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SUMMARY:Shop York
DESCRIPTION:Shop York is returning on Saturday 31st January to celebrate York’s high streets. \nDelivered by York BID in partnership with Indie York\, Shop York invites shoppers to spend £50 in 50 days\, across more than 100 participating high street businesses. \nEach time a shopper spends £10 in a participating business\, they receive one sticker in their passport. Once five stickers have been collected\, shoppers can enter the incredible prize draw\, with the top prize of a £500 York Gift Card! \nPick up a Shop York passport from the Visit York Information Centre on Parliament Street or from participating businesses across the city from 31st January 2026.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/shop-york-2/
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SUMMARY:Colour & Light
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe free event will take place from 4th to 22nd February 2026\, with the show running every 10 minutes from 6pm to 9pm. \nColour & Light 26 is brought to you by York BID\, in partnership with York Museum Trust\, English Heritage\, and Double Take Projections. It is made possible thanks to funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/colour-light/
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SUMMARY:York Ice Trail
DESCRIPTION:York Ice Trail\, delivered by Make It York\, is back on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026\, from 10:30 am to 4pm. \nYork BID is pleased to sponsor five sculptures\, to spread footfall across the entire city. You can find the BID’s Enchanted City sculptures at: \n\nGoodramgate\nTower Street\nMicklegate\nWalmgate\nBootham
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/york-ice-trail-3/
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SUMMARY:York Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:York Restaurant Week returns from 9th to 22nd March 2026\, giving diners a full two weeks to enjoy exclusive offers across the city. \nMore than 100 venues are taking part this March\, offering everything from casual lunches and sweet treats to global cuisines and fine dining experiences. Offers are priced between £5 and £30\, making it easier than ever to dine out on any budget. With two weeks to explore\, diners can take advantage of great deals while experiencing the very best of York’s hospitality scene. \nYork Restaurant Week offers can be found and downloaded at www.yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk from Monday 23rd February.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/york-restaurant-week-march-26/
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SUMMARY:Rejuvenation Days
DESCRIPTION:Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks\, benches\, bollards\, and more on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th March. Each volunteering session runs from 9am to 1pm at King’s Staith. \nTo take part\, register your place here.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/march-rejuvenation-days-2/
LOCATION:King’s Staith\, King's Staith\, York\, YO1 9SN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Reignite XIII: Production & Creative Technologies
DESCRIPTION:The 13th edition of York’s flagship cultural event series\, Reignite\, takes place on Wednesday 18th March at City Screen Picturehouse. This edition pulls back the curtain on some of York and North Yorkshire’s most exciting creative businesses\, demonstrating why York is a UNESCO Creative City. \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Wednesday 18 March\nTime: 6pm onwards (doors open 5.30pm)\nVenue: City Screen Picturehouse\, York\nBook Your Free Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reignite-xiii-production-creative-technologies-tickets-1982494342947?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/reignite-xiii-production-creative-technologies/
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SUMMARY:Giant Inflatable Octopus
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a giant inflatable octopus arrives for York BID’s latest Family Friendly Saturday event. \nThe giant octopus puppet is set to captivate crowds on Saturday 28th March 2026\, with performances at 2pm\, 4pm\, and 6pm. Towering above onlookers\, the friendly character features eight fully articulated tentacles and is brought to life by a skilled puppeteer\, creating a striking spectacle and memorable photo opportunity for all ages. \nThe event will take place at King’s Staith and surrounding area. If King’s Staith is inaccessible due to high river levels\, performances will move to the Eye of York – the open space in front of York Castle Museum and Clifford’s Tower. \nThis is a free event with no tickets needed.
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/giant-inflatable-octopus/
LOCATION:King’s Staith\, King's Staith\, York\, YO1 9SN\, United Kingdom
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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).
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SUMMARY:Economic Snapshot Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Economic Snapshot Webinar on Thursday 23 April at 10:00am\, where we will deliver a live demonstration of the new York Economic Data Hub and share practical guidance on how to make the most of its features. \nIn this session\, we will also unpack the key metrics shaping city centre performance in Q1 2026\, benchmark York’s results against national trends\, and explore what these insights mean for your business. \nSign up here: Economic Snapshot Webinar
URL:https://www.theyorkbid.com/event/economic-snapshot-webinar/
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