What's On in Tees Valley

Trails & Treasure Hunts @ Kirkleatham Museum

Time: 10:00

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW

Website: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/kirkleatham-museum-events-activities/

Come along and enjoy indoor and outdoor adventures at Kirkleatham Museum this summer! The grounds of the museum offer so much to explore, including a charming woodland trail where you'll need to be...

Board games every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. Drop in

Chess for all every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

Chess for All every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Code Club every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

LEGO Club every Saturday

Time: 2 - 3pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.

LEGO club every Sunday

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.

Saturday Sewing

Time: 9:30am - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

If you're confident using a sewing machine or want to practise your skills, join our relaxed Saturday Sewing Group. Use our Maker Station equipment and materials, bring your own project or try one of ours,...

Chess for All every Friday

Time: 4 - 6pm

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

Board games every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. Drop in

Chess for all every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

Chess for All every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Code Club every Saturdays

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

LEGO Club every Saturday

Time: 2 - 3pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.

Saturday Sewing

Time: 9:30am - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

If you're confident using a sewing machine or want to practise your skills, join our relaxed Saturday Sewing Group. Use our Maker Station equipment and materials, bring your own project or try one of ours,...

Halloween at Newham Grange Farm

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

The pumpkin patch is open from 10am to 3pm. Pumpkin carving happens in the Discovery Barn which closes at 3.30pm.

Darlington Restaurant Week

Venue: Darlington town centre

Address: Darlington town centre

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115817

Darlington Restaurant Week happens twice a year and restaurants offer exclusive menus, for a lower price, so residents can taste their way through the town.

Restaurant Week

Time: Varies

Venue: Varies

Address: Varies

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115817

If you’re after something delicious to do, why not get a slice of the action at Darlington Restaurant Week? This bi-annual event will be back from Friday 23rd to Friday 30th October giving you the opportunity...

Build and code with LEGO Spike Prime

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Unleash your creativity and coding skills. Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO® Spike Prime™ kits, where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Are you ready...

Frightfully fun halloween crafts

Time: 10:30 - 11:30am

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Celebrate Halloween with a creative morning at the library! Enjoy making spooky, fun Halloween crafts

Fun for Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Time: 12pm

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel/

Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in a high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grownups!

Halloween dream catchers

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Weave a spooky Halloween dream catcher decorated with batsm ghosts, and creepy-crawly creatures.

Have you seen the Green Man

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Decorate some face masks using autumn colours to make a Green Man or woman. Make them beautiful or slightly scary for Halloween

Have you seen the Green Man

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Fairfield Library

Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Decorate some face masks using autumn colours to make a Green Man or woman. Make them beautiful or slightly scary for Halloween

Monster Circus

Time: 10.30am + 1.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Dare to enter a world where puppets roar, tumble and fly into life! Specially crafted for little hands but bursting with big stage magic, these monster stars are ready to amaze. Meet juggling goblins and...

Silent disco bookclub: Spooky special

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

The silent disco bookclub returns with a spooky special, just in time for Halloween! Choose from 3 spooktacular books.

The Halloween Lego Brick Build-along

Time: 12pm + 3pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Join our Halloween LEGO build-along and choose your creative challenge. Pick from a spooky bat, a classic pumpkin, or a vibrant sugar skull, then follow along to build your spooky model.

Creepy Creatures Craft

Time: 10am

Venue: Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Address: Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Join us for a spooky, hands-on family craft workshop themed around the ocean's most fascinating legends. From shifting shadows to tentacled terrors, you’ll use your imagination to piece together a unique...

Diwali Celebrations

Time: 16:00 to 19:00

Venue: Darlington Market Hall and Open Market

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115803

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Diwali in the Market Hall — a day filled with colour, creativity, music, and dance!

Fancy Dress Halloween Party

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington, DL1 5RP

Website: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/leisure/play-and-families/soft-play-events/

A children's Halloween fancy dress party at Under The Sea softplay (in the Dolphin Centre). There will also be a disco, with games and goodies.

Halloween

Venue: Darlington town centre

Address: Darlington town centre

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115920

There will be several Halloween events taking place around Darlington town centre.

Halloween crafts

Time: 11am - 12pm

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Marvellous Halloween mask making crafts.

