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Family forest festival/ immersive experience

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

Family

Summer at the farm

19th July-31st August 2025

Time: 10.00-17.30

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

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

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

Grab the paper and pencil on arrival and find the rubbings around the farm. Normal entry fee applies

Indoor activities

VR Pirate Jungle Ride

19th July-30th August 2025

Time: 10.30-15.30

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=936&PID=69d05965-e9a7-40eb-91d2-f17febf3523b&LNG=en#PRP

Join DASH on a VR Adventure to save the jungle island from Captain Flashbeard. A VR experience for the whole family.

"Unleash Their Inner Ninja This Summer – Unlimited Fun for Just £35!"

21st July-14th September 2025

Venue: Ninja Warrior

Address: Teesside Park, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: www.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/teeside

Looking for a way to keep the kids active and entertained all summer long? Look no further than Ninja Warrior UK Teesside! With their Unlimited Summer Pass, just £35, your Little Ninja can enjoy unlimited...

Indoor Activities

Crafty Wellbeing

21st July-18th August 2025

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. This activity is recommended for children of all ages. Drop in and get involved with some mindful crafts with the Darlington Mental Health Support Team (NHS).

Indoor Activities

Get Crafty

21st July-18th August 2025

Time: 9am - 2pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. Recommended for children aged 3+. Come along and enjoy a variety of crafts, colouring and activities during opening hours at Cockerton Library.

Indoor Activities

Boredom Busting Games

22nd July-28th August 2025

Time: 12pm - 6pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in every Tuesday and Thursday. Recommended for children aged 5+. Calling Monopoly masters, Chess wizards and Guess Who fanatics. Join us at Cockerton Library for a variety of board games and...

Family

Bug Hunt - Every Tuesday

22nd July-26th August 2025

Time: 12:30 - 1:30

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bug-hunt/

Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and...

Indoor Activities

Crafty Wellbeing

22nd July-26th August 2025

Time: 10am -12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in (excluding Tues 5 August). This activity is recommended for children of all ages. Drop in and get involved with some mindful crafts with the Darlington Mental Health Support Team (NHS).

Family

Get Crafty! Every Tuesdfay and Thursday

22nd July-28th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Join us for our Family Craft Drop-In Sessions. With different themes each week, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. No need to book—just drop in and get crafting! Free with museum admission.

Indoor Activities

Lego Club

23rd July-30th August 2025

Time: 9am - 1pm (Wed) and 10am - 12pm (Sat)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in every Wednesday 9am - 1pm and every Saturday 10am - 12pm. Recommended for children of all ages. Design, build and create with our vast collection of LEGO bricks. Explore endless possibilities...

Young people

Arty STEAM - Every Monday

24th July-25th August 2025

Time: 2:00 - 4:00

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/arty-steam/

Explore the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) through The Bowes Museum’s fascinating collections, featuring wonders like the Silver Swan, intricate clocks and...

Indoor Activities

Craft-a-thon

24th July-28th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, payable on arrival. Recommended for children aged 6+. Join us for a day of crafting. Drop in for a range of crafting activities such as bookmarks, papercraft, and so much more. No booking is required...

Young people

The Mini Museum - Every Thursday

24th July-28th August 2025

Time: 2:00 - 4:00

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-mini-museum/

Experience what it’s like to work with museum collections in this two-hour workshop, bound to spark your imagination and curiosity. You’ll tell stories through artworks and objects instead of words,...

Indoor Activities

Big Science Workshop

25th July-30th August 2025

Time: 10.30-12.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: Big Science Workshop

Get ready for the most magical Big Science session yet! Make some magic when you carry out three science experiments, and enjoy some of our favourite Big Science demonstrations.

Family

Bird Habitats - Every Friday

25th July-29th August 2025

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bird-habitats/

Join us this summer as we support local wildlife in the museum’s parkland by building your own birdhouse from recycled materials or decorating a ready-made one. Place your creation in the museum grounds...

Indoor Activities

Children's Watercolours

25th July-29th August 2025

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. Recommended for children aged 5+. Budding artists are invited to join us and discover the wonderful art of watercolour painting. All materials are provided.

