Get ready for a busy weekend in York, especially as we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday! Saturday is packed with creative workshops and a fun market, while Sunday offers a special nature walk. Don't forget York Restaurant Week is also running!
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Wayfinder Wanders - SEND Family Walk
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
A nature walk starting from £0.00 on Sunday morning.
Bach: St Matthew Passion
York Minster
A major evening concert inside the Minster on Saturday, with U13s free.
Little Paws Creative Club
All Saints Church, North Street
A low-cost, spring-themed craft session for younger children on Saturday morning.
· March 14
7LITTLE PAWS CREATIVE CLUB : Head to All Saints North Street for a spring-themed crafting session that looks perfect for little hands. Adults get a cuppa while the kids enjoy activities, squash, and biscuits. It's a lovely way to explore a historic church while being creative.It's an affordable, themed craft session happening right in the city centre on Saturday morning.
TINY TRAVELLERS ADVENTURES MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL : A special one-off themed class created just before Mother's Day! It seems focused on celebrating mums with themed activities and a craft to keep. Located slightly outside the immediate centre in Acomb.It’s a unique, Mother’s Day themed pop-up session happening Saturday morning.
: A major musical performance at York Minster featuring Bach's masterpiece. While it's an evening event, the pricing structure notes that accompanied children under 13 attend for free, making it accessible for older kids interested in classical music.It’s a significant cultural event happening inside York Minster on Saturday evening, with child ticket incentives.
PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL : This festival is happening across the whole weekend in Leeds, which is outside York's immediate family area. We will prioritize York-based events over those in other cities unless local options are sparse.Filtered out due to location being Leeds, not York.
: A festival happening this weekend in nearby Harrogate. While potentially great for older kids and teens who like games, it's slightly outside our core York focus.Included as a geographically close option for teens/games fans if we need more variety, but will keep it as low priority.
: This lantern trail is listed as running Saturday, but the venue is quite far south in South Yorkshire. We prioritize York proper.Filtered out due to location being too far from York.
: While this offers a great deal for Mother's Day weekend, Piglets Adventure Farm is outside the immediate York area. It is skipped in favour of closer options.Filtered out due to location being outside the immediate York family area.
· March 15
3WAYFINDER WANDERS - SEND FAMILY WALKFREE : A nature walk specifically listed as a Wayfinder Wander designed for SEND families, starting Sunday morning. Since it's listed as 'From £0.00', it might be free, but double-check booking requirements.It's a dedicated activity for Sunday and specifically caters to SEND families, offering a nature-based outing.
FREE : This isn't a specific event but a listing confirming Mother's Day itself falls on Sunday. Check the specific listings above for celebrations (like Piglets Farm or the Carriage Ride, which were filtered out due to being outside York).Listed as a general acknowledgement of the day, not an actionable event in York.
MOTHERS DAY BOTANICALS AND AFTERNOON DELIGHTS : An event specifically for Mother's Day Sunday at Burton Constable, which is in East Yorkshire, making it a longer trip for a dedicated York family.Filtered out due to location being outside the immediate York family area.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Spend a morning exploring local talent, including makers and bakers, right on Acomb Front Street. Great for grabbing a treat or browsing unique local crafts.It’s a chance to support local producers and get out of the city centre bustle on Saturday.
: If you need an easy dinner option this weekend, Restaurant Week is running until the 22nd, offering fixed-price deals across numerous York eateries. A great way to sample a few places or try somewhere new without breaking the bank.It covers both days of the weekend and offers affordable family dining options across the city.
: A lovely carriage ride idea for Mother's Day weekend, but the location is noted as North Yorkshire, making it less central for a quick family trip.Filtered out due to location being outside the immediate York family area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in York this weekend?
The most clearly free option available for this weekend is the Wayfinder Wanders - SEND Family Walk on Sunday, listed as starting from £0.00. We also know the general York City Walls walk is free year-round.
Is there anything on for Mother's Day (Sunday 15th)?
While many external farm parks are offering deals, the only confirmed event appearing directly in York on Sunday is the Wayfinder Wanders - SEND Family Walk at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve.
Where can we do crafts this weekend?
Your best bet for arts and crafts is the Little Paws Creative Club on Saturday morning at All Saints Church, North Street, which focuses on spring-themed activities.
