Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
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Take me to the Forest Festival
5th March-5th November 2025
Venue: Errington Woods
Address: Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN
Website: Home - Take Me To The Forest
On these few short days in May, when the veil is thinnest between our world and one where nature reigns wild and free, let us take your hand and take you to the forest. This is a world steeped in symbolism,...
WOODLAND WELLBEING SESSION (for parent/carers)
1st May-1st December 2025
Venue: Flatts Lane Centre & Guisborough Forest & Walkway
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st September-20th October 2025
Time: 11 - 11.30AM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 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 (Mondays)
1st September-20th October 2025
Time: 9.30 - 10.15AM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st September-20th October 2025
Time: 10 - 10.45AM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session starts.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
2nd September-21st October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30AM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
2nd September-21st October 2025
Time: 2 - 3PM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
2nd September-21st October 2025
Time: 10 - 11AM
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
2nd September-21st October 2025
Time: 10 - 10.45AM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
2nd September-21st October 2025
Time: 10 - 11AM
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Enjoy storiues and rhymes with your child. Suitable for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
3rd September-22nd October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30AM
Venue: Fairfield Library
Address: Fairfield Road, Fairfield, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
3rd September-22nd October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.15AM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
4th September-23rd October 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
5th September-24th October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30AM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Fridays)
5th September-24th October 2025
Time: 4 - 6PM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, 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.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
5th September-24th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11AM
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
5th September-24th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Advanced)
6th September-25th October 2025
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
6th September-8th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11AM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
6th September-8th November 2025
Time: 11AM - 12PM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
6th September-25th October 2025
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Kingsway, Billingham, 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 (Saturdays)
6th September-25th October 2025
Time: 1 - 3PM
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
6th September-25th October 2025
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
6th September-25th October 2025
Time: 2 - 3PM
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Kingsway, Billingham, 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 (Sundays)
7th September-26th October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30AM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, 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.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
9th September-21st October 2025
Time: 10 - 11AM
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Kingsway, Billingham, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
10th September-22nd October 2025
Time: 10 - 11AM
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Kingsway, Billingham, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Artist Makers: Pet Portraits
11th-11th October 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-pet-portraits/
Celebrate your pet or favourite animal in a golden-framed portrait with Anna Selway, inspired by the museum’s collection of grand and characterful portraits. Create your own masterpiece and give it the...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
11th-11th October 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
13th-13th October 2025
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 (Mondays)
13th-13th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
13th-13th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
14th-14th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
14th-14th October 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
14th-14th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
BandJam - Juniors
14th October-2nd December 2025
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/bandjam-juniors/
Bandjam Juniors is for young people ages 8 – 11 years old, who are looking for professional tuition in guitar, piano, bass, drums or vocals, as well as the opportunity to play alongside other musicians....
BandJam - Seniors
14th October-2nd December 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/bandjam-seniors/
Bandjam Seniors is for young people between 12 – 17 years old, who would like professional tuition in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or vocals, together with the opportunity to play alongside other musicians....
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
14th-14th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
14th-14th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
14th-14th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
15th-15th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
15th-15th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
15th-15th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
16th-16th October 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Harry Potter Book Day
16th-16th October 2025
Time: 4 - 5PM
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Stockton-on-Tees Libraries popular Harry Potter event is back. Put on your your fancy dress, dust off your wands and get ready to cast some spells. Free fun for all the family. Please note: everyone attending...
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
17th-17th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Fridays)
17th-17th October 2025
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.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
17th-17th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
17th-17th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Artist Makers: Rainbow Feathered Birds
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-rainbow-feathered-birds/
Inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project, join Jane Young to create your very own pet bird to take home. Using a vibrant mix of art materials, you will design a playful, expressive bird with magical feathers,...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Chess for all (Advanced)
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
18th-18th October 2025
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 (Saturdays)
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
Halloween at Newham Grange Farm
18th-31st October 2025
Time: 10am - 5.30pm
Venue: Newham Grange Farm
Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG
Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/
Gather your mini ghosts and ghouls and head down to Newham Grange Farm's popular pumpkin patch between the 18 – 19 and 25 – 31 October. There’s small and medium sized pumpkins available, which are...
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
18th-18th October 2025
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.