The Eerie Ocean Encounter

Time: 11.30am + 1.30pm

Venue: Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Address: Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Uncover the mysteries lurking beneath the dark ocean waves! This Halloween, step into the twilight zone of our coastline with Rock Pool School. Come face-to-face with the fascinating, otherworldly creatures...

Frankenstein's Monster Making Craft

Time: 10am - 3.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Drop into The Frankenstein’s Monster Making Craft Session for a frightfully good, hands-on creative afternoon. Bring the whole family along to piece together, decorate, and design your own quirky, stitched-together...

Halloween

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

TBC

Live Monster Doodle with Liz Million

Time: 10.30am, 12.30pm + 2.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Grab your pencils and get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud drawing adventure! Join the famously energetic illustrator Liz Million for an interactive live draw-along where you call the shots.

Monster Mash Silent Disco

Time: 10.30am, 12.30pm + 2.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Don't miss the most unique and spookiest silent disco in town. Put on your scariest costume and prepare a monster mash like no other with ghostly grooves in the iconic bird room.

Silly Spells & Monster Magic

Time: 11.30am + 1.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Prepare for a spook-tacular spectacle at the Museum this Halloween! Our marvellous travelling magicians are coming to town, and even the cheekiest, most mischievous monsters won’t be able to resist the...

Spooky makes and monsters

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Step into a fang-tastic Halloween adventure. Drop in, for a spone-tingling time of Halloween crafts, creepy riock painting, and a chacne to peek inside our erries themed immerisive room… if you dare!

Story Laboratory with James Harris

Time: 11.30am + 1.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Website: Events - Middlesbrough Museums

Step inside the story laboratory and help build the best new spine-chilling story from scratch! Join hilariously spooky author James Harris to bring a mysterious haunted house to life.

Baby rhymetime every Monday

Time: 11 - 11.30am

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Bond with your baby through rhymes, songs and stories in Thornaby Central Library's Imagination Station. A specially designed multi-sensory rhymetime for non walkers. Suitable for ages 0 - 1 year. Term...

Rhymetime every Monday

Time: 9.30 - 10.15am

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime every Monday

Time: 10 - 10.45am

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Tuesday

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Tuesday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Tuesday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime every Tuesday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime every Tuesday

Time: 10 - 10.45am

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Wednesday

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Fairfield Library

Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime every Wednesday

Time: 10.30 - 11.15am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Thursday

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler every Friday

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime every Friday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime every Friday

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

We Will Rock You

Time: 6.15pm + 7.15pm

Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre

Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Website: We Will Rock You | Middlesbrough Box Office

Join Middlesbrough Youth Theatre to tell this wonderful story through Queen music this November! We Will Rock You is a jukebox musical set 300 years in the future following the rebel Bohemians group.

LEGO club every Sunday

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.

Christmas Light Switch On

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Venue: Darlington Market Square

Address: Market Square, Darlington, DL1 5QA

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115818

The Christmas Light Switch On is an annual event, with festive entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display.

Christmas Lights Switch On

Time: 16:00 to 18:30

Venue: Darlington Market Square

Address: Market Square, Darlington, DL1 5QA

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115818

Come down to the Market Square to join in the free fun with live music and special guests. The festive entertainment starts at 4pm counting us down to the big switch on. The switch on will take place just...

The Nutcracker

Time: 5.30pm

Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre

Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Website: The Nutcracker | Middlesbrough Box Office

This beloved seasonal classic is the perfect introduction to the magic of classical ballet for audiences of all ages. With its dazzling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, and a story brimming...

Sensory Christmas Light Switch On

Time: 4pm - 5:30pm

Venue: Darlington Market Square

Address: Market Square, Darlington, DL1 5QA

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/

A sensory-friendly Christmas Light Switch On will be taking place on 16th and 17th November to provide a more inclusive experience.

Sensory Switch On

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

TBC

A Christmas Carol

Time: 1.30pm + 7.30pm

Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre

Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Website: A Christmas Carol | Middlesbrough Box Office

On Christmas Eve night, the miserly and cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of...

Wheels on the Bus

Time: 9:15am - 10am

Venue: Mobile Library, Preston Park Museums and Grounds car park

Address: Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3RH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and join us for a fun session of songs and stories on the Mobile Library. For under 5's.

We built this city… with matchboxes!

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the match by helping create a miniature town from matchboxes. Draw, colour and decorate your own tiny houses and shops, then add them to our growing community inspired...

