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SUMMARY:Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure has returned from 10th April to 13th September 2026\, with new animals to discover around the city. \nTrack down 55 wild Yorkshire animals hidden on brightly coloured benches throughout the city centre. \nPick up a trail leaflet from the Visit York Information Centre on Parliament Street to get started. Find all 55 animals and return your completed leaflet to claim a free prize – with a choice of a Tommy Treebark badge\, soft toy\, or mini beast viewer (while stocks last).
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/tommy-treebarks-wild-adventure-2/
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SUMMARY:York Art Trail
DESCRIPTION:As the weather’s getting warmer\, it’s the perfect time to discover the York Art Trail! These striking murals are here to help animate York’s shopping streets\, adding a pop of colour and breathing new life into city centre spaces. \nFind out more here: York Art Trail – The York BID
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/york-art-trail-2/
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SUMMARY:Live for St Leonards
DESCRIPTION:York’s homegrown music festival is back! \nLive For St Leonard’s is a vibrant\, homegrown music festival bringing nine days of outstanding live performances to the heart of York. Taking place on stages in Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square\, the festival offers free-to-attend live music every evening from 5pm to 9pm\, as part of the York Food & Drinks Festival. \nHeld in support of St Leonard’s Hospice\, the event invites visitors to give generously to this vital local charity. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be onsite throughout the festival to collect donations by cash or card. In September 2025\, Live For St Leonard’s raised just under £6\,000\, contributing to an impressive total of more than £26\,000 since its launch in 2021. \nDiscover the full line up at theyorkbid.com/live-for-st-leonards
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/live-for-st-leonards/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102
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SUMMARY:Ghosts in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:From September\, York’s streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures as our Ghosts in the Gardens take their place across historic sites. \nRunning from Saturday 19th September until Sunday 1st November\, there’s 70 ghosts to track down across 32 locations. \nPick up your trail map from the Visitor Information Centre on Back Swinegate to get started. \nDiscover the story behind each ghost at theyorkbid.com.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/ghosts-in-the-gardens-26/
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SUMMARY:Reignite XVI: Screen Industries & The North
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Reignite XVI: Screen Industries & The North on Wednesday 23rd September from 6pm to 9pm at City Screen York. \nAttendees will enjoy a curated screening of short films selected by Film Hub North\, followed by a filmmaker Q&A and networking session. Jen Barfield from Film Hub North and Caroline Cooper-Charles from Screen Yorkshire will share insight into the scale of opportunity ahead and the practical steps needed to ensure the North competes confidently on a national and international stage. \nRegister your place on Eventbrite: Reignite XVI: Screen Industries & the North Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 23  •  6 PM – 9 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/reignite-xvi-screen-industries-the-north/
LOCATION:City Screen York
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:York Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week from 5th to 18th October 2026. \nEnjoy a huge variety of offers on food and drink\, from over 100 eateries in York city centre\, all temptingly priced between £5 and £30. That’s fourteen whole days to explore some of York’s best venues and indulge with friends and family. \nExplore the exclusive offers at www.yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/york-restaurant-week-oct-26/
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SUMMARY:Retail Experiences Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join York BID and Indie York for this brand-new training session\, aimed at helping high street retailers to create bespoke experiences. \n\n\n\nDelivered by Rachel Marshall\, Founder of Uniquely Local Experiences\, and Sally Millington\, Founder of Challenge Fifty Two\, this 1-hour workshop will demonstrate how retailers of all sizes can introduce experiences\, events\, collaborations\, and activities that encourage people to visit their businesses\, add value to their customers\, and engage with new audiences. \nThis session is exclusively for members of York BID and Indie York. Come along for fresh ideas\, new connections\, and a coffee (or two!) \nRegister your place at Eventbrite | Retail Experiences Workshop \nThis workshop is delivered as part of Shop York\, a campaign between York BID and Indie York to support city centre businesses and encourage more people to visit\, explore\, and support high street shops.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/retail-experiences-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Giant Inflatable Spider
DESCRIPTION:The Giant Inflatable Spider will be scuttling along the back streets of York this Halloween! \nDon’t miss this spooky photo opportunity and memorable close-up encounter on Saturday 31st October. You can find the Giant Inflatable Spider roaming Little Stonegate\, Back Swinegate\, Swinegate and Grape Lane with performances at 2pm\, 3pm and 4pm. \nThis is a free event\, with no tickets needed\, and is part of our Purple Flag initiative\, creating a welcoming city centre for all.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/giant-inflatable-spider/
LOCATION:Little Stonegate\, Little Stonegate\, York\, YO1 8AX
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SUMMARY:Ghosts After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Ghosts After Dark is returns to York with its biggest event yet. \nRunning from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th November 2026\, Ghosts After Dark will see all 70 sculptures from York BID’s Ghosts in the Gardens trail brought together in one spectacular setting\, giving visitors the chance to see the ghosts\, and the gardens\, in a completely different light. \nDynamically lit among the trees\, ruins and hidden corners of the gardens\, the ghosts will be joined by six live storytellers\, a new interactive experience and the event’s first night market. \nFind out more and book your tickets: https://www.theyorkbid.com/ghosts-after-dark/ \nTickets go on sale on Tuesday 25th August 2026\, priced at £10 for adults and £2 for children. \nGhosts After Dark is delivered in partnership by York BID and York Museums Trust.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/ghosts-after-dark-26/
LOCATION:York Museum Gardens
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SUMMARY:Momentum York
DESCRIPTION:Momentum York\, York’s Professional Services Conference\, returns on Wednesday 18th November from 12-7pm at The Milner York. \nJoin over 100 professionals for a dynamic half‑day conference\, featuring an expo of local businesses\, insightful presentations\, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector. \nThe inaugural conference in June considered why businesses choose to establish themselves here and helped build confidence in York’s future. This event moves the conversation from why to how\, with a specific focus on business growth\, local support\, and meaningful networking. \nRegister your place at Eventbrite | Momentum York
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/momentum-york-nov-26/
LOCATION:The Milner York
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