Sat 15 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 16 Mar 2025

Bluey & Bingo, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Come and see them at intervals throughout the day. 10am-4.30pm (Fri to Mon term-time), every day in school holidays. Adult £14 Child £17 (Online Prices). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 15 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 16 Mar 2025

Dog Man (U), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. He must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. 2.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 16 Mar 2025

Two Wheels (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. London Mountain Film Festival Showreel Three. Cycling, mainly off road. Experience 90 minutes of two-wheeled adventures: Tour de France trails in Canada, UK coast-to-coast mountain biking with rail assistance, thought-provoking features, and an hour-long extreme biking showcase with 15 top freeriders conquering forests, deserts, cities, and alpine peaks. For more information see londonmountainfestival.com. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 22 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 30 Mar 2025

Sir Nigel Gresley at NYMR, NYMR Pickering station, YO18 7AJ. Not Wed. A rare opportunity to see No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley in action, steaming along one of the UK’s most scenic heritage lines. There are two services per day, each is a full return journey from Pickering Station to Grosmont and back, taking approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in total. Depart Pickering at 10.30am and 1.30pm. £30 return, Child (0-15) £15. Annual pass not valid. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: Book online or phone email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://www.nymr.co.uk/event/sir-nigel-gresley

Sat 29 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 30 Mar 2025

Mothers go free, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Enjoy Mothers Day at Monk Park Farm to say a huge thank you for all the amazing work you do. 10am-4.30pm (Fri to Mon term-time), every day in school holidays. Mum free, Adult £12, Child £12, under 1s £3 (Online Prices). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Mon 31 Mar 2025

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, NYMR Pickering station, YO18 7AJ. The main 2025 season opens - visitors can experience the heritage and beauty of one of Britain’s most beloved railways.
Off-Peak (April–June & September–October): Services will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Peak (Easter, July & August): Services will run seven days a week. tel: 01751 472508 email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk

Wed 2 Apr 2025

Bookmarked: Stories with Liv, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Step into a world of calm, connection, and creativity. These gentle storytelling sessions are perfect for you and your little one to bond through stories and songs. Suitable for 0 - 24 months (siblings welcome too). 10.30am-11.15am. £5, adults free. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Book online or phone email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/drawing-in-wire/

Thu 3 Apr 2025

Bookmarked: Julia Chapman, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Conversation with Julia Chapman. In her final instalment of the Dales Detective series, Delilah and Samson have a wedding on the horizon, while a criminal with nothing to lose is stalking a local celebrity. In conjunction with White Rose Bookcafé. 6.30pm for 7pm. £5 entry, including drink. £3 extra for £5 off the book. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Book online or phone email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/drawing-in-wire/

Sat 5 Apr 2025 until
 Sun 27 Apr 2025

Ripon Big Sky Wheel, Market Place, Ripon HG4 1BW. The Ripon Big Sky Wheel offers panoramic city views, towering above the obelisk and providing unique perspectives of Ripon's landmarks. The wheel aims to attract a wide audience, increasing visitor time and spending in Ripon. 11am-7pm daily. £5 (under 1.4m) or £7 (over 1.4m). tickets: No booking, just turn up

Sat 5 Apr 2025

Bookmarked: Bookends with Rhubarb Theatre, Thirsk Bookshop, Library & Rural Arts. The Bookends pop-up across Thirsk to bring their stories to life. With a rickety old book cart and some novel ideas, surprises leap off every page wherever our papery pals roam. Join our book-bonkers buddies as they act out tales of whales, bonkers bears and manic monsters. Be amazed as they twist fantastic adventures of pathetic pirates, merry musketeers and hairy hairdressers. 10.15–10.45am White Rose Bookcafe, 12.00–12.30pm Thirsk Library, 2.45–3.30pm Rural Arts. Free event. tickets: Book online or phone

Sun 6 Apr 2025

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. Noon-2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 11 Apr 2025 until
 Tue 15 Apr 2025

Dog Man (U), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only Mon Tue Fri. When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Fri 6.00pm, Mon 2.30pm, Tue 10.30am. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 19 Apr 2025 until
 Sun 20 Apr 2025

Easter Living History Weekend, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT. The unique atmosphere of the 1940s will be brought to life with re-enactors, creating a vibrant atmosphere with displays, talks, and engaging activities.
Discover first-hand what life was like to be a soldier in the British and US Armies, as well as the intriguing perspective of German Prisoners of War. Engage in conversations with re-enactors, explore authentic uniforms, and immerse yourself in the challenges faced by those who served during wartime. 10am to 5pm daily, 4pm last entry. £17, Child (5-16) £14, Under 5s free. tel: 01653 697777 tickets: Book online or just come email: admin@edencamp.co.uk web: https://edencamp.co.uk

Sat 10 May 2025

Meet the Emergency Services, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Join us for a day packed with family fun, fresh air, and furry friends, with a special twist. On our Emergency Services Day, not only can you enjoy all the farm has to offer, but you'll also have the chance to meet real-life heroes from the Fire Brigade, Police, Red Cross, and DocBike. It’s an exciting day for all ages. 10am-4.30pm (Fri to Mon term-time), every day in school holidays. Adult £12, Child £12, under 1s £3 (Online Prices). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 17 May 2025

Beer & Pizza Night, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. Enjoy an evening of live music, high-quality Neapolitan pizzas and refreshing drinks in the Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden. From 5pm. Entry £6.50 inc drinks token. Child (0-15) free. tickets: Book online web: https://thirskhall.com/events

Tue 1 Jul 2025 until
 Sun 6 Jul 2025

Ripon Theatre Festival, Venues in and around Ripon. A high-quality and friendly programme of performing arts, from street entertainment and open-air theatre to family shows, puppetry, storytelling, dance and comedy. email: info@ripontheatrefestival.org web: https://ripontheatrefestival.org