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Halloween
South Road, Durham
Can you uncover the spooky word? Explore The Story, both indoors and outdoors, to find the hidden pumpkins and reveal the mystery word. Once you’ve completed the trail, collect your sweets before you leave.
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
Durham
Join Perfect Pippi ceramics to create a unique Halloween or Autumn themed piece. Perfect for older children and young teens, this Halloween ceramic painting workshop offers the chance to create a personalised piece inspired by the season. Experiment…
Halloween
South Road, Durham
Gather your little monsters for a spooktacular craft day at The Story!
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.
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
Barnard Castle
A workshop for curious young people aged 10–16 who enjoy asking questions, looking closely and thinking creatively.
Halloween
Shildon
Learn more about the wonders of the night sky in an evening of stargazing with Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society. As it’s Halloween—spooky or space themed fancy dress is welcome!
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
Durham
Craft a magical autumnal lantern with our Learning Team. Forage for fallen leaves and get creative as you craft a glowing autumn lantern to bring a touch of seasonal warmth to your home.
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.
October Half Term
Durham
Autumn has arrived! Leaves are falling, and the gardens are changing from bright green to lovely gold, orange, and brown.
Halloween
Eggleston, Barnard Castle
Halloween hounds have arrived! Get ready for a spooktacular family adventure packed with spooky challenges, muddy mayhem, treats and photo fun - not just for the dogs, children and adults can join in too! ️
October Half Term
Barnard Castle
This October Half Term, families can enjoy a lively mix of creative and nature-inspired activities across The Bowes Museum's galleries, creative spaces and parkland.
October Half Term
Durham
Autumnal fun for all the family at The Light this half-term. Kids go free for our vibrant, interactive and colourful light art exhibition Victory Over the Sun.
October Half Term
Stanley
Step back in time this October. Join us this Autumn for family friendly fun across our museum.
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
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.
Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people's favourite – if you haven't looked through a telescope at Saturn then do not miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer it is a veritable observing…
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.
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