Enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a giant inflatable octopus arrives for York BID's latest Family Friendly Saturday event. The giant octopus puppet is set to captivate crowds on Saturday 28th March 2026, with performances at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Towering above onlookers, the friendly character features eight fully articulated tentacles and is…

The 13th edition of York's flagship cultural event series, Reignite, takes place on Wednesday 18th March at City Screen Picturehouse. This edition pulls back the curtain on some of York and North Yorkshire's most exciting creative businesses, demonstrating why York is a UNESCO Creative City. Event details: Date: Wednesday 18 March Time: 6pm onwards (doors…

Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th March. Each volunteering session runs from 9am to 1pm at King's Staith. To take part, register your place here.