Monday
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
Second Monday of the month
10am-1pm: Volunteer Action Day, Fulford Cemetery, Fordlands Road, Fulford, York. For details contact melanie.elkan@york.gov.uk
Second Monday of the month
10am-11.30am: Talking About Loss Grief Cafe, Yorkshire Barn Cafe, Murton Park. Meet in the Yorkshire Barn Cafe. A gentle space to share, listen, and simply be with others who understand. No pressure, no expectations, just a warm welcome and the chance to know you’re not walking this road alone.
Bank Holidays
11am, 11.30am, noon, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm (subject to weather conditions): Derwent Valley Light Railway Train Rides, Murton Park, Murton Lane, Murton.
1pm-3pm: Lived Insights, Community Cafe, St Deny’s Church, Walmgate, York. A safe space to meet, share experiences and be heard regarding homelessness, addiction, mental ill health and the criminal justice system.
Not Bank Holidays
6.45pm-9pm: Andy’s Man Club: Fancy A Brew and A Chat? University of York – Campus West, University Road, Heslington. A safe, non-judgemental space for guys to talk. There’s no pressure to talk, you can simply sit and listen. Drop an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join their online groups. For any man aged 18 plus, at Wentworth College, Wentworth Way (postcode YO10 5NG).
First Monday of the month
7pm: York Irish Association Book Club, The Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York.
First Monday of the month
7pm-9pm: Menfulness Knights, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, York.
Tuesday
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
9am-4.30pm: TCV: Practical Conservation. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Booking essential, for booking and information contact Jo Brehaut on 01904 414927 or email york@tcv.org.uk
10.30am-12.30pm: Armed Forces Drop-In, The Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate, York. For anyone with links to the Armed Forces community in York.
1pm-3pm: Craft and Chat, Lidgett Grove Methodist Church, Wheatlands Grove, Acomb, York.
First and third Tuesday of the month
2.30pm-4.30pm: York Aphasia Group Drop In, Gateway Centre, Front Street, Acomb, York.
7pm-11pm: Charity Games Night, Golden Lion, Church Street, York.
Second Tuesday of the month
7pm-8.30pm: York Theatre Royal’s LGBTQ+ Book Group, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Square, York. Meet by the downstairs bar. Over 18s.
7.30pm: Board Games Night, Blue Boar, Castlegate, York.
8.30pm: Games Night, The Walnut Tree, Heworth Village, York. Board games, online gaming, Irish Bingo and each table gets a bowl of complimentary fresh hand cut chips. Booking essential.
Wednesday
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
9am-4.30pm: TCV: Practical Conservation. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Booking essential, for booking and information contact Jo Brehaut on 01904 414927 or email york@tcv.org.uk
Second Wednesday of the month
10.30am-12.30pm: Knit and Natter, St Sampson’s Centre, Church Street, York. Attendance free, food and drink available to buy from the café. All abilities welcome.
First Wednesday of the month
10.30am-12.30pm: Dorothy’s Coffee Morning, Bean and Barrel Café, The Square, Stamford Bridge. Alzheimer’s friendly café with games, and advisor from the Alzheimer’s Society available.
Not school holidays
Noon-3pm: Friends of the Hub Gardening Group, The Haven, Clarence Street, York.
Not school holidays
1pm-4pm: Eco-Crafters Club, Environment Centre, St Nick’s Local Nature Reserve, Rawdon Avenue, York. Does not run during most school holidays. Share skills from basic sewing, knitting and crochet, to the more exotic, such as felting, Japanese braiding and peg loom weaving. Learn from each other over a hot drink and biscuits. The main purpose of the club is to provide a relaxed, inclusive space to develop and share crafts skills at affordable costs by primarily using recycled materials. All skill levels are welcome; just bring along your own crafts project or learn from the others. Come to as many or few sessions as you like, there’s always a friendly welcome and something new to learn. The group is mostly self-led with support from the Environment Centre staff, and some members make items for sale to raise funds for St Nicks charity. Suggested donation £1. For more information, please contact Catriona via catriona@stnicks.org.uk
1pm: Nag’s Head Craft Club, The Nag’s Head, Heworth Road, Heworth, York.
Third Wednesday of the month
1pm: York Flower Club, St Chad’s Church, Campleshon Road, York.
Not school holidays
2.45pm-3.35pm: St Nick’s Art and Craft Session, The Hub, Clarence Street, York.
5pm-6.30pm: Food Circle Market, Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York.
6pm-10pm: Games Night hosted by York Geeks and Gamers, Victor J’s, Finkle Street, York.
Second Wednesday of the month
7pm-8.30pm: Purple Circle – York Epilepsy Support Group, The Eagle & Child, High Petergate, York. For adults (18+) who either live with epilepsy themselves or support someone who does.
