What’s on for Families- February Half Term 2026

This guide covers dates from 14th Feb until 1st March 2026, as some areas that I cover fall on different weeks. Tyneside/North Yorkshire is 14th Feb until 22nd Feb. County Durham/Teesside is 21st Feb until 1st March. This is based off the council websites. Please still check directly with the school as some may still differ from this.

All information is correct at the time of publishing. Please check directly with the organisers for any updates and availability. Booking links are provided under each listing.

These guides are mostly put together without any cost to the business that I’m advertising (Unless it states Ad in front of it). If you would like to thank me for my content and time you can ➡️ buy me a coffee here

Now until 22/02

Luminescence A Winter Light Trail at Swinton Park Hotel, Ripon

All ages

£7.50-£10 per child, Under 5’s free, £12-£15 per adult 16 plus

More info and booking here

Now until 14/03 (Wednesday-Saturday)

Snowplay Creative Play at The Hullabaloo, Darlington

Aimed at 0-7 year olds

Free Drop In Activity 10am-2pm

More info here

Some spaces left for individual neurodivergent friendly sessions, require prebooking. More info here 

Now until 15/03 (museum closed Mondays except 25/02)

Brilli-ANT Immersive Exhibition at Hopetown, Darlington

Aimed at 1-10 year olds

Free, but space must be booked

More info and booking here

Now until March (closed Mondays)

‘Middlesbrough Reimagined’ Community Project Exhibition by Whippet Up CIC at The Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

Now until further notice

Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

04/02-22/02

Colour and Light in York City Centre

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

07/02-28/03

Amazing Art Trail at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

All ages

£1 per trail sheet,purchase from museum shop

More info here

11/02-28/02

Matilda The Musical at Sunderland Empire

Age Guidance 6 plus (Under 4s not permitted)

From £15pp plus £3.95pp transaction fee

More info and booking here

12/02-14/02

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical at Spennymoor Town Hall

All ages

£10 per person

More info and booking here

12/02, 19/02 and 26/02

(Ad) Messy Music Makers at The Hullabaloo, Darlington BOOK HERE

Aimed at 0-4 year olds

£6 per person

“Join musician Bridie and her fellow playmakers in this new session for babies and toddlers which brings together a medley of songs, musical games and messy play for your wee ones to navigate”.

More info and booking here

13/02-22/02

Jack and The Beanstalk at Pateley Bridge Playhouse

All Ages

£7.55 per child, £12.94 per adult

More info and booking here

13/02-05/03

Winnie the Pooh Book Trail across Skipton Town Centre

All ages

Free, drop in

More info here

14/02

Deer Zoo Live at Customs House South Shields

All ages

£15.50 per child, £17.50 per adult

More info and booking here

14/02

Valentines Children’s High Tea at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

0-8 year olds

£10 per child

More info and booking here

14/02

‘Bearly There’ Children’s Show at Arts Centre Washington

Recommended ages 0-6

£7.50 per person

More info and booking here

14/02-25/02

(Ad) Wizard Walk of York Tours in York City Centre. BOOK HERE

Tours running daily except 15th,22nd and 24th Feb.

“The Wizard Walk is York’s ONLY award winning tour created for families with children! Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!”

All ages

£13 per person

Under 3’s go free

More info and booking here

14/02

‘Valentines Special’ Crafts and Campfire with Woods and Waves Forest Beach School, Saltburn

Aimed at ages 2-8

£10 per child

More info and booking here

14/02

Satur-yays -story, Lego, crafts and more! At Darlington Library

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

14/02

Lego Club at Cockerton Library

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

14/02

Love to Messy Play at The Hullabaloo, Darlington

Aimed at ages 0-5

£5 per person

More info and booking here 

14/02

The Greatest Showman Singalong at Darlington Hippodrome

All ages

£16-£22pp

More info and booking here

14/02

Circus Spectacular at Middlesbrough Theatre

All ages

£15.95 per child | £16.95 per adult

More info and booking here

14/02

(Ad) Valentines Day Party Sessions with Little Movers at West Auckland Memorial Hall

Baby Movers (0- crawling) at 9:30am

£9 per child

Little Movers (walking-7 years) at 11am

£12 per child

Limited Spaces!

