What's On in Tees Valley

BookTrust Storytime Prize (Thursdays)

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!

BookTrust Storytime Prize (Fridays)

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!

Bandjam - Juniors

Time: 4:45pm

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/bandjam-juniors/

Bandjam Juniors is for young people aged 8 – 11 years old, who are looking for professional tuition in guitar, piano, bass, drums or vocals. Each session starts with a group warm up, before splitting...

A Town Called Christmas

Time: Weekdays - 10am & 1.15pm, Weekends - 10.30am & 1.30pm

Venue: ARC Stockton

Address: 60 Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL

Website: A Town Called Christmas - ARC | Stockton Arts Centre

Far beyond the snow lies the town of Christmas, once magical with gingerbread houses, snowball fights, and laughter. Follow Clementine on a thrilling, musical adventure to save the crumbling town from...

Christmas Pantomime: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Time: 10am, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm on varying days

Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre

Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/goldilocks-and-the-three-bears-christmas-pantomime/

Roll up! Roll up! as the circus comes to panto-land. We’re delighted to welcome Ian Waite, of Strictly Come Dancing fame, as the Wicked Ringmaster. Plus Boro favourite Philip Green returns for the 7th...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Time: 7pm, 2pm, 1.30pm, 5.30pm, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 12pm, 6pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Enter a world of wonder, as the magical GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS comes to Darlington Hippodrome. Starring the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and Dancing on Ice finalist Brendan Cole as...

Artist Makers: Fabric Fossils

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-fabric-fossils-2/

Explore the rich textures and patterns of historic garments from the museum’s textile collection with Amy Jowett.

Artist Makers: Snowflake Screenprinting

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

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...

Christmas at Kirkleatham Museum

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 2UP

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Music by Tuned In! and George Robinson and Guisborough Big Band, naughty elf trail, storytelling by The Holly King, Christmas market, make your own Christmas decoration, free craft activity with museum...

Elf Town Experience

Time: 10am - 3:15pm (30 min slots)

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=936&PID=9808c0b8-b89e-45ef-8fd2-3ad018c094f4

Visit Elf Town and meet Santa’s favourite helpers. Join Mrs Claus for a festive story, create your own reindeer feed, undertake some very important elf training and decorate a gingerbread character ready...

Pet Pottery Painting

Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-pottery-painting/

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 century ceramics in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece...

Virtual Reality Experience - Santa's World Adventure

Time: 10am - 3:30pm (10 min slots)

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=936&PID=9808c0b8-b89e-45ef-8fd2-3ad018c094f4

Welcome aboard our VR experience! You’ve been specially selected to help us test out Santa’s brand new sleigh! Led by our very own DASH, you’ll be transported across the globe (and even into space!)...

Winter Wonderland at Newham Grange Farm

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

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

The magic of Christmas is coming to Newham Grange Farm on selected dates between Saturday 6 December - Wednesday 24 December.

Artist Makers: Festive Printmaking

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: Festive Paintings

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

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

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....

Artist Makers: Hibernation Habitats

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Time: 10am- 4pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

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...

Father Christmas and storytelling

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 2UP

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Visit Father Christmas (booking via Ticketsource), storytelling by The Holly King

Festive Book Club

Time: 11am - 12pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=936&PID=9808c0b8-b89e-45ef-8fd2-3ad018c094f4

Join us for a heartwarming experience full of Christmas cheer at Holly & Ivy's Festive Book Club. Sip on a hot chocolate and enjoy a festive tale, followed by Christmas-themed biscuit decorating and a...

Artist Makers: Magical Mobiles

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

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...

Father Christmas and storytelling

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 2UP

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Visit Father Christmas (booking via Ticketsource), storytelling by The Holly King

Winter Wonder Sensory Story Party

Time: 11:30am - 3pm (30 min slots)

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=936&PID=9808c0b8-b89e-45ef-8fd2-3ad018c094f4

Join a magical winter wonder party full of immersive storytelling, movement, music, and lots of participation! Your host, Elena, uses Makaton to make this a truly accessible experience. This is perfect...

Artist Makers: Snowflake Screenprinting

Time: 1pm-3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

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...

Father Christmas and storytelling

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 2UP

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Visit Father Christmas (booking via Ticketsource), storytelling by The Holly King

Pet Pottery Painting

Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-pottery-painting/

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 century ceramics in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece...

Father Christmas and storytelling

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 2UP

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Visit Father Christmas (booking via Ticketsource), storytelling by The Holly King

Bisque Pottery Workshop

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...

Pet Pottery Painting

Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-pottery-painting/

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 century ceramics in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece...

Stagecraft - Festive Special

Time: 9:30am

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/stagecraft-festive-special/

A fun-filled day of singing, dancing and acting, perfect for young performers aged 6 to 16. Participants will work together to create a magical festive performance for family and friends. Whether your...

Artist Makers: Snow Scenes

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

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...

Pet Pottery Painting

Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-pottery-painting/

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 century ceramics in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece...

Pet Explorers

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-explorers/

Bring along your favourite toy animal to meet new fluffy friends in this relaxed play session. We’ll introduce you to play based around sense and discovery, and together we will share what we love about...

Horrible Histories -The Concert

Time: 10.30am, 6.30pm, 2pm, 6.30pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production!

The Nutcracker - Varna International Ballet

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the...

Cinderella - Varna International Ballet

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Step into the enchanting world of Cinderella, where dreams come true in a dazzling tale of magic and romance. With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, this beloved...

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Time: 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 10am, 1pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic...

Tales from Acorn Woods

Time: 1.30pm, 10.30am

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek...

The Lightning Thief - The Percey Jackson Musical

Time: 7pm,2pm

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Ages 8+. When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly...

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

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