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Things to do with kids in Tees Valley
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A Town Called Christmas
2nd-13th December 2025
Time: Weekdays - 10am & 1.15pm, Weekends - 10.30am & 1.30pm
Venue: ARC Stockton
Address: 60 Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Far beyond the snow lies the town of Christmas, once magical with gingerbread houses, snowball fights, and laughter. Follow Clementine on a thrilling, musical adventure to save the crumbling town from...
Christmas Pantomime: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
5th-31st December 2025
Time: 10am, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm on varying days
Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre
Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Roll up! Roll up! as the circus comes to panto-land. We’re delighted to welcome Ian Waite, of Strictly Come Dancing fame, as the Wicked Ringmaster. Plus Boro favourite Philip Green returns for the 7th...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
5th-31st December 2025
Time: 7pm, 2pm, 1.30pm, 5.30pm, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 12pm, 6pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Enter a world of wonder, as the magical GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS comes to Darlington Hippodrome. Starring the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and Dancing on Ice finalist Brendan Cole as...
Virtual Reality Experience - Santa's World Adventure
6th-24th December 2025
Time: 10am - 3:30pm (10 min slots)
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA
Welcome aboard our VR experience! You’ve been specially selected to help us test out Santa’s brand new sleigh! Led by our very own DASH, you’ll be transported across the globe (and even into space!)...
Winter Wonderland at Newham Grange Farm
6th-24th December 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Newham Grange Farm
Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG
The magic of Christmas is coming to Newham Grange Farm on selected dates between Saturday 6 December - Wednesday 24 December.
Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.
Your family guide to festive fun
Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.
Discover the joy of magic
Stephen Mulhern offers his tips on sharing the gift of magic this festive season.