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This week in the Yorkshire
ExhibitionUntil 18 Apr · Wakefield
Hold to This Earth: Contemporary Indigenous North American Art
Yorkshire Sculpture Park's first-ever group show, bringing 38 contemporary Indigenous North American artists to the Underground Gallery.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG£9.50 adult, £7 concession, free for under-18s (covers the whole park)
MarketUntil 31 Dec · Leeds
Leeds Kirkgate Market
One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, and the birthplace of Marks & Spencer — open six days a week.
Kirkgate Market, 34 George Street, Leeds LS2 7HYFree entry
ExhibitionUntil 23 Oct · Leeds
Reflections in Silver
Two new commissions of contemporary silver by Miriam Hanid and Yusuke Yamamoto, inspired by Temple Newsam's own silver collection and grounds.
Temple Newsam, Leeds LS15 0AEHouse admission £10 adult; gardens free
OutdoorsFri 18 – Sun 20 Sept · Harrogate
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
The UK's premier autumn gardening show fills Newby Hall's grounds with 5,000 blooms, nurseries and floral art.
Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, HG4 5AEFrom £23 advance (£28 on the day)
ExhibitionUntil 17 Jan · York
Turner, Wedgwood and Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman
A major new York Art Gallery show marking 200 years since sculptor John Flaxman, with over 70 loaned works.
York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EWFrom £7.50, included in gallery admission
Food & drink👋 Meet peopleUntil 27 Sept · York
York Food & Drink Festival
A ten-day festival taking over York's Parliament Street with 100+ food and drink producers, street food and daily chef demonstrations.
Parliament Street & St Sampson's Square, YorkFree entry to markets and demonstrations; some ticketed extras
Market👋 Meet peopleSat 19 Sept · Sheffield
Orchard Square Makers Market
A Saturday makers market in Sheffield's Orchard Square with local traders selling homewares, plants, jewellery and deli goods.
Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FBFree
Outdoors👋 Meet peopleUntil 19 Mar · Leeds
Roundhay parkrun
A free, weekly, all-abilities 5k around Leeds' biggest park, followed by coffee at the lakeside café.
Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 2ES (start near Hill 60)Free
Craft & making👋 Meet peopleSat 19 – Sun 20 Sept · Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield Harvest Festival
An autumn artisan market at Tileyard North with 70+ UK makers and producers, plus family activities across the Hepworth's galleries.
Tileyard North & The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield£2 entry (free for Hepworth members and under-18s)
Market👋 Meet peopleSun 20 Sept · Harrogate
Harrogate Makers Market
A free monthly street market on Cambridge Street — local makers, jewellers and small food producers, third Sunday of the month.
Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RSFree entry
Market👋 Meet peopleSun 20 Sept · Leeds
Leeds Briggate Monthly Artisan Market
A monthly artisan market on Leeds's grandest shopping street, with local makers selling craft, jewellery, art and food.
Briggate, Leeds LS1 6BGFree entry
Family👋 Meet peopleSun 20 Sept · York
York Dog Show
A new dog-lovers' day in York Museum Gardens — agility demos, dog classes, pet photography and a shopping village, in aid of local charities.
York Museum Gardens, YorkTickets on sale soon — see yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk
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