42 events
Family Days Out in Yorkshire
Find the best family days out in Yorkshire. From Kirkstall Festival to Lotherton Hall - events and attractions the whole family will love, listed on Eventfo.
Lotherton Hall
Discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World zoo. The Edwardian estate is truly a great place for a family day out, with plenty to keep children and grown ups entertained!
Ongoing
Leeds
Ripon Spa Gardens
A charming Victorian park with mini‑golf, sculptures, flower gardens and open lawns. A relaxed, low‑cost family outing.
Ongoing
Harrogate
Crag House Farm
A peaceful countryside spot with a farm shop, restaurant, gardens, nature trails and family‑friendly outdoor spaces. Home to Caring For Life, it offers relaxed days out, great food and seasonal activities.
Ongoing
Leeds
Tropical World
Step into the rainforest at Tropical World with butterflies, meerkats, reptiles and exotic plants. A warm, immersive family attraction perfect for curious kids and animal lovers.
Ongoing
Leeds
The Arium - Leeds
A bright, modern family destination with a huge café, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure playground and plant nursery. A go‑to spot for families, gardeners and anyone wanting an easy, relaxed day out.
Ongoing
Leeds
Castle Howard
A baroque stately home near York with lakeside gardens, a 120 acre arboretum and the Skelf Island adventure playground. Seasonal events, including a Christmas experience. Dogs welcome in the grounds.
Ongoing
York
York Chocolate Story – Sweet Discovery Tour
A fun, interactive journey through York’s chocolate‑making history with tastings, demonstrations and family activities.
Ongoing
York
Story Explorers
Take a fantastical trip to the far reaches of outer space, the depths of the jungle and the bottom of the ocean floor in a free family experience that we’ve created with the British Library.
19 Feb 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
Leeds
Springtime Babies at Temple Newsam
Join us in greeting our Springtime Babies, where you can get up close with adorable new born animals – soft, fluffy lambs, playful piglets, curious calves, tiny chicks, and more.
23 Feb 2026 – 31 May 2026
Leeds
Anything Could Happen
A lively mixed‑bill night at Seven Arts featuring comedy, music, poetry and surprise performances. Every show is different — a fun, unpredictable evening in Chapel Allerton.
14 Apr 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
Leeds
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’s
A heritage steam railway running through the Worth Valley, offering nostalgic train journeys, museum exhibits, themed events and family experiences across beautifully restored stations.
6 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Bradford
Pudsey Carnival
A vibrant annual community carnival in Pudsey with a colourful parade, live entertainment, family activities, stalls, food vendors and a funfair. A lively, family‑friendly celebration bringing the whole town together.
16 May 2026 – 17 May 2026
Leeds
Lotherton Hall: Volsung Vikings
A thrilling living‑history Viking experience at Lotherton Hall featuring combat displays, encampments, crafts, storytelling and hands‑on family activities. Step into the world of the Volsung Vikings for a full day of immersive fun.
6 Jun 2026 – 7 Jun 2026
Leeds
Yorkshire Cycle Festival
A friendly, family‑focused cycling festival in historic York with free kids’ coaching, live talks, performances, food vendors and weekend camping. A welcoming celebration of cycling for all ages and abilities.
12 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2026
Pickering
Knaresborough Bed Race
A legendary annual event where teams race decorated beds through Knaresborough’s streets, finishing with a dramatic river crossing. A huge community celebration with a parade, costumes, family activities and festival energy.
13 Jun 2026
Harrogate
Family Fun Fest
A lively family festival at Temple Newsam packed with games, activities, crafts, entertainment and outdoor fun. A relaxed summer day out with plenty for kids and grown‑ups to enjoy together.
20 Jun 2026 – 21 Jun 2026
Leeds
Farsley Festival
A vibrant community festival across Farsley with a colourful parade, live music, family activities, creative workshops, food stalls and local makers. A lively, family‑friendly celebration bringing the whole village together.
20 Jun 2026
Leeds
Meanwood Park Festival
A lively community festival in Meanwood Park featuring live music, family activities, local stalls, food vendors and nature‑themed workshops. A relaxed, family‑friendly day celebrating the local area.
20 Jun 2026
Leeds
Leeds Briggate Artisan Market - June
A bustling artisan market showcasing independent makers, food producers and creatives. Expect handmade crafts, gifts, street food, live music and a friendly, community‑focused shopping experience.
21 Jun 2026
Leeds
Temple Newsam: Summer Picnic
A relaxed summer picnic on the grounds of Temple Newsam, offering open lawns, family activities, food options and a laid‑back day outdoors surrounded by gardens and historic scenery.