Indoor Activities

Design and Print (8+)

26th July-30th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE (charges to print 3D models begin at £2.50). Recommended for children aged 8+. Every Saturday excluding Sat 2 August and Sat 23 August. Our weekly 3D Design & Print Workshop is the perfect place...

Indoor Activities

Movie Makers

26th July-30th August 2025

Time: 1.30pm - 3pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Every Saturday excluding Sat 2 August and Sat 23 August. Do you love building with LEGO and shaping your own creations out of Plasticine? Now...

Indoor Activities

Super Saturday

26th July-30th August 2025

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. Join us at Darlington Library for free fun suitable for the whole family, including LEGO, games, interactive trails and more!

Indoor Activities

Awesome Animation

28th July-18th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Using Stop Motion Studio, you will be given props to create your very own 2D animation movie. Each week there will be a different theme: Mon...

Indoor Activities

Design and Print (14+)

28th July-18th August 2025

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE (charges to print 3D models begin at £2.50). Recommended for children aged 14+. Our weekly 3D Design & Print Workshop is the perfect place to start. You’ll learn the basics of 3D design software...

Swimming

Swimming Intensives - Week 1

28th July-8th August 2025

Time: 09:00-11:30

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Website: www.healthydarlington.co.uk

2 sets of intensive swimming lessons, 10 lessons per week from Foundation, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4. Call 01325 406000 to book

Family

Little Loco’s Big Day – immersive storytelling Every Friday in August

1st-29th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Join us at Preston Park Museum for a magical storytelling session about Little Loco, a brave engine on the historic Stockton & Darlington Railway. Perfect for families! Drop-in and Free with museum admission....

Swimming

Pool Parties

5th-26th August 2025

Time: 13:00-15:00

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Website: www.healthydarlington.co.uk

Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays! 1pm - 3pm, Main Pool, Toddler Pool, Slides and Diving Boards, plus beach balls, small pool floats and a LIVE DJ - normal admission applies

Indoor Activities

Pet Planters

8th-8th August 2025

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customise one of our frog, dog or panda planters. All materials and accessories provided....

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Rainbow Magic

8th-8th August 2025

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for a colourful journey full of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Indoor Activities

Summer rhymetime

8th-8th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Rhymetime fun for under 5's. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Virtual Reality: Nature

8th-8th August 2025

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Journey across the globe using our VR headsets and get up close and personal with a range of birds, animals and Sealife.

Family

Sonic Weekend

9th-9th August 2025

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

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

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

Shadow and Knuckles will be spending time on the farm today, come along and met them. Normal entry fee applies

Family

Sonic Weekend

10th-10th August 2025

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

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

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

Sonic and Tails are taking time out to meet you today, Normal entry fee applies

Indoor Activities

Build and code with LEGO Spike Prime

11th-11th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.30

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

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

Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO Spike Prime kits. Free, booking essential.

Arts & Crafts

Paper chain clouds

11th-11th August 2025

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

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

Rainbow craft. Free, booking essential.

Swimming

Swimming Intensives - Week 2

11th-22nd August 2025

Time: 09:00-11:30

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Website: www.healthydarlington.co.uk

2 sets of intensive swimming lessons, 10 lessons per week from Foundation, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4. Call 01325 406000 to book

Indoor Activities

Train Time!

11th-11th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11am, 11.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2+. All aboard! Join us as we take your child on a whistle stop tour of all things trains with Train Time UK! If your child loves playing trains, they...

Family

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

12th-12th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.56

Arts & Crafts

Paper chain clouds

12th-12th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

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

Rainbow craft. Free, booking essential.

Arts & Crafts

Plantastic

12th-12th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Nature crafts. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Cars, trucks and trains

12th-12th August 2025

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Beep Beep! Start your engines and join us on a vehicle adventure packed with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime...

Indoor Activities

Stay and Play

12th-12th August 2025

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Arts & Crafts

Weaving dreams with nature

12th-12th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Dreamcatcher craft. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Build and code with LEGO Spike Prime

13th-13th August 2025

Time: 14.30-16.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO Spike Prime kits. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Jazzy Jewels

13th-13th August 2025

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Create your very own bracelet from our assortment of sparkly beads and charms or create a gift for family or a friend. All materials and tools...

