Try a beginner’s class at Ebru Evrim

Ebru Evrim opened in Harrogate in 2022 and provides a variety of yoga, Pilates and barre classes as well as immersive workshops at its three-storey luxury James Street building.

This weekend, it is holding a free open weekend where newcomers can try one of the classes, including its renowned reformer classes.

All trial classes are 30 minutes long and are free, suitable for all levels and open to non-members. Simply book online and get moving.

Exclusive - Ebru Evrim is also offering Stray Ferret subscribers 50% off the first month of membership when they show their subscription. Find out more here.

Free but booking a class in advance is required, 12-6pm Saturday, January 17, and 12-5pm January 18, James Street, Harrogate, HG1 1QS.

Attend Harrogate’s Kindness Festival

This Saturday sees Harrogate’s Kindness Festival return for its second year, celebrating kindness, connection, well-being and local collaboration.

It brings together local organisations, wellbeing groups, volunteers and the general public for a relaxed day of community-focused activities, networking, and sharing information about local initiatives all under one roof.

Taking place at St Aidan's School, the festival will feature market-style stalls from community and well-being groups, opportunities to discover and support local projects and offer informal conversations over refreshments.

Free, 11am-3pm, January 17, St Aidan’s School, Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8JR.

Go on a hike

Mid-January is the perfect time to don the walking boots.

Walking is not only good for fitness but also benefits overall well-being. And we are spoilt for choice when it comes to landscapes which to walk in our local area.

There are plenty of walks on the doorstep such as Crimple Valley or Nidderdale Greenway. You can also go further afield in the Yorkshire Dales or visit a local garden such as Harlow Carr, which is celebrating its 25th year and has recently welcomed its 500,000th visitor.

And be sure to check out these four Yorkshire reservoir walks, and these seven waterfall walks for inspiration aplenty.

Watch an inspiring duo launch the 2026 Harrogate International Sunday Series

Opening the 2026 Harrogate International Sunday Series, violinist Nathan Amaral and pianist Kasparas Mikužis present an engaging morning concert at The Old Swan Hotel. 

Brazilian-born Amaral is known for his expressive, charismatic playing and is a First Prize winner of the Sphinx Competition as well as a Classic FM Rising Star. 

He will be joined by Lithuanian pianist Kasparas Mikužis, whose confident musicianship has taken him to major venues including the Concertgebouw, and who was named a 2025 YCAT artist and Classic FM Rising Star. 

This promising partnership offers a vibrant start to the series, with audiences also invited to a free post-concert talk with the artists.

£21, January 18, The Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SR.

Step into square dancing: beginners classes at Pannal Village Hall

White Rose Squares is running a beginners’ American Square Dancing class at Pannal Village Hall starting Sunday January 18. 

Square dancing involves groups of eight people learning simple moves. Each dance combines these moves differently, so no two dances are the same. Experienced callers guide participants through the steps, and club members are on hand to help anyone who needs support. 

You don’t need a partner, just comfortable clothing and a willingness to move. It’s a social, active way to try something new and keep both mind and body engaged.

The weekly sessions run on Sunday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm from January 18, with the first week free, then £4.50 per session after. Pannal Village Hall, Station Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1JJ.