Shine
18th October-29th November 2025
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/mth-performing-arts-shine/
Middlesbrough Town Hall Performing Arts provides quality training in dance, voice work, singing and acting for 6–14-year-olds. Shine is designed for young people who have more experience and a good foundation...
Sparkle
18th October-29th November 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/mth-performing-arts-sparkle/
Middlesbrough Town Hall Performing Arts provides quality training in dance, voice work, singing and acting for 6–14-year-olds. Sparkle is designed for young people who are newer to Performing Arts. It...
LEGO club (Sundays)
19th-19th October 2025
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.
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
20th-20th October 2025
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 (Mondays)
20th-20th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
20th-20th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
21st-21st October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
21st-21st October 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
21st-21st October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
21st-21st October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
21st-21st October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
21st-21st October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
22nd-22nd October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
22nd-22nd October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
22nd-22nd October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Wheels on the Bus
22nd-22nd October 2025
Time: 9.30AM - 10AM
Venue: Preston Park Museum and Grounds, Main 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.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
23rd-23rd October 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Darlington Library 140th Birthday Celebration
23rd-23rd October 2025
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Darlington Library, Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: Home - Darlington Libraries
Join us for a day of celebrations as Darlington Library hosts a 140th birthday party. The day will include a special Bookstart Rhymetime 10.30am-11.30am, ceremonial speeches, poetry reading, cake cutting...
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
24th-24th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Fridays)
24th-24th October 2025
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.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
24th-24th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
24th-24th October 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Artist Makers: Brilliant Boats
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-brilliant-boats/
Inspired by Canaletto’s Regatta on the Grand Canal, join Zoe Allen to build your own boat and decorate it in true Venetian style. Let your imagination set sail as you create a sea-worthy masterpiece...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Chess for all (Advanced)
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
25th-25th October 2025
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 (Saturdays)
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
Creepy Creatures Craft
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm hourly
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/creepy-creatures-craft/
Join us for a spine-chilling crafting session where you'll design and make your own creepy creature. From slimy snakes to wiggly worms, the possibilities are endless! Use a variety of materials like paper,...
Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo
25th-25th October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm (every 30 mins)
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/creepy-critters/
Join us for a day of unforgettable encounters with some of the most fascinating creatures at this family Halloween event. The Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo is home to a diverse collection of reptiles,...
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
25th-25th October 2025
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 (Sundays)
26th-26th October 2025
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.
Mad Science Show
26th-31st October 2025
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/childrens-science-event/
This Halloween, step into a world where science gets spooky at our children’s science event! Join us at the Dorman Museum for hair-raising experiments, creepy chemistry and spine-tingling surprises that...
Build and Code with LEGO Spike Essentials
27th-27th October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for an exciting LEGO build and code session where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Are you ready to take on the challenge? These sessions are suitable for children...
Green Libraries Week - River Tees installation
27th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Children from Tilery Primary School have crafted a stunning 7metre long model of a section of the River Tees with the support of artist Bub Bacon. Using old plastic toys, models, and recycled litter,...
Magical crafts
27th-27th October 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Fire burn and cauldron bubble painting, gust ghastly ghostly ghouls and encrust a dia de los muertos skull with gems.
The colours of Autumn
27th-27th October 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Create a colourful autumnal wreath to hang on your door or in your room.
Together Fest: Monster Mask Workshop
27th-27th October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/halloween-mask-workshop/
Forget the same old store-bought masks. We’ll be using vibrant colours, bold textures, and playful shapes to create monsters with true personality in this Halloween workshop. From googly-eyed beasts...
Bat Boxes
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bat-boxes/
Join us this autumn you build your own bat box from recycled materials or decorate a ready-made one. Take your creation home to welcome bats into your own garden. Activity taking place in the Outdoor...
Crafts at Kirkleatham
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum
Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW
Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds
Head on down to Kirkleatham Museum this Halloween for spooky arts and crafts. Items priced between £1.50 - £3.50
Frightening figurines
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Far from being just a Halloween decoration, this delightful Dancing Skeleton Marionette is hours of fun.
Spooky spectacular
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Glide down to make some ghoulish Halloween crafts.