“A valentines themed session of dancing, music and activities. Plus, Azaria Louise Photography will be at both sessions offering a mini photo shoot plus two digital photos to take home. This must be prebooked with a deposit of £10 then remaining £15 pays on the day. Book your space separately for this and pay deposit selecting ‘Azaria Photoshoot Deposit’ “

More info and booking for the session and photoshoot here

14/02

Storytime with Bluey at Eston Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough

No age specified

Free, must be prebooked (under events on Everyone Active, register for free account)

More info and booking here

14/02

Family Activities: Tick Tock at Oriental Museum, Durham

Generally suited to ages 5-11

Free Drop in

More info here

14/02-15/02

Peppa Pigs’ Big Family Show at Darlington Hippodrome

All ages

£13-£22 per person

More info and booking here

14/02-15/02

Guys and Dolls by HC Vocal and Performance Academy showing at Hummersknott Academy, Darlington

All ages welcome (more suited to older)

£11 per child | £14 per adult | £45 family of 4

More info and booking here

14/02-21/02

Glow Nocturnal at Carlton Towers, Selby

All ages

£12 per adult, £5 per child aged 3-16, under 3s go free, Family of 4 pass £30

More info and booking here

14/02-22/02

Harrogate Indoor Funfair at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre

All ages

From £14.99 per person

More info and booking here

14/02-22/02

The Rocket Show at Science at Life, Newcastle

All ages

Included in admission. Lots of other activities included running regularly.

More info here

14/02-22/02

Funland at Pickering Showground

All ages

£22.25 per person includes booking fee, under 2s go free

More info and booking here 

14/02-22/02

Back to the Wild at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation park, York

All ages

Kids under 16 go free with paying adult. £7.50 per adult

More info and booking here

14/02-28/02

Mad Science Trail at National Glass Centre, Sunderland

Recommended ages 4 plus

Free Drop In

More info here

14/02-28/02

Art School Trail at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Recommended ages 9 plus

Included in standard admission - Membership from £17 per adult aged 18 plus, Under 18’s, students and carers go free.

Purchase membership online (valid for 13 months). Day Only admission available on the day but costs more.

More info here

14/02-01/03

Half Term Activity Trail ‘February Friends’ at The Station, Richmond

All ages

£1 per trail sheet

More info here

14/02-01/03

The Servant School at Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington

All ages

Included in family explorer ticket which includes access to Plotters Forest, Deer Park and Gardens- £60 2 ads, 2ch, £21 per adult, £11 per child, Under 4’s go free

More info and booking here 

14/02-01/03

World Book Day Trail at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

14/02-01/03

Lambing Live at Monk Park Farm, Thirsk

All ages

£6.95 per person when you prebook in advance online (£9.95 per person on the day)

More info and booking here

14/02-08/03

‘Hop into the Wild’ Disney and Pixar’s Hopper Inspired Family Trail at NT Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon

All ages

Included in standard admission/NT Membership - Day admission is £10.50 per child 5-17, Under 5’s free, Adult £21, discounted family/group options available

More info here

14/02-29/03

The Plotters Forest Dragon Quest Trail at Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington

All ages (Plotters Forest play area aimed at ages 4-12)

Included in family explorer ticket which includes access to Plotters Forest, Deer Park and Gardens- £60 2 ads, 2ch, £21 per adult, £11 per child, Under 4’s go free

More info and booking here

14/02-29/03

The High Force Space Adventure Trail at High Force Waterfall, Barnard Castle

Included in waterfall access- £3.95 per adult, £2.45 per child aged 4-15, under 4s free, Family ticket £10

More info and booking here

15/02

Flip, Stack and Craft at Cherry Hill Garden Centre, Middlesbrough

All ages (adult supervision)

