorkshire Yarn Trail, North Yorkshire. Explore the beautiful county of North Yorkshire via its fabulous independent yarn shops. web: https://facebook.com/northyorkshireyarntrail

Now until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

Richmond Walking and Book Festival, Richmond Town Hall DL10 4QL. Walks each day in the Dales to suit different abilities and book events each evening with a rich variety of topics and authors. Walks £7 Book events £10-£12. tickets: Online or Richmond Information Centre web: https://www.booksandboots.org

Now until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

NYMR Annual Steam Gala, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ. This four-day event is a thrilling celebration of Britain’s steam heritage for rail enthusiasts and families alike. Plenty of opportunities to experience the sights and sounds of classic steam across the scenic 18-mile heritage railway, with shuttle services also running between Grosmont and Whitby. tel: 01751 472508 email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk/event/annual-steam-gala

Now until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

Masham Sheep Fair, Masham, Ripon HG4 4DZ. Sheep showing, Sheep Racing, Craft Market, Bishop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Morris Dancers, Art Exhibition and Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries, as well as a small Children's Fair. 10am-4pm. email: susancunliffelister@icloud.com web: https://www.mashamsheepfair.com

Sun 28 Sep 2025

Apple Day & Jam Festival, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Apple Day: Test your aim at the Apple Throwing Championships—furthest toss over the River Ure wins the trophy. Enjoy cider tasting, apple pressing, orchard displays, and fruity tips from the Northern Fruit Group.
World Jam Festival: Held in Newby Hall’s Grantham Rooms, the winning jam earns a year-long spot in the Hall’s shop. The event will be attended by The Mad Hatter. Apple throwing 1pm-3pm, grand finale 3.30pm. tel: 01423 322583 email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://newbyhall.com

Sun 28 Sep 2025

Manford's Comedy Club, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford. 7.30pm. £15. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Mon 29 Sep 2025

Lunchtime Organ Concert, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk. YO71PR. Organist Chris Dodd L.T.C.L. Programme includes works by JS Bach, Boellman, Hollins, Elgar & Guilmant. Come & hear this historic organ & enjoy some well known & popular music. Refreshments will be available after the concert for a donation. 12.15pm - 1pm. The concerts are free with a retiring collection.

Wed 1 Oct 2025

Painting workshop, Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York. Pet Portrait Workshop, inc. hot lunch, wine, access to the grounds and optional tour of house. 10am - 4pm. £85.00. tel: 07738 444317 tickets: Online or phone email: ArtRetreats@NewburghPriory.co.uk web: https://www.newburghpriory.co.uk/art-retreats

Wed 1 Oct 2025

Royal Opera: Tosca (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hruša conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller. 6.45pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Now until
 Thu 2 Oct 2025

The Life of Chuck (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak. Adapted from a Stephen King short story, this US fantasy drama portrays a man's life in reverse. In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 2 Oct 2025

Pour, Pizza & Paint, Golden Fleece Hotel. Enjoy a relaxing step by step guided painting session where no experience is needed-just bring your creativity. Materials will be provided. You will be welcomed with complimentary drink and pizza to nibble as you paint. Perfect way to spend an evening. 6pm. £30. tel: 01845 523108

Thu 2 Oct 2025

Music Monthlies: The Dunwells, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band known for rich vocals and heartfelt songwriting. Since their 2012 debut Blind Sighted Faith, they've released multiple albums and toured globally, supporting acts like Mumford & Sons and Elbow. 7:30pm. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 2 Oct 2025

Flower Demonstration, Sowerby Flower Club, Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1JG. Floral Demonstration by Jo Purdy, entitled 'Fabulous Flowery Females'
Visitors welcome, £8 inc. tea & biscuits. 2pm.

Thu 2 Oct 2025

Radiohead X Nosferatu, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Symphony of Horror. Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This re imagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. 7pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 3 Oct 2025

Crumbs by Badapple Theatre, Potto Village Hall, 14 Cooper Lane, Potto, Northallerton DL6 3HQ. Following the life of an ex-TV baking show host who has been “let-go” from a TV show under dubious circumstances, trying to re-style herself as an influencer, we follow her live baking show as she tries to keep the lights- and the oven- on in the face of almost certain doom. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. £12, U16 £6. tel: 07956 126983 tickets: Online, email or text message email: pottovillagehall@gmail.com web: http://pottovillagehall.org