Storytime and digi toys
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 2.30 - 3.30pm
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Let their imaginations soar with a captivating story, then watch them explore and learn with a selection of interactive digi toys. Introduce your young ones to the basics of coding in a fun and gentle...
3D pens
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Explore creativity with 3D pens! A perfect blend of art, tech and innovation to inspire curious minds.
Artist Makers: Hidden Histories
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-impressions-in-lace/
Inspired by the Blackborne Lace Collection in the museum, join Jennifer Cuthill to explore the delicate beauty of lace through clay. Press and emboss lace into soft clay to reveal intricate patterns and...
Autumn Lego club
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Love Lego? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in session.
Build and Code with LEGO Spike Prime
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 2 - 3.30pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for an exciting LEGO build and code session where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Are you ready to take on the challenge? These sessions are suitable for children...
Monster Circus
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/monster-circus/
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...
Pirates Of Buccaneer Bay
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 2:30pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/pirates-of-buccaneer-bay/
From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular – The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay! Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-dropping surprises, this...
Purr-fect Story Tour
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/purr-fect-story-tour/
Do you want to learn more about Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join one of our activators for the purr-fect story tour in which the exhibition will be brought to life. Hear how the museum’s pet ceramics have...
Spooky spectacular
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Glide down to make some ghoulish Halloween crafts.
The colours of Autumn
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Create a colourful autumnal wreath to hang on your door or in your room.
The colours of Autumn
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 1 - 2pm
Venue: Fairfield Library
Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Create a colourful autumnal wreath to hang on your door or in your room.
Bat Boxes
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bat-boxes/
Join us this autumn you build your own bat box from recycled materials or decorate a ready-made one. Take your creation home to welcome bats into your own garden. Activity taking place in the Outdoor...
Crafts at Kirkleatham
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm (quiet hour 3pm - 4pm)
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum
Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW
Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds
Head on down to Kirkleatham Museum this Halloween for spooky arts and crafts. Items priced between £1.50 - £3.50
Nature walkers and funghi hunters wanted!
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join Julie Harrison, Director of Inspiron Learning CIC and Stockton-on-Tees Libraries for a riverside walk from Stockton Central Library to discover the amazing fungi and other natural wonders we walk...
Sea Monsters & Spooky Crafts
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 12:30am - 1:30pm and 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/sea-monsters-spooky-crafts/
Discover the mysterious creatures of the rockpool this Halloween, along with Halloween craft-making. Touch, explore and discover these fascinating animals up close. After the hands-on fun, families can...
Spooky Book Club
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/spooky-book-club/
Join two bewitching hosts at our Spooky Book Club for a mystical time of stories, games, and crafts. We’ll be reading a ghoulishly good Halloween tale, followed by spirited activities and a DIY craft...
Spooky spectacular
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Glide down to make some ghoulish Halloween crafts.
Spooky stained glass
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
With all things delightfully spooky, What better way to embrace the spirit of Halloween than by creating your own glowing decorations?
Wrong Tracks with Susan Brownrigg
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Travel back in time to the start of railway mania with children's book author Susan Brownrigg. Discover how steam power revolutionised travel for ordinaroly folk and how one boy caught up in the race to...
Wrong Tracks with Susan Brownrigg
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Travel back in time to the start of railway mania with children's book author Susan Brownrigg. Discover how steam power revolutionised travel for ordinaroly folk and how one boy caught up in the race to...
The Monster Magic Hour
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 11:00 and 2:00pm (duration 45-60 mins)
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/monster-magic-hour/
A thrilling, spellbinding magic show packed with dazzling illusions, jaw-dropping tricks, and laugh-out-loud surprises. Our Marvellous travelling magician is coming to town this Halloween, even the cheekiest,...
Laser cut door hanger
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 2 - 4pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Design your own notice to hang on your door, make it spooky make it fun, make it yours. Suitable for ages 8 - 16 years. £5 per person.
Magical Crafts
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Library
Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Fire burn and cauldron bubble painting, gust ghastly ghostly ghouls and encrust a dia de los muertos skull with gems.
Purr-fect Story Tour
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/purr-fect-story-tour/
Do you want to learn more about Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join one of our activators for the purr-fect story tour in which the exhibition will be brought to life. Hear how the museum’s pet ceramics have...
