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Summer Holidays
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Viking Workshop - Sedgefield Library
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join Patrick for a lively and interactive Viking workshop (recommended for 5-11 year olds).
Dates
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Family Fun
Beamish
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Tom Bolton: Just Magic - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
After 4 sell-out years, Durham Fringe favourite Tom Bolton returns with his BIGGEST show yet. Bringing together the very best moments from his career alongside BRAND NEW illusions, this is a show not to be missed.
Dates
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- 30 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
The Enchanted Bishop Auckland Lego Trail
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Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Residents and visitors can discover a world of imagination in Bishop Auckland this summer at the town’s first ever Lego trail.
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day - Peterlee & Horden Rugby Club Pitch
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Children/Family events
Helford Road, Peterlee
Free family fun day.
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- 31 July 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show - Hamsterley Forest
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for our annual show!
Exhibitors of Vintage and classic cars, vans, motorcycles, campervans, tractors, stall holders and our amazing onsite catering and ice cream kiosk will be onsite until 5pm.Dates
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Family Fun
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Workshop
Lanchester
Scoops & Scales is a hands‑on, family‑friendly experience where guests get up close with a variety of fascinating lizards before heading to Moo's Ice Cream Bar for a delicious scoop of their choice.
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Bigfoot Beats - Barnard Castle Library
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Children/Family events
2 Hall St, Barnard Castle
Join us for an amazing interactive session with Bigfoot Arts (recommended for children aged 7-11).
Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Stanley Library
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Family Fun
Front St, Stanley
Join us to get your face painted (recommended for ages 3+).
Dates
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Bishop Auckland Family Festival
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Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Family Festival is back for its third year. It has become one of the town's favourite summer events, bringing the community together for a day of fun, family and making memories.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Family Fun
Lanchester
Get ready for some Toy Story magic! Join us and Craftily Ever After for a hands‑on craft session where kids can make their own Forky Pen and mix up a pot of bright green Alien Slime. Creative, colourful, and full of character — the perfect family…
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 14:15
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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Festival
Durham City
Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts. Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Liz Million - Peterlee Leisure Centre
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Children/Family events
St Cuthbert's Rd, Peterlee
Love drawing? Join us to take part in a lively and interactive draw-along with the fabulous Liz Million
Suitable for all ages as long as you can sit and hold a pencil!Dates
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- 20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail
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Type:
Family Fun
Durham
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail – Save The Date For A Spectacular New Event
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
Wild Wednesday - Fantastic Fossils
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Discover fantastic fossils around Bowlees in this family friendly outdoor activity
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 12 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Exhibition
Staindrop
After the success of last summer's immersive experience, the Riding School will be transformed again into the Hidden Garden. The secret escape will be filmed with pastel flowers, earthy green tones, glowing tones, toad stools and a maze of mystery.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Front Row: Making Westwood - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join designer and Northumbria University Fashion Professor Emma Jane Goldsmith for insights into the cut and construction methods of Vivienne Westwood.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
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