Fri 3 Oct 2025

NTL Screening: Inter Alia, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. National Theatre Live Screening. Rosamund Pike stars as a brilliant judge whose world unravels in Suzie Miller’s powerful new play exploring motherhood and masculinity, from the creators of Prima Facie. 7:30pm. £11 or £9 concession. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 3 Oct 2025

Scott Bennett: Stuff (16+), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Comedy as heard on BBC Radio 4. As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. 7.30pm. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 30 Sep 2025 until
 Sat 4 Oct 2025

Play: Little Women, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. A new adaptation of one of the best loved novels of all time. Inspired by author Louisa May Alcott’s own journey into womanhood, Little Women is as relevant today as it was at the time of its first release. 7.30pm. £17.50 to £44, 18 & under £5 off. tel: 01325 405405 email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Sat 4 Oct 2025

Harvest Celebration, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Demonstrations by the Thirsk Yarn Bombers. Mulled cider & cloudy apple juice from Orchards of Husthwaite. A seasonal autumn menu and drinks. Free creative workshops. Entry and workshops are free, but please bring something non-perishable for our local Community Works Foodbank. 10:30am - 4:30pm. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Book online for workshops email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/about-us/news/2025/09/harvest-celebration/

Sat 4 Oct 2025

Two Day Introduction to Raku, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A raku introductory course. Sculpt unique forms, apply striking glazes, and experience outdoor raku firing in this two day workshop. Lunch included. Suitable for all abilities. 9:30am - 3:30pm. £160. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 4 Oct 2025

Nik Kershaw: Musings & Lyrics, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Nik exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. He had a string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid. 7.30pm. £34. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 5 Oct 2025

Thirsk Farmers' Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Unlike some other markets all stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They're passionate about what they do and it shows. 9am-2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 5 Oct 2025

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Come along and enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. 12 noon to 2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 7 Oct 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Bedale Hall and Zoom. talk - Boundary stones – discovering hidden history in the landscape, by Hilary Jones, The Milestone Society. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 pp on the door or per screen (full-time education free), or £6 for membership for the rest of 2025 (this talk & 2 more). tickets: on the door or, for Zoom, from bahsoc@outlook.com email: bedale.arch@gmail.com

Tue 7 Oct 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet by the Cycle Track next to Thirsk Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. A ladies cycling group that goes at the pace of the slowest. Our aim is to build ladies’ confidence in cycling whilst also providing opportunities for social riding, for ladies with a range of abilities. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Meet 10am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 7 Oct 2025

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop, Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York. To include a hot lunch, wine, full access to the Grounds and optional tour of the house. 10am - 4pm. £85. tel: 07738 444317 email: ArtRetreats@NewburghPriory.co.uk web: https://www.newburghpriory.co.uk/art-retreats

Tue 7 Oct 2025

The History of Opera, The Golden Lion Hotel, 114 High St, Northallerton DL7 8PP. Jamie Hayes tells the story of opera from its baroque beginnings to modern-day Hamilton. An Arts Society Hambleton event. 1.45pm. Free to members, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tel: 07930 558752 email: hambleton@theartssociety.org web: https://theartssociety.org/hambleton

Wed 8 Oct 2025

Thirsk Yarnbombers Events, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Yarnbombers Annual General Meeting. 7.00pm. tel: 01845 522819

Fri 3 Oct 2025 until
 Thu 9 Oct 2025

The Roses (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa and Andy Samburg. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the facade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing as Theo's career nosedives While Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 10 Oct 2025

Neon Walk for Change, Starts at Innovation Ctr, Heslington, York YO10 5DG. Join us for a 5km walk in York this World Homeless Day & help make a difference, starting at Innovation Centre, University of York from 6.30pm. Neon fun warm-up at 8pm. Walk starts at 8.30pm. Live music, entertainment & refreshments. Price includes T-shirt & Glo pack. Open to anyone over the age of 5 (Children must be accompanied by an adult). Dogs on leads welcome. 6.30pm. £15 per adult, £10 per child. tickets: Book online web: https://sash-uk.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Yarnbombers Stall at Tesco's, Tesco's Thirsk. Autumn & Christmas.

