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Community Events Calendar 

York Days
July 26th-August 4th

Lighting of the Nubble
York Days 5K
Craft Fair
Nubble Light Challenge
Fireworks

 

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Lighting of the Nubble - July 26th-August 4th

See the Nubble Lighthouse as it appears during the holiday season, outlined in white lights! Lights will be on every night through the York Days Celebration.

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York Days 5K - July 28th

Sand

Sand Castle Contest - July 30th

Create something sandy!

Registration: 9:00am-10:00am

Judging: 1:00pm

Awards: 2:00pm

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Nubble Light Challenge - August 3rd

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York Days Craft Fair - August 3rd & 4th

Join us for crafts, artisans, family activities, food and fun!

York Beach Ball Field

Saturday & Sunday

9:00am-3:00pm

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York Days Fireworks - August 4th

Sponsored by the York Beach Fire Department

Short Sands Beach

9:00pm

Calendar of Events

July 2024

July 26th-August 4th - Lighting of the Nubble
The lighthouse will be outlined in white lights all week!

July 28th - York Days 5K
Information and Registration

July 30th - Sand Castle Contest at Short Sands
Registration 9-10am, Judging at 1pm, Awards at 2pm

 

August 2024

August 3rd - Nubble Light Challenge
9:00am - Swim from Long Sands to Short Sands
For More Information Click Here

August 3rd & 4th - York Days Craft Fair
9:00am-3:00pm
York Beach Ball Field

August 3rd - Ellis Park Concert
6:30pm-8:30pm - Amherst Town Band

August 4th - Ellis Park Concert
6:30pm-8:30pm - 60's Invasion

August 4th - Fireworks
9:00pm at Short Sands Beach

August 6th - National Night Out
5:00pm-8:00pm at Bog Road Athletic Fields 

August 17th - York Village Fire Department Parade & Muster
Noon - Parade from Lower Woodbridge to York Public Library. Muster to follow at Moulton Park.

August 31st - Beach Bonfire Benefit
6:00pm-10:00pm - Long Sands Beach

 

 

September 2024

September 21st & 22nd - Battle at the Beach!
Pickleball Tournament
More Information Here

September 21st - Mt. A 5K/1 Mile Trail Challenge
Registration & Information Click Here

 

 

October 2024

October 25th - Festival of Frights Parade and Trunk or Treat!
Parade Leaves Short Sands Basketball Courts at 4:30pm to the Center for Active Living for Trunk or Treat! No registration necessary, all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins welcome!!

October 30th - Trick or Treat Night!!

 

 

November 2024

November 11th - Veteran's Breakfast

November 30th-February 1st - Nubble Holiday Lights
4:00pm-Midnight, daily

 

 

 

December 2024

December 7th - Festival of Lights Parade

 

 

 

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Calendar

Check here for a calendar view of upcoming events in York. 

If you have an event that is open to the public that you want to be part of the community calendar, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.

 

Web Calendar

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Ellis Park Concert Series

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York Gateway Farmer's Market

Saturdays - 9:00am to 1:00pm
1 Stonewall Lane

For Information Click Here

Owl

Center for Wildlife Programs

August 10th:
Bug Brigade!

September 28th:
Eyes Like a Hawk

October 24th:
Halloween in Nature

Registration & Information Click Here

Sun

Mt A Community Work Days

September 21st:
5K / 1 Mile Trail Challenge 
Saturdays, 9:00am-12:30pm

October 19th:
Shrubland Management 

Adopt-a-Trail Anytime! 

More Information Click Here

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York Education Foundation

York Education Foundation Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 12th
(Rain Date September 19th)
at the York Golf and Tennis Club
Golf (with cart, chef prepared lunch & reception)
$150 for singles, $600 for foursome.
Evening Reception (without golf) $25

 

More Information Click Here

Children

York Library Happenings

July 2nd-August 29th
Art Exhibit: Gordon Calisle -Panorama

July 20th - Touch a Truck Summer Party
10:00am-12:00pm -
In the Library Parking Lot. Get up close to some BIG trucks from the York Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works.

July 22nd - Puzzle Touranament
6:00pm-7:00pm - Upper Level at the Library. Gather a team of 2-5 people for this friendly competition. Sign up to reserve a table.

July 24th - Teen Pizza Day for Grades 5-12 4:00pm-5:00pm - Craft Area at the Library. Have fun and make some pizza!

Creating Housing Solutions For All
Join us for a series of housing webinars by local community speakers, and moderated by Amber Harrison, YCSA Hosing Innovation Manager.
July 24th - How to Create and Finance an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
August 21st - Aging in Place
September 18th - Affordable Housing Options and Area Resources

Something for everyone at the Library! Walking Club, Storytime, Author Talks, Staff Picks, and more!

Check out all Library Happenings Here

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York Land Trust

JULY EVENTS

July 18th-28th - Online Stewardship Fundraiser
July 21st - Full (Buck) Moon Yoga
July 26th - Kids' Flower Fun Workshop
July 27th - Hiking with Kids Workshop & Trail Walk

AUGUST EVENTS

August 8th - Blazing & Corridor Upkeep
August 10th - Habitats & Wildlife of York River
August 15th - Invasive Species Removal York Public Library
August 17th - Watercolor Workshop
August 21st - Birdwalk
August 22nd - Pine Thinning Workday
August 27th - Guided Forest Bathing & Breakfast
August 29th - Invasive Species Removal Fuller Forest Preserve
August 30th - Stream Crossing Workday

ALL PROGRAMS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

For Information Click Here

If you have an event that is open to the community and would like to add it to the calendar, please fill out the information, and give us at least 1-2 weeks advanced notice.