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Halloween
Barnard Castle
Step into a world of wonder, laughter, and a little bit of spooky sparkle this half term with Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime!
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
This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.
Halloween
Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween evening for all the family as Aycliffe Bus Museum opens its doors for 'A Night at the Museum – Halloween Horror Spooktakular.' Local residents are invited to come along to the museum on Burtree Road, Newton…
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
Learn about the myths and folktales of the county, including the Legend of the Lambton Worm, and craft your own shadow puppet of a particularly ‘aaful wyrm’.
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,…
Halloween
Darlington
All Hallows’ Eve will soon be on us and something spooky is stirring at Hopetown Darlington. This Halloween, Hopetown transforms into Spooktown; a hauntingly fun destination packed with thrills, chills and ghostly goings-on for the whole family.…
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...
Halloween
Durham
Celebrate Halloween with us this half term! Meet our friendly halloween characters, delivering giggles not ghouls. Promoting a happy, joyful halloween event!
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
A sensory museum session for little ones and their grown-ups.
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.
Halloween
Durham
Create a creepy vibe in your house or garden by joining us to make your own handmade Halloween decorations. Using mainly natural materials you can design your own nightmare catcher and wooden spooky character totem pole. All materials are provided…
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…
Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
October Half Term
Barnard Castle
A workshop for curious young people aged 10–16 who enjoy asking questions, looking closely and thinking creatively.
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.
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).
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.
Halloween
Stockton-on-Tees
Step into Storytime: Ten Little Monsters
Outdoor discover sessions for 5's and under involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Price: £7 per child
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