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October Half Term
Barnard Castle
Head to the wildflower meadow behind the museum to discover hidden wildlife and make habitats for hibernating hedgehogs using recycled materials.
Halloween
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Boggarts, ghosts & things that go burp in the night... Ghastly Stories for Gruesome Gremlins is a silly & spooky storytelling show for ages 6+ and their families from master storyteller, Gav Cross!
Festival
Cotherstone
Join the Star Camp for an astronomical weekend in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years).
Halloween
Barnard Castle
Two Spooktacular Experiences – Choose Your Scare!
Summer Event
Bearpark, Durham
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…
October Half Term
Shildon
Calling all young scientists! Locomotion is the next stop for the annual festival to celebrate science. Get inspired by science this autumn! Durham University is partnering with Locomotion to host an exciting three-day festival. Join us for live…
Halloween
Darlington
Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail in The Plotters Forest. As dusk descends, The Plotters’ Forest stirs with an eerie excitement. Adventurers don their spookiest costumes and venture into the shadows, where spiders spin webs and witches and…
Halloween
Darlington
Celebrate the autumn season with a fun and creative pumpkin painting workshop! Little artists will receive their own pumpkin along with a variety of paints and brushes to design a unique creation – no carving required! From spooky faces to colourful…
Halloween
Stanley
Step forth… if you dare! This Halloween, South Causey Inn comes alive with fright, fun and plenty of spooky surprises at our Halloween Scarecrow Festival...
Family Fun
Consett
EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.
Festival
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is back for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November. This year is the tenth edition of the annual festival. Events are being organised by the North Pennines National Landscape team and a…
October Half Term
Bearpark, Durham
Ready for an Autumnal Celebration of Leaves at Ushaw? Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
October Half Term
Durham
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series comes to Durham in a brand-new musical show.
October Half Term
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Come to the forest for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the new Gruffalo story. There’s also a visit from The Gruffalo! You’ll be able to enjoy Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions and Gruffalo meet-and-greets at intervals…
Halloween
Gilesgate Moor, Durham
Start Your Halloween With a Hit of Adrenaline...and Pizza! Fuel the Kids up on Racing, Pizza & Goodies for a Guaranteed Treat - No Tricks!
October Half Term
Durham
Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years,…
Stargazing Events
Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join us for a Family Stargazing Adventure at High Force, a professionally hosted evening designed especially for young explorers aged 5–15.
Bonfire Night
Seaham
Back by popular demand the fantastic Seaham Fireworks takes place on a Sunday to make it easier to plan your visit.
Seafront, ASDA, Marina, Terrace Green. Event opens 5-9pm. Fireworks 6.30pm.
Halloween
Stanley
Something spooky is coming… Step back in time and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.
Join us for a special spine-tingling experience as Beamish is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North.
Halloween
Stanley
Bring the whole family along for an afternoon packed with Halloween entertainment, including fun games, singing with Charlotte, and plenty of chances to win exciting prizes. Don't forget to come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, as fancy…
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