£6.95 per child

More info and booking here

15/02

Valentines Kids Disco at Darlington Market

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

15/02

Imagination Tales: Make your own mini magazine at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe

Ages 3 plus

Drop In, Included with museum admission (valid for 12 months)

More info here

15/02

Trainmaster Session at Wolviston Village Hall, Stockton on Tees

All ages

£7.50 per child

More info and booking here

16/02

Shipshape Family Crafts at Discovery Museum, Newcastle

Aimed at ages 6 plus

Free drop in, can also be prebooked

More info here

16/02-22/02

Jorvik Viking Festival, York

All ages

Various activities at different costs, require prebooking

More info and booking here

16/02-22/02

Storytime, treasure hunt and other activities at Waterstones York

All ages

Free Drop In

More info here

16/02-28/02

(Ad) Little Movers Music and Movement Sessions SIGN UP HERE

Little Movers Darlington, Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland will also be running their regular music and movement sessions during all of half term.

Baby Movers (0-crawling)

Little Movers (toddling to 4 years. Up to 7 years can join on Saturdays)

£6 per session. Pay per term (terms are short, approx 4 weeks, these two weeks fall as the last two weeks of the term)

More info and sign up here

Here’s their current timetable (Saturday 14th Feb is a special valentines party session so cost is slightly different, see just above)

16/02-28/02

Chocolate Making Workshops at Inspired Chocolate, Leyburn

Various Workshops from ages 5 plus to teens/adults

From £13 per person

More info and how to book here

17/02

Chinese Lunar New Year Family Day at Discovery Museum, Newcastle

All ages

Free drop In

More info here

17/02

The Tale of Nobody Nose at Skipton Town Hall

Recommended ages 5 plus

£8.50 per person, Carers free

More info and booking here

17/02

Lies and Lethal Intent at Darlington Community Theatre by DAPA Drama Group

Recommended ages 8 plus

£3 per person

More info and how to book here

17/02

Pancake Day at The Vinery Cafe, Raby Castle, Staindrop near Darlington

All ages

From £5 per person

More info and booking here

17/02

Messy Makers and Crazy Kingdom Session with Meal, Northallerton

18 months-7 years old

£11 per child

More info and booking here

17/02 and 18/02

Arty Steam Workshops at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Recommended ages 10-15

Included in standard admission - Membership from £17 per adult aged 18 plus, Under 18’s, students and carers go free.

Purchase membership online (valid for 13 months). Day Only admission available on the day but costs more.

More info and reserve your space here

17/02-18/02

The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Harrogate Theatre

All ages

£16 per adult, £14 per child, £64 box seats. Plus £2.75 booking fee

More info and booking here

17/02, 23/02 and 24/02

House of Fun Kids Club ‘Pottery Painting’- (5 pieces and display) at Pixie Potts, Eaglescliffe

All ages (with adult supervision if not confident)

£20 per child

More info and booking here

17/02 and 24/02

Discover a Story at Discovery Museum, Newcastle

Ages 3-5

£3.50 per child

More info and booking here

17/02

Books and Bugs with Stacey Bone at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

18/02

Active Play at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

18/02

Make and Take: My Little Book of Me Workshop at Skipton Town Hall

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

18/02

Little Dragons at Oriental Museum, Durham

Under 5’s

Free but space must be booked

More info and booking here

18/02

Move & Perform: Dance the part at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Recommended Ages 8-13

Included in standard admission - Membership from £17 per adult aged 18 plus, Under 18’s, students and carers go free.

Purchase membership online (valid for 13 months). Day Only admission available on the day but costs more.

