Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure
York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals, from 25th April to 14th September 2025. Hidden on brightly coloured benches all around York are 50 amazing animals - each one can be found somewhere in the wilds of Yorkshire. Pick up a leaflet…
York Art Trail
Make the most of summer with the York Art Trail! Explore over 25 murals across York City Centre, from a giant peregrine falcon on Back Swinegate to 12 colourfully painted exchange boxes along the Stonebow. Don't miss the newest addition in North Street Gardens - a colourful celebration of everything the Rowntree family did for…
Flock
York BID is delighted to announce a special event as Flock – a herd of baa-rmy dancing sheep – arrive outside York Minster to celebrate Yorkshire Day! Experience an unforgettable encounter with Flock as Heidi, Henrietta, and their adorable lambs dance outside York Minster and through Goodramgate on Saturday 2nd August from 12pm to 6pm.…
York’s Biggest Rugby Ball Hunt
Parliament Street Parliament Street, YorkTo celebrate the Women's Rugby World Cup arriving in York, we're hiding 100 rugby balls across York City Centre - find one and you'll not only get to keep it, but you could also win tickets to the World Cup! That's not all! Parliament Street is turning into rugby central with free face painting, a surprise special guest,…
September Rejuvenation Days
Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more. The September sessions will take place on Tuesday 9th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, and Thursday 18th September. Each session will run from 09:00 to 13:00 and we ask that volunteers wear clothing they…