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Things to do with kids in Tees Valley
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Pirate Play @ Kirkleatham Museum
1st February-31st May 2026
Time: 11:00
Venue: 0.625
Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW
Hullabaloo Theatre’s Pirate Play has landed at Kirkleatham Museum and is ready to delight audiences! Expect swashbuckling fun and plenty of adventure for everyone aged 0-7 and their grown up shipmates...
Expedition Dinosaur Exhibition
24th March-6th September 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: 0.6458333333333334
Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW
Step back in time and discover the incredible world of dinosaurs at Kirkleatham Museum’s exciting new dinosaur exhibition. Perfect for families, school groups, and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, the...
Baby & Toddler (Mondays)
30th March-20th April 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Artist Makers
4th April-9th May 2026
Time: Every Saturday 1-3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NP
Get creative with a relaxed drop-in workshop where young makers can craft unique artworks inspired by The Bowes Museum’s collection. For ages 5+ with grownups.
Birthday Cards for Joséphine Bowes:
18th-26th April 2026
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NP
Create a birthday card for Joséphine Bowes, to celebrate what would have been her 201 birthday on 26 April. Drop-in activity in the Create Space, children under 14 must be accompanied.
Big Butterfly Count
The UK is set for a spectacular summer of butterflies - and everyone is invited to take part!
Small steps to independence
Primary Times offers practical insights and easy tips to turn everyday tasks into learning adventures.
Making school food better
Jamie Oliver shares lunchbox inspiration, food education and ideas for confident young cooks.
Secure your saplings!
Schools encouraged to apply this spring for free Woodland Trust trees to plant this autumn.