FREE family-friendly creative fun is taking over Scarborough Old Town in June!
Looking for something inspiring, hands-on and completely FREE to do with the kids? Across St Helen’s Square, two amazing creative events are bringing art, storytelling, zines and screen printing right into the heart of the Old Town.
DEAR DIARY…Scarborough Studios presents National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast in association with Crescent Arts.
Work with artists to create characters inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Books!
Create your own diary entries
Take away your artwork AND a free book
Through art, storytelling and playful prompts, these sessions help build confidence in writing and self-expression.
Glass Box Gallery, St Helen’s SquareThurs 4th June | 11am–3pm
(Early Years storytelling)
Fri 5th June | 3pm–5pm (7–11 yrs)
Sat 6th June | 11am–3pm (7–11 yrs)
AND…
SCARBOROUGH ZINE LIBRARY PRESENTS: PRINT LABGet creative all day long with zine making and screen printing at The Shakespeare Gallery!
Bring your own T-shirt to print on
Explore zine making Try hands-on screen printing The Shakespeare, St Helen’s Square5th–7th June 2026
From 11am–3pm daily
Two brilliant FREE events. One creative weekend. Right in the heart of Scarborough Old Town.
No need to book just come along!
Brought to you by Old Parcels Office/Scarborough Studios and This Is Scarborough
Funded by York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority, York Mayor Vibrant Highstreet Fund