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   Mini Pumpkin Patch

   Type

   Type:

   Halloween

   Forest in Teesdale, Staindrop

   Choose your very own mini pumpkin from our new patch. Perfectly sized for little ones to decorate this Autumn! Can you find all of the objects on the trail sheet as you wander through the pumpkin patch and match up all the pumpkin pairs? Decorate…

   Venue

   Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

   Dates

   From:

   17 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

   More info for Mini Pumpkin Patch
2. 

   

   Family Activities: Crowd Craft

   Type

   Type:

   Heritage

   Durham

   Spot a huge elephant tusk with a special story to tell and make your own elephant with a wiggly trunk.

   Dates

   From:

   7 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

   More info for Family Activities: Crowd Craft
3. 

   

   Pumpkin Trail at Auckland Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Halloween

   Bishop Auckland

   The ducks are at it again… After their summer adventures, our mischievous ducks have discovered a collection of pumpkins at Auckland Palace – and naturally, they’ve hidden them.

   Dates

   From:

   17 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026

   More info for Pumpkin Trail at Auckland Gardens
4. 

   

   A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Bearpark, Durham

   This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it…

   Dates

   From:

   6 Dec 2026

   More info for A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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   Father Christmas - Locomotion

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Shildon

   Make magical memories with your family this Christmas. Father Christmas and his cheerful elf are waiting to meet you in his cosy train carriage.

   Dates

   From:

   5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

   From:

   12 Dec 2026to14 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

   From:

   18 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

   More info for Father Christmas - Locomotion
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   Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime! - The Witham

   Type

   Type:

   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!

   Dates

   From:

   30 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -

   More info for Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime! - The Witham
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   Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden

   Type

   Type:

   October Half Term

   Bishop Auckland

   Join our duo of lively storytellers for Autumn Tales at 2, a fun family storytelling session around the fire in Auckland Palace’s purpose-developed Wilderness Garden.

   Dates

   From:

   28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -

   More info for Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden
8. 

   

   Children's Lantern Parade and Saint Nicholas' Service

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Build excitement for the Christmas season with a lantern procession from the Market Place to the cathedral. The Lantern Parade will leave the Market Place at 3pm following the Chester-le-Street Salvation Army Band up to Palace Green, and arriving at…

   Dates

   From:

   6 Dec 2026Open 15:00 -

   More info for Children's Lantern Parade and Saint Nicholas' Service
9. 

   

   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
10. 

    

    Fireworks Night At Peterlee & Horden RFC 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Eden Lane, Peterlee

    Join us on Sunday 8th November for a brilliant family evening at the club. There’ll be food and drink available, plenty of atmosphere and a fantastic fireworks display for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family, wrap up warm and come along for a great…

    Dates

    From:

    8 Nov 2026Open 16:30 -

    More info for Fireworks Night At Peterlee & Horden RFC 2026
11. 

    

    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
12. 

    

    Family Activities: Creative Threads

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage

    Durham

    Get creative and try some simple weaving techniques inspired South Asian saris!

    Dates

    From:

    28 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    More info for Family Activities: Creative Threads
13. 

    

    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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    Children's Halloween Disco

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Chester le Street

    Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Join us for games, dancing, music, prizes and plenty of spooky surprises. Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and show off your spooky style, there’ll be a prize for the best…

    Dates

    From:

    30 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    More info for Children's Halloween Disco
15. 

    

    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. 

    

    AGLOW 2026 - Auckland Palace and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland’s AGLOW light trail is alive!  
    Walk in wonder through one and a half magical miles of light and sound. Imagine a place where an ancient palace overlooks 150 acres of Deer Park that, as the sun sets, comes alive with wonderful lights…

    Dates

    From:

    20 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 16:30 - 19:30

    More info for AGLOW 2026 - Auckland Palace and Gardens
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    Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Step inside the beautifully decorated Yultide Yurt at Raby Castle this Christmas for a magical meet-and-greet with Mr and Mrs Claus Surrounded by sparkling lights and festive décor, enjoy a heart-warming experience.

    Dates

    From:

    6 Dec 2026

    From:

    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026

    From:

    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026

    More info for Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt
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    Seaham Fireworks

    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. In the theme of Angels vs Demons. A free to attend family seaside fireworks event. Food & Craft stalls, kids rides, stage…

    Dates

    From:

    1 Nov 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00

    More info for Seaham Fireworks
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    The Mischievous Elves of High Force Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    This Christmas, step into a world of festive magic at High Force Waterfall. As you wander through the enchanting woodland trail,  you’ll discover that something has gone terribly wrong…

    Dates

    From:

    14 Nov 2026to3 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

    More info for The Mischievous Elves of High Force Waterfall
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    The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds…

    Dates

    From:

    1 Dec 2026Open 19:15 -

    More info for The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

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