Indoor Activities

Magical Mugs

13th-13th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Design your very own mug with our infusible ink pens and heat press. Create your own magical masterpiece to be printed directly onto your mug. Pressing...

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Cars, trucks and trains

13th-13th August 2025

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Beep Beep! Start your engines and join us on a vehicle adventure packed with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime...

Arts & Crafts

Summer crafts

13th-13th August 2025

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

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

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Summer LEGO club

13th-13th August 2025

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Arts & Crafts

Buzz-worthy bug hotel

14th-14th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Bug hotel craft. Free, booking essential.

Family

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

14th-14th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.57

Indoor Activities

Design your own tote bag

14th-14th August 2025

Time: 10.11-12.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Design your own tote bag.

Indoor Activities

Princess Party

14th-14th August 2025

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 8 years. Join Make My Day Events for lots of fun as you sing, dance and party with your favourite princesses.

Indoor Activities

Princess Party

14th-14th August 2025

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 8 years. Join Make My Day Events for lots of fun as you sing, dance and party with your favourite princesses.

Arts & Crafts

Jellyfish windsocks

15th-15th August 2025

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Roseworth Library

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

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

Jellyfish craft. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Shadow lantern workshop with Robin Simpson

15th-15th August 2025

Time: 14.00-15.30

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

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

Shadow lantern workshops with storyteller Robin Simpson. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Storytelling with Robin Simpson

15th-15th August 2025

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Music, mayhem and a magic chicken with storyteller Robin Simpson. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Virtual Reality: Dinosaurs

15th-15th August 2025

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Travel back in time using our VR headsets and meet your favourite giant reptiles face to virtual face.

Indoor Activities

ZooLab: Wriggle and Crawl

15th-15th August 2025

Time: 11am - 12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2 - 6 years. Meet the animals in this fun and interactive session, then get active while you show off your best animal impersonations! Hop like a frog...

Indoor Activities

ZooLab: Wriggle and Crawl

15th-15th August 2025

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2 - 6 years. Meet the animals in this fun and interactive session, then get active while you show off your best animal impersonations! Hop like a frog...

Family

Nursery Rhyme weekend

16th-17th August 2025

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

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

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

Old McDonald, is brining along Little Bo Peep and the Queen of Hearts this weekend, with laughter, stories, games and you moght hear your favorite sing along nursery rhyme. Normal entry fee applies

Indoor Activities

Imagine Me Storytelling Adventure

18th-18th August 2025

Time: 11am - 12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 7 years. Join us on an interactive storytelling adventure '999 Emergency' with Jo from Imagine Me. Children will be immersed in the story while...

Indoor Activities

Imagine Me Storytelling Adventure

18th-18th August 2025

Time: 2.30pm -3.30pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 7 years. Join us on an interactive storytelling adventure 'The Gruffalo' with Jo from Imagine Me. Children will be immersed in the story while they...

Indoor Activities

Construction Kids Lego Party

19th-19th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 4+. An exciting LEGO party with a huge 20ft race track, building games, time challenges and more!

Indoor Activities

Construction Kids Lego Party

19th-19th August 2025

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 4+. An exciting LEGO party with a huge 20ft race track, building games, time challenges and more!

Family

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

19th-19th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.58

Indoor Activities

Magical Mugs

19th-19th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Design your very own mug with our infusible ink pens and heat press. Create your own magical masterpiece to be printed directly onto your mug. Pressing...

Arts & Crafts

Out of this world!

19th August-19th May 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Space crafts. Free, booking essential.

Arts & Crafts

Weave nature's wonders

19th-19th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Nature weaving. Free, booking essential.

Arts & Crafts

Craft your own paper garden

20th-20th August 2025

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

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

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Professor Brainstorm

20th-20th August 2025

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am and 1pm - 1.45pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 5 - 11 years. Professor Brainstorm (and some helpers from the audience) perform many exciting, puzzling, and fascinating experiments. It looks like...

Indoor Activities

Summer LEGO club

20th-20th August 2025

Time: 10.11-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Indoor Activities

Trendy Tees

20th-20th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£6, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Design and create your personalised Summer T-Shirt and give it the wow factor using pre-cut templates and fabric pens. T-Shirts will be provided...

