Well… we did say rain or shine—and wow, the skies opened up! Thankfully, not even a summer downpour could dampen the fun at this year’s Party by the Park. Zorbing was the runaway hit of the day (literally). Picture giant inflatable hamster balls rolling at lightning speed, soaked kids with soggy socks and huge grins, laughing uncontrollably andContinue reading “☔ 💦 Giant Slides, Giant Splashes and Zorbing in the rain: another successful year for Party by the Park! 🌧️🎉”
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Party by the Park 2025
Join us on Saturday 19th July for an afternoon of family fun 12pm-3pm, on the green between the Folk Hall and New Lodge This year promises to be packed with fun, entertainment and activities. Enjoy live music from local bands, an inflatable slide and bouncy castle, classic games like Hook-a-duck, water play and a sensory tent fromContinue reading “Party by the Park 2025”
Discovery Zone Holiday Activity Session
Venue: New Earswick Folk Hall – Orchard Hall Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 Time: 1pm-4pm 🚀 🪐 👽 Looking for something FREE to do this half term? Why not let your child explore outer space for the day? Come along for this FREE half term activity, you can become an astronaut, search for aliens andContinue reading “Discovery Zone Holiday Activity Session”
Alzheimer’s Society Forget-Me-Not Fair
Join the Alzheimer’s Society for their finale to Dementia Action Week to showcase the services provided by the Alzheimer’s Society York. There will be information stations, craft tables, games and an exhibition showcasing all the Forget-Me-Nots that have been crafted by local people throughout the week. The aim is to create and display at leastContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Society Forget-Me-Not Fair”
Film at the Folk Hall- Pride event
Join us for a celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema for this Pride event on Friday 6th June. Film at the Folk Hall will be screening the comedy classic ‘BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER’ (1999) staring Orange is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne and the ‘Queen of Drag’ RuPaul. Plus, a quiz (with prizes!), photoshoot and more! Come alongContinue reading “Film at the Folk Hall- Pride event”
York’s Dead Good Festival
7th – 18th May 2025 York’s Dead Good Festival takes place in May in conjunction with Dying Matters, with the aim of encouraging people to be more open about dying, death and bereavement. The festival will encourage people to express themselves in different ways, whilst giving advice and support on a number of practical matters. There areContinue reading “York’s Dead Good Festival”