Activity also requires prebooking. More info and booking here

19/02

Learn the Basics to Knit at Skipton Town Hall

Ages 8 plus

£8.50 per person

More info and booking here

19/02

Let’s draw with Liz at Acomb Library and New Earswick Library, York

Aimed at ages 5 plus

£2 per child

More info and booking here

19/02

Time Travel Club: Steam Ships at Discovery Museum, Newcastle

Aimed at ages 7-12

Free but booking strongly recommended

More info and booking here

19/02

Book themed family crafts at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

20/02

Coderdojo Coding Workshop at Whessoe Parish Hall, Darlington

Ages 7-17

Free but space must be booked

More info here

20/02

Ship Building Challenge at Discovery Museum, Newcastle

Aimed at ages 6 plus

£2.50 per child plus booking fee

More info and booking here

20/02-21/02

(Ad) A Square World at Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington - BOOK HERE

Aimed at ages 3-6 years

£10 per person or group of four ticket £36

“A Square World is a story of friends who enjoy the same routine day after day, each day is the same until an unexpected change is forced upon just one of them. This accidental happening throws everyone into disarray, the friends are suddenly divided into those who can and the one who can’t”.

More info and booking here 

20/02

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller at Skipton Town Hall

Recommended ages 5 plus

£9 per person

More info and booking here

20/02

Youth Open Mic Night at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

Ages 12-21 years

Free Entry, No need to book

More info here

20/02-22/02

Ignite Family Festival by The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

20/02-25/02

Beauty and the Beast at Forum Theatre Billingham

All ages

£14 per person

More info and booking here

20/02-27/02

Darlington Restaurant Week

All ages (Special Offer menus are aimed more at older kids/ adults but most participating will have kids menus)

More info here

21/02

Family Open Day at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

All ages

Free admission no need to book (activities can be booked on the day, some may incur a cost)

More info here

21/02

Family Activities: Crowd Craft! At Oriental Museum, Durham

Generally suited to ages 5-11

Free Drop In

More info here

21/02

Tailored Swift Tribute at The Majestic, Darlington

All ages welcome

£16.26 per person includes booking fee

More info and booking here

21/02

Satur-yays -story, Lego, crafts and more! At Darlington Library

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

21/02

Lego Club at Cockerton Library

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

21/02

Chinese New Year Celebration Day at Hopetown Darlington

All ages

Free but space must be booked

More info and booking here

21/02

Chinese New Year Activities in Darlington Town Centre

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

21/02

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Durham City Centre

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

21/02

Meet and Greet Duggee at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

0-8 year olds

£10 per child

More info and booking here 

21/02

SEND Friendly Swimming Session at Hummersknott Academy, Darlington with Kane’s World Foundation

£3 per child, £2 per adult

More info and booking info here

21/02

Fun! With Barbara Nice Comedy Show at Skipton Town Hall

Ages 14 plus

£15 per person

More info and booking here

21/02

Bearly There at Bishop Auckland Town Hall

Aimed at Under 6’s

£10 per person

More info and booking here

21/02 until further notice

The Big Barney Book Hunt, Barnard Castle organised by Philippa Lyall- Independent Usborne Partner

All ages

Free Drop In

More info and register here

21/02, 23/02, 24/04 and 25/02

Pottery Painting, Build a Buddy and Soft Play (under 5’s) at The Pottery Loft, Billingham

All ages

Book a table to reserve a space.

More info and how to book here

21/02-01/03

Searching for Stars Indoor Trail at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens, Durham

Prebooking not required. Included with membership/day pass

Day pass £7/£8 per child £12/£15 per adult, Under 5’s free

More info here 

21/02-01/03

Alice in Wonderland Trail and activities at NT Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

All ages

Included in Standard admission - £7 adult, £3.50 child aged 5-17, under 5s free, family pass 1 adult 3 children £10.50

More info here

21/02-01/03

Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair with Murphy’s Funfair

All ages

£1 entry fee with over £5 worth of money off vouchers. Pay per ride and for entry on the day

More info here

21/02-01/03

Mud Fest at WWT Washington

All ages

Standard Admission - £11.07-£12.30 per adult, £7.20-£8 per child aged 3-17, under 3s and carers go free, £31.05-£34.50 family of 4 (2ads,2ch)

More info and booking here

22/02

American Wrestling Steel Cage Match at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington

All ages welcome

£6.80 per person early bird price (includes booking fee)

