See some of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings on display in Sunderland to mark his 500th anniversary.

Follow the special trail at Sunderland Museum to discover amazing inventions made in Sunderland and beyond.

Lambing Time at Hall Hill farm, Durham. Come and bottle feed the pet lambs & see all the new-born lambs this spring.

Lots of Easter Holiday Activities to enjoy including ice skating, swimming,climbing, air trail, watersports & more!

If you can't come along in person, why not catch the action on Lamb-Cam! See a live feed from the lambing pen 24 hours a day

Treat the kids & hop, hop, hop like a bunny down to the spectacular Easter Garden and meet the Easter Bunny!

The fabulous LEGO brick animal trail is once again returning to WWT Washington Wetlands this Easter.

Life Science Centre is a feast for the whole Galaxy this Easter and children go FREE* until 6 May 2019!

Join our team of Story Catchers for a riot of joyousness as we bring you the very best in cheerful, joyful and upbeat books

We’re good old Wet ‘n’ Wild, and we’re back, with rolled back prices for more of the same family-fun.

Free entry to the museum. Easter Trail sheet 50p - can you solve all the clues for a chocolate egg prize? 

. Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail through the gardens and around the castle.

Easter is an egg-citing time of year with bunnies to cuddle, Easter chicks to meet and lambs to bottle feed

Bottle feed lambs, cuddle and stroke the baby rabbits, hold a fluffy chick, barrel rides and more!

Open every day throughout the Easter Holidays with various family activities taking place every day.

Take part in an awesome LEGO® workshop during your day out at Washington Wetland Centre - perfect for little LEGO fans!

Climbing is fun, sociable and great exercise! Join our holiday club to meet new friends. For age 5-14

Bring the family for an Easter adventure at Ormesby Hall, follow the spring trail, enjoy egg decorating & lots more!

Take a trip to Raby Castle this Easter for a fun family day out, Easter trail, Tours & Activities to enjoy!

Join in the fun this Easter at Cherryburn, with bird and nature crafts, artsy fun, and the Cadbury Easter Egg hunt.

Lots of Easter events & activities to enjoy at Head of Steam, please note some require prebooking.

Can you find our bunnies hidden around the museum? Plus don't miss our Easter craft workshops & storytime.

Enjoy a cracking day out at Beamish this Easter with lots of egg-citing activities happening at the museum.

Visit Ryhope Engine Museum during their Steaming Weekends & see the huge 100 horsepower steam beam engines in action.  

A gang of GIANT ducks will be landing at WWT Washington this Easter and we need your help to find them all!

Visit Gibside over the Easter holidays and embark on a Cadbury adventure through this historic landscape garden.

Follow the Easter egg trail on site and answer questions as you go. There's a prize at the end for completing the trail.

Embark on an adventure to look for eggs around the gardens at Washington Old Hall then claim your chocolate prize.

Enjoy an Easter adventure with a Cadbury's chocolate reward this Easter weekend at Souter Lighthouse.

Easter chicks are believed to be hiding in the Garden. Come along and see how many you can spot in this fun family event.

Another all-singing, all-dancing, laugh-a-minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land

We’re celebrating 30 years of We're Going on a Bear Hunt with a very special hunt in Ouseburn’s own Victoria Tunnel. 

Katie's Garden Easter Fan Day for the whole family with crafts, games, food and chocolate of course

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show, is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter!

Sirena will be swimming over, come and meet her and hear her tales of the sea. Enjoy Egg-celent Easter activities too.

Bring your baby/toddler along to this post natal fitness session to help you get back into shape.

Easter is a great time to celebrate! Choose from a range of unique Easter glass shapes to decorate. 

We’ll be decorating, racing and rolling eggs all for eggcellent prizes. Come and join us at Rainton Meadows!

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the Olivier Award nominated stage show.
 

Incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and fan interaction.

The purr-fect family treat! Join Puss and Jack on their adventure as they meet a flurry of lovable characters.

IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM! Join the witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in this magical tale!

This is a Forest School group for children age 1-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend.

Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime, based on a different theme from the Museum & Grounds.

Discover and record as much wildlife as possible over four days - all that's needed is you and your phone

Creative Baby! is for babies 0-18 mths: activities designed especially for those not yet walking.

Enjoy an equine extravaganza during Horses at Work! Watch displays, meet the ponies & enjoy activities.

