York Festival Of Food And DrinkSeptember 16–25Foodie families will lap up this week-long calendar of gourmet themed events throughout York. There will be plenty of child-friendly events to get young tastebuds tingling including a chocolate factory

suitable for animal feed. There are over 1.5 million maize plants at York Maze.Special Events... Yorkshire DayAugust 1 Celebrate Yorkshire Day at the Great York Maze ‘Straw Bale Race’. How fast can you cover the 100m sprint whilst pushing a round bale

Marion Oughton.Signed Read And Rhyme TimeFebruary 3A special session at Eccleston Library where young children can enjoy a series of tales and verses communicated through both speech and sign language.York Storytelling FestivalFebruary 3–4Two days

.Much like Collete in Paris and Dover Street Market in London, PlayLOVEPop brings together a range of hip, under-the-radar designer brands with free art exhibitions, live music and literature events – with one major difference: This boutique was created

-schoolers are guaranteed a hoot as the show prowls into The Roses in Tewkesbury on February 15. For more details and dates, visit www.michaelastrachan.co.ukSpeaking of which, characters don’t come wilder than New York City Zoo’s finest – Alex, Melman, Gloria and Marty

, York Maze, join its Torchlight Maze event. Put on pyjamas and don't forget to bring a torch to light the way.Activity AfternoonsNow-November 27A variety of wildlife themed activities each weekend at the Discovery Centre in Derbyshire. Each month sees a

ShoppingHappy Hallowe'en treatsHip Hallowe'en at Dylan's Candy Bar, New York CityFashionChic Hallowe'en fashionSay “boo!” to this ghostly dress-up outfitPsychologyHow to conquer your child's night time fearsHow to ease your child's worriesFoodHallowe'en swampy slimy

include food and drink, bouncy castles and children’s fairground rides.Time Travellers Go RoyalJuly 21–September 2Little Princes can graduate to being king of the castle at Clifford’s Tower in York where they can adorn themselves in medieval finery

The Marks & Spencer Christmas press preview continued along the same cosy theme as we have already been spotting at lots of other of the events so far this season. Themes included Log Cabin which encompassed everything for a spot of wintery

, Karen Rotten from French Vague has also been trying to take my job for years, I have the perfect plan for you’. This afternoon, I am to present an award for best emerging childrenswear designer at Pitti Bimbo, the event is a lavish affair and everyone