More info and booking here

22/02

Bouncy Castle Session at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

All ages

£4.19 per child (includes booking fee)

More info and booking here

22/02

Trainmaster Session at Snods Community Hall, Consett

All ages

£6.02 per child (includes a 14% off valentines discount)

More info and booking here

22/02

Breakfast with a Baby Dino at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

0-8 year olds

£5.50 per child

More info and booking here 

22/02

Climbing and Meet Spiderman 10th Birthday Celebration Event at Billingham Forum

Ages 4 plus to climb

£10.55 per child, £12.60 per adult

More info and booking here

23/02

Into the Wild: Bushcraft Experience at Hopetown Darlington

Aimed at ages 7-11

£6 per child

More info and booking here

23/02

Wooden Insect Workshop at Hopetown Darlington

Aimed at ages 5 plus

£3.50 per child

More info and booking here

23/02

Family Music Day at Middlesbrough Town Hall

Activities mostly suited to 7-14 year olds

£3 per person

More info and booking here

23/02

Laser Gun Night at Roarsome Softplay Darlington

Recommended ages 4 plus

£13.50 per person

More info and booking here

23/02

Draw-a-long with Liz Million at Darlington and Cockerton Library

Recommended ages 4 plus

£5 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

23/02

VR: Solar System at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 7 plus

£2.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

23/02

Young Rocketeers at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 5 plus

£2.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

23/02

Rockpool School at Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough

Recommended ages 3 plus

£5 per child

More info and booking here

23/02

Crazy Creatures at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

0-8 year olds

£12 per child

More info and booking here 

23/02

History Mondays: Museum Collection Days at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

All ages

Free Drop In

More info here

23/02

Shipshape Family Crafts at Discovery Museum, Newcastle

Aimed at ages 6 plus

Free -booking advised

More info here

23/02

TCR Time Machine: Make your own Egyptian Amulet at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

Aimed at ages 6 plus

Pay what you can event

More info and booking here

23/02

TCR Time Machine: Junk Modelling Family Workshop at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

Recommended ages 3-8 and parents

Pay what you can event

More info and booking here

23/02

TCR Time Machine: Bushcraft, Shelter and Cooking at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

Aimed at ages 8 -14 years

Pay what you can event

More info and booking here

23/02 and 25/05

Stay and Play Sessions at Athena Gymnastics, Newton Aycliffe

Under 5’s and their primary school aged siblings welcome

£4 per child

More info and booking here

23/02-25/02

Cheese Chase Challenge at National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool

Age recommendation not stated

Included in admission (valid for 12 months)-£12 per adult, £9 per child aged 3-15, under 3s go free, family discount available

More info here

24/02 and 25/02

Youth Folk Music and Singing Taster Session at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

24/02 for 8 -12 years

25/02 for ages 13 plus

Pay what you can event

More info and booking here

23/02-26/02

Brilliant Bottle Rockets at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens, Durham

Ages 4 plus

£6 per child member, £13 per child non member. Adults need to have valid day pass/membership (£12-£14 adult day pass)

More info and booking here 

23/02-27/02

Kids Diving Camp at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington

All ages if confident

£35 for 5 sessions

Call the leisure centre to get price and book

More info here

23/02-27/02

Festival of Local Authors-Children’s Week with County Durham Libraries.

Free story and arts and crafts workshops at various Libraries

All ages

Free but workshops require pre-booking via the library

More info here

23/02-27/02

Family Play Sessions with South Durham Gymnastics, Spennymoor

9 months-7 years

£7.30 per child

More info and booking here

24/02

February Forest Club at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield

Aimed at ages 2-6 years

£8.50 per child

More info and booking here

24/02

Meet Snow White and Moana at The Little Play Place, Crook

Play Cafe mostly aimed at under 6’s

£12.95 per child

More info and booking here

24/02

Cheer Day at HC Vocal and Performance Academy, Darlington

Ages 3 plus

£20 per child

More info and booking here

24/02

Rhymetime Adventure Play Dino Fun at Cockerton Library

0-1 and 1-4 year olds

£5 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

24/02

Space Themed Storytime Session at Waterstones, Durham

All ages

Free Drop In

More info here

24/02

Pizza Making Class at Cherry Hill Garden Centre, Middlesbrough

All ages (adult supervision)

