It’s the weekend!
It’s a jam-packed weekend of fun the Flowers & Flames Festival on Goodramgate, the NYMR’s Annual Diesel Gala, relive The Willow Experience, the Make Space Festival is back for 2025, and much more.
And it’s Father’s Day this weekend too – celebrate the special father figure in your life with a Classic Car Show at Castle Howard or Afternoon Tea at Mama Doreen’s Emporium.
Father’s Day in York
Father’s Day Classic Car Show
The Father’s Day Classic Car & Motor Show features vintage, classic and modern classic cars and motorcycles on display. Plus, live commentary, vehicle judging and awards, live music, trade and autojumble stalls and quality food, drinks and ice cream.
- Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
- Sun 15 Jun
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Father’s Day Afternoon Tea
Spoil the father figure in your life this weekend with a special afternoon tea at Mother Doreen’s! With savoury delights like steak and ale pie, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding and sweet treats such as brownie, cheesecake and trifle – this is sure to put a smile on your Dad’s face.
- Vangarde Retail Park, Huntington, York YO32 9AE
- Fri 13 – Sun 15 Jun
- 9am – 6pm
- More info
Father’s Day Car Rally
North of England Classics and Pre-war Automobiles NECPWA YORK Branch visits Murton Park every Father’s Day and June 15th 2025 is no exception. There will be a range of cars from early 1920’s to 1990’s with the proud owners on hand to tell you all about their cars. It’s free with park admission.
- Murton Lane, Murton, York, YO19 5UF
- Sun 15 Jun
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Dad’s Eat Free at Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets are treating all Dads, Step-Dads and Grandads to something extra tasty this Father’s Day weekend! Visit us on 14th or 15th June and every dad visiting with a pre-booked child, adult, concession ticket or Piglets Annual Pass holder will receive a FREE delicious pizza to enjoy during your day out.
- Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York, YO32 9ST
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 Jun
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Dads go FREE at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Show Dad that he’s absolutely PAWsome with a walk on the WILD side with a trip to the UK’s no.1 walkthrough wildlife adventure! And to make it even better, Dads & more get FREE entry over this weekend!
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Ln, Doncaster DN9 3QY
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 Jun
- 9:45am – 6pm
- More info
Dads go Free at Stockeld Park
Give dad the gift of special family memories this father’s day with a trip to Stockeld Park.
- Stockeld Park, Wetherby Rd, Wetherby LS22 4AN
- Sun 15 Jun
- 9:30am – 5:30pm
- More info
What’s on in York this weekend, Friday 13 – Sunday 15 June
June Meeting
The biggest charity meeting in Britain just gets bigger, simply attend to help raise money. Celebrating fifty-four years of fun and fundraising, this event has now raised over £12 million for good causes, so come along and support Macmillan’s single biggest fundraising event, whilst watching one of the best known sprint handicaps for three-year-old horses in Europe.
- York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX
- Fri 13 – Sat 14 Jun
- From 11:15am
- More info
Do I Love You?
Join twenty-somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started as a College project has grown into a passion, but the dance steps are exhausting. Far beyond their home city of Hull our trio find excitement, purpose and the tribe they’ve been looking for. Now they can’t get enough; from Bridlington to Stoke, from York to the Tower Ballroom our young soulies are determined to keep the faith! Read our review here.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Tue 10 – Sat 14 Jun
- Various times
- More info
The Last Laugh
Direct from the West End, The Last Laugh is a brand new laugh-a-minute play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic and poignant and guaranteed to be a brilliant comedy night out. Read our review here.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Tue 10 – Sat 14 Jun
- 7:30pm (2:30pm matinees)
- More info
Annual Diesel Gala
Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park. Whether you’re a seasoned diesel enthusiast or simply curious to see these mighty machines in motion, there’s something here for everyone, families, fans and first-timers alike.
- NYMR Stations
- Thu 12 – Sun 15 Jun
- 9am – 9pm
- More info
The Goodramgate Midsummer Celebration – Flowers & Flames Festival
Join us for a day of Midsummer Magic in Goodramgate! From fire eating to stilt walking, face painting to cheese tasting, there’s something for everyone with this family fun-filled day. Including Raven Morris street procession, Steampunk Morris Dancing. Plus summer wreath decorating competition for Goodramgate businesses.
- Goodramgate, York
- Fri 13 – Sun 15 Jun
- 11am – 4pm
- More info
Malton Monthly Food Market
The Malton Monthly Food Market will is back with specialist stalls, street food, music & bags of foodie fun! Popular with all those who care about where their food is sourced, the market is set against the magnificent backdrop of St Michael’s Church.
