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🆓 Free Events in York

434 free events happening in York — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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Free Meditation sessions in York with Heartfulness at YHA York Hostel

Free Meditation sessions in York with Heartfulness

YHA York Hostel

Free · 10:15

Tour of York by AVG Guide at Exhibition Square

Tour of York by AVG Guide

Exhibition Square

Free · 10:30

Teach the children to spend! Exploring the use of games and stories in US and UK school financial literacy initiatives, 1945-2000

Teach the children to spend! Exploring the use of games and stories in US and UK school financial literacy initiatives, 1945-2000

Free · 11:00

Toys O York – October Toy Photography Exhibition at The Bonding Warehouse

Toys O York – October Toy Photography Exhibition

The Bonding Warehouse

Free · 13:00

Women in York - a therapeutic photography project to support wellbeing at St Sampson’s Social Centre

Women in York - a therapeutic photography project to support wellbeing

St Sampson’s Social Centre

Free · 10:00

Disability Study Start with Study Development: Focus and Forward at Future You, HolgateSold out

Disability Study Start with Study Development: Focus and Forward

Future You, Holgate

Sold out at source

Shrinking Freedoms: Georgia's new restrictive statutes and international human rights at University of York

Shrinking Freedoms: Georgia's new restrictive statutes and international human rights

University of York

Free · 14:00

Private Pickleball Session at Great Ouseburn Village Hall

Private Pickleball Session

Great Ouseburn Village Hall

Free · 16:00

Biological Wellbeing: The science of stress we were never taught at York Civic Trust

Biological Wellbeing: The science of stress we were never taught

York Civic Trust

Free · 19:00

RSA Meetup: York at Novotel York Centre

RSA Meetup: York

Novotel York Centre

Free · 19:00

The Big Quiz at House of the Trembling Madness

The Big Quiz

House of the Trembling Madness

Free · 19:30

Networking Event with The Press, York St John University and York College at York St John University

Networking Event with The Press, York St John University and York College

York St John University

Free · 17:30

UNIVERSITY OF YORK: KILIMANJARO INFORMATION MEETING at University of York (ROOM TBC)

UNIVERSITY OF YORK: KILIMANJARO INFORMATION MEETING

University of York (ROOM TBC)

Free · 18:00

Ian Cartwright - Scent and Stone Book Launch at St Giles' Church & Centre

Ian Cartwright - Scent and Stone Book Launch

St Giles' Church & Centre

Free · 18:30

Astrocampus Observing Evenings at Astrocampus

Astrocampus Observing Evenings

Astrocampus

Free · 18:30

Stars over Sheriff Hutton, YorkSold out

Stars over Sheriff Hutton, York

Sold out at source

UNIVERSITY OF YORK: UK THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE! at University of York (ROOM TBC)

UNIVERSITY OF YORK: UK THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE!

University of York (ROOM TBC)

Free · 19:00

The Well Unplugged at York City Church, Gillygate, York

The Well Unplugged

York City Church, Gillygate, York

Free · 19:30

Tuesday Indie at Ziggys HALLOWEEN SPECIAL at Tuesday Indie at Ziggys YorkSold out

Tuesday Indie at Ziggys HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Tuesday Indie at Ziggys York

Sold out at source

Green Rave & Walk: Fresh Air, Fresh Ideas at Innovation Centre

Green Rave & Walk: Fresh Air, Fresh Ideas

Innovation Centre

Free · 08:00

York LWL - October at Middlethorpe Hall and Spa

York LWL - October

Middlethorpe Hall and Spa

Free · 09:30

Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants at York Civic Trust

Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants

York Civic Trust

Free · 11:00

Fusion Students York Open House at Fusion Students York

Fusion Students York Open House

Fusion Students York

Free · 12:00

IPUP Talk: 'Colonial Statues, the Empire, Its Racism, and Their Afterlives' at Derwent College - York

IPUP Talk: 'Colonial Statues, the Empire, Its Racism, and Their Afterlives'

Derwent College - York

Free · 13:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in York?

There are currently 434 free events listed in York. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in York?

Free events in York include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in York?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in York

York offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in York.