Love Your Rivers Movement Session
2026-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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.

York rivers trail: the rivers and us - following the Foss
2026-10-24 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-10-24 12:00 - 13:15 | Tower Gardens, York, YO1
Join us for a guided exploration of the River Foss and its role in shaping York’s past, present and future.
Starting on the York rivers trail and following part of the New Walk, participants will explore the Foss’s heritage, wildlife and role in climate resilience. Through guided conversation and creative engagement, the walk invites participants to reflect on the future of York’s rivers, communities and natural environment.
We will meet at Tower Gardens, near Clifford’s Tower.
Book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/2364785
Find out more about the York Rivers Trail here: https://www.york.gov.uk/YorkRiversTrail

Celebration of Repair Cafes
2026-10-24 11:00 - 15:00 | York Explore Library, Library Square, York, YO1 7DS
Join the combined Repair Cafes of York together with York Explore for a showcase Repair Cafe to meet volunteer fixers at work, find out what goes on in a repair cafe, learn about what can be mended, and take away advice, inspiration and new skills.
Workshops in mending techniques will be available alongside the Repair Cafe. Open to any and all ages, if you have ever had anything break and wonder whether it can be fixed, or wanted to reduce waste or save money by mending, this is for you.
Find us at York Explore Library, no booking needed.

Clifton Apple Weekend: Apple Day at Homestead
2026-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Homestead Park Pavillion, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun-filled celebration of apples! Joined by preserving-whizz Marion Burgess for a day of fruity fun for all ages.
Find us on the Main Lawn from 11am – 3pm, no need to book.

Try your hand at apple pressing and enjoy some fresh juice
Get stuck into some autumnal crafts
Finish with our autumn open mic music

Everyone is welcome. If you have a surplus of apples, do bring them along to make into delicious juice. No Apples? No problem, you can still get involved in all the activities!
The event will be held near the main lawn and in the Homestead Park pavilion – to find us, head to the pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots).

Meadow Makers
2026-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Homestead Park Pavillion, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP, United Kingdom
This autumn, the garden team at Homestead Park will be working the ground and planting species to transform lawn into wildflowers for next spring. Together we will scatter seeds, trample them in and sow our seedlings.
There will also be demonstrations of scything and scarifying, which get the ground ready to sow.
This is a family friendly session sure to be full of joy and silliness – bring your favourite muddy clothes and prepare to get your hands in the soil!
Booking isn’t required – just turn up! Under 18’s are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Meet outside the Homestead Park pavilion (whatthreewords reference: ///ears.feast.boots)

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.