Indoor Activities

Trendy Tote Bags

20th-20th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 7+. Customise your very own Summer Tote bag and give it the wow factor using pre-cut templates and fabric pens. Library Tote Bags, templates and all...

Indoor Activities

3D pens

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Explore creativity with 3D pens! Free, booking essential.

Family

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.59

Arts & Crafts

Magic monoprinting

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

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

Monoprinting craft. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Bug Bonanza

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for some minibeast fun with lots of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Indoor Activities

Stay and Play

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Arts & Crafts

Summer crafts

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

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

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

Join us in making some sensational summer crafts

Arts & Crafts

Tiny world of wonder

21st-21st August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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

Learn about plants and ecosystems crafts. Free, booking essential.

Arts & Crafts

Magic monoprinting

22nd-22nd August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

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

Monoprinting craft. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Perfect Pencil Pots

22nd-22nd August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Add your own designs to our pencil pot templates which will then be laser engraved and ready for you to build and paint using our acrylic pens....

Indoor Activities

Pet Planters

22nd-22nd August 2025

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customise one of our frog, dog or panda planters. All materials and accessories provided....

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Bug Bonanza

22nd-22nd August 2025

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for some minibeast fun with lots of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Family

Bluey and Bingo

23rd-23rd August 2025

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

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

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

Meet and Greet with Bluey and Bingo. They love to come down to the Farm. Normal entry fee applies

Family

Trainsville: Paper Crafting Workshops -

23rd-24th August 2025

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Explore railway heritage through hands-on paper model making. Create your own architectural masterpiece with expert guidance. Free, drop-in, and perfect for ages 8+. Drop-in and free with museum admission,...

Family

Angel and Stitch

24th-24th August 2025

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

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

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

Sonic is bringing Angel along to the Farm, See what mischeif they get up to. Normal entry fee applies

Family

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

26th-26th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.60

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Stomp and Roar

26th-26th August 2025

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Come along for a dinosaur themed session with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Arts & Crafts

Robots!

26th-26th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Space crafts. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Stay and Play

26th-26th August 2025

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Arts & Crafts

Wavel dragon shadow puppets

26th-26th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

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

Shadow puppets crafts. Free, booking essential.

Indoor Activities

Funky Frames

27th-27th August 2025

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 6+. Design your own funky picture frame using a range of accessories. The frame is suitable for a 6” x 4” photo. All materials supplied.

Indoor Activities

Jazzy Jewels

27th-27th August 2025

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Create your very own bracelet from our assortment of sparkly beads and charms or create a gift for family or a friend. All materials and tools...

Indoor Activities

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Stomp and Roar

27th-27th August 2025

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Come along for a dinosaur themed session with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Indoor Activities

Summer LEGO club

27th-27th August 2025

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

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

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Arts & Crafts

Wavel dragon shadow puppets

27th-27th August 2025

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

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

Shadow puppets crafts. Free, booking essential.

Family

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

28th-28th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.61

Indoor Activities

Wild West Dino Discovery

28th-28th August 2025

Time: 11am - 3pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in Do your little explorers love dinosaurs? Come along to our dinosaur discovery day with 19th century dino hunter Mr Barnum Brown. Your little dino hunters will learn about different types of...

Indoor Activities

Performing Arts Workshop with DAPA

29th-29th August 2025

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Join Darlington Academy for Performing Arts for an exciting all singing, dancing and drama workshop based on Matilda.

Arts & Crafts

Train craft

29th-29th August 2025

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Roseworth Library

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

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

Train crafts. Free, booking essential.

Theatre and Cinema

Tom Gates Epic Stage Show

30th-30th August 2025

Time: 12.30-15.30

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show! | Middlesbrough Box Office

Based on the best selling book this new stage show brings the hugely popular illustrations and music to life.

Junior Taster Sessions

Junior Taster Sessions

13th-13th September 2025

Time: 10.30 a.m.

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington. DL1 1ND

Website: www.darlingtonstitchandcreate.co.uk

DS&C are offering free introductory hand stitching workshops for youngsters as part of the S&DR200 festival. Workshops will take place at Darlington Library, Crown Street, Darlington on Saturday 13th...

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