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Things to do with kids in Tees Valley
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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...
Pet Pottery Painting
30th December 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque pottery cat or dog, cast from 18th and 19th century ceramics in The Bowes Museum’s collection. Each piece...
Pet Explorers
31st December 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Bring along your favourite toy animal to meet new fluffy friends in this relaxed play session. We’ll introduce