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Sun 21 Apr 2024

An American in Paris (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the Oscar winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. 7.30pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thu 2 May 2024

Event imageThe Forage Box, Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT. Enjoy nature’s pantry. A 5-hour guided session with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance and finding wild ingredients. There will also be plenty of food and drink to get stuck into! Expect a walking route of around 2km predominantly on footpaths. 11am-4pm. £70. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Thu 2 May 2024 to
 Mon 6 May 2024

Northallerton May Fair, Northallerton High St DL7 8LP. The High Street will be filled with rides and side shows. Noon to 10pm. web: https://www.facebook.com/NorthallertonFair

Sun 5 May 2024

Raskelf Show and Gymkhana, Moor House Farm, Raskelf YO61 3LR. Free. tel: 01347 822516 email: info@raskelfshow.co.uk web: http://www.raskelfshow.co.uk

Mon 6 May 2024

Duncombe Park Country Fair, Duncombe Park, Helmsley, YO62 5EB. Stunt Riding, Mini Grand National, Gun Dog Display, Terrier Racing, Pony Club Gymkhana, Fun Fair etc. £35 family (2+2), £12.50 adult, £10 OAP, £5 under 16s, under 5yrs free. Plus booking fee. tel: 01845 537888 email: info@dpcountryfair.co.uk web: https://www.dpcountryfair.co.uk

Sat 11 May 2024

Event imageBeer & Pizza, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate, Thirsk. YO7 1PL. PizzaMe on site with high quality Neapolitan pizze. 6.30pm - 11pm. £5.00 entry inc. 1 drinks voucher. Child (0-15)free. tel: 01845 444455 tickets: Online web: https://www.thirskhall.com/events

Sat 18 May 2024 to
 Sun 19 May 2024

Yorkshire Game and Country Fair, Scampston Hall, Malton YO17 8NG. Experience all the countryside has to offer – from a vast array of country sports with loads of ‘have-a-go’ opportunities, to fine foods and animals. 9am-5pm. £14, £12 until 8 May, also concessions & family tickets. Free parking. tel: 01751 200839 tickets: Online or at gate email: info@outdoorshows.co.uk web: https://outdoorshows.co.uk/yorkshire-game-and-country-fair

Sat 25 May 2024 to
 Sun 26 May 2024

Hambleton District Show, Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DP. The largest horse show in the north of England. tel: 07894 856810 email: hannahvoakes@live.co.uk web: http://www.hambletonshow.com

Thu 6 Jun 2024 to
 Sun 9 Jun 2024

Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham Park, Bramham, Wetherby LS23 6ND. 7am-6pm. £16 to £32 plus £5 parking. tel: 01937 846005  tickets: Online or at gate email: horsetrials@bramhampark.co.uk web: https://bramham-horse.co.uk

Sat 8 Jun 2024

Great Knaresborough Bed Race, Knaresborough HG5 9AY. Bed race with supporting parade. 11am-4pm. Free. web: https://www.bedrace.co.uk

Sat 8 Jun 2024 to
 Sun 9 Jun 2024

Tractor Fest, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. The UK's largest vintage tractor & engine show. Each year the show attracts over 1,600 exhibits as well as in excess of 12,000 visitors who also get access to the award winning gardens and other attractions. Features over 1000 tractors. 10am-4pm. £60 family, £20 adult, £15 child, under 4s free. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Online email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://bookings.newbyhall.com

Sun 9 Jun 2024

Alne Street Fayre, Alne, York YO61 1RY. Family day out with a host of live music, activities and refreshments. Noon-4.30pm. free. email: alnestreetfayre@btinternet.com web: https://www.alnestreetfayre.co.uk

Sat 22 Jun 2024

Knayton Sports & Fun Day, Knayton village YO7 4AS. Family Fun & Sports Day. Including bouncy castle, football shootouts, face painting, tombola, biscuit decorating and lots of fun races. Also Wheelie Bin decorating competition with the theme 'Cartoon Characters'. DJ in the Village Hall 7pm-11pm.

Sun 23 Jun 2024

Huby and Sutton Show, Sutton Park 8 miles north of York, YO61 1DP. 250 competition classes including horses, cattle, sheep, a variety of crafts, horticultural, home produce. 9am-5pm. £12, Child (6-15) £5, under 5s free. tickets: Online or at the gate email: secretary@hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk web: https://www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

Sun 30 Jun 2024

Malton Show, Scampston Park, Malton YO17 8NG. A fun day out for all the family Wheelchair friendly ~ Disabled Parking ~ Dogs on leads welcome ~ Free shuttle bus. 8am - 5.30pm. £12 adult, £8 OAP, £8 12-16s, under 11s free. tel: 01653 915103 (Thu only) email: office@maltonshow.org web: https://www.maltonshow.com

Tue 2 Jul 2024 to
 Sun 7 Jul 2024

Event imageRipon Theatre Festival, Ripon HG4 1DY. Huge and colourful array of street entertainment, open-air theatre, family shows, storytelling, dance and comedy. All ticketed events are now on sale. email: info@ripontheatrefestival.org web: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org

Fri 5 Jul 2024 to
 Sun 7 Jul 2024

Kilburn Feast, Kilburn, Thirsk YO61 4AG. A traditional village fete. free. email: admin@kilburnyorks.com web: https://www.kilburnyorks.com

Sat 6 Jul 2024 to
 Sun 7 Jul 2024

Steam and vintage rally, Duncombe Park, Helmsley YO62 5EB. Steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair. 9.30am-11pm (Sat) & 4pm (Sun). £12.75, Family (2+2) £26.24. tickets: Online

Fri 19 Jul 2024 to
 Wed 4 Sep 2024

Buckets of Fun Summer, 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

Sun 21 Jul 2024

Malton Roman Festival 2024, Orchard Fields, Malton YO17. The Malton Museum Roman Festival celebrates the influence the Roman empire had on life in England and the festival site is on the former Roman fort of Delgovicia. Roman re-enactors form the backbone of the festival with legionnaires and calvary units demonstrating Roman tactics and weapons. 10am-3pm. £10 Adult, £20 Family. tel: 07970 089506 tickets: On the door and via Malton museum website nearer the date email: enquiries.maltonmuseum@gmail.com web: https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk

Mon 29 Jul 2024

Musical Monday: Story Craft Theatre, Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT. Join Story Craft Theatre for interactive and fun outdoor theatre exploring the history of Kiplin Hall. Craft activities and trails will also be on offer in other parts of the museum. Shows at 10.15, 11.00, 11.45 & 12.30. 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 5 Aug 2024

Musical Monday: Story Craft Theatre, Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT. Join Story Craft Theatre for interactive and fun outdoor theatre: A Pirate Ship Party. Craft activities and trails will also be on offer in other parts of the museum. Shows at 10.15, 11.00, 11.45 & 12.30. No extra charge - standard admission. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: On the gate or online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk