Dates: Saturday 15 August 2026–Sunday 16 August 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Open Studio: Make and Play
Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 July – 6 September  except 25 July and 8 August 2026
10am – 4pm
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages  

Discover family friendly stamp and ink activities inspired by the Making Waves: The Art of Woodblock Print exhibition in The Studio. Experiment, collaborate and create! 

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Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

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Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Families 
Saturday 15 August 2026 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation. 

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Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Gala Street Performance 
Tuesday 18 August 2026 
Performances throughout the day 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts! 

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Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales 
Wednesday 19 August 2026 
Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm 
£7 per child* | Book Tickets
Suitable for ages 2-8  

Join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre and step into a world of imagination where art comes alive and stories leap off the walls! There’s a new interactive storytelling adventure each week, inspired by the artwork at York Art Gallery and designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy.  

Step into a playful world to explore patterns and puzzles where shapes, colours and clever clues come together!  

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.  

*Admission to York Art Gallery is included.  

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Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

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Date: Thursday 20 August 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Art Outdoors
Thursday 20 August 2026
Drop in between 11am – 4pm
Free*
Suitable for all ages 

Join us in the Artist Garden, directly behind York Art Gallery, for an outdoor play activity, inspired by York Art Gallery’s exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print. 

*Please note, this activity is weather dependent.  In the case of bad weather, the activity may take place indoors, but general admission charges apply. 

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Date: Friday 21 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Day Fever Silent Disco
Friday 21 August 2026
Doors open 6.30pm
General admission tickets £20 + booking fees | Book now
Age 18+
York Museum Gardens

York Museum Gardens will be transformed into the ultimate outdoor dance floor. Join Day Fever events for a massive silent disco under the stars, in the heart of York city centre.

Please note, this is not a York Museums Trust event. For enquiries about the event or tickets, please contact GlassWerk. Tickets are available via the Eventim booking platform.

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Date: Saturday 22 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sounds of the Sixties 
Saturday 22 August 2026 
Performances throughout the day 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade. 

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Dates: Saturday 22 August 2026–Sunday 23 August 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Open Studio: Make and Play
Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 July – 6 September  except 25 July and 8 August 2026
10am – 4pm
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages  

Discover family friendly stamp and ink activities inspired by the Making Waves: The Art of Woodblock Print exhibition in The Studio. Experiment, collaborate and create! 

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