York Nutcracker Trail
The York Nutcracker Trail runs from Thursday 13th November to Sunday 4th January. This year's theme is a kid's takeover! Each nutcracker has been designed by a school-aged child from York and re-created by talented local artist, MarcoLooks. Find all ten and collect their names on your trail map to enter the prize draw for…
Winter Lights
York's Winter Lights display is back! Enjoy a dazzling light display with 175,000 lights stretching 15km and illuminating more than 50 streets. Keep an eye out for the giant illuminated post box in Museum Gardens and the projection of falling snow in St Helen's Square - perfect photo spots!
Colour & Light
Colour & Light is back and bigger than ever! For the first time, two of York's landmark buildings will be illuminated together, as York Castle Museum and Clifford's Tower become a combined canvas for a fully choreographed show, transforming the Eye of York. The free event will take place from 4th to 22nd February 2026,…