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Joe McElderry Live 2025, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Joe’s recent releases include upbeat positivity filled country-pop hit ‘Baby Had Your Fun’, ‘I Am An Army’ and high energy pop anthem ‘LOVE!’. Joe hit the streaming platforms by storm in 2024, when he released his debut podcast ‘That’s Ridiculous’ with the iconic Grandma Hilda, of which they are hosting a second live episode in October this year!. 7.30pm. £32. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Dance Theatre, Acrobatic Extravaganza, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Vanhulle Dance Theatre. A family friendly acrobatic extravaganza! Includes a 30min performance, a short Q&A, and a 30min workshop. Event for all the family, 5+. 11am and 2pm. Free. tickets: Online email: envisagedance@gmail.com web: https://www.vanhulledancetheatre.co.uk/olivebranch

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Olive Branch, Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. A family-friendly acrobatic adventure about friendship and saving nature - featuring spectacular lifts, martial arts, and physical theatre. This heartwarming performance is perfect for all ages and includes a fun, interactive workshop for everyone to join in! To book free tickets please email. 11:00am and 1:00pm. Free tickets available as part of the Envisage This Festival. tickets: Online email: envisagedance@gmail.com

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Yarnbombers Market Stall, Thirsk Market Place. Halloween and Christmas gifts.

Fri 10 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 12 Oct 2025

The Roses (15), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. Fri 2.30pm, Sat 11.30am, Sun 7.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 12 Oct 2025

Back to the 1940s, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT. Get ready to Brylcreem your hair, don your best hat, and dress to impress as you step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1940s. This weekend promises to be filled with nostalgic fun, lively music, and the charm of a bygone era. The event will be buzzing with activity, and as you explore the 22 original prisoner of war huts, you’ll discover something new at every corner. 10am to 5pm daily, 4pm last entry. £17, Child (5-16) £14, Under 5s free. tel: 01653 697777 tickets: Book online or just come email: admin@edencamp.co.uk web: https://edencamp.co.uk

Sun 12 Oct 2025

Football Tried To Forget Paris, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Paris 75 - The European Cup Final Football Tried To Forget (documentary - not subtitled). A unique look at a season and, ultimately, a match steeped in controversy and myth which defined the identity of a club, its supporters and, arguably, a city, that endures to this day, bringing to a crashing end an era in football never witnessed before or since. One night only. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Mon 13 Oct 2025

WI monthly meeting, Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1JG. Moonshine Ice Cream, talk and sampling. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Members free, small charge for visitors. tel: 01845 524529 tickets: Pay on door, no need to book. email: sowerbywi@gmail.com web: http://www.nyorkseastwi.org.uk (search sowerby wi)

Tue 14 Oct 2025

Smith of Maddiston Remembered, Sacred Heart Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Northallerton & District Local History Society. Talk by Paul Bruce. Followed by members-only Annual General Meeting. 7pm. Non members £5, full-time students free. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com

Tue 14 Oct 2025

Easingwold Ladies Club, The Lounge, The Galtres Centre, Easingwold YO61 3AD. Dark Skies Over North Yorkshire and why you should love them. An Illustrated lecture by Mr R Darn. 2pm. Annual Subscription £24 - Guests £3. tel: 01347 868738 tickets: Contact - Mrs R Woods

Wed 15 Oct 2025

Comedy Night with Tony Vino, Knayton Village Hall, YO7 4AZ. Tickets include a glass of wine. Proceeds to Herriot Hospice at the Lambert. 7pm for 7.30. £10. tickets: White Rose Books 01845 524653/ Isabelle 537246/ Aileen 07989 265525/ Sara 077476

Wed 15 Oct 2025

Ceramic Birds, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join us for a creative journey into the world of ceramic birds. In this session, we’ll explore pinch pot techniques, shaping contours, and adding textured details to bring your feathered friends to life. Discover the joy of moulding, sculpting, and personalising your own ceramic birds to take home. 10:30am - 12:30pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 16 Oct 2025

Silver Clay Ring Making, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Richard Allen’s silver clay ring making workshop, no experience needed. Learn, create, fire, and finish your own silver ring in just six hours. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £110. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 17 Oct 2025

The Magnificent Show - ELVIS, Thirsk & Sowerby Institute. Starring Lewis Hill - Award wining Elvis Tribute Artist. The closest voice to Elvis around. A Fantastic Authentic Recreation of the Famous Elvis Years. Members £3. Non-members £5. tickets: At the Bar at Thirsk & Sowerby Institute.

