Elmer's Great North Parade, the free art trail in support of St Oswald's Hospice, arrives in Sunderland.

A trick or treat awaits you this October with WWT Washington Wetlands' Nauseating Nature trail.

Can you find all of the creepy creatures hiding around the Museum and Winter Gardens, then claim your prize.

A Halloween Spooktacular, especially for children age 1 - 12. Fancy dress positively encouraged!

Bring your little ones along to one of our Star Wars themed, free, drop in craft sessions on the concourse.

Wisteria the witch has invited her witch friends and their pets to visit for a Halloween house party.

Tickets are on sale for the TakeOff Festival, England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people.

Save up to 60% with our MEGA Warehouse sale of educational toys and games for 3 – 12 year olds (inc SEN)       

Make your own gorgeous Luna box with Katie's Garden, ideal for keeping your Halloween treats inside!

Help your feathered friends through the winter months by making them a bird feeder this October half term.

Join us in our 1950s welfare hall, for our new weekly pre-school family play session. Explore 1950s life through play.

New action packed stage adaptation of the books, songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at.

Jump onto a soft cloud and feel the wind as two dancers make the space around you twist and turn. Theatre for the very young

Led by a friendly Science Explainer, these preschool events are specially designed for young children. 

Unleash their inner inventor, designer and maker in our range of workshops and drop-in sessions

Jump onto a soft cloud and feel the wind as two dancers make the space around you twist and turn. Theatre for the very young

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL A spooktacular evening as Beamish is transformed into the Un-living Museum of the North.

A playful exploration of our five human senses through dance, movement and live music. For children aged 3-6.

Bring your little ones along to our weekly play session at Beamish. Informal play with toys, snack time & songs.

A fun filled drop-in craft day at the Shipley. Get inspired by our exhibitions and come and create with us.

This colourful tale is set in the Middle East: a place of mystery, enchantment and strange mythical creatures.

Watch the film with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud and proud as you want. Dance moves & prop bags included!

Help your feathered friends through the winter months by making them a bird feeder this October half term.

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL A spooktacular evening as Beamish is transformed into the Un-living Museum of the North.

Join us for a family-friendly night to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, with tasty treats, live music and more!

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

It will be Lights Out at the city of lights, as Sunderland prepares to welcome this spooky festival.

Anders and Aurora stumble across an enchanted object and find themselves in the middle of an adventure!

Come along if you dare and discover the dark secrets to being a Plague Doctor at Hexham Old Gaol..

Let us help you get in the mood for Halloween at Souter Lighthouse. Carve your own pumpkin - will it be funny or scary?

Take a journey through time and get ready to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Customs House.

Paint your own pumpkin lantern to use every year - no more wasting real pumpkins and making a mess of the kitchen!
 

Celebrate Divali! The first 100 children will receive a free flower garland. Advance booking required.

Part of the TakeOff Festival 2019, with captivating dancers and the chance to explore the set at the end.

The streets of Durham come alive with world-class theatre, street theatre, creative play installations & more.

Pumpkin Included in Entry for Every Paying Child* at Adventure Valley’s Pumpkin Festival this Half Term!

 Are you brave enough to come to Hall Hill Farm this Halloween half term for a ghoulishly-good time? 

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

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

Join our sweet toothed scientists as they experiment. Prebooking of these workshops is essential

Train with our team of whacky professors at the School of Silly Science. Potion making,storytelling & silliness! 

Meet the owls from the North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey every day throughout October Half Term

FREE Kids Club event with Halloween Tricks and Treats plus FREE Candy Floss and FREE Face Painting.

Join our friendly, live musicians/space travellers for an hour of music and dance that is out of this world!

ALL ABOARD for the Wizards Express heritage train for the most magical wizard-themed experience of your life!

Create oodles of spooky crafts and messy fun for the family. Slime, spooks and more monster fun!

Spooky interactive story, terrifying messy play, scary songs, horrifying refreshments and frightful fun?

Pick your own Pumpkin £2 - £8 (size dependent). DROP IN

Pumpkin Carving & Face Painting Also Available 

Hexham residents and visitors are in for a horribly good time as the town goes ghostly for the ever-popular Spook Night!

Grab your broomsticks for a bewitchingly brilliant day out  at Belsay Hall this Halloween half term.