£9.95 per child

More info and booking here

24/02

Books and Bugs with Stacey Bone at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

24/02

Meet and Greet Bluey at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

0-8 years

£5.50 per child

More info and booking here

24/02

February Activity Day at St Cuthberts Church, Darlington

6-11 year olds

Suggested donation £3, lunch included

More info and how to book here

24/02

Bunting Workshop at Rise & Bloom, Hurworth, Darlington

Ages 8 plus

£45 per child (includes adult)

More info and booking here

24/02

Pool Party at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington

All ages

Normal admission cost, pay on the day

More info here

24/02

Bugs n Stuff Workshop at Hopetown Darlington Recommended ages 5 plus

£6 per child

More info and booking here 

24/02

TCR Time Travelling Photoshoot Event at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

All ages

Pay what you can

More info and booking here

24/02-25/02

Dennis’ Wicked Adventure of Oz at Customs House, South Shields

All ages

£12.50pp | £15.25 pp including babe in arms. Plus £2.50 booking fee per order

More info and booking here

24/02 and 25/02

Arty Steam Workshops at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Recommended ages 10-15

Included in standard admission - Membership from £17 per adult aged 18 plus, Under 18’s, students and carers go free.

Purchase membership online (valid for 13 months). Day Only admission available on the day but costs more.

More info and reserve your space here

24/02-27/07 (plus every Saturday)

Mima Family Art Trolley at Mima Middlesbrough

All ages

Free Drop In

More info here 

24/02-01/03

Pirate Adventure Trail at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar

All ages

Included in Museum admission - £2 adult, £1.50 4-16 yr olds, under 4s free, family of 4 pass available £5

No need to book just drop in.

More info here

24/02-01/03

Theatre Hulabaloo’s Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar

Ages 0-7

Included in Museum admission - £2 adult, £1.50 4-16 yr olds, under 4s free, family of 4 pass available £5

No need to book just drop in.

More info here

25/02

Little Dragons at Oriental Museum, Durham

Under 5’s

Free but space must be booked

More info and booking here 

25/02

Family Activities: Crowns of compassion At Oriental Museum, Durham

Generally suited to ages 5-11

Free Drop In

More info here

25/02

Active Play at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

18/02

Move & Perform: Dance the part at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Recommended Ages 8-13

Included in standard admission - Membership from £17 per adult aged 18 plus, Under 18’s, students and carers go free.

Purchase membership online (valid for 13 months). Day Only admission available on the day but costs more.

Activity also requires prebooking. More info and booking here

25/02

Bears Lunar New Year Adventure at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Ages 4 plus

£2 per child

More info and booking here

25/02

Princess Superhero Academy with As you Wish Events at The Loftus Club, Saltburn

All ages welcome

£10 per child includes one adult

Message their page to book. More info here

25/02

Pirate Show at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar

All ages

£2 per child (adults free)

Museum admission also applies - £2 adult, £1.50 4-16 yr olds, under 4s free, family of 4 pass available £5

Additional Needs Session available

More info and booking here

25/02

Stay and Play at Darlington Library

Recommended Ages 0-10

Free Drop In

More info here

25/02

Young Coders at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 5 plus

£2.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

25/02

Dream Catchers at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 5 plus

£3.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

25/02

Wacky Wednesdays: Festival of Light Crafts at The Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington

All ages

No need to book, just drop in

More info here

25/02

Space Stories and Craft at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Prebooking not required. Included with membership/day pass

Day pass £7/£8 per child £12/£15 per adult, Under 5’s free

More info here

25/02

Lunch with Peppa at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

Ages 0-8

£10 per child

More info and booking here

25/02

Half Term Pottery Painting with Crafty Ceramics at The Dairy Barn, Crook

All ages

£10 per person booking fee deducted from pottery chosen to paint on the day.

