Events

Making Waves: A Closing Celebration – Sun 30 Aug 2026

Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Making Waves: A Closing Celebration

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026 | 10am – 5pm

Included in general admission

Suitable for all ages

Join us to celebrate the closing of the Making Waves exhibition with a weekend of music, workshops, creative activities, food, drink and festivities for all the family in the gallery and Museum Gardens. More details about the programme coming soon.

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The Art of Kokedama – Sun 30 Aug 2026

Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

The Art of Kokedama

Sunday 30 August 2026 | 11am- 12 noon

£25 pp | Tickets available soon

Suitable for ages 10+

In this creative session, Alice from The Outside In will take you step-by-step through the traditional style of creating Kokedama: using leafy plants and moss. Kokedama, roughly translates into English as ‘moss ball.’

You’ll learn the method of binding the root ball of a plant in a clay soil mix and moss, so that it no longer needs a pot to grow in. It’s a great opportunity to learn about handling plants, roots and soil, making the most of time well spent connecting to nature.

When you finish, you’ll have a Kokedama plant ball to take home and love. Your mossy plant ball can then be hung up or displayed sitting on a decorative plate or piece of wood.

All of the materials and guidance will be provided, along with aftercare instructions on how to help your Kokedama to thrive, and a bag to safely transport your plant home.

All materials are provided.

Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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York Dog Show – Sun 20 Sep 2026

Date: Sunday 20 September 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

York Dog Show
Sunday 20 September 2026 | 10am – 4pm | York Museum Gardens

Tickets available soon

York Museums Trust is delighted to announce York Dog Show, a new outdoor event in York Museum Gardens. York Dog Show celebrates the bond we share with our beloved furry four-legged friends whilst supporting local organisations and charities.

Browse our pop-up shopping village, filled with pet accessories, toys and treats, informative stalls, and a delicious food and drink offer from local artisans and enjoy a lively programme of activity including talks by veterinary experts, professional dog photography in our beautiful grounds, exciting dog classes and impressive agility demonstrations.

More than just a day out, the York Dog Show brings together a dog loving community in one of York’s most popular outdoor spaces.

Admission tickets will be on sale soon – keep an eye out for updates and join us with family, friends and your canine companion for a wonderful day out.