York Kids Events This Weekend April 4th - April 5th 2026

MEET BABY LAMBS : Take a trip out to Castle Howard to meet the new baby lambs over on Skelf Island Adventure Playground. This is a perfect morning out for younger children who love farm animals.A classic Easter farm animal experience held at a stunning location.

📍Castle Howard, Castle Howard· All Day (Implied) · Not mentioned · Included with admission

LITTLE PAWS CREATIVE CLUB AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, NORTH STREET : A great Saturday morning activity for younger kids (ages 3+) involving Easter crafts and treats in a beautiful historic church setting. Adults go free.Specific time slot and price details, great for crafty kids aged 3+.

📍All Saints Church, North Street, City Centre· 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Ages 3+ · £2 per child

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM CASTLE KITCHEN: HOT CROSS BUNS : See live baking demonstrations of both modern and Victorian Hot Cross Buns in the historic Castle Kitchen. You can even grab a recipe card to take home!A specific culinary demonstration happening on Saturday tied to Easter traditions.

📍York Castle Museum, Museum Gardens vicinity· 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Not mentioned · Included in general admission

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM CREATIVE FAMILIES WORKSHOP : Get crafty with an artist-led workshop focusing on the history of York's confectionery workers exhibition. Great for kids who enjoy making things.Specific craft session tied to a museum exhibition running only on Saturday.

📍York Castle Museum, Museum Gardens vicinity· 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM · Not mentioned · Included in general admission

MURTON PARK LIVING HISTORY REENACTMENTS - TRAILBLAZER COWBOYS AND JORFOR'S HALL VIKINGS : Murton Park hosts living history events all weekend, starting Saturday with Cowboys and Vikings! This is fantastic for kids interested in history brought to life, plus they have train rides available.Live historical reenactments are unique and run across the whole opening weekend.

📍Murton Park, Murton· All Day (Implied) · Not mentioned · Free with annual pass

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM & YORK MUSEUM GARDENS SPRING TRAIL : Pick up a self-led trail sheet to explore the Museum Gardens, learning about nature along the way. Finish the trail and claim a small chocolate prize at the museum admissions desk.Great way to explore the beautiful gardens without needing full museum entry.

📍York Museum Gardens / Yorkshire Museum, City Centre· All Day (Implied) · Not mentioned · £2 per trail sheet

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM MAKE AND PLAY : If the weather turns, head into the Yorkshire Museum for drop-in creative activities inspired by their biology collections. Perfect for hands-on fun indoors.Indoor creative activities available Saturday within a main museum attraction.

📍Yorkshire Museum, City Centre· 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM · Not mentioned · Included in general admission

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM FAMILY TRAILFREE : Explore the Railway Museum using their free family trail sheet to hunt for key historical features across the galleries. Perfect for keeping active kids occupied for an hour or two.Best totally free activity at a major York attraction this weekend.

📍National Railway Museum, Leeman Road· All Day · Great for all ages · Free

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM FLYING SCOTSMAN VR : For older kids and train fans, experience the history of the Flying Scotsman through a fully immersive virtual reality experience. Book this alongside the free trail.High-tech attraction that will appeal to teens and history buffs alike.

📍National Railway Museum, Leeman Road· All Day · Not mentioned · £7 per ticket

LIVING HISTORY EASTER HALF TERM EVENT : Head to Eden Camp for their Easter Half Term event bringing the sights and sounds of wartime history to life. Check ahead for timings and pricing.A unique, immersive historical experience happening across the entire weekend.

📍Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton Area (Implied)· All Day (Implied) · Not mentioned · Not mentioned

BUBBLES IN WONDERLAND : If you need a dedicated Saturday afternoon show, check out this magical bubble spectacular at the Friargate Theatre. It promises wonder and joy for the whole family.A specific, ticketed theatre show happening only on Saturday.

📍Friargate Theatre, City Centre· Not Mentioned · Inner child · £14

YORK CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 2026FREE : The final day of the huge Chocolate Festival is here! Head to Parliament Street for the market, taste trails, and general chocolate indulgence. It's free to enter the main area, perfect for a wander.It’s the last chance to catch this massive, free-entry Easter weekend highlight.

📍Parliament Street, City Centre· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Entire family · Free

RSPCA EASTER FAIRFREE : Head to the RSPCA Animal Home for their annual Easter Fair. There will be games, prizes, cake, and crafts available for the whole family. Entry is free, making this a great budget-friendly option for Sunday.It's free entry on Sunday and involves games and meeting animals (implied).

📍RSPCA Animal Home, Landing Lane· 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM · Family · Free

MURTON PARK DVLR TRAIN RIDES : While you are visiting Murton Park for the historical fun, make sure to grab a ride on the park's passenger railway. It’s a cheap way to keep little legs resting while still enjoying the scenery.An affordable, charming activity running all weekend at a location hosting other events.

📍Murton Park, Murton· All Day (Implied) · Not mentioned · £1 per person per ride, or £5 for up to five people

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM MEET ME AT THE YORKSHIRE MUSEUM: MARY ANNING THE FOSSIL COLLECTOR : Meet the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning through interactive storytelling, games, and music this Sunday afternoon. A fun way to learn about palaeontology.A specific interactive character experience running Sunday afternoon.

📍Yorkshire Museum, City Centre· 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Great for all ages · Included in general admission