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Family Events

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. A young child with curly blonde hair, wearing green dungarees and a striped shirt, walks alone along a grand, ornately decorated museum hallway

    Add Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    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 uncover how nature has inspired artist and…

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum
  2. Two adults and a baby looking at an illuminated open book

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Sing, Sign & Sensory are a series of sensory performative workshops created for babies (0-24 months) and young sensory seekers.

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    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:00 - 11:45
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory
  3. Summer Night Adventure 5th July 2025. Silhouette of people with their hands in the air at sunset.

    Add Summer Nights Adventure - Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Summer Nights Adventure - Adventure Valley

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    Family Fun

    Brasside, Durham

    Families looking to soak up the best of summer fun are in for a real treat this July, as Adventure Valley in Durham announces a brand-new evening experience. Summer Nights Adventure is set to be an evening filled with exciting entertainment and…

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    5 July 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Summer Nights Adventure - Adventure Valley
  4. Classic MG Car on Display at Durham University Botanic Garden

    Add MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Show / Display

    Durham

    The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.

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    3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden
  5. 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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    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!

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    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day
  6. Taylor Swift lookalike in a cowgirl hat and silver platforms.

    Add Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Children/Family events

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    Join us this "Cruel Summer" for our very first Swift-Tea - with live singing, games, dance competitions and of course meet & greet with photo opportunities.

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    17 Aug 2025Open 17:30 - 19:00
    More info for Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre
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