We dare you to visit Whitehouse Farm Centre!  Whatever the weather you will have a spine-tingling day! 

Bring your little horrors to the Halloween Spook-fest at Down at the Farm for some hair-raising half term fun. 
 

Bring the kids down to Byron Place Shopping Centre and join in with the Halloween Spooktacular. 

Design and make your own creepy Halloween hanging decoration to take home and display for all to see!

Visit on the scariest day of all and join in the party with crafts, a Halloween trail and competitions to enter!

Romanby WI Scarecrow Festival. Explore all of the scarecrows around the village. Over 100 scarecrows!

Get ready for the annual Diwali festival of light by making your own lanterns and rangoli artworks.

A relaxed social session aimed at Parents & Children of ALL Ages! + Little Oeuf pop up childrenswear shop

Do you think that you can count all of the Skulls lurking in the creepy corners of Hexham Old Gaol?

Get creative with Halloween themed family-friendly crafts throughout the October half-term.

Kids Creative Workshop at Colourful Chameleons in Durham - Create your own top quality Christmas tree decorations!

Lots of fun activities & events to enjoy at Head of Steam Museum, Darlington during Halloween Half Term 

Spooky Halloween Fun at Head of Steam museum including a magician, arts and crafts and a mini train ride! 

Come along to the museum and meet some amazing creatures with Animal Story including a skunk, giant tortoise & snake!

Come along to our our ‘pop-up Pumpkin Patch’, in the Orchard and pick your perfect pumpkin. Then paint a spooky design!

Join the witch to hear some spooky stories this Halloween half term at NT Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough.

Join the cackling witches in the marquee to brew a potion.Timed tickets can be collected from admission on the day.

Make magical spell books, create a fabulous wizarding wand plus create an awesome owl collage!

Visit our Halloween tattoo bar, turn into a Zombie at our face paint station, and pose in our spooky photo booth.

Use colourful glass mosaics and glass grains to create a solid glass Halloween themed decoration.

Autumn Half Term Activity Camp including climbing, team work and outdoor activities. Extended day option available.

Join us for the ever-popular spooky mask making session using items from Durham Botanic Garden.

The most accurate tribute to girl super group Little Mix on the market. “Girl Power” is back on the agenda!

Join the spooktacular TillyToo Tales for her Halloween Family storytelling. This event is suitable for all ages.

Join the Ugly Sisters on their Halloween trail featuring many tricks and treats plus a fancy dress competition! 

Children's party with fancy dress competitions, soft play, disco and games for ages 0-8 years. 

Junior Jockey Day, Taster Sessions, Dressage and Showjumping - something for all ages and abilities

Each Monday we have activities and crafts inspired by the objects and stories within our collections

Join the cackling witches in the marquee to brew a potion.Timed tickets can be collected from admission on the day.

4 day football courses with games and skills competitions and the emphasis on FUN! For boys and girls aged 4-8

Next Generation sports camps offer a variety of fun activities, games and competitions throughout the week.

Next Generation sports camps offer a variety of fun activities, games and competitions throughout the week.

Football & multisport school holiday camps for boys and girls age 4 to 14, held at Gosforth Academy

Come along to this special one off baby only class during October Half Term holidays! For age 6mths to 18mths

Jump onto a soft cloud and feel the wind whirling and whispering as two dancers make the space around you twist and turn.

Do you know an animal mad 7-14 year old who would love a hands on experience with us at our mini Keeper Experience?

Every school holiday, Beacon of Light run a wide range of fun sports activities for boys and girls.

Get creative and paint a self-portrait, a scene from our exhibition or anything you want onto a glass mirror.

Come along to The Word for fun Halloween-themed crafts, making a range of spooktacular crafts!

Get into the seasonal spooky spirit by crafting your very own Halloween broomstick and magical wand.

During October half term holidays, prepare for lots of family fun taking place at Washington Old Hall.

Make your own gorgeous Luna box with Katie's Garden, ideal for keeping your Halloween treats inside!

Make glow-in-the-dark slime at the glow in the dark UV family workshop at South Shields Museum.

Come along to our mummy mug painting workshop and create a spooky looking Halloween mug. Suitable for 8 years and above.

3 fun-packed, fascinating days of FREE childrens activities & workshops celebrating science!

