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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York Days 5K - July 28th
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Nubble Light Challenge - August 3rd
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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.
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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
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Center for Wildlife Programs
August 10th:
Bug Brigade!
September 28th:
Eyes Like a Hawk
October 24th:
Halloween in Nature
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!