Last Wednesday of the month except December
7pm: The York Society of Hauntologists, The Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York.
Thursday
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
9am-4.30pm: TCV: Practical Conservation. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Booking essential, for booking and information contact Jo Brehaut on 01904 414927 or email york@tcv.org.uk
10am-1pm: TCV Hull Road Park Projects: Gardening Group, Hull Road Park, York. Contact york@tcv.org.uk for more information or to sign up as a volunteer.
First Thursday of the Month
10am-3pm: Sewing Club, Dunnington Reading Rooms, Church Street, Dunnington. Refreshments, raffle and swaps table. Booking essential, email 1stthursdaysewingclub@gmail.com
10am-4pm: Elderly Coffee Social Morning, Bean and Barrell Cafe, The Square, Stamford Bridge.
1.15pm-2.45pm: Joyful Voices, Cornerstone, Millfield Lane, Tang Hall, York. Singing for health, wellbeing, friendship and fun.
1.30pm-3.30pm: TCV Hull Road Park Projects: Woodwork Group, Hull Road Park, York. Contact york@tcv.org.uk for more information or to sign up as a volunteer.
Friday
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
10am-noon: TCV Hull Road Park Projects: Wild Fridays, Hull Road Park, York. Contact york@tcv.org.uk for more information or to sign up as a volunteer.
Last session until spring September 18
11am-4pm: Thrive Outside Adult Wood Crafting Session, Lower Meadows, Homestead Park, Water End/Shipton Road, York. Free.
Second and fourth Friday of the month
5pm-9pm: Beyond Monopoly! The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, Blossom Street, York.
September 18, October 2 and 16, November 6 and 20, December 4 and 18
8pm: York Astronomical Society, Beetle Bank Farm, Moor Lane, Murton. Entry: £3 members, £6 non-members. Drinks will be available from the café. September 18: Total Eclipse of the Sun: 29 June 1927 with Graham McLoughlin. October 2: Analog Astronomy with Martin Dawson. October 16: AGM and Short Talks by York AS Members. November 6: The Far Side of Sir Patrick Moore with Gain Lee. November 20: Edwin Powell Hubble with Roy Gunson. December 4: Christmas Lecture with Dave Armeson. December 18: Festive Meal, Observing & Quiz Evening.
Saturday
Runs until October 31, no sale on October 10
7am: York Racecourse Car Boot Sale, Bustardthorpe, York Racecourse, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Selling: car £15, vans from £18. Strictly no new items.
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
First and third Saturday of the month
10am-9pm: Beyond Monopoly! The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, Blossom Street, York.
10am-11.30am: Food Circle Market, Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Includes a Repair Cafe on the second Saturday of the month, and a Producer Market on the last Saturday of the month.
September 19, October 17, November 13, 14 and 15, December 19
10am-3pm: Little Bird Artisan Market, Front Street, Acomb, York.
October 10, November 14
10am-3pm: Acomb Flourish & Feast Market, Front Street, Acomb, York.
Last weekend of the month
10.30am-4.30pm: Craft Item Destash Event, Fabrication, York.
Sunday
Last sale for 2026 September 20
6am-1pm: Wigginton Car Boot Sale, Home Farm, Corban Lane, Wigginton.
8am: Rufforth Car Boot Sale, Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth.
9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.
First Sunday of the month
9am-noon: Car Boot Sale, The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick Village, Osbaldwick.
Third Sunday of the month
10am-noon: St Nicks Nature Reserve Volunteering Drop In, St Nick’s Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York.
Second and fourth Sunday of the month
10am-4.30pm: TCV: Practical Conservation. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, York. Booking essential, for booking and information contact Jo Brehaut on 01904 414927 or email york@tcv.org.uk
Second Sunday of the month
10am-12.30pm: St Nick’s: Ouse Corridor Volunteering Drop In, New Walk, Fulford, York.
First Sunday of the month March to December
10am-2pm: Village Market, New Earswick Bowls Club, Huntington Road, Huntington. Local made artisan crafts, refreshments, free parking, well behaved dogs allowed.
Last weekend of the month
10.30am-4.30pm: Craft Item Destash Event, Fabrication, York.
First Sunday of the month
10.30am: York Greyhound and Lurcher Walk. Meet outside The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York.
Not January
11am, 11.30am, noon, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm (subject to weather conditions): Derwent Valley Light Railway Train Rides, Murton Park, Murton Lane, Murton.
First Sunday of the month
12.30pm-4pm: Artful at the Dodger, The Artful Dodger, Micklegate, York. Informal art workshop session with collage artist George Willmore. Access by stairs only, toilets on ground and first floor. Free, donations welcome.
Second Sunday of the month
1.30pm-4pm: St Nick’s: Fulford Community Orchard Volunteering Drop In, York Designer Outlet (///frozen.method.thick).