Get ready for a super fun weekend in York! The York Ice Trail is back, plus we've found some awesome family activities happening on Saturday, Feb 7th and Sunday, Feb 8th, 2026.
See our top picks
York Ice Trail 2026
City Centre
A massive, free, city-wide sculpture hunt that turns sightseeing into a game!
Family Workshop at National Centre for Early Music
National Centre for Early Music
A guaranteed indoor session for creativity and hands-on fun this Saturday.
Special Family Activity Session
Various Venues in York
Check Little Vikings for a tailored Saturday morning session, likely messy play or themed craft.
· February 7
3YORK ICE TRAIL 2026FREE : The stunning York Ice Trail is back with amazing ice sculptures dotted all over the city! Grab a trail map and hunt down all the frozen masterpieces with the kids – it's an awesome way to explore York on foot. It's a massive, free, city-wide scavenger hunt perfect for all ages.This is a massive, exciting, city-wide, limited-time event that families absolutely love and it’s completely free to take part!
FAMILY WORKSHOP AT NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC : Check out what family activity is scheduled at the NCEM this Saturday! These workshops often involve music-making or creative arts, perfect for a hands-on session indoors. Look out for specific details on their listings!A great chance to get indoors for a creative, structured activity that goes beyond standard play.
SPECIAL FAMILY ACTIVITY SESSION : Little Vikings often lists specific one-off family sessions like messy play or themed craft mornings happening on Saturdays. Head to their site for the exact activity running this weekend!These are specifically curated sessions for younger kids, often providing all the materials needed for fun, mess-free home play.
· February 8
2SUNDAY FAMILY FUN EVENT : Hoxne Cottages guide suggests there are specific family events listed for February weekends. Check for any special Sunday afternoon workshop or performance advertised for this date!It's worth checking the local guides for smaller, unique, one-off events that might be running on a Sunday afternoon.
DEDICATED FAMILY ACTIVITY EVENT : The 'Children's Activity Event' category on Visit York suggests there will be a specific ticketed or free workshop taking place on this Sunday. Look for a scheduled craft, science, or historical handling session!This targets the 'Children's Activity Event' category, suggesting a dedicated, age-focused, structured indoor session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in York this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) the best free option is the York Ice Trail 2026, which runs all day Saturday and Sunday across the city centre. It's a massive, self-guided sculpture hunt!
Is there anything specific planned for younger children (under 5s) on Saturday?
Check the latest listings from Little Vikings for their Special Family Activity Session on Saturday morning; these are often tailored for pre-schoolers with sensory or messy play.
What's a good indoor activity for families on Sunday?
Look for a Dedicated Family Activity Event listed under the family-friendly category on Visit York, which often means a structured indoor workshop or a museum activity is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th.