Tales from the Monster Den
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, and 3pm (duration 30 mins)
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/halloween-tales/
In this interactive storytelling party, little monsters will gather to hear spooky, magical tales that come to life before their eyes. Unleashing their imagination with, movement, Makaton, music and audience...
Artist Makers: Impressions in Lace
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-impressions-in-lace/
Inspired by the Blackborne Lace Collection in the museum, join Jennifer Cuthill to explore the delicate beauty of lace through clay. Press and emboss lace into soft clay to reveal intricate patterns and...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
3rd-3rd November 2025
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 (Mondays)
3rd-3rd November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
3rd-3rd November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
4th-4th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
4th-4th November 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
4th-4th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
4th-4th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
4th-4th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
4th-4th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
5th-5th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
5th-5th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
5th-5th November 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
6th-6th November 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
BookTrust Storytime Prize (Thursdays)
6th November-4th December 2025
Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your little ones? Bring your under 5s to our exciting BookTrust Storytime sessions at the library!
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
7th-7th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
BookTrust Storytime Prize (Fridays)
7th November-5th December 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your little ones? Bring your under 5s to our exciting BookTrust Storytime sessions at the library!
Chess for all (Fridays)
7th-7th November 2025
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.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
7th-7th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
7th-7th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Teddy Bear's Picnic
7th-7th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Venue: Stockton central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Bring your favioute teddy and join us for a magical mornng of fun! Our teddy bears picnic is packed with bear-y exciting activities including a teddy bear hunt, craft activities, rhymnetime sing-a-longs...
Artist Makers: Autumnal Leaf Printing
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-autumnal-leaf-printing/
Join Tom Kindley to celebrate the colours of autumn and create your own autumnal artwork inspired by the beauty of the season. Using straws to blow watercolour paint, you’ll create beautiful branching...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Chess for all (Advanced)
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
8th-8th November 2025
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 (Saturdays)
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
8th-8th November 2025
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 (Sundays)
9th-9th November 2025
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.
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
10th-10th November 2025
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 (Mondays)
10th-10th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
10th-10th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
11th-11th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
11th-11th November 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
11th-11th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
11th-11th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
11th-11th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
11th-11th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
12th-12th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
12th-12th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
12th-12th November 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Wheels on the Bus
12th-12th November 2025
Time: 9.30 - 10am
Venue: Preston Park Museum and Grounds, Main 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.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
13th-13th November 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
14th-14th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Fridays)
14th-14th November 2025
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.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
14th-14th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
14th-14th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Artist Makers: Marvellous Monoprinting
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-marvellous-monoprinting/
Explore the art of monoprinting with Bex Harvey and create your own unique bookmarks and posters using bold marks, layered textures and expressive ink techniques. Drop-in activity in the Create Space,...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Chess for all (Advanced)
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
15th-15th November 2025
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 (Saturdays)
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
15th-15th November 2025
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 (Sundays)
16th-16th November 2025
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.
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
17th-17th November 2025
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 (Mondays)
17th-17th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
17th-17th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
18th-18th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
18th-18th November 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
18th-18th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
18th-18th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
18th-18th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
18th-18th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
19th-19th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
19th-19th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
19th-19th November 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
20th-20th November 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
21st-21st November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Fridays)
21st-21st November 2025
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.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
21st-21st November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
21st-21st November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Artist Makers: Winter Wildlife Habitats
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-winter-wildlife-habitats/
Support the local wildlife within the museum’s beautiful parkland during the chilly winter months with Zoe Allen. In this session you will design and make a cosy habitat to keep animal friends snug all...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Chess for all (Advanced)
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
22nd-22nd November 2025
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 (Saturdays)
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
22nd-22nd November 2025
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 (Sundays)
23rd-23rd November 2025
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.
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
24th-24th November 2025
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 (Mondays)
24th-24th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
24th-24th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
25th-25th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
25th-25th November 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby and Toddler (Tuesdays)
25th-25th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
25th-25th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
25th-25th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Storytime (Tuesdays)
25th-25th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
26th-26th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
26th-26th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
26th-26th November 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
27th-27th November 2025
Time: 10 - 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
28th-28th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Chess for all (Fridays)
28th-28th November 2025
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.
