Whats on this Week for Babies, Toddler and Young Children-w/c 12th October 2026
Updated: 3 days ago
ᴬᵈ Every Saturday around 4pm, I update this whats on article. It features a range of activity sessions, events and shows aimed at preschool and young children for the week ahead. Providing you with regular ideas across The Tees Valley, County Durham and North Yorkshire.
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Monday 12th October
Mondays @ Firthmoor Community Centre, Darlington
Little Movers (walking to 5 years) - 9:30-10:15am
Baby Movers (Birth to crawling) - 10:15am-11am
£19.50 to join them for the last 3 sessions of this term
This weeks theme:
Mondays @ Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
Mellow Babies (0-12 months) - 11am-12pm or 12:15pm-1:15pm
Mixed Age Cubs (0-4 years) - 1:30pm-2:30pm
Pay per term/remaining term. Week 6 of 7
All sessions on this day are fully booked for this term-join the waiting list.
Book here/Join Waiting List
Mondays @ Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
Aimed at ages 0-8 years (older accompanying siblings are welcome)
3pm-4:30pm
Pay per session
Mondays @ The Dolphin Centre, Darlington
Family Bugs (birth-4 years)- 9:30am-10:10am (fully booked for this term, join waiting list)
Mini Bugs (6 months-24 months)- 10:30am-11:10am
Baby Bugs (birth to mobile)- 11:30am-12:10pm
Per per term. Half price for second sibling. Pay as you go spaces at £8.50 may be available 24 hours before
Book here/join waiting list
Mondays @ The Moline Cross (Norton Cricket Club), Norton
Toddler- (2-4 years approx) - 9:30am-10am
Toddler - (1-2 years approx) - 10:15am-10:45am
Baby (0-13 months) - 11am-11:30am
Young Baby (0-6 months) - 11:45am-12:15pm
Pay per month option available. Trial Sessions £7.50
Mondays @ The Playground, Thornaby
Toddler- (2.5 years-5 year olds approx) - 10am-11am
Pay per term/remaining term. 2 weeks left of current term.
Trial sessions available for £5
This sessions theme:
Tuesday 13th October
Tuesdays @ Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
Welcome to the World (0-5 months) - 10:30am-11:30am
Mellow Babies (0-12 months) - 11:45am-12:45pm (fully booked for this term, join waiting list)
Mixed aged Cubs (0-4 years) - 1pm-2pm
Pay per term/remaining term. Week 6 of 7
Book here/join waiting list
This Weeks Theme;
Tuesdays @ Beckfields Community Hall, Ingleby Barwick
Family Bugs (birth-4 years)- 10am-10:40am
Baby Bugs (birth to mobile)- 11am-11:40am
Per per term. Half price for second sibling. Pay as you go spaces at £8.50 may be available 24 hours before
Tuesdays @ Make Believe Play Cafe, Hartlepool
Toddler- (2.5 years-5 year olds approx) - 1pm-2pm
Pay per term/remaining term. Two weeks left of current term
Trial sessions available for £5
Bonus Time in the Play Cafe afterwards
This sessions theme:
Wednesday 14th October
Mondays @ Coundon and Leeholme Welfare Hall, Bishop Auckland
Little Movers (walking to 5 years) - 9:30-10:15am
Baby Movers (Birth to crawling) - 10:30am-11:15am
£19.50 to join them for the last 3 sessions of this term
This Weeks Theme;
Wednesdays @ Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
Mellow Babies (0-12 months) - 10:30am-11:30am
Mellow Babies (0-12 months) - 11:45am-12:45pm
Cubby Club (1-4 years) - 1:15pm-2:15pm
Pay per term/remaining term. Week 6 of 7
All sessions on this day are fully booked for this term-join the waiting list.
