Celebrate the magic of the season in York with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you've lived in York for years or just for the season, this guide maximizes your festive experience.
Popular Events: Experience the whimsical charm of Alice’s Christmas Wonderland, where enchanting decorations and delightful activities transport visitors into a fairy-tale setting. The Christmas Festival at the Web Adventure Park features a variety of festive attractions and entertainment for families, making it a vibrant hub of holiday spirit. And the Christmas Tree Festival is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing beautifully adorned trees from local organizations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around York
- York Christmas Market
- Santa's Christmas Chocolate Tour
- Big Christmas Concert 2024
- York Nutcracker Trail
- York Minster Christmas Tree Festival
- Christmas at Treasurer's House
- Kate Rusby Winter Light Tour
- Step Into Christmas
- The Rat Pack at Christmas
- Wartime Christmases at RAF Elvington
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York Events Events
York Christmas Market (York) • 0.1 miles
Award-winning festive market in a historic city
Santa's Christmas Chocolate Tour (York) • 0.2 miles
Meet Santa and create your own festive chocolate lolly.
Big Christmas Concert 2024 (York) • 0.3 miles
Festive musical spectacular with classic and modern Christmas hits
York Nutcracker Trail (York) • 0.3 miles
Ten international Nutcracker designs with hidden clues.
York Minster Christmas Tree Festival (York) • 0.3 miles
Dazzling display of festive trees within a historic cathedral.
Christmas at Treasurer's House (York) • 0.4 miles
Historically inspired festive decor crafted by volunteers.
Kate Rusby Winter Light Tour (York) • 0.4 miles
Annual Christmas concert with Yorkshire carols
Step Into Christmas (York) • 0.4 miles
A festive spectacular filled with beloved Christmas songs.
The Rat Pack at Christmas (York) • 0.4 miles
Authentic Rat Pack tribute with festive classics
Wartime Christmases at RAF Elvington (York) • 0.7 miles
Experience a wartime Christmas and board Santa's Airlines aircraft.
The TinkerBall (York) • 1.3 miles
Interactive performance with beloved fairytale characters and a cheeky Grinch.
Autumn Lights Firework Fiesta (Bishopthorpe) • 2.4 miles
Spectacular firework fiesta with live music and entertainment
Murton Park Santa Special Extravaganza (Murton) • 2.9 miles
Magical Santa village with toy shop and festive activities
Santa's Woodland Village at Piglets Adventure Farm (York) • 4.6 miles
Magical sleigh ride through an enchanting Woodland Village
Alice's Christmas Wonderland at Castle Howard (York) • 13.4 miles
Immersive journey through the magical world of Oz.
Father Christmas in the Castle at Castle Howard (York) • 13.4 miles
Meet Father Christmas in a historic castle setting
North York Moors Christmas Craft Fair (Helmsley) • 20.0 miles
Artisan crafts from local makers in a scenic national park.
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