More info and booking here

25/02

Animation Station Stopmotion Family Workshop at Hopetown Darlington

Aimed at ages 7 plus and adults

£16 for a group of four

More info and booking here

25/02

Arcade Fun Day at Auckland Park Methodist Hall, Bishop Auckland

All ages welcome but aimed at older kids

£8 per person one adult included free

Pay on the door

More info here

25/02

Read and paint ‘Leo the Lion’ at Cherry Hill Garden Centre, Middlesbrough

All ages

£11.95 per child

More info and booking here

25/02

Mini Makers: Birds and Bulbs at Wharton Park, Durham

All ages

£12 per child

More info and booking here

25/02

Rapunzel at Middlesbrough Theatre

All ages

£14.75 per child | £16.75 per adult | £59 family of 4

More info and booking here

25/02

Big Science Workshop at Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough

Recommended ages 7 plus

£7.50 per child

More info and booking here

25/02-26/02

Tales from Acorn Wood at Darlington Hippodrome

All ages

£10.50-£16.50pp

More info and booking here

25/02 and 26/02

Bluey Visit and Sensory Play Session at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough

0-8 years (9-12 years welcome to play too but not on the playframe)

£4.75-£6.75 per child

More info and booking here

25/02-28/02

The Last Unicorn Airways at ARC Stockton

Aimed at ages 4-9

£9.50 per person / groups of 6 or more £8 per person

More info and booking here

25/02-08/03

Big Kids Circus presents ‘Jurassic’ at Teesside Park, Stockton On Tees

All ages

£7.99 per person early bird ticket (plus VAT) - book before 1st Feb for this price.

Carers go free with plus one ticket option, wheelchair spaces can also be booked (at venues ticket office only)

Under 2s also go free sitting on adult lap, no ticket required for Under 2s.

More info and booking here 

26/02

Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar

All ages

£1.50-£3.50 per craft

Museum admission also applies - £2 adult, £1.50 4-16 yr olds, under 4s free, family of 4 pass available £5

No need to book just drop in. Additional needs quiet session available.

More info here

26/02

Graeme Shaw Magic Show at Darlington and Cockerton Library

Recommended ages 3 plus

£5 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

26/02

The Elephant and the Bee Story and Arty Workshop at Cockerton Library

Recommended Ages 3-7

Free Drop In

More info here

26/02

(Ad) The Littlest Yak at Princess Alexandria Auditorium, Yarm BOOK HERE

Suitable for all ages

£14 Child/Concession, £16 Adult

“This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family”.

More info and booking here 

26/02

Big Science Physics and Chemistry Masterclass at Hopetown Darlington

Aimed at ages 5 plus

£5 per child

More info and booking here

26/02

Book themed family crafts at NT Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham

All ages

Included in standard admission-

£9.50 per adult, £4.75 per child aged 5-17, Under 5’s go free, discounted family passes available

No need to book. More info here

26/02

Seasonal Scrap Books at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 7 plus

£3.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

26/02

Book Trackers at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 7 plus

£3.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

26/02

Into the Wild at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield

All ages (kids and adult participation)

£20 per family

More info and booking here

26/02

Cookie, Bake and Create at Cherry Hill Garden Centre, Middlesbrough

Ages 4 plus

£6.95 per child

More info and booking here

26/02

A Sailors guide to the Stars at National Museum of Royal Navy, Hartlepool

All ages

Included in admission (valid for 12 months). £12 per adult, £9 per child aged 3-15, under 3s go free, family discount available.

More info here

26/02-27/02

Stargazing at National Museum of Royal Navy, Hartlepool

All ages

Included in admission (valid for 12 months). £12 per adult, £9 per child aged 3-15, under 3s go free, family discount available.

Slot requires booking.

More info and booking here

27/02

Craft, Code and Explore the Night Sky at National Museum of Royal Navy, Hartlepool

Recommended ages 7 plus

Included in admission (valid for 12 months). £12 per adult, £9 per child aged 3-15, under 3s go free, family discount available.

