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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery – Wed 29 Oct 2025
Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday
Wednesday 29 October 2025 
Session 1: 10:15am – 11:00am | Session 2: 11:30am – 12:15pm
Suitable for ages 2-8 | £7 per child | Book Tickets

Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited! Wicked Wednesday will be run by the wonderful Jenna Drury of Mud Pie Arts for this October Half term.

With the power of imagination, you might find yourselves swinging through a magical garden, jumping over mesmerising mountains or even swimming in a great ocean, all from the comfort of York Art Gallery.

The sessions will include games, singing and an interactive story.
Please book a ticket for each child attending the session. A separate ticket is required for York Art Gallery, please book Gallery admission separately.
Children must be always accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.

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Creative Family Wednesdays – Wed 29 Oct 2025
Creative Family Wednesdays

Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Family Wednesdays 

29 October 2025 | 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission
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Artist run creative workshop inspired by our collections and exhibitions.
Join us with all the family on Wednesdays during the school holidays.
Drop in anytime, no need to book.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Tales from the Trail on Kirkgate – Wed 29 Oct 2025
Tales from the Trail on Kirkgate

Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail on Kirkgate
29 October 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now 

History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half Term daily from Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October, with an array of family friendly performances throughout the day.

Join two madcap Victorian characters for silliness and adventures on the Victorian Street, Kirkgate, this time with an intriguing twist! Victorians will be also promenading on Kirkgate every day to tell you about Victorian life in York – why not stop and chat to them?

*10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 14:00pm, 15:00pm and 16:00pm. Drop-in performances, suitable for all ages.

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Creative Family Thursday – Thu 30 Oct 2025
Creative Family Thursday

Date: Thursday 30 October 2025, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Creative Family Thursday
Thursday 30 October 2025, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Included in general admission | Booking not required
Bring along the whole family on Thursdays during the school holidays to enjoy a creative workshop, led by artists and inspired by our collections and exhibitions.
Drop-in between 10:30-15:30, booking is not required.
Suitable for families of all ages. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North – Thu 30 Oct 2025
Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North

Date: Thursday 30 October 2025, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North
30 October 2025 | 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages | Book Now

There are only two seasons in the Viking world.

Summer and Winter.

It is winter.

Night and day are dark and the air is cold. Raids must stop. Longboats are pulled out of the freezing river onto land, and the Great Army must shelter from the harsh weather.

In the dark, fire meets ice and crackles. A story can be heard on the wind. A tune is played. A laugh rings out!

This summer, visit the Winter… as the camp dwellers bring the dark season to life with stories, music, games and laughter.

Meet characters from the Winter camp and discover more from the Viking North exhibition through live performance and interactive interpretation with History Riot.

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Stories Alive in the Cells – Thu 30 Oct 2025
Stories Alive in the Cells

Date: Thursday 30 October 2025, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Stories Alive in the Cells
30 October 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now 

Brand new for October 2025, get involved with immersive performances inviting visitors to play judge and jury, deciding the fate of some of York Castle Prison’s most famous historical felons such as Dick Turpin and Mary Bateman. Join Eden from Stories Alive in York Castle Prison to hear mystifying and peculiar real-life stories in the authentic prison cells. 

*11:00am, 12:00 noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Drop-in performances, suitable for all ages.

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Creative Family Fridays – Fri 31 Oct 2025
Creative Family Fridays

Date: Friday 31 October 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Family Fridays
31 October  2025 | 10.30am-3.30pm | Included in general admission 
Join us with all the family on Fridays during the school holidays for artist run creative workshops. Make a ghostly looking vase or lamp inspired by Victorian silhouettes and play with light and shadows to bring your spooky creation to life!
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pre booking is not required.

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Stories Alive in the Cells – Fri 31 Oct 2025
Stories Alive in the Cells

Date: Friday 31 October 2025, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Stories Alive in the Cells
31 October 2025 | Available throughout the day| Included in general admission – Book Now 

Brand new for October 2025, get involved with immersive performances inviting visitors to play judge and jury, deciding the fate of some of York Castle Prison’s most famous historical felons such as Dick Turpin and Mary Bateman. Join Eden from Stories Alive in York Castle Prison to hear mystifying and peculiar real-life stories in the authentic prison cells. 

*11:00am, 12:00 noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Drop-in performances, suitable for all ages.

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Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes – Sat 1 Nov 2025
Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes

Date: Saturday 1 November 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday 1 November 2025 | Throughout the day | Included in general admission 

Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day in our studio kitchen.

This October half term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices traditionally made for Halloween. These treats are a symbol of community and remembrance in Christian traditions, used as offerings to commemorate the dead. Tasters may be available if you’re lucky!

 

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Stories Alive in the Cells – Sat 1 Nov 2025
Stories Alive in the Cells

Date: Saturday 1 November 2025, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Stories Alive in the Cells
1 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now

Brand new for October 2025, get involved with immersive performances inviting visitors to play judge and jury, deciding the fate of some of York Castle Prison’s most famous historical felons such as Dick Turpin and Mary Bateman. Join Eden from Stories Alive in York Castle Prison to hear mystifying and peculiar real-life stories in the authentic prison cells. 

*11:00am, 12:00 noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Drop-in performances, suitable for all ages.

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