Jump onto a soft cloud and feel the wind as two dancers make the space around you twist and turn. Theatre for the very young

Come along to the museum and meet some amazing creatures with Animal Story including a skunk, giant tortoise & snake!

For an October half term that is more treats than tricks, head down to Preston Park Museum for spooktacular crafts!

Fly along to Discovery Museum and join in with our batty crafts for October's half term spooky activity.

Workshops led by professional art teachers and practising artists, aimed at children aged 7 - 13

Kirkleatham Owl Center will be looking to scare this half term as you hold a scary beast. Will you be brave enough?

Create oodles of spooky crafts and messy fun for the family. Slime, spooks and more monster fun!

Activities & crafts, inspired by the objects & stories within our exhibitions & collections. FREE.

There’s so much more to do with Lego than just build and play! Learn how to make your own Lego movie.

Try the Mega Atlantis Inflatable assault course  during the Easter holidays at the Aquatic Centre

Foundation of Light offer a wide range of disability programmes to ensure children enjoy sport & an active lifestyle.

Pop in to National Glass Centre this October half term and get creative in this free paper craft session.

Make your own stickers to create a contrasting Halloween themed design on a glass bottle or jar.

Join in with activities and crafts, inspired by the objects and stories within our galleries and exhibitions.

Foundation of Light offer a wide range of disability programmes to ensure children enjoy sport & an active lifestyle.

See nocturnal nature at its very worst during one of WWT Wetlands Nature Fright Night events!!!

It's 50 years since the first moon landings.Spot some moons on display and make a glow-in-the-dark moon picture.

Come and join us to discover the spooky past of Darlington Hippodrome! Backstage tours, craft workshops & more!

Clap, bounce and wiggle your fingers and toes for Wheels on the Bus, Story & Rhymetime with the Mobile Library!

Join the spooktacular TillyToo Tales for her Halloween Family storytelling. This event is suitable for all ages.

For an October half term that is more treats than tricks, head down to Preston Park Museum for spooktacular crafts!

Dens, campfire cooking, green woodwork, foraging, games, mud, swings, hammocks, free play and natural art.

Spend Halloween in the Haunted Church with climbing games and fancy dress competition for age 7-11

Dare you enter the spookily decorated house this Halloween & go on a ghost walk through the garden at night? 

Magical monsters and wonderful wizards await you at West Boldon Lodge this October half-term!

Every school holiday, Beacon of Light run a wide range of fun sports activities for boys and girls.

Every Easter, Summer, Christmas and Half-Term holiday, we run a wide range of fun sports activities for boys and girls.

Foundation of Light offer a wide range of disability programmes to ensure children enjoy sport & an active lifestyle.

Design and paint your own pattern for your special Halloween plate to take it home for Halloween.

Children can design their own Halloween-themed pixel art in this interactive session at The Word.

Get into the seasonal spooky spirit by picking your own pumpkin from Jarrow Hall’s Pumpkin Patch!

Arbut and Pals are back with plenty of audience interaction, songs and dancing in this brand new show.

Children can get creative at The Word and have lots of fun making spook-tacular designs with 3D pens.

Enjoy a family-focused tour around Durham Castle with Halloween activities, pre-booking required.

Halloween-themed Makey session where children will get the chance to make and play with a variety of materials.

A Mackem take on the global phenomenon, battle with NERF guns in the Beacon of Light's Indoor Arena.

Creative preschool session. Room on the Broom story, a related ceramic piece to paint, juice and a snack.

Create a Frankenstein Bowl, sing spooky songs, enjoy an ice cream sundae and take home a trick or treat goody bag!
 

You’ll find all the ingredients for a spooky family Halloween adventure in The Gardens at Wynyard Hall!

Spook-tacular fun -travel through time on a terrifying tour of Raby Castle’s Myths, Legends and Grizzly Tales!

Join a Halloween ramble at Raby Castle inspired by Julia Donaldson’s Room on the Broom book. Prebooking required.

Join Chris Connaughton for Spooky Stories and crafts. Traditional tales with a Halloween twist!

Bring your bears with you and join us for an adventure deep in the forest this October half term at ARC.

Ticketed event and tickets will go on-sale from Tuesday 1 October 2019. Book early, limited tickets! 