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Bingo, Burger & Beers, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF. Come along and join the fun, a chance to win some great prizes and have a bit of a giggle. 7pm till late. £14.95pp. tel: 01423 755666 tickets: By phone/ or online at Howstean.co.uk email: admin@howstean.co.uk web: https://howstean.co.uk

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Northallerton Male Voice Choir Autumn Concert, St John The Baptist Church, Kirby Wiske. Autumn Concert
Ticket Price includes refreshments
Proceeds to Church Roof Fund. 7.30pm. £10. tel: 01609 771031 / 07866 090152 tickets: Contact Derek Sharpe

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Paulinus Singers, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk. YO71PR. To complement Duruflé’s profoundly atmospheric Requiem, specially commissioned poetry readings will be included in the programme. 7.30pm. £15, Child (0-18) free. tickets: Book online or just come. web: https://ticketsource.co.uk/paulinus

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Repair your stuff, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn-out” items; cost is a voluntary donation. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, please email. 10am-1pm, last customer 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Now until
 Sun 19 Oct 2025

Pick your own pumpkins, Spilman's, The Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk YO7 3NB. Only Sat & Sun. 125,000 pumpkins of different varieties. Ticket includes entrance to watch our new "Spilmans Got Talent: Spooky Spectacular" show plus our new Halloween fancy dress Disco with Skelebones. Also Carving tent, Tractor & Trailer rides, Corn Cannon, Pumpkin Sling Shot and Spooky Walk. Sat & Sun only, but also daily Fri 24 Oct to Fri 31 Oct. From £16. tel: 07754 857284 tickets: Book online email: hellospilmans@gmail.com web: https://spilmans.co.uk

Sat 4 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 19 Oct 2025

PYO Pumpkin Patch, Lodge Farm, Cundall, York YO61 2RN. Only Thu & Fri. Pop down to our pumpkin picking farm - with over 53 varieties there's the perfect pumpkin for everyone - from ones that fit in your hand, to ones that fill a wheelbarrow. Bale mountain, Toy tractors, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin noughts and crosses, vintage tractor, home made refreshments, hot and cold drinks and a horse box pizza van. Thu & Fri only, but also daily Thu 23 Oct to Fri 31 Oct. £2.10 each entry, £6.30 max total. tel: 01423 360203 tickets: Booking online essential email: info@yorkshirepumpkins.com web: https://yorkshirepumpkins.com

Thu 9 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 19 Oct 2025

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film. A Black Sheep production. 2.30pm Sat/Sun matinee- 7.30 evening performances. £14-£19. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Joseph Rowntree Theatre and online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on

Sat 18 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 19 Oct 2025

Envisage This Community Dance Festival, Across 4 Venues in Thirsk. Take part in 7 workshops over 2 days - Contemporary, Salsa, African Dance, Irish Folk, Ballet, Contact Improvisation, Indian Dance, 5Rhythms, Musical Theatre, Speak Easy, Breath & Movement. A dance performance evening - Dance film screenings - Local art exhibition -Interactive art installation. On the day, meet at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall for registration followed by a warm up. The event is for people 18 & over. £5 per workshop. tickets: Book online, use QR code on flyer in TIC, or email email: envisagedance@gmail.com web: https://envisagedance.co.uk/envisage-this-festival

Sun 19 Oct 2025

Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Sun 19 Oct 2025

Mad Alice's Ghost Train, North York Moors Railway, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Join Mad Alice on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors. Experience an unforgettable hour of eerie adventure. Book your ticket before it's too late. tel: 01751 472508

Sun 19 Oct 2025

The Yorkshire Flea, Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart, YO7 3AB. 70 to 100 traders occupying the livestock pens and the foyer. They sell a range of antiques, vintage items, industrial salvage, decorative curios and collectables for homes, wardrobes and gardens. Ample free parking and on-site cafe. 11am to 6pm. web: https://www.antiquesfairs.com

Sun 19 Oct 2025

Yin Yoga with Live Music, Village Hall, The Nookin, Husthwaite, York YO61 4PF. Yin Yoga is a gentle practice with long-held poses that target deep connective tissues, enhancing hydration, health, and flexibility. Jane and Joe invite you to a special workshop where Joe’s Handpan music will guide your focus. Bring your mat and props for support. 10.30am-12.30pm. £25. tel: 07906 652669 tickets: Book online email: janecluley@gmail.com web: https://moonriseyoga.co.uk

