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Children's events

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 Mon 6 Nov 2023

The Secret Life of Hedgerows, Danby Lodge National Park Centre. Discover the remarkable world of hedgerows through the work of nine talented artists. 10am - 5pm. Free.

Fri 6 Oct 2023 to
 Mon 16 Oct 2023

Halloween Pumpkin Everything, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Not Tue Wed Thu. Running on selected days from October 6th to November 5th, the Monk Park Farm Spooktacular features pumpkin picking, carving and painting, as well as a mini pumpkin trail and even a pumpkin catapult. And there's lots more Halloween fun besides, ideal for little ones and older kids, from witches' potion making, a spider infested barn and a spooky farm tour, to a Farm Fright Night for the over 12s. 10am-5pm. Child £12.95 (inc. pumpkin), Adult £9.95 with concessions. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk/events/halloween

Sat 14 Oct 2023 to
 Sun 15 Oct 2023

Event imageNYMR Through the Decades, Pickering-Grosmont-Whitby. This North Yorks Moors railways event will transport families and enthusiasts back to the iconic eras of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The music, fashion, and spirit of each era will come alive like never before with a journey through the decades highlighting some greatest hits and cultural touchstones of each era. So, grab your dancing shoes, dress in your favourite retro attire, and prepare for a weekend of nostalgia and timeless entertainment. See website. web: https://www.nymr.co.uk/events

Fri 20 Oct 2023 to
 Sun 5 Nov 2023

Halloween Pumpkin Everything, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Running on selected days from October 6th to November 5th, the Monk Park Farm Spooktacular features pumpkin picking, carving and painting, as well as a mini pumpkin trail and even a pumpkin catapult. And there's lots more Halloween fun besides, ideal for little ones and older kids, from witches' potion making, a spider infested barn and a spooky farm tour, to a Farm Fright Night for the over 12s. 10am-5pm. Child £12.95 (inc. pumpkin), Adult £9.95 with concessions. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk/events/halloween

Tue 24 Oct 2023 to
 Sat 28 Oct 2023

Event imageThe Wizard of Oz, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton Musical Theatre Company are really looking forward to going down that Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and who knows what lies "Over the Rainbow"?. Every day 7.15pm & Sat also at 2.15pm. £16, Child & Seniors £14 (but all tickets £14 Tue & £10 Sat matinée). tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 27 Oct 2023 to
 Sun 5 Nov 2023

Event imageNYMR Light Spectacular Express, Pickering-Grosmont. (also 10 to 12 Nov) Marvel at our heritage carriages, decorated with thousands of lights, before departing from Pickering Station for an awe-inspiring journey alongside a DJ-Mix of music that will get you in the mood for a party the whole family will enjoy. Each passenger will be given their own interactive LED wristband. See website for details. £25 child & adult. tickets: Book online web: https://www.nymr.co.uk/events

Fri 27 Oct 2023 to
 Sun 29 Oct 2023

Whitby Goth Weekend, Whitby (park & ride YO21 1TL). email: info@whitbygothweekend.co.uk web: https://www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk

Tue 31 Oct 2023

Halloween Spooktacular, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Join Tommy The Ghostbuster and all the gang as they embark on another spooktastic adventure this Halloween. Fancy dress encouraged! This is a very family friendly production with nothing more spooky than any other pantomime. 2pm and 6.30pm. £11 all tickets. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 3 Nov 2023

Time-Travelling Adventures, Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Children's show, age guide 6+. The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Jackanory meets ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ in this award-winning family show, where top comedians tell extravagant improvised stories. There will be pirates and princesses, sword fights and spacemen, and all the stories are completely and irrefutably true!. 6pm, duration 1hr. £8-£12. tickets: Book online web: https://www.ruralarts.org