Messy Play

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

A fun hands-on session where little ones can explore, create and get messy in a safe, welcoming space. Suitable for under 5's.

We built this city… with matchboxes!

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the match by helping create a miniature town from matchboxes. Draw, colour and decorate your own tiny houses and shops, then add them to our growing community inspired...

Classical Café: The Snowman

Time: 3pm

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: Classical Café: The Snowman | Middlesbrough Box Office

Fly away on a magical journey with The Snowman in this special screening at Middlesbrough Town Hall accompanied by a live soundtrack performed by pianist Alison Gill!

Winter Trail

Time: Collect from reception 10:30am - 3:30pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Pick up a brand-new self-guided Winter Trail from reception and explore the museum in a whole new light.

Christmas Party Nights

Time: 7pm - 12am

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington, DL1 5PN

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/

The Dolphin Centre is hosting four Christmas Party Nights - 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th Dec.Tickets include a welcome drink, 3 course meal, live music followed by a disco.

Beauty and the Beast

Time: 10:30am, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5.30pm & 7PM

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Starring Matt Baker, Josh Benson, and Jamie Jones in a magical Christmas pantomime that's fun for the whole family. Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal...

Beauty and The Beast

Time: Various Times

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Packed with magic, comedy and spectacle, Beauty and the Beast will be a dazzling festive treat for all the family.

Beauty and the Beast Pantomime

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

TBC

The Winter Market

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-winter-market/

Discover a seasonal wonderland with over 100 stalls, alongside family-friendly workshops, carol singing and festive activities designed to keep children engaged. Visitors can explore the museum galleries...

Ice Sculpture Trail

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

TBC

Breakfast with Santa

Time: 10am - 11:30am

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington, DL1 5RP

Website: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/leisure/play-and-families/soft-play-events/

Join Santa for a magical breakfast at The Dolphin Centre's Under The Sea softplay, on either 14th or 16th Dec.

Quiet Christmas Lights

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

TBC - ticket required

Christmas Party at Soft Play

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington, DL1 5RP

Website: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/leisure/play-and-families/soft-play-events/

A magical childrens Christmas party happening at The Dolphin Centre's Under The Sea softplay.

Artist Makers

Time: 1pm-3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers/

Artist Makers gives children the chance to experiment with different techniques and materials in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Led by local artists, designers and makers, these sessions help budding artists...

Spectacular Snowflakes

Time: Drop in between 10:30am - 3:30pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/winter-activities-at-the-bowes-museum/

Take inspiration from beautiful snowy-themed pieces from the collection and create your own dazzling snowflakes, snow globes and bunting using a variety of exciting art materials.

Clay Creations

Time: Drop in between 10:30am - 3:30pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/winter-activities-at-the-bowes-museum/

Roll up your sleeves and get creative with clay! Craft your own unique piece, decorate it with dazzling extras, and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Artist Makers

Time: 1pm-3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers/

Artist Makers gives children the chance to experiment with different techniques and materials in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Led by local artists, designers and makers, these sessions help budding artists...

Bowes Babies

Time: 11am-12pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bowes-babies/

Bowes Babies offers a welcoming opportunity for little ones to play, explore and connect. These sessions encourage children to discover the museum through their senses, nurturing their natural curiosity...

Room on the Broom

Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Board Games (Saturdays)

Time: 10AM - 12.30PM

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. All ages. Free, drop in

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Pirate themed crafts at Kirkleatham Museum. Charge applies

Junior book club (Tuesdays)

Time: 4 - 5pm

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Are you aged 8-11? Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy talking about books and doing activities with others? Contact library for details of next meeting dates.

Junior Book club (Wednesdays)

Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Are you aged 8-11? Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy talking about books and doing activities with others? Contact library for details of next meeting dates.

Mini challenge

Time: 9.30AM - 1PM

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

See if you can complete our Saturday Mini Challenge and win a sticker. All ages. Free, drop in

More sessions and seasonal specials added to the booking system regularly - term time and holidays

Time: Various times

Venue: Woodland/Beach/Enclosed garden

Address: Redcar & Cleveland

Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves

Campfire cooking - Beach fun - Special visitors - Natural Crafts - Tool use - Free play - Nature connection - Rockpooling - Pond dipping - Bug hunting - Balance equipment - Hammock - Mud kitchen - Scavenger...

Rubik's Cube club (Mondays)

Time: 5 - 6PM

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event