Now until
 Mon 20 Oct 2025

Catterick's Roman Heritage, Northallerton Library, 1 Thirsk Road, Northallerton DL6 1PT. Not Sun. This captivating exhibition features Roman objects excavated from the Catterick Garrison area. Explore a wide range of artifacts including catapult projectiles, knives, coins, jewellery, and everyday items such as a bronze rat-tailed spoon and an antler comb. Library opening hours. Free. tel: 01609 533832 web: https://northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/libraries/local-libraries/northallerton-library

Wed 22 Oct 2025

Thirsk PROBUS Club for Ladies, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU. Following light refreshments and informal chats the subject of our talk this month is Thanksgiving in the USA, presented by J McKeown. A brief business meeting will then provide an update on planned activities. New members subscriptions are half price from this month. 10.00 am end time 12 noon. £2.00. tickets: On the door

Thu 23 Oct 2025

China Mosaic, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Sue Kershaw for an inspiring vintage china mosaic workshop. Explore beautiful century-old china, learn cutting, colour blending, and grouting to craft your unique masterpiece. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £80. tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on

Thu 23 Oct 2025

Thirsk Ladies Club, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Come along to an illustrated talk about 'The Secret Queen' by Prof. Martin Curzon and learn who holds this title in the Royal family. The story of a secret marriage will always hold a fascination. Discover exactly what happened and who she was and which King she married. 7.30pm. Free for members - visitors £3. tel: 01845 522819

Fri 3 Oct 2025 until
 Fri 24 Oct 2025

4 Week Painting Course, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Only Fri. Join Garth Bayley for a 4 week painting course through seasonal landscapes. Explore expressive techniques in ink, collage, watercolour, and oil, ideal for beginners or experienced artists seeking fresh inspiration. Dates: Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th October 2025. 10:30am - 12:30pm. £120.00. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/4-week-painting-course/

Now until
 Sat 25 Oct 2025

Soup and a Roll day, St Mary's Church, Thirsk. Only Sat. 1st/2nd/4th Saturdays of the month. Soup and a Roll day. Plus produce/art stall, jigsaw puzzles and refreshments. 10am-4pm. Donations only.

Tue 21 Oct 2025 until
 Sat 25 Oct 2025

Anything Goes, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton Musical Theatre Company. With a cast of hilarious characters, you’re in for a delightful, delicious and delovely trip aboard the SS American. We follow lounge singer Reno Sweeney and her love Billy Crocker, a stowaway aboard the cruise-liner as he chases after his love the debutante Hope Harcourt. 7.15pm, except 6.30pm Sat. £16, Child/Senior £14. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Ceilidh Night, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF. A family fun Ceilidh night with live music, wild dancing, steak and ale pie, chips and peas. 7pm till late. £36pp. tel: 01423 755666 tickets: By phone/ or online at Howstean.co.uk email: admin@howstean.co.uk web: https://howstean.co.uk

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Watercolour Landscapes, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Discover techniques like washes, inks, fine liners, and layering to create stunning natural scenes. Perfect for beginners or experienced painters, this session will help you develop your skills and spark your creativity. Leave with beautiful watercolour landscapes to display or gift. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 25 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 26 Oct 2025

Romanby WI Scarecrow Festival, Romanby WI Hall. Only Sat & Sun. Trail maps, cakes, refreshments and stalls. Cash prizes. tickets: Find on Facebook and Instagram email: romanbywihallbookings@gmail.com

Sun 26 Oct 2025

Mad Alice's Ghost Train, North York Moors Railway, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Join Mad Alice on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors. Experience an unforgettable hour of eerie adventure. Book your ticket before it's too late. tel: 01751 472508 web: https://nymr.co.uk

Wed 29 Oct 2025

Wild Wednesday, Kiplin Hall, Scorton, Richmond DL10 6AT. Explore our lakeside path and discover our new ‘Ecology at The Folly’ centre. A focal point for those wishing to know more about nature and the environment surrounding Kiplin Hall. During Wild Wednesdays our Activity Volunteers will be on hand to guide families through seasonal eco-themed activities. 10am-5pm, 6 days a week, closed on Thursdays. £11.80, Child £6.30, Family (1+2) £18.60, Family (2+3) £30.25, under 5s free. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online or just come email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Tue 28 Oct 2025 until
 Thu 30 Oct 2025

