Looking for a Free Family Day Out? Harrogate’s Valley Gardens Community Festival Returns This August

If you’re searching for something fun, free and family-friendly during the summer holidays, make a date for Harrogate’s beautiful Valley Gardens. A Community Festival packed with activities, entertainment and interactive displays is set to take place on Tuesday 11 August.

Running from 10am to 2pm, the free event brings together emergency services, charities, sports clubs and community organisations for a relaxed day where families can explore, play and discover the support available across North Yorkshire.

Whether your children want to meet firefighters and police officers, learn about air ambulances, take part in activities or simply enjoy one of Harrogate’s most popular parks, there will be plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Highlights

⭐ Free entry for everyone
🚒 Meet emergency service teams
⚽ Activities with Harrogate Town AFC and North Yorkshire Sport
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day
💬 Advice and support from local charities and community organisations
🌳 A great excuse to enjoy a summer day in Valley Gardens

Organisations You’ll Meet

Visitors can chat to representatives from:

• North Yorkshire Police
• North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
• Yorkshire Air Ambulance
• British Transport Police
• North Yorkshire Council
• Harrogate BID
• Harrogate Town AFC
• Citizens Advice
• Crimestoppers
• North Yorkshire Sport
• North Yorkshire Youth
• IDAS
• North Yorkshire RISE
• Ivison Trust
• Adult Learning North Yorkshire
• Personalised Learning College North Yorkshire

The festival is organised by North Yorkshire Council and its partners to promote community safety, wellbeing and positive opportunities for young people throughout the school holidays.

Plan Your Visit

If you’re looking for a free day out in Harrogate, this is an ideal opportunity to enjoy Valley Gardens, meet the people who help keep North Yorkshire safe and discover local organisations making a real difference in the community.

Event Details

📅 Tuesday 11 August
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Valley Gardens, Harrogate
🎟️ Free admission – everyone is welcome