Fri 8 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Ripon Racecourse HG4 1UG. Organised and managed by volunteers from the Rotary club of Ripon Rowels. from 5.30pm. £6, Child (under 16) £3, Family (2+2) £12. tickets: On the gate web: https://riponcitybonfire.org

Sat 9 Nov 2024

Bonfire & Fireworks, Masham Recreation Ground HG4 4DS. Food and drink on sale. from 5pm. tel: 01765 680200 web: https://visitmasham.com/events/event/masham-bonfire-fireworks-display

Thu 14 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 5 Jan 2025

Alice's Christmas Wonderland, Castle Howard, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA. Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard’s grand halls and regal rooms with each twist and turn revealing fanciful festive surprises. From £21.00. tel: 01653 648333 tickets: online email: house@castlehoward.co.uk web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/alice-s-christmas-wonderland

Sat 16 Nov 2024

Ripon Christmas lights, Market Square, Ripon, HG4 1BW. Meet Santa and his reindeer as they make a special visit to Ripon to spread some magic, with fairground rides and live entertainment before the lights switch on. Switch on at 6pm.

Sat 16 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 17 Nov 2024

The Wild Robot (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Animated Sci-fi adventure. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. 2.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 16 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 17 Nov 2024

Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Arrival, Stockeld Park, Wetherby LS22 4AN. Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand entrance to Stockeld Park, bringing joy and merriment to all. Watch their festive arrival and join in the cheer as they take a special trip around the park on their unicorn driven carriage, spreading the magic of the season to everyone before the officially open the Grotto. 1pm-2pm. email: enquiries@stockeldpark.co.uk web: https://stockeldpark.co.uk

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Coffee, Cakes & Crafts, Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, YO7 1JG. Only. Coffee Morning in aid of St Oswald's Church, Sowerby , with Coffee/Tea £1.50, Cake £1.50. Stalls include Jewellery, Books, Jig Saws, Bottle, Cakes & Crafts. Raffle
& more. 10am-12.30pm. Admission Free. web: http://http:/

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Helmsley Christmas Lights, Market Place, Helmsley, YO62 5BL. Sing carols with Helmsley Arts Centre Singers and Swinton and District Excelsior Band before the lights are switched on by the Town Crier. Switch-on at 5pm.

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Thirsk Christmas Lights, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Switch-on of the Christmas lights, with entertainment and Father Christmas. Switch-on at 6.30pm. email: Info@christmasinthirsk.com web: https://www.facebook.com/christmasinthirsk

Fri 29 Nov 2024 until
 Thu 5 Dec 2024

Paddington in Peru (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Ben Whishaw (voice), Olivia Coleman, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters. Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat & Sun. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 30 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 1 Dec 2024

Christmas Tree Festival, Methodist Church, St James Green, Thirsk YO7 1AQ. In support of Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert. Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Noon-4pm. Free, donations welcome.

Sat 30 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 22 Dec 2024

Great Yorkshire Christmas, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Only Sat & Sun. Join Santa in his magical grotto, meet Bramble the Elf in his Toy Emporium, Visit the North Pole Sorting Office and Elf Village, taking the amazing Elf Show and pop in and see Mrs Clause who’s baking Gingerbread in the kitchen. Adult £10 to £17, Child £20 to £35. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 7 Dec 2024 until
 Sat 14 Dec 2024

Mother Goose Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Another Rollicking Romp of a Panto From Rowntree Players. It’s market day and Mother Goose needs to make rent before the ever nasty Demon Darkheart evicts the Goose family. Meantime Jack’s exciting new addition to the farm - Priscilla the Goose - has stopped production in Jill’s hen house. Comedy, song and dance in this very silly rollicking romp of a family pantomime. At various times. £20, Child (18 & under) £18. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Fri 13 Dec 2024 until
 Thu 19 Dec 2024

Wicked (TBC), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested as both begin to fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical. 7.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 21 Dec 2024

Carols by Candlelight, St John's Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow HG4 5BJ. In dulci jubilo, Jervaulx Singers. 7.30pm. £20, Child (under 18) free. tickets: Book online web: https://www.jervaulxsingers.com