LOCAL EVENTS

We’re excited to share a wonderful selection of local events happening in our area. Below is a list of upcoming activities and gatherings.

DECEMBER 2025

Thirsk

Christmas Lights Switch on – Friday 28th November

Christmas Market – Friday 28th and Saturday 29th November

Helmsley

Christmas Lights Switch on – Friday 28th November

Whitby

Christmas Lights Switch on – Friday 14th November

Christmas Market – Friday 14th until Sunday 16th November

Scarborough

Christmas Market – Friday 28th until Sunday 30th November

Malton

Christmas at Castle Howard - Wizard of Oz Thursday 13th November until Sunday 4th January

York

Christmas Tree Festival: Lights Switch on – Saturday 29th November

Christmas Market – Thursday 13th November until Sunday 21st December

Events Throughout 2026

  • Great Yorkshire Show: Tuesday 14th until Friday 17th July 

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show: September 2026 (exact dates TBC)

  • York Marathon: Sunday 18th October 2026

  • Whitby Regatta: August

  • Yorkshire Modified Car Show Scampston Hall: June

  • Yorkshire Game and Country Fair Scampston Hall: May

  • Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 

  • York Races Dates

  • Thirsk Races Dates

  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre Dates