- Malton Market Place
- Sat 14 Jun
- 9am – 3pm
- More info
The Willow Experience
Re-experience the Willow through your senses and bring those memories to life. Touch, smell and taste the free prawn crackers (while stocks last!), listen to cheesy music, but be careful of those stairs and whatever you do, don’t touch the ceiling (if you know you know)!
Watch the Willow Archive “STORIES”, a series of six short archive films that share memories, from the challenges and joys experienced by those at the centre of this family-run business, to why the punters loved it, and that epic last night.
- City Screen Picturehouse, 13-17 Coney Street, York YO1 9QL
- Fri 13 Jun
- From 6pm
- More info
Make Space Festival 2025
The Make Space Festival is back for 2025! The festival aims to encourage teenage girls to engage in public spaces, try new things, meet new people and have fun! Events are free to attend and include Sports & Exercise, Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Nature Crafts, Wellbeing Sessions, Photography and more. The festival is aimed primarily at 10-18 year olds, with some events suited to 8+, and some for women too!
- Rowntree Park, York, YO23 1JQ
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 Jun
- 10am – 3pm
- More info
Funny Fridays at Patch
Funny Fridays at Patch returns this June! Join us from 7pm for a 7:30 start and grab yourself a drink from local brewers. Your host Katie Lingo will kick things off before we welcome some of Yorkshire’s finest giggle-makers: Saul Henry, Gemma Day, Ethan Formstone, Lucy Buckley, and Jack Wilson. There will be drinks. There will be swears. There will be laughs.
- Patch York, Terry Avenue, York YO1 6FA
- Fri 13 Jun
- 7:30pm
- More info
Juniorfest
A family fun day with kids entertainment and games, stalls, food and drink, inflatable courses, and more.
- The Pavilion, Queens Gardens, Tadcaster, LS24 9HD
- Sun 15 Jun
- 12-3pm
- More info
Fire Services Preservation Group Rally
The Fire Services Preservation Group is the largest mobile fire service museum group in the country: preserving fire service history for over 50 years! Join us for an unforgettable experience at the largest mobile fire service preservation group in the country! For over 50 years, the Fire Service Preservation Group have been dedicated to preserving the rich history of fire services. This Father’s Day weekend, immerse yourself in a fascinating display of vintage and modern fire service vehicles, uniforms, and equipment.
- Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 Jun
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Cold War Wheels
Cars and bikes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, in front of our collection of Cold War jets. This is a fabulous opportunity to reminisce about the vehicles we – or our parents or best mate’s dad – owned. Now in its third year, this event is growing and growing.
- Patch York, Terry Avenue, York YO1 6FA
- Fri 13 Jun
- 7:30pm
- More info
The Dinosaur That Pooped
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
- Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Sun 15 Jun
- 12:30pm & 3:30pm
- More info
A Tapestry of Life
Jessa Liversidge presents a one woman musical performance, inspired by Carole King’s iconic ‘Tapestry’ album. It features well-known and loved songs such as ‘You’ve Got A Friend’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow?’ and ‘Natural Woman’, interspersed with original songs, based on the powerful poetry of Andrea Brown. These new pieces reflect on life’s big themes, with Jessa’s skilful looping adding extra depth to the experience.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Sun 15 Jun
- 6pm
- More info
Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black – played by the Belgrave House Band
The Belgrave House Band, on a mission to celebrate and honour that historic art form, the album, are back once again for edition No.9 to take on the multi-award winning, chart-topping, Doo Wopping, Soul, Reggae and Jazz masterpiece “Back To Black”. Amy Winehouse’s second and most well-known album produced by the esteemed Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi with The Dap-Kings as backing band.
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Fri 13 Jun
- 7:30pm
- More info
Spring Concert: Shepherd Group Brass Band
This annual Spring Concert features all of the Shepherd Brass Band family. From their Brass Roots through to their Championship section, the evening is a mix of all genres of music and culminates in a grand finale, with all the band playing together onstage. A night not to be missed.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- Sat 14 Jun
- 7:30pm
- More info
Radio Ga Ga
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen. Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio Ga Ga recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days. Playing all your favourite hits including: Don’t Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Sat 14 Jun
- 7:30pm
- More info
Acomb Primary School’s Fab Summer Fair
An afternoon of fab family fun with stalls, games, BBQ, music, cakes, raffle, and more.
- Acomb Primary School, West Bank, York, YO24 4ES
- Sat 14 Jun
- 1-3pm
- More info
Christopher Simon Sykes: On tour with the Rolling Stones 1975
A 50th anniversary exhibition of photographs of the Rolling Stones Tour of the Americas 1975 by Christopher Simon Sykes.
- Sledmere House, Driffield, YO25 3XG
- Fri 13 Jun – Sun 6 Jul
- 10am – 5pm
- More info