21 Jun 2026
Leeds
Leeds Armed Forces Day 2025
A city‑centre celebration honouring the Armed Forces with parades, displays, family activities and live entertainment. A free, inclusive event bringing the community together to show support for service personnel.
29 Jun 2026 – 29 May 2026
Leeds
Kirkstall Festival
One of Leeds’ biggest community festivals with live music, food, crafts, funfair rides and family zones in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey.
11 Jul 2026
Leeds
Gledhow Valley Green Fair 2026
A community‑led celebration of nature, sustainability and local creativity in the heart of Gledhow Valley Woods, featuring eco‑workshops, live music, family activities and local makers.
12 Jul 2026
Leeds
Leeds Briggate Artisan Market - July
A bustling artisan market showcasing independent makers, food producers and creatives. Expect handmade crafts, gifts, street food, live music and a friendly, community‑focused shopping experience.
19 Jul 2026
Leeds
Leeds Briggate Artisan Market - August
A bustling artisan market showcasing independent makers, food producers and creatives. Expect handmade crafts, gifts, street food, live music and a friendly, community‑focused shopping experience.
16 Aug 2026
Leeds
The Great Yorkshire Circus
A traditional big‑top circus featuring aerial acts, skilled performers and family‑friendly comedy. A limited‑run Yorkshire tour bringing classic circus entertainment to Ripon Spa Gardens.
2 Sept 2026 – 6 Sept 2026
Harrogate
Rhythm Time
Interactive music, song, and sensory play for babies to pre-schoolers at Temple Newsam Home Farm.
3 Sept 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
Leeds
The Penguin Experience
Meet and feed Lotherton's Humboldt penguins up close. Booking essential, spaces are limited.
5 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Leeds
Woodland Crafts
Make with natural materials at Lotherton, inspired by the Botanically Beautiful exhibition. Hands-on for all ages.
19 Sept 2026
Leeds
Horsforth Green Festival
Join the Horsforth Green Festival 2026 on Sept 20! Enjoy live music, a "Trashion" show, vegetable puppets, craft stalls, food, and pay-as-you-feel bike repairs at Horsforth Hall Park.
20 Sept 2026
Leeds
Autumn Display
See how the seasons turn at Temple Newsam Home Farm's Joiner's Shop, with an autumn-themed display through October.
1 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026
Leeds
York Maze Halloween Scream
An award-winning live-action Halloween scream park at York Maze featuring 5 terrifying haunted houses, over 100 actors, live stage performances, and undercover food and drinks.
9 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
York
Leeds Brick Festival October 2026
A dedicated LEGO fan festival returning to Leeds with large-scale brick displays, interactive building activities, speed building competitions, and vendor stalls for fans and families.
18 Oct 2026
Leeds
Leeds Comic-Con
Cosplay, comics and traders take over New Dock Hall next to the Royal Armouries for a day of pop-culture fun.
18 Oct 2026
Leeds
Family Fun Day at St Andrew's Roundhay
A family fun afternoon at St Andrew's Church in Roundhay, with table tennis, pool, table football, basketball hoops, arts and crafts, fancy dress, food and drink, and a film club at 4pm.
24 Oct 2026
Leeds
Hocus Pocus Outdoor Cinema
A spooktacular night under the stars with a Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic Hocus Pocus. Bring a blanket or camping chair.
24 Oct 2026
Leeds
The Giant Bubble Show
Samsam Bubbleman and the Bubbleologists bring giant bubble displays, square bubbles, caterpillar bubbles, and audience members getting sealed inside giant bubbles, set to music. Bubble Inc. holds 12 Guinness World Records.
25 Oct 2026
Leeds
Half Term Lounge Club: Families at Left Bank
A relaxed, drop-in half term hangout for families at Left Bank, with a cosy indoor picnic lounge, a family film from 12:30pm, toys and play areas, and a cafe bar. Free to attend, booking requested.
29 Oct 2026
Leeds
Dr Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
As Who-ville prepares for Christmas, the scheming Grinch is determined to spoil the festivities in this festive family musical.
19 Nov 2026 – 16 Feb 2027
Leeds
Jack and the Beanstalk
A giant traditional family pantomime - Jack takes a chance on a handful of mysterious beans and discovers a world above the clouds.
20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Leeds
Lotherton Christmas Experience
A festive trail through Lotherton Hall and estate near Aberford. Decorated rooms, lit gardens, a redesigned 12 Days Walk, Fairy Dell, Courtyard market and a visit to Santa at his North Pole.
21 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Leeds
Rapunzel: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto
Leeds' beloved Rock 'n' Roll Panto returns with Rapunzel - live music, audience participation and corny gags for the whole family.
27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Leeds