More info and booking here 

27/02

Bugs n Stuff Workshop at Hopetown Darlington

Recommended ages 5 plus

£6 per person

More info and booking here

27/02

Memory Mugs at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 7 plus

£5 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

27/02

Positive Potions at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 7 plus

£3.50 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

27/02

Family Activities: Super Scarab Beetles At Oriental Museum, Durham

Generally suited to ages 5-11

Free Drop In

More info here

27/02

Rainbow Mosaic Workshop at Rise & Bloom, Hurworth, Darlington

£45 per child (with adult)

Ages 8 plus

More info and booking here

27/02

Jungle Bus Softplay at Seaham Harbour Marina

No age limit stated

Free Entry

More info here

27/02

Kids Lingo at Darlington Library

Recommended ages 2-4

£5 per child

More info and booking here (from 8am on 09/02)

27/02

Fantastically Funny Draw-a-long Workshop with Liz Million at Barnard Castle Library and Shotton Library

Aimed at ages 5 plus

Free, but space must be booked by calling the library

More info here

27/02

Crazy Creatures Sessions at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington

All ages

£8 per child

Call the leisure centre to book. More info here

27/02

Rockpool School at Petite Street Playtown, Durham

Ages 0-8

£9 per child

More info and booking here

27/02

Pulse UV Party at Billingham Forum Ice Arena

All ages

£13 per person

More info and booking here 

27/02

Princess Day at HC Vocal and Performance Academy, Darlington

Ages 3 plus

£20 per child

More info and booking here

27/02

Chinese Crafts at Middlesbrough Central Library

Ages 5 plus

Free but must be booked

More info here

27/02-28/02

(Ad) The Sleep Show at Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington BOOK HERE

Aimed at ages 4 plus

£10 per person or group of four ticket £36

Friday 27/02 at 2pm is a neurodivergent friendly show.

“The Sleep Show is a dreamy performance which transforms the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure. It mixes captivating dance and imaginative storytelling to explore all the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep, the fidgeting, the big thoughts, and that feeling of not wanting to miss a thing.”

More info and booking here

27/02-28/02

Fire and Ice Festival in Durham City Centre

All ages

Free, Drop In

More info here

28/02

Cornmill Mini Con at Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

28/02

Superhero Trail at Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington

All ages

Free Drop In

More info here

28/02

The Sooty Show at Forum Theatre Billingham

All ages

£18.50 per child | £21 per adult (price includes booking fee)

More info and booking here

28/02

Spring Festival Spectacular Late Night Opening at Oriental Museum, Durham

All ages

£3 per person, under 2’s free

More info and booking here

28/02

Family Activities: Celebrate Hina Matsuri At Oriental Museum, Durham

Generally suited to ages 5-11

Free Drop In

More info here

28/02

Exotic Animal Encounters with Leon Exotics at Curlew Cafe at High Farm Holiday Park, Bishop Auckland

£10pp includes entry to paddocks on day of event. £35 family of four.

More info and booking here

28/02

Satur-yays -story, Lego, crafts and more! At Darlington Library

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

28/02

Lego Club at Cockerton Library

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

28/02

Design and Print at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 8 plus

Free to design, printing from £2.50 per child

More info and booking here 

28/02

Movie Makers at The Hive, Darlington Library

Ages 8 plus

£2.50 per child

More info and booking here 

28/02

K-Pop Live at Darlington Hippodrome

All ages

£17-£37pp

More info and booking here

01/03

Shadow Puppet Making Workshop at Skipton Town Hall

Ages 7-11

£4 per person

More info and booking here

01/03

Story Explorers Day: Various free drop in activities at Skipton Town Hall

Ages 0-4

Free drop in

More info here

01/03

Kids K-Pop Brunch at The Potting Shed, Northallerton

All ages (under 18s)

£14.95 per child

More info and booking here

01/03

Lunar New Year Festival at Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland

All ages

Free drop in

More info here

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