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Embrace the beauty of autumn with our curated selection of autumn events in Durham.
From harvest festivals to scenic walks, immerse yourself in the rich colors and flavors of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the charm of autumnal traditions as you explore Durham's autumn events. Plan your autumn getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of serenity amidst the changing landscapes.
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Family Fun
Sedgefield
Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children with the world around them through natural and play based activities. The programme is aimed at children between two and six years of age. Each session will include a different …
Halloween
Sedgefield
Halloween Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children about the natural world around them, aimed at children between 2 and 6 years of age. This session will include having a go at toasting a marshmallow on a fire. Outdoor…
Children/Family events
Shildon
Calling all young scientists! Locomotion is the next stop for the annual festival to celebrate science.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us and Fellside Alpacas for the return of our Alpaca Petting event.
Halloween
Lanchester
Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween Bath Bomb Workshop with Bath Bomb Bons.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with guided stargazing and astronomy, arts and crafts, and an enchanting, evening sing-along. Suitable for all ages with facts, food and fun for everyone.
Halloween
Durham City
From the team that brought Hollywood in Space to Gala Durham earlier this year, join conductor Lewis Wilkinson and the 65-piece North East Film Orchestra as they return this October half-term with their brand-new spellbinding show, Hollywood Magic!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the nature surrounding Crook Hall Gardens with a ranger.
Walking Event
Blackhall Colliery
Join us for a relaxing walk around Blackhall Rocks Nature Reserve this half-term. We'll look for wildflowers and insects, identify trees, and spot seasonal birds along our coastal grasslands.
Stargazing Events
Forest In Teesdale
Discover the Magic of the Night Sky — Together.
Halloween
Lanchester
Join us and Craftily Ever After for our Wickedly Good Cupcakes Masterclass where Madame M leads the decoration of 2 Wickedly good cupcakes along with container decoration to take your creations home.
Music Event
Durham
Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!
Halloween
Lanchester
Join us and Craftily Ever After for our very first Wicked Sunversity.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Have you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? There are four chances to book onto this event during the North Pennines Stargazing Festival: Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 October; and Saturday 1…
Halloween
Durham
Our children’s Halloween party is packed with fun and frightful delights, including delicious food, Halloween-themed games and a spooky disco that’s sure to get everyone dancing.
Halloween
Durham City
Step into the shadowy halls of Durham Castle for a spine-tingling Halloween adventure!
Halloween
Staindrop
This spine-chilling Halloween event brings together ghost story expert Dr Emma Liggins with theatrical performer and writer Adam Z. Robinson. It promises spooky stories, haunted histories and the terror of the unknown.
Halloween
Lanchester
Spooky season has arrived, so why not gather all your favourite ghouls and monsters together for some terror-ific Halloween fun at our Halloween Nights at Potter's World.
Halloween
Durham
Join us for an enchanting Halloween woodland trail through the stunning grounds of St Cuthbert's Hospice! This magical family-friendly evening has been created to raise funds for the hospice, with every child's ticket helping to support their vital…
Halloween
Bishop Auckland
Come along for the whimsical tale of Pumperknickle, penned and performed by the talented thespians of The Auckland Project!
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
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