A FREE Kids Event Join us for a spooooktacular time this Halloween on Thursday 31st Oct from 10am to 3pm

Calling all little monsters, ghosts & ghouls, our Halloween party is set to be truly spooktacular! 

Fly along to Discovery Museum and join in with our batty crafts for October's half term spooky activity.

Includes 2 course meal, children's entertainment & games plus a free sweet treat for all the little monsters! 

Workshops led by professional art teachers and practising artists, aimed at children aged 7 - 13

A fun, friendly and relaxed environment to break down barriers to learn British Sign Language (BSL).

What happens when the Happy Endings are stolen? A family show full of energy, emotion and visual magic.

A fabulous one day workshop of acting, singing and dancing with a spooky twist: open to all pupils aged 4-16

Join the cackling witches in the marquee to brew a potion.Timed tickets can be collected from admission on the day.

11am-3pm, free craft activities, suitable for 3 –7 year olds. Every Thursday in the school holidays

A parent & child fun active play programme which is led by a qualified early years gymnastics coach. 

Come join us this Halloween for pumpkin carving, food, games and a mini disco! Booking Essential 

The self-led trail will guide you around the woodland, after which you will be captivated by stories told by Jim Grant. 

Hubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble – Whitehouse Farm Centre has something Spooky brewing this half term...

Try the Mega Atlantis Inflatable assault course  during the Easter holidays at the Aquatic Centre

Pick up a spine chilling trail, enter our competitions and decorate a glass jar to make spooky silhouettes.

Pop in to National Glass Centre this October half term and get creative in this free paper craft session.

Join West Boldon Lodge for a one off Halloween themed session of our popular Forest Playschool programme.

Join The Word for an immersive and spooktacular storytelling session for under 7's & their families.

A sumptuous performance with sculptural set, original score, vibrant dance, projections and puppetry.

Get into the Halloween spirit with our spook-takular Witches and Wizards’ Ball with dancing, games and spooky fun.  

Join Harry, Hermonie & Ginny for a Harry Potter themed afternoon of not so scary Halloween magic and chaos!

Make your very own bespoke Halloween t-shirt that can be worn when you go out trick and treating.

Join us for a frighteningly good time in the Woodlands of Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve this Halloween.

As the sun sets, dare you take a stroll through the West Boldon woodlands with our ghoulish storyteller?

Come to the iconic Kiki's Kabin soft play in North Shields for halloween disco, crafts, food drink and scary outfits!

Don't miss these Halloween parties with a science twist. Make gooey slime and get hands-on with science experiments.

Come along and enjoy lots of spooky fun with Halloween party games, music, dancing, food and some scary characters.

Jump 360s Halloween Party is a fun-filled spooky night, 2 hours bounce, hot dog, drink, party games, competitions

Children's crafts 1-3pm. Come along and make a pom pom Pikachu - everyone's favourite Japanese character.

Children with autism, learning or sensory impairments and their families can take part in our quiet-time crafts.

Bring your bears with you and join us for an adventure deep in the forest this October half term at ARC.

Different outdoors activities taking place each day, including bushcraft skills, crafts and walks. 

Join us for a fantastic evening of All-Weather Championships racing, fireworks and entertainment. 

Come along to The Word for fun Halloween-themed crafts, making a range of spooktacular crafts!

Try the Mega Atlantis Inflatable assault course  during the Easter holidays at the Aquatic Centre

A fireworks spectacular over Seaham seafront with fairground rides, fire dancers, food & drink and craft stalls.

Don’t miss the North East’s Biggest Pyromusical Fireworks Spectacular from the pyrotechnics team at Kynren

Book your tickets online now for this Fantastic Music Filled Fireworks Fundraiser Event in Durham

Visit Santa in his grotto and receive a special gift. You can also feed the Real Reindeer everyday.

Bring your bears with you and join us for an adventure deep in the forest this October half term at ARC.

Free entry, car parking available £6 per car. Fairground Rides, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Music, Bar & Hog Roast

Wrap up warm and gather round our campfire as we make tasty apple crumble and winter stew with fresh produce.

Decorate delicious toffee and chocolate apple slices with sticky sweet treats. Drop in activity.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….Star Wars music played live by the full Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus!

All welcome! Bar and family indoor activities from 5.30pm. Firework disply starts at from 7.30pm              

Sour milk, unread post, dogs howling day and night, the locals are vanishing...seemingly into thin air.

