Happy weekend everyone!
As the mini heatwave continues into the weekend, we hope that you can enjoy some of the sunshine.
There are some great events happening in York – there’s the return of the YorkMix Family Raceday which will be a fabulous day of racing and family fun, City Screen are hosting an Outdoor Cinema at Museum Gardens, the Our City Festival will be bringing the community together through music and dance, and so much more.
Have a good one.
What’s on in York this weekend, 8-10 September
YorkMix Family Raceday
It’s the return of the YorkMix Family Raceday this weekend! Get ready for a whole day of fun for all ages – with a seven-race card, record prize money, an Entertainment Marquee with children’s zoo, giant inflatables, and more, and special guest Bluey! Check out our guide to everything you need to know about the YorkMix Family Raceday here.
- York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX
- 10 Sep
- From 11:15am
- More info
Picturehouse Outdoor Cinema
Enjoy alfresco cinema under the stars as the City Screen pop-up screen comes to York Museum Gardens. Join us for two nights of Movies in the Moonlight with Mamma Mia (Fri) and Barbie (Sat) – singing along and dressing up is encouraged! And YorkMix have half price tickets to see Mamma Mia.
- York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR
- 8-9 Sep
- Doors open at 7:30pm
- More info
Our City Festival
A festival that brings together York residents, groups, and communities in a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and a collective voice – through music, dance, arts and crafts.
- York Explore, Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS
- 9 Sep
- 11:30am – 3:30pm
- More info
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St Leonard’s Moonlight Walk
Our famous night walk is back again! Join your friends and family for a festival-themed, 7 mile circular route of the beautiful sights of York. As usual we will be putting on great entertainment, with live music from festival-regulars New York Brass Band. Enjoy watching from the comfort of hay bales in true festival style, take part in a spectacular warm-up beforehand, with games and hoola-hooping to get you in the zone! Hosted by YorkMix Radio’s Laura Castle.
- Starting at St Leonard’s Hospice, YO24 1GL
- 9 Sep
- From 7pm
- More info
The House With Chicken Legs
Marinka dreams of a normal life, where she can stay somewhere long enough to make friends; but there’s one problem – her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning. Based on Sophie Anderson’s much-loved novel, the story is brought to life with puppets, projection and live music in this co-production from critically acclaimed theatre company Les Enfants Terribles and HOME Theatre, Manchester.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 7-9 Sep
- Multiple times
- More info
Jen Brister: The Optimist
If middle age has taught Jen Brister anything, it’s that optimism does not come naturally to her. In fact it’s fair to say that her cup is very much half empty and she’s making no attempt to fill it. Can Jen work against her natural instincts and finally see the light? Or will she stay the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been. I mean, I think we know the answer to that, but let’s try and be optimistic.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 9 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Hello Autumn! at Rowntree Park
We’d love you to come along to our community event with a traditional vibe hosted in the ‘Wildlife Area’ at the Butcher Terrace/Millennium Gates side of the park. It’s all about celebrating the end of summer’start of Autumn – with a fairly big apple focus.
- Rowntree Park, York
- 10 Sep
- 1-4pm
- More info
Poppleton Scarecrow Trail
Poppleton’s Annual Scarecrow Trail is taking place this weekend! It will run on both Saturday and Sunday, with maps and question sheets available for £2 from The Poppleton Centre.
- Poppleton Centre, Main St, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6JT
- 9-10 Sep
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Malton Monthly Food Market
The Malton Monthly Food Market will return 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 town centre
- 9 Sep
- 9am – 3pm
- More info
Charity Fun Dog Show
Charity fun dog show with lots of great prizes, stalls, tombola, raffle, refreshments – and lots of fun!
- Stillington Road, Huby, York
- 10 Sep
- 12-4pm
- More info
Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
Jo Whiley is quite simply the ultimate authority on British music – and the voice and face of a generation is headed your way with a dazzling new show as she rummages through her record bag to dig out the very best of 90s Anthems. Now you can relive those magical memories on a dancefloor once again with the queen of the 90s… from Oasis to Blur, The Chems to The Prodigy, let Jo take you on a personal tour of her finest musical memories of the decade that defined them all.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- 8 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
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Acomb Rugby Club Funfair
Join in the fun at Acomb Rugby Club Funfair!
- York Acorn Rugby Club, Thanet Rd, York YO24 2NW
- 7-10 Sep
- 6-9pm (Thurs & Fri), 2-9pm (Sat & Sun)
- More info
All Services Parade and Service of Remembrance
The museum’s largest event invites veterans from all services and generations to take part in the parade and service. Following the parade and remembrance service, visitors will have the chance to talk to veterans about thier experiences from conflicts throughout history.
- Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT
- 10 Sep
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
The Counterfeit Sixties
The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of the time, including the fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees – to name but a few, with members of the band who have individually worked with notable sixties’ artists themselves. Relive the sounds of this unforgettable era.
- Joseph Rowntree, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- 9 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
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