Community events happening in York

community journal

edition: 15 June 2025

Great things happen in York. It’s true! Our Community Journal aims to highlight some of those great things that happen outside of SPARK, and offers a different opportunity to discover our city.

Think of it like our own community newspaper.

Got a community event that you’d like us to feature? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Upcoming Community Events:

31 May - 15 June

Micklegate Arts Trail

Local artists, makers, performers and traders collaborate in a street-long celebration of the arts.

14 - 15 June

Make Space (for girls) Festival 2025

The festival aims to encourage teenage girls to engage in public spaces, try new things, meet new people and have fun!

Some indepedents to check out in the city:

Little Blondie Bakehouse

An award winning independent bakery in York. Serving artisan coffee from Yorkshire coffee roasters alongside delicious cakes and bakes. All made in house by their wonderful team of passionate bakers and baristas.

Criminally Good Books

York's newest crime-centric haven. As a celebration of all things crime literature, their boutique bookstore offers a curated selection of crime genres ranging from thrilling crime fiction to intriguing true crime narratives.

Dog & Bone Vintage

Established in 2012, Dog & Bone is a small independent business dedicated to providing quality Vintage and Vintage inspired items. Their team loves vintage and they love the character and individuality it has and are passionate about sharing their love with you.