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...
  • 12th October - 3rd November

    The Glittering North

    Raby Castle Park and Gardens, Staindrop, Darlington DL2 3AH
    The Glittering North, brings to life iconic figures from the past with enchanting puppetry and illuminating light art.
  • 24th - 25th October

    KO’S MAGNIFICENT MUSIC

    All Saints’ Church, Kirkby Overblow
    Join us on Thurs 24th and Fri 25th October Thursday – A COME AND LISTEN NIGHT The opportunity to sit back and listen to Pink Floyd’s Masterpiece – Dark Side...
  • 26th October

    Tony Travino’s 70s Disco Inferno Halloween Ball

    Bilton Club, Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LL
    Tony Travino's 70s Halloween Disco, starring DJ Tony and DJ Sylvester Groove. Dig out those flares and platform shoes or halloween costumes. Pay on the door - open to non-members.

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.

25th October

Recall to Record

Malpas Road, Northallerton, DL7 8TB
Local author Kathryn Streatfield talks about using people’s personal memories to unlock the history of Croft-on-Tees in the last century. The talk will begin at 12.30 and last around 45 minutes, followed by a discussion. The entry fee for talks is £2 and includes light refreshments. Advance booking not necessary

26th October

HAPPY Hedgehog Rescue’s 10th anniversary

Ripon Pet Supplies, 63 Bondgate, Ripon HG4 1QE.
It's HAPPY Hedgehog Rescue's 10th birthday - come and celebrate the milestone with the team at Ripon Pet Supplies, with cake and more advice and tips about looking out for our prickly friends. For more information, follow the rescue centre on Facebook.

26th October

Quiz Night – Fundraiser for Knaresborough Forest Park

Knaresborough House, HG5 0HW.
Nature-themed quiz and two-course supper with bar, raffle and auction to raise money for Knaresborough Forest Park. Tickets £20 per person, and can be purchased at Castlegate Books in Knaresborough or by following the link here.

26th October

Halloween Drag night and Disco

St Wilfrids Hall Harrogate
Dame Ida our amazing drag act is back to entertain you . This is such a fun night ! Ticket includes bottomless bar , disco and photo booth . Fundraising for 7 animal rescues. Find out more HERE> 

26th October

Robin Morgan’s ‘The Spark’

Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
As featured on BBC Two’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Robin Morgan is back on the road with a hilarious brand new show, The Spark - his biggest tour to date. Find out more by visit his website here: https://www.robinjmorgan.co.uk.

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/.