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October Half Term Events

There's plenty to keep the kids entertained during half term. And don’t forget, with indoor and outdoor attractions now open across the county, there’s even more opportunities for fun family days out.

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  1. A vibrant firework display

    Add Seaham Town Council Fireworks Display - Seaham Seafront to your Itinerary

    Seaham Town Council Fireworks Display - Seaham Seafront

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2026
    More info for Seaham Town Council Fireworks Display - Seaham Seafront
  2. A spooky Halloween events poster for Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum, decorated with ghosts, bats, spiders and a creepy bus under the full

    Add A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum to your Itinerary

    A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 21:00
    More info for A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum
  3. A book propped up against a mossy tree.

    Add Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny to your Itinerary

    Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny
  4. A young girl in a brown dress with hair in a ponytail, holding something made of paper, with craft materials on a yellow table in front

    Add October Half Term - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    October Half Term - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    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.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for October Half Term - The Bowes Museum
  5. A historical street view, a tram driver on a vintage tram, smiling at children on the street.

    Add October Half-Term - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    October Half-Term - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    Stanley

    Step back in time this October. Join us this Autumn for family friendly fun across our museum.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for October Half-Term - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  6. Scarecrows and pumpkins in a garden

    Add Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    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...

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn
  7. Three witches from Hocus Pocus, looking mischievously at the camera.

    Add Grand Cinema: Hocus Pocus - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Hocus Pocus - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Grand Cinema: Hocus Pocus - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  8. Children sat on hay bales decorated with pumpkins and plastic skeletons.

    Add Spooktown - Hopetown Darlington to your Itinerary

    Spooktown - Hopetown Darlington

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    Type:

    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.…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Spooktown - Hopetown Darlington
  9. An artwork of book pages with a spotlight.

    Add Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story to your Itinerary

    Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Durham

    They say a picture paints a thousand words. Artist Hannah Kelly is on a mission to gather pictures drawn by people of all ages from across the county to create her new artwork ‘Travelling Tales’.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story
  10. Photograph of a young child with red hair wearing a mustard yellow shirt and beige shorts, smiling while crawling on a large white cushioned surface.

    Add Bowes Babies - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Babies - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    A sensory museum session for little ones and their grown-ups.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    More info for Bowes Babies - The Bowes Museum
  11. A group of children gathered around a wooden frame filled with sticks and bricks on grass, engaged in a hands-on outdoor activity.

    Add Parkland Explorers: Hedgehog Houses - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Parkland Explorers: Hedgehog Houses - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Parkland Explorers: Hedgehog Houses - The Bowes Museum
  12. Spooky black font, 'Halloween Karting,' on an orange background.

    Add Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting to your Itinerary

    Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting

    Type

    Type:

    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!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting
  13. Participants in warm clothing gather around a moth trap during a nighttime wildlife survey, illuminated by a bright light.

    Add Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Newbiggin

    Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale. Join the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths, bats, owls and other…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
  14. Childrens halloween accessories of witches hats and wands on a table.

    Add Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at South Causey Inn’s Beamish Barn on Friday 30th October!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn
  15. South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

    Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    Stanley

    Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
  16. Children playing with a science experiment.

    Add Celebrate Science - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Celebrate Science - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Celebrate Science - Locomotion
  17. An orange pumpkin sat amongst the green leaves in a field.

    Add Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm
  18. A Halloween poster, which reads 'Halloween Hounds, Obstacle Course' at Country Canines Dog Park, decorated with a full moon, bats, witches silhouette

    Add Halloween Hounds Obstacle Course to your Itinerary

    Halloween Hounds Obstacle Course

    Type

    Type:

    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! ️‍

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Hounds Obstacle Course
  19. Yellow cricket stumps being hit by a yellow cricket ball, on a green lawn.

    Add Free Indoor Cricket Taster Session to your Itinerary

    Free Indoor Cricket Taster Session

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    North Lodge, Chester-le-Street

    Looking for a fun, active activity for your child to try this half-term? North Durham Cricket Academy (NDCA) is inviting children aged 5-11 to attend a FREE cricket trial session. Designed specifically for beginners, these sessions are a great…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    More info for Free Indoor Cricket Taster Session
  20. A miniature scale of two red train signals.

    Add Twilight Trains to your Itinerary

    Twilight Trains

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Shildon

    Discover links between light, communication and the railways, with spooky surprises along the way. As the clocks change and the nights draw in—we’re exploring how railways used signals and colours to send messages across great distances.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Twilight Trains
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