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Things to do with kids in Sunderland & Durham
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EXPLORING ANCIENT JAPAN
1st August 2028
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Oriental Museum
Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Learn about prehistoric Japan & make a clay dogu figure. Free event.1-3pm.
WOODLAND FAIRY TRAIL
22nd November-18th January 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Gibside NT
Address: NE16 6BG
Discover the secrets of the woodland fairies at Gibside. Speak softly & keep your eyes wide, as magic stirs deep in the woodlands. Where the frost clings to fern & holly, whispers of fairy life can be...
WILD WELLY WALKS
1st December-2nd February 2026
Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre
Address: NE38 8LE
Pick up a free Wild Welly Walks activity guide & spot, draw & splash your way through winter. Many fun activity ideas & challenges to complete including spotting & IDing wild birds, counting, making a...
TOM GATES EPIC STAGE SHOW
24th February 2026
Time: 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Venue: Sunderland Fire Station
Address: High Street West, SR1 3HA
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, & brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around...
ZOG
24th-26th February 2026
Venue: Gala Theatre Durham,
Address: DH1 1WA
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He’s also...
Your family guide to festive fun
Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.
Discover the joy of magic
Stephen Mulhern offers his tips on sharing the gift of magic this festive season.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.
Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.