Morning Makers, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Following the success of our Summer Art Camp, we’re excited to offer Morning Maker Sessions this October half term. Join us in The Courtroom for three days of creative fun crafting planets, dinosaurs, and pirates. A snack is included on each day. 9:00am - 12:00pm. £75 for all three sessions or £25 each. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 4 Oct 2025 until
 Fri 31 Oct 2025

The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Patch, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Only Sat & Sun. Wander through the patch to find your perfect pumpkin and carve it on-site. Carnival-style games, festive displays, and cosy autumn vibes make this a must-do day out for families, couples, and pumpkin lovers of all ages. Booking is for the patch only but to make a full day of it upgrade at checkout to include farm admission and save £3 per person. We also host Twilight Pumpkin Nights with live music, entertainment, and a mobile bar on selected evenings. From 10am. £6.95 online. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online, or just come (£3 more) web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk/events/halloween

Thu 23 Oct 2025 until
 Fri 31 Oct 2025

PYO Pumpkin Patch, Lodge Farm, Cundall, York YO61 2RN. Pop down to our pumpkin picking farm - with over 53 varieties there's the perfect pumpkin for everyone - from ones that fit in your hand, to ones that fill a wheelbarrow. Bale mountain, Toy tractors, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin noughts and crosses, vintage tractor, home made refreshments, hot and cold drinks and a horse box pizza van. £2.10 each entry, £6.30 max total. tel: 01423 360203 tickets: Booking online essential email: info@yorkshirepumpkins.com web: https://yorkshirepumpkins.com

Sat 25 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 2 Nov 2025

Creepy & Kooky Halloween, Mother Shipton's Cave. From the 25th of October to the 2nd of November, join us for Creepy & Kooky, inspired by the world’s most delightfully dark family. Explore themed displays, take haunting photos, and meet live actors portraying a gruesome grandma, mysterious mother, a dashing darkly-dressed gentleman, and their gothic daughter... 9:30am - 5:30pm (last admission 4pm). £39 per car (up to 5 people), £39 per pedestrian group (up to 5 people), or £15 per individual pedestrian, under 3s are free. tickets: online www.mothershipton.co.uk, booking is essential

Mon 27 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 2 Nov 2025

Wizard Academy, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Time to dust off your cloaks and wands, the gates to our magical school are opening once again. Get ready for an immersive day of spellbinding fun, magical mischief, and giggles galore. From 10am. £6.95 online. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online, or just come (£3 more)

Sun 26 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 16 Nov 2025

New Yarnbombers display, Thirsk Market Place. Remembrance Day knitting and crotcheting around the town.

Now until
 Thu 11 Dec 2025

Art Evenings: Clay Club, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join The Clay Club every Thursday, with ceramicist Michelle Wade. Learn hand-building, glazing and gain access to our throwing wheel. All materials provided, create, learn, and grow in a friendly, creative community. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £45 per month or £180 for all sessions. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Thu 11 Dec 2025

Art Evenings: Drawing Club, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Rural Arts’ Drawing Club on Thursdays. All levels welcome to explore drawing techniques with guidance from our excellent tutors in a relaxed, friendly space. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £30 per month or £120 for all sessions. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Thu 11 Dec 2025

Art Evenings: The Enamel Club, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Take part in Heather Croft’s monthly enamelling class. Explore both beginner and advanced techniques, enhance your creativity, and develop lasting skills in this colourful and exciting craft. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £20 per session or £15 per session for Guild Members. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Fri 12 Dec 2025

Friday Night Thai Supper Evenings, Coxwold Tearoom. Only Fri. 3 course set menus of authentic Thai cuisine in the delightful village of Coxwold. Menu changes every month.
Booking Essential. 7pm for 7.30pm. £24.95 per person to end August then £27.95 thereafter. email: coxwoldtearoom@gmail.com web: https://www.coxwoldtearoom.co.uk

Now until
 Tue 16 Dec 2025

Blue Light Breakfast, Hambleton Grange Station Road Thirsk YO7 1GB. We invite our emergency service personnel to call in for a hot drink and a bacon sandwich whilst out serving our local community. Every third Tuesday of the month. 8:30am - 10am. Free. tel: 01845 573778 email: elaine.snowden@hc-one.co.uk

Now until
 Tue 23 Dec 2025

Thirsk Bridge Club, Orchid House YO7 3QA. Friendly social duplicate bridge played Every Tuesday. Free refreshments. Ample parking. Free tuition by accredited EBU teacher. 6.45pm for 7pm start until 10pm. £3 Per session.