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Feb
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend, February 20 - 22
Practical reassurance for overwhelmed mums
There's no denying that for many parenthood is not without its challenges.
Ripon-based occupational therapist Helen Buteux, founder of The EmpowerMum Method, is hosting a masterclass this Friday to help those who are expecting and mothers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers who feel overwhelmed or uncertain.
The masterclass titled Why Motherhood Feels So Hard and What No One Prepared You For will explore why early motherhood can feel mentally and emotionally demanding, what matters most in early development, and how maternal wellbeing and child development are closely connected.
Free, 12 noon-1pm, February 20, watch online via this link.
Rebecca Crallan, owner of The GreenHouse
Swap, share and sow something new in Ripon
Growers are invited to share the bounty at the Ripon Seed Swap, hosted by The GreenHouse Ripon - it's a simple, sustainable way to diversify your garden without spending a penny.
Bring labelled, mould-free seeds to exchange, from home-collected varieties to half-used packets, or donate to St Michael's Hospice if you have none to swap.
With shop stock excluded, the focus remains firmly on community, generosity and growing together.
Free, 9.30am-4.30pm, February 21, The GreenHouse Ripon, 11 North Street, Ripon, HG4 1JY.
A winter walk among more than 100 varieties of snowdrops
Each February, the grounds of Goldsborough Hall quietly fill with snowdrops, drawing visitors into 12 acres of winter landscape in the heart of North Yorkshire.
More than 100 varieties – from familiar favourites such as G. Elwesii, to distinctive cultivars like G. Wendy’s Gold – are planted throughout the gardens, creating a delicate but striking winter display.
This Sunday, visitors can attend talks by the Head Gardener at 12pm and 2pm, browse and purchase plants from Summerfield Nurseries, York, and enjoy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and scones served on the day. Dogs on leads are welcome.
£7.50 per adult, children free, 11am-4pm, February 22, Church Street, Goldsborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8NR.
Frontline stories from the wild: an evening with Gordon Buchanan
Gordon Buchanan, award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker, is returning to the stage in 2026 with his live show Lions and Tigers and Bears.
Over his career, he has encountered pandas, grizzlies, tigers, and jaguars in some of the world’s most remote landscapes - from China’s bamboo forests to Russia’s snowy wilderness, the Himalayas, and the Amazon.
In this show, he reflects on the challenges, surprises, and quiet moments that have shaped his work, offering audiences a glimpse into the realities of documenting wildlife in the wild.
It promises an evening of stories from the frontlines of nature – a perfect way to end the half term.
£34, 7.30pm, February 22, Royal Hall, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY.
Channel your creativity
The World’s End pub in Knaresborough hosts an open mic night every Sunday.
Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, all forms of expression are welcome, and you can showcase your talent or, if you’d prefer, you can sit back and watch an evening of live performances.
And with its top-end PA system, every voice will be heard loud and clear.
Bring your friends and celebrate local talent together.
Free, 6.30pm sign-up, 7pm start, every Sunday, 65 Bond End, Knaresborough, HG5 9AU.
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