Huge annual display with bonfire and other attractions and refreshments. Charity fundraiser.

Bonfire will be lit at 18:30, with the fireworks set off at 19:00.Please arrive early as the event is very popular

 After three years, Auckland Castle is re-opening its doors with a day of activities and live entertainment.

Throw the dice to select the picture of an artwork currently on show in our gallery and sculpt it in clay.

Round up your team of Muggles for this fun Halloween half term family event. Only 50p per person quiz starts at 7:30pm

Round up your team of family Muggles for this one! Only 50p per person quiz starts at 7:30pm, a fun family night out!

Remember, remember the 3rd of November at Wynyard Hall - a Bonfire Night firework display to remember!

Visit Santa in his grotto and receive a special gift. You can also feed the Real Reindeer everyday.

Look out ‘cause here it comes…. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

Community firework display. with food and drinks available on the night. Firework Display starts at 6.30pm    

Join the cackling witches in the marquee to brew a potion.Timed tickets can be collected from admission on the day.

FREE event! Fairground rides, food & drink stalls. 6pm start for rides, firework display starts at 7pm

Kalma Baby Gateshead

Baby Yoga (6 weeks upwards)

St Helen's Church Hall, Belle View Bank, Low Fell NE9 6BR

Toddler yoga (crawling to 3 years)

Baby yoga (6 weeks upwards)

Developmental massage (6 weeks upwards)

Kalma Baby Gateshead  

Toddler yoga (crawling to 3 years)

St Helen's Church Hall, Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell NE9 6BR

Kalma Baby Gateshead

Baby massage (6 weeks upwards)

St Helen's Church Hall, Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell  NE9 6BR

A brand new production designed for the access needs of young PMLD and AS audiences. Suitable for age 5+

This is a FREE event, donations are welcome. Site opens at 4 pm. Fireworks will start from 6:30pm.

From the award winning producers of Gangsta Granny, an amazing new production of David Walliams' best-selling story!

A cosy evening of Christmas Bauble painting (an Italian bisque pottery bauble!) gingerbread, hot drinks and cake!

Calling all new & expectant parents - have you heard about this brand NEW event exclusively for you at Wynyard Hall 

At NHSG we support, nurture and challenge every girl to be herself and to achieve her potential. Visit us to find out more

Enjoy the 15-20 Minute professional fireworks display and a huge bonfire! Food and drink available

Discover some outstanding local stallholders at one of the finest farmers’ markets in the country! 

Quiet Sunday mornings which are aimed at supporting the needs of people with autism & sensory conditions. 

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

This award-winning production is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves!! 

Immerse you into the world of Patience, Bird and Clanky Jane, with puppetry, live music and a sprinkling of water.

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

Kick start your Christmas shopping, stalls, tombola, music & a visit from Father Christmas too! 

Discover the amazing sights, sounds and delicious tastes of truly traditional festive celebrations.

There's an even bigger and better Christmas experience at Redfox Gardenworld this year and it starts with a train ride.

A monthly computer coding club for people age 8-17 years and run by volunteers and hosted by Life                            

A showcase of gifts, decorations, food, drink and crafts plus a family activity zone and Santa's Grotto

Get a flavour of the RGS, take a guided tour of the school and chat to staff and students. Open Morning November 16th.

Get ahead of the Christmas rush and into the festive spirit at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens this November.

For free, family-friendly, traffic free cycling.  Perfect for little legs (and longer ones too!)  

Get all of your Christmas shopping under one roof at Souter Lighthouse's annual Christmas Fair!

Baby & Toddler clothes, toys and equipment sale raising vital funds for the RVI Tiny Lives Trust. 

Join us for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie whilst searching for the perfect stocking filler.

Led by a friendly Science Explainer, these preschool events are specially designed for young children. 

Down in the wild wood, meet the larger-than-life Mr Toad and his friends, Ratty, Mole and Badger.

Gala’s fabulous family panto in the heart of Durham, has a magical mix of mayhem, live music, laughter and surprises.

Get your ice skates on, wrap up warm and head down to Keel Square and take a spin round the fabulous ice rink!

Marvel fans, assemble for this live, action-packed, legendary battle to defend the universe from evil.