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Free Things This Weekend
Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.
11–12 July Near York Town
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for York Town, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near York Town
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2Free! (worth double-checking)The Shape of Many - Arbeit Galleries - Lisson Grove’s Opening Exhibition
The artists and creatives housed at Arbeit Studios - Lisson Grove have been swiftly moving in since February and now, with most of them settled, we’re organising a group exhibition to mark the launch of the newest gallery in the artistic Lisson Grove area.
24.2 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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3Free! (worth double-checking)South Asian Heritage Month Pop-up
Celebrate South Asian Heritage at Arbeit Galleris - Lisson Grove. Shopping, food, henna, handmade goods and live block printing for the whole family. Free entry.
24.2 milesSat 11 Jul14:00
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8Free! (worth double-checking)Get in the Zine! Zine making workshop
Come and make a zine with the Orleans House Gallery volunteers.
20.8 milesSat 11 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Let's Get Creative - People Who Live in the Skies
27 July 2025 12pm & 1.30pm Free
20.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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