Nightfall ’25
28th-30th November 2025
Time: 4:pm - 11:00pm
Venue: Stewart Park
Address: Stewart Park, The Grove, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AR
Website: https://www.wearemiddlesbrough.com/whats-on/arts-museums-whats-on/nightfall2025/
Nightfall returns with a spectacular trail of interactive light artworks, live music, storytelling, performance, and magical moments – designed to transform, connect and inspire. Prepare to be amazed...
Rhymetime (Fridays)
28th-28th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
28th-28th November 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Artist Makers: Abstract Spatter Paintings
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-abstract-spatter-paintings/
Using plastic templates and spatter techniques, create your own abstract, winter-themed artwork with Anna McIntyre. You will place the templates on paper, gently spatter paint and reveal shapes like silhouettes...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Chess for all (Advanced)
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
For players who have mastered the basics. Ideal for club-level players. Drop in.
Chess for all (Beginners)
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week chess course for beginners: Learn the rules and key strategiues. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential - contact Thornaby Central...
Chess for all (Intermediates)
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join our 10-week Intemediate chess course. Dive into tactics, openings, mating patterns, and planning ahead. Must attend the first two sessions to continue. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Booking essential...
Chess for all (Saturdays)
29th-29th November 2025
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 (Saturdays)
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, 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.
Code club (Saturdays)
29th-29th November 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Stockton Central Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Coding for kids! Learn how to make cool games, animations and websites. Suitable for ages 8 - 11 years.
LEGO CLUB (Saturdays)
29th-29th November 2025
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 (Sundays)
30th-30th November 2025
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.
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st-1st December 2025
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 (Mondays)
1st-1st December 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st-1st December 2025
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. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Schools Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas
2nd-2nd December 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/schools-big-gig-rockin-christmas/
Join Musinc for a festive fun-filled Schools Big Gig, delivered by the creative education specialist, Apollo Arts! The gig will include a magical singalong with a live band and loads of musical Christmas...
Artist Makers: Snowflake Screenprinting
6th-6th December 2025
Time: 1pm -3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-snowflake-screenprinting/
Create your own festive snowflake with Bex Harvey. Using screen printing techniques, you will experiment with layering to add depth and dimension to your design. By the end of the session, you’ll have...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
6th-6th December 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Artist Makers: Festive Printmaking
12th-12th December 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-festive-printmaking/
Explore simple printmaking techniques with Zoe Allen to create beautiful snowflake designs. Your creations can be turned into gifts, cards, wrapping paper or even framed to be appreciated as an artwork....
Artist Makers: Hibernation Habitats
13th-13th December 2025
Time: 10 am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-hibernation-habitats/
It’s chilly outside so create snug little homes for wildlife with Tom Kindley. Design imaginative dens and make them come to life using paper cut-outs, collage and illustration. This event is part of...
Artist Makers: Tree Treasurers
13th-13th December 2025
Time: 10 am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-tree-treasurers/
Join Jane Young to make your very own joyful winter tree ornament. Using different textures, colours and a variety of decorative materials to create a one-of-a-kind decoration you’ll be proud to display....
Bisque Pottery Workshop
13th-13th December 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Artist Makers: Magical Mobiles
14th-14th December 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-magical-mobiles/
Join Claire Bentley to create a beautiful, suspended artwork inspired by the movement and spirit of winter. This event is part of the museum’s Winter Market, featuring over 100 stalls from local artists,...
Artist Makers: Seasonal Decorations
14th-14th December 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-seasonal-decorations/
Be inspired by all the seasonal shapes and designs to create beautiful winter-themed decorations from polymer clay to take home. Led by Jennifer Cuthill you will experiment with clay to make unique ornaments...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
20th-20th December 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
23rd-23rd December 2025
Time: 1pm - 2pm and 2pm -3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
Artist Makers: Snow Scenes
27th-27th December 2025
Time: 1pm -3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-snow-scenes/
Winter transforms the world into a landscape of wonder, with frosted trees and fields blanketed in snow. Join artist Claire Bentley to create your own magical 3D snow scene in a jar, using recycled materials...
Bisque Pottery Workshop
27th-27th December 2025
Time: 1pm - 2pm and 2pm -3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bisque-pottery-workshop/
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece will be...
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
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