There is a jam packed calendar of events this summer for families thanks Harrogate International Festivals- here are some of the Children’s Festival highlights that you don’t want to miss!
For more information & to book tickets to any of these events please visit harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/harrogate-music-festival
Family Yoga | Sat 15 July | 11am | The Crown Hotel | £5
Start the weekend feeling zen with our family yoga class taught by Ellie from Move Harrogate. This is a beginner friendly 45-minute class to refresh and rejuvenate the family. Please bring your own mats if you have them. Alternatively, please book a mat when purchasing tickets. Mats are limited and are available on a first come first served basis.
Family Silent Disco | Sat 15 July | 2pm | The Crown Hotel | £5
A silent disco especially for families! Bring your little ones in and strut your stuff to some fab tunes on our dance floor. Featuring 3 different music channels especially selected for a family audience and DJ Trev on the decks, there’s something for the whole family. Book your tickets and show us your best dance moves to your favourite songs!
There is also a Harrogate Icons Silent Disco on Sat 15 at 8pm at The Crown, featuring a Jimmy’s channel, a Carrington’s channel and a Ministry of Sound channel.
Northern Ballet Theatre: The Three Little Pigs | Sun 16 July | 10 am & 11.30 am | The Crown Hotel | £5
This interactive retelling of the Three Little Pigs is the perfect introduction to ballet and live performance. Children will have the opportunity to work with a professional ballet company and explore the story and characters whilst learning steps from Northern Ballet’s production. No prior experience needed!
Suitable for children ages 3-7.
History’s Maid | Ancient Greeks | Sun 16 July | 1pm | The Crown Hotel | £5
Dive into the world of the Ancient Greeks, famed for the Olympics, their many gods, and even more wars!
History’s Maid | Anglo Saxons | Sun 16 July | 2.30pm | The Crown Hotel | £5
Learn more about the Anglo Saxons and hear tales of great battles and power struggles. With plenty of props and characters, this is an exciting and adventurous interactive session.
Please note, children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Oddsocks: Much Ado About Nothing – Tue & Wed 4 & 5 July | 7.30pm | Harlow Carr
Adults £24 | U18s £15 | U7s £7 | Student and UC recipients £17 | Families £72*
*2 adults and U18s
Festival legends Oddsocks return to Harrogate on the 4th and 5th July to perform Much Ado About Nothing. Formed in 1989 by Andy Barrow and Elli Mackenzie, Oddsocks have been performing as part of Harrogate International Festivals for over two decades. This year they bring the Bard’s comedy to life in the gorgeous setting of Harlow Carr Gardens. Pack your picnic and get ready for an evening of laughter and mayhem that is suitable for all ages. After two sell out shows last year we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
