What’s On

Not sure what to do this month? Discover local events and what's on in Harrogate, Ripon & the wider District below...

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Latest Events

  • 14th July - 8th December

    Guided social walk at Brimham Rocks

    Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW
    Head to Brimham Rocks on the second Sunday of every month for a free social walk led by our volunteers.
  • 8th October - 1st December

    Raworths Book Trail

    The Pinewoods, Harrogate
    The Mission: A Magical Adventure Awaits! Join us in celebrating the Children’s Festival as part of the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival with an exciting interactive adventure through the Pinewoods! Gather...
  • 11th October - 2nd November

    Fountains by Floodlight

    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY
    Explore glowing ruins and shadowed archways and hear choral music echoing through the abbey this autumn. Bring all the family and discover Fountains Abbey lit up after dark. Join a...
  • 2nd - 3rd November

    Charity Event at Heal

    Heal, 6 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2TF
    This event is designed to enhance the festive period for patient residents at St Michael's Hospice, their families, and the dedicated staff and volunteers who provide care during the Christmas...
  • 4th November

    Christmas Shopping Extravaganza

    Rudding Park, HG3 1JH
    Join the Harrogate Lifeboat Branch raising money through a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at the beautiful Rudding Park. Monday 4th November from 10am – 3pm Early bird tickets are £7 On...
  • 10th November

    Songs and Poems of Rememberance

    Holy Trinity Church Kirkby Road Ripon, HG4 2EY
    This concert presents songs inspired by the poetry of World War I, highlighting the works of Wilfred Owen, who wrote much of his poetry in Ripon while awaiting return to...

Community Events

12th October - 5th January

New Light Prize Exhibition

Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate
Visit Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogte to see the latest exhibition. Find out more HERE: www.newlight-art.org.uk/

22nd October - 20th December

Lives Unravelled

NYC Archives, Malpas Road, Northallerton, DL7 8TB
Lives Unravelled, a unique textiles exhibition by local textiles group 6-Ply. New exhibition open end of October 22nd October until 20th December. 

25th October - 3rd November

Dark Skies Fringe Festival – North York Moors

One festival in February isn't enough! We know you want to #SeeMoorStars so we added another fixture to the stargazing calendar, our fifth Dark Skies Fringe Festival! It's a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, start your stargazing journey and truly appreciate the delights of the night.  Take a look at the programme below and join us to celebrate some of the darkest night skies. Find out more here.

26th October - 3rd November

Harrogate Indoor Funfair – Autumn 2024

Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ
The Harrogate Indoor Funfair is Back for Autumn 2024 at the Yorkshire Event Centre. Find out more at the website: https://indoorfunfair.org/choose-a-location/harrogate/. 

26th October - 3rd November

Spooky Ripon Halloween Trail

Ripon Town Centre
Enjoy Super Spooky FREE FUN with Ripon BID's Spooky Ripon Halloween Trail. Search business windows across Ripon for special numbered pumpkins then complete your trail sheet & return to the letter box at the Ripon BID office on Westgate for your chance to win a cash prize.  Click here for more details>

29th October - 3rd November

Halloween Make and Take

Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate, HG1 2SA
Free, self-led family craft sessions Tuesday 29th October to Sunday 3rd November from 9:30am until 4pm each day. https://www.facebook.com/mercergallery

29th - 31st October

Halloween in Ripon – Slime & Friendship Making Workshops

Claro Lounge, Ripon Market Place
Rascals Entertainment bring you Slime & Bracelet Making Workshops to celebrate Half Term and Halloween. Book tickets HERE>

30th October - 23rd March

Harrogate Competitive Festival For Music, Speech & Drama

Harrogate High School, HG1 4AP.
A festival of competitve classes in music, speech and drama. Young people can perform for an audience of friends and family and receive an adjudication from independent, professional adjudicators.Submissions are being accepted now, with entries closing in January 2025. Find out more at the Harrogate Competitive Festival website.

30th October - 3rd November

Kids go FREE – Knaresborough Castle & Museum

Castle Yard, Knaresborough, HG5 8AS
This October Half Term, from Wednesday 30th October to Sunday 3rd November, we're offering free entry for kids to explore the Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum!