York rivers trail: The rivers and us
2026-10-04 09:00 - 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC | City Screen Picture House, 13-17 Coney St, York, YO1 9QL
York rivers trail: The rivers and us is an exhibition exploring the relationship between people, rivers, nature and place in York.
Through photography, stories and creative responses inspired by York’s rivers, visitors will discover perspectives on nature, heritage, wellbeing and climate resilience. Part of the wider York rivers trail programme, the exhibition invites reflection on the importance of rivers to communities, nature and York’s future.
No tickets needed – please visit during CityScreen opening times.
Find out more about the York Rivers Trail here: https://www.york.gov.uk/YorkRiversTrail

Cli-mic Night
2026-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
Join us for a night of climate and environment related poetry, music, and spoken word. Come along as a performer, or simply sit back and enjoy the show!
No booking required, just drop in!

Love Your Rivers Movement Session
2026-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
Led by Maddy Winter: a joyful and passional no-experience-needed movement session celebrating the Ouse and Foss with collaborative exercises inspired by their biology, hydrology and folklore.
Age restrictions: 12+ and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This event requires booking which can be done through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-your-river-movement-session-tickets-1997150922170?aff=oddtdtcreator

Part of the Love Your River Day of Action organised by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. All Love Your River events are free but donations will be welcome to help cover event costs and support the development of the Charter for Yorkshire’s Rivers.

Love Your River Bardic Session
2026-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
Join us for a captivating evening of words, music and poetry celebrating the beauty, power and importance of our rivers. Led by writer and campaigner Amy-Jane Beer and poet Daniel Grimston, the evening will feature a spellbinding performance from cellist, singer and poet Sarah Smout.
Blending live-looped cello soundscapes, ethereal vocals and evocative poetry, Sarah creates immersive performances that invite us to pause, listen and reconnect with the natural world. Together, the evening will explore our deep connection to rivers and nature and what they mean to us in a time of climate and ecological crisis.
Age restrictions: 12+ – minors must be accompanied by an adult. A cash bar is available.
This event requires booking, which can be done through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-your-river-bardic-session-tickets-1997153535988?aff=oddtdtcreator
Part of the Love Your River Day of Action organised by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. All Love Your River events are free but donations will be welcome to help cover event costs and support the development of the Charter for Yorkshire’s Rivers.

The rivers and us: stories in motion
2026-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Rowntree Park, Terry Avenue, York, YO23 1JQ
Join us for a creative family workshop inspired by York’s rivers, wildlife and changing environment.
Through storytelling, imagination and performance activities, families will explore how rivers support nature, shape communities and contribute to a healthy future. Inspired by themes from the York rivers trail, participants will create characters, stories and short performances exploring wildlife, water, flooding and life along the river.
Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364644
Booking information:

Suitable for families with children aged 5+. No previous drama or performance experience is required.
This workshop is designed for families to participate together. Capacity is limited to 20 people in total, including both children and accompanying adults. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Activities are designed to encourage family groups to create, explore and take part together.
Set within Rowntree Park, the amphitheatre is near the southern tennis courts and recreation field (Millennium Bridge side).

The rivers and us: future voices
2026-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Rowntree Park, Terry Avenue, York, YO23 1JQ
What kind of future do we want for York’s rivers?
Drawing inspiration from the York rivers trail, this creative workshop invites young people to explore rivers, climate resilience, nature and community through storytelling, discussion and performance. Participants will develop creative responses, share their perspectives and consider how individual and collective action can help shape a more sustainable and resilient future for York’s rivers, communities and natural environment.
Book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364683
Booking information:

Suitable for young people aged 13+. No previous drama or performance experience is required.
Capacity is limited to 10 participants to allow time for discussion, creative development and performance.
The workshop is designed for young people aged 13+ to participate independently, although parents and carers are expected to remain on site.
Set within Rowntree Park, the amphitheatre is near the southern tennis courts and recreation field (Millennium Bridge side).

The rivers and us: future frames
2026-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Homestead Park Pavillion, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP, United Kingdom
How might animation help us tell the story of York’s rivers and the challenges they face? Inspired by the York rivers trail, this creative workshop invites young people to explore climate resilience, biodiversity, water and community through animation. Participants will create their own animated responses to environmental challenges and opportunities facing future generations while learning accessible animation techniques and sharing their ideas for York’s future.
Book your place here: https://buytickets.at/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364771
Booking information:

Suitable for young people aged 13+.
Capacity is limited to 20 participants. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, although the workshop activities are primarily intended for young people.
This workshop requires use of a simple animation app. Participants should bring a smartphone or tablet and will be asked to download an animation app which will then be used throughout the session. This will also allow participants to continue creating animations after the session.

York City Nature Exhibition
2026-10-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Norman Rea Gallery, Derwent College, University of York, York, YO10 5DD
Join us to celebrate the incredible wildlife seen in and around York at the Launch of a weeklong visual exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery on the University of York campus.
The exhibition includes photographs of wild animals and plants people took during the York City Nature Challenge, paintings and drawings showcasing the art of nature journaling, and brings to light nature-related insights from the Borthwick Archives! There will be sensory journals, stickers and nature-themed bookmarks too!
Please book in advance: https://forms.gle/KxBhDMoS3mfbMrKf8
Suitable for ages 5+.
The Norman Rea Gallery is on the first floor of Derwent College, on the Heslington Campus of the University of York.

Children & families half-term fun environment festival activities!
2026-10-30 13:30 - 16:30 | The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York, YO24 3BZ, United Kingdom
Join us at The Gateway Centre for some family-friend half-term environmental activities!
This afternoon features a number of stall holders in central Acomb running environmental-themed activities – Nature crafts, apple activities, planting edibles, inventing a food system – possibly with food-waste snacks, and a number of other organisations who will be confirmed closer to the time.
Book online and join us in person – all welcome! Any donations will go towards the cost of the venue hire.