Book here/Join Waiting List
This Weeks Theme:
Wednesdays @ Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
Aimed at ages 0-7 years
FREE Drop in between opening hours 10am-2pm (there may be a slight wait during busy periods and limited to 30 minute sessions)
Wednesdays @ Eaglescliffe Village Hall
Toddler- (2.5 years-5 year olds approx) - 1:15pm-2:15pm
Pay per term/remaining term. Two weeks left of current term
Trial sessions available for £5
This session is a halloween special:
Thursday 15th October
Thursdays @ Crook Community Centre
Little Movers (walking to 5 years) - 9:30-10:15am
Baby Movers (Birth to crawling) - 10:30am-11:15am
4 week term - £26 for 4 sessions
This Weeks Theme;
Thursdays @ Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
Aimed at ages 0-5 year olds
10am-11:30am and 12pm-1:30pm
Pay per session
Thursdays @ St Mary's Church Hall, Barnard Castle
Family Bugs (birth-4 years)- 10am-10:40am
Baby Bugs (birth to mobile)- 11am-11:40am
Per per term. Half price for second sibling. Pay as you go spaces at £8.50 may be available 24 hours before
Thursdays @ Wolviston Village Community Centre, Stockton on Tees
Toddler- (1-4 years approx) - 10am-10:30am
Baby (0-13 months) - 11:30am-12pm
Pay per month option available. Trial session £7.50
Thursdays @ Mrs B's Community Hive, Ingleby Barwick
Toddler- (2.5 years-5 year olds approx) - 9:45am-10:45am
Pay per term/remaining term. Two weeks left of current term
Trial sessions available for £5
This session is a Halloween Special:
Thursdays @ Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
Aimed at ages 0-7 years
FREE Drop in between opening hours 10am-2pm (there may be a slight wait during busy periods and limited to 30 minute sessions)
Friday 16th October
Friday Mornings @ Woodhouse Church Community Centre, Bishop Auckland
Baby Movers (Birth to crawling) - 9:30am-10:15am
Little Movers (walking to 5 years) - 10:30am-11:15am
Friday Afternoons @ West Auckland Memorial Hall, Bishop Auckland
Baby Movers (Birth to crawling) - 12:45pm-1:30pm
Little Tutus 'ballet inspired' movement (walking to 5 years) - 1:45pm-2:30pm
£19.50 to join them for the last 3 sessions of this term
This Weeks Theme:
Fridays @ The Dolphin Centre, Darlington
Family Bugs (birth-4 years)- 9:30am-10:10am (fully booked for this term, join waiting list)
Baby Bugs (birth to mobile)- 10:30am-11:10am
Per per term. Half price for second sibling. Pay as you go spaces at £8.50 may be available 24 hours before
Book here/join waiting list
Fridays @ St Mary's Community Centre, Darlington
Toddler- (1-4 years approx) - 10:30am-11am
Baby (0-13 months) - 11:15am-11:45am
Pay per month option available. Trial session £7.50
Fridays @Elmwood Community Centre, Hartburn
Toddler- (2.5 years-5 year olds approx) - 9:30am-10:30am and 11am-12pm
Pay per term/remaining term. Two weeks left of current term
Trial sessions available for £5
This session is a Halloween Special:
Fridays @ Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
Aimed at ages 0-7 years
FREE Drop in between opening hours 10am-2pm (there may be a slight wait during busy periods and limited to 30 minute sessions)
Saturday 17th October
Saturdays @ West Auckland Memorial Hall, Bishop Auckland
Baby Movers (Birth to crawling) - 9:15am-10am
Little 'little' Movers (walking to 5 years) - 10am-10:45am
Little Movers (walking to 5 years) - 10:45am-11:30am
£19.50 to join them for the last 3 sessions of this term
This Weeks Theme:
Saturdays @ Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
Aimed at ages 0-7 years
FREE Drop in between opening hours 10am-2pm (there may be a slight wait during busy periods and limited to 30 minute sessions)
Thanks for reading! I hope this helps to plan your week ahead with your little ones :)
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This article has been written and published by Charlotte Walcott (Business Owner of ©️Family Fun Darlo Mum)
Mum to 2 boys, Kamron-10 and Leo-4, and stepmum to Damon- 17. Sharing and helping to promote family days out ideas, family venues, staycations and events in Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and Yorkshire.
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