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For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.

Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.

Create lasting memories with your loved ones at Durham's family-friendly events. Explore a diverse array of kid-friendly activities, family festivals, and interactive outings that cater to all ages. From educational workshops to entertaining performances, Durham offers a vibrant calendar of events designed to bring families together. Stay informed about the latest family-friendly happenings, and plan your weekends with the exciting array of cultural and recreational activities that Durham has to offer.

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  1. Hopetown Darlington © Scott Akoz Photography

    Add S&DR200: Railway Pioneers to your Itinerary

    S&DR200: Railway Pioneers

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Station Road, Darlington

    An exhibition looking at the engineering innovation that inspired Stephenson, the father of the railways, leading to the opening of Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2025to22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200: Railway Pioneers
  2. promo poster free family fun days summer 2025 Peterlee

    Add Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day
  3. Ariel view of Wolsingham Show

    Add Wolsingham Show 2025 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2025

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Wolsingham

    Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2025
  4. A steam train travelling through countryside

    Add Railway 200: Legends of Industry Gala at Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Legends of Industry Gala at Tanfield Railway

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Marley Hill, Tanfield

    Join us this June for the Legends of Industry Gala, one of the premier industrial railway events in the calendar and a highlight of our Tanfield300 celebrations!

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2025to22 June 2025
    More info for Railway 200: Legends of Industry Gala at Tanfield Railway
  5. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: May Dawn Chorus Walk (half term event) - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: May Dawn Chorus Walk (half term event) - Hardwick Park

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Sedgefield

    As the seasons change, Hardwick Park comes alive with the sounds of the season's first birdsong. Join us for a special early morning walk to experience the breathtaking May Dawn Chorus.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2025Open 05:00 - 07:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: May Dawn Chorus Walk (half term event) - Hardwick Park
  6. Fairy on pink flowers at Ushaw

    Add Fairy Fun at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Fairy Fun at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Sprinkle a little magic into your May Half Term with our enchanting Fairy Fun Workshops!

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2025Open 13:30 -
    From:
    29 May 2025Open 13:30 -
    More info for Fairy Fun at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  7. Paddle boarding on the River Wear Durham City

    Add Durham Paddle and Brunch to your Itinerary

    Durham Paddle and Brunch

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Old Elvet, Durham City

    We are partnering with 1860 bar and kitchen at Durham Amateur Rowing Club to bring you our new Durham City Paddle and Brunch sessions. This activity involves a Stand Up Paddle boarding trip through Durham City lasting 1.5 hours followed by brunch…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025Open 09:30 - 11:00
    More info for Durham Paddle and Brunch
  8. Children in Hamsterley Forest searching for stick characters on The Stickman Man Trail. Credit Forestry England Crown Copyright

    Add The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
    More info for The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  9. A child at The Bowes Museum opening a box.

    Add Seed Bombs - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Seed Bombs - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you.

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Seed Bombs - The Bowes Museum
  10. ©ClaireCollinsonPhotography.
Children designing their dream outfit by layering/shaping vibrant coloured paper

    Add Artist Makers: Fantasy Fashion to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Fantasy Fashion

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Let your imagination run wild in this fashion collage workshop and use mannequin templates to design your dream outfit by layering and shaping vibrant coloured papers.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers: Fantasy Fashion
  11. Open Farm Sunday at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.  A field of cows with trees in the background

    Add Open Farm Sunday to your Itinerary

    Open Farm Sunday

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    Open Farm Sunday will feature our local produce market, exciting tractor rides and much more!

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Open Farm Sunday
  12. Crowds of people at Seaham Food Festival

    Add Seaham Food Festival 2025 to your Itinerary

    Seaham Food Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Festival

    Seaham

    The festival welcomes thousands of visitors each year for two days of sun, sea, family fun and, of course, food. 

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to3 Aug 2025
    More info for Seaham Food Festival 2025
  13. The Bowes Museum and grounds

    Add LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum
  14. Deer Park - a group of deer gathering under a tree

    Add Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle
  15. Handmade decorative butterfly ©ClaireCollinsonPhotography

    Add Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Investigate the world of butterflies and explore how their numbers are declining due to habitat loss and climate change.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder
  16. outer space galaxy

    North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2025 – running for a week between Friday 24 October and Sunday 2 November.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025
  17. Boy holding felt snake

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Nenthead

    A family-friendly event on Sunday 25 May, 1pm to 3pm at The Hive in Nenthead, concentrating on adders in the North Pennines. Find out why adders matter and then felt your own adder to take home. To book, please visit North Pennine's NatureFest 

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation
  18. Art installation beside New Hall at Locomotion

    Add S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion
  19. Preston Park Museum and Grounds

    Add S&DR200: Tracks of Change to your Itinerary

    S&DR200: Tracks of Change

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Stockton on Tees

    Following a major redevelopment, Preston Park will open its new exhibition space with Tracks of Change, a series of exhibitions exploring the impact and legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200: Tracks of Change
  20. poster promoting free family fun day in Peterlee

    Add Free Family Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Free Family Summer Fun Day

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Helford Road, Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free  Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Free Family Summer Fun Day
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