Summer vacation is approaching and parents will be thinking about how to keep their children entertained for six long weeks. School holidays can be expensive, so you may be wondering how you can keep your expenses down while still keeping the kids entertained.
Skipton's various organizations are organizing a number of free events for families over the long summer holidays.
Free craft workshops with Creative Peeps
Skipton BID has teamed up with Creative Peeps to offer weekly creative arts and crafts sessions throughout the summer holidays. Kids can join in and enjoy themed craft sessions, starting with Pirates and Princesses on July 23rd. The workshop will take place in the Swadford Cafe, so while the children play, adults can enjoy a drink in the cafe with a scone or cake for £5.00. Each parent who purchases a drink/cake will receive a free single ticket. Scoop ice cream or popsicles for your child.
Yorkshire Day celebrations on the High Street
Skipton BID, supported by Skipton City Council, will also be bringing some great Yorkshire Day celebrations to the town. The event will take place on August 1st from 10am to 4pm on High Street. Enjoy live music from the Flat Cap Band. The magnificent Great Yorkshire Morris entertains us all day long. There's plenty of fun for kids to do, with Yorkshire-themed crafts, face painting, Yorkshire quizzes and even a rodeo sheep. The high street is lined with giant games and football lovers can test their skills in an inflatable football shoot out. All activities are free!
Free day of family fun around Skipton Park
Skipton City Council is once again hosting Skipton Family Fun Day, which will be held at various recreation areas across the town. There will be lots of activities including bouncy castles, crafts, sports classes with Kanga, giant children's games and an ice cream van, starting on July 22nd at Bold Venture Recreation Ground. It will be held every week until August 29th.
Skipton Music Festival on High Street
Skipton City Council Snapshot Music Festival will be held in High Street on Sunday 4th August. This free-to-attend event will be a day filled with live performances from rock to indie, soca to house, delicious food stalls, festival-themed food stalls, and family-friendly activities and rides.
Skipton Town Hall Events
Skipton Town Hall is hosting a number of free activities throughout the summer, including Dig & Discover Day on 23 July, where families can celebrate the 2024 Archeology Festival, and a number of Make and Take sessions, where you can enjoy relaxing craft sessions. Masu.
Craven Art House's Summer Breeze Festival
Craven Art House on Otley Street is celebrating summer with the Summer Breeze Festival. Each week in August, there will be free events for kids, including beeswax candle making, seaside art and paper cutting.
Skipton Library Events
Skipton Libraries is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge and will also be hosting a number of events to coincide with it. A free event for Summer Reading Challenge participants will be held starting August 5th. You can make junk models, herb boxes, and musical instruments. I promise it will be a lot of fun.
Skipton BID Manager Sarah Housen said: “It’s great that so many organizations have put together a program of free events to support Skipton families. There will be free activities every week from 23 July to 31 August There will be activities for all age groups and we really hope Skipton residents take part in as many activities as possible and have a great summer for the children.”
More information about free events in Skipton during the summer holidays
Full event details can be found on the What's On page at www.welcometoskipton.com.
Text credit to Skipton Bid
Photo courtesy of Skipton Bid, Skipton Town Council, Skipton Town Hall, Skipton Library
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