Whether you're new to running, a youngster or an Olympic athlete, all runners are welcome. 

You are invited to a very special party to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of family-favourite The Gruffalo 

Survive the Wilderwood, Beat the Monsters, Open the Portal!

Leave behind the computer and play the game for real.

Join master storyteller Chris Bostock for a fun storytelling event - with songs and dances to help you through!

 66 million years ago dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth.  This is a story of their empire.

Take part in an awesome LEGO® workshop during your day out at Washington Wetland Centre - perfect for little LEGO fans!

Saturday themed art classes suitable for kids and teenagers with different sessions depending on age.

Do you like the outdoors and exploring our local area?  Why not join Hexham Ramblers' on their next family walk? 

This spring, have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family at Souter Lighthouse.

This is a Forest School group for children age 1-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend.

Enjoy good company, good beer and good food at Beer & Bite Night every Friday night. Different traders each week. 

Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime, based on a different theme from the Museum & Grounds.

Silversmith & an artist and card designer will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.No need to pre-book.

Bring your youngsters to hear music by Sibelius, Grieg and others from the Baltic region. Suitable for ages 5+

Blood! Snot! Bile! Leeches! Learn all the grisly secrets of renaissance medicine with our eminent physician.

Are you a fantastically beastly fan of the Harry Potter books? Then this event is just right for you!

Take part in an awesome LEGO® workshop during your day out at Washington Wetland Centre - perfect for little LEGO fans!

Fishy tales from the bottom of the sea with fantastic storyteller Chris Bostock as part of Hexham Book Festival.

Get up with the lark to hear the dawn chorus as the sun rises over Gibside. Listen for native birds, booking essential. 

Boogie along with the family to an uplifting set which will include songs by James Brown, Abba & Pharrell

Join us for a celebratory Caterpillar Conga, party the afternoon away with Storytimes, creative activities & music!

It’s time to celebrate the May bank holiday with traditional May Pole dancing, music and family fun.

Annual May Day Fun Day with a dog show, inflatables, music, tombola, facepainting and much more! 

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!

This is a Forest School group for children age 1-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend.

Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime, based on a different theme from the Museum & Grounds.

Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present: Zog by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

After dark Gibside becomes a playground for thousands of bats as they emerge to feed. 8-10pm. Booking essential. 

WWE LIVE is unique blend of sport and entertainment, combining in-ring match action with dramatic entertainment.

This magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in a vibrant re-telling of Pinocchio’s adventures! 

The Nature Club for Kids! Join us for monthly meetings, have fun and learn about all things WILD!

Head over to Empire Cinemas Sunderland and have your very own 'Pokémon' hunt around all the activities.

Join us and use your special super powers to rescue Superworm from the Lizard Wizard and his sidekick servant Crow.

Saturday themed art classes suitable for kids and teenagers with different sessions depending on age.

The BIG 3K family run is taking place as part of the Siglion Sunderland City 10k and half marathon route.

An uplifting film about love, compassion and following your dreams. Suitable for the whole family.

Model railway layouts and model making demonstrations. Thomas the tank engine will also be on duty!

Expect to see a variety of stalls selling local crafts, food and drink; a whole host of get involved activities. 

A wonderful family day packed with lots of countryside themed activities. Craft stalls, food & drinks and lots more!

Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale 2pm-3.30pm St Aidan's Community Centre, Brunton Park, Gosforth

This is a Forest School group for children age 1-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend.

From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, ZOG promises to be roaring fun for all ages.

Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime, based on a different theme from the Museum & Grounds.

Children's Books 25p! Bag a bargain and raise funds for community development programmes and activities. 

A new festival featuring a packed line up of food and craft traders; the event will have something for everyone.

A brand new piece of theatre for babies aged 6 - 18 months inspired by research into how a baby's sense of sight develops

Dippy the Diplodocus lived in London for over 100 years but now he's on an adventure to Newcastle! 

A sponsored trek for pre-schoolers including entertainment, stalls, goody bag and a meet & greet with Benedict Bear.

Survive the Wilderwood, Beat the Monsters, Open the Portal!

Leave behind the computer and play the game for real.

Vintage Cars & Bikes, mini train ride, children's entertainer and lots more! £2 adults & £1 children

Our live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves that will truly make you come alive. Fancy dress encouraged!

A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD, based on the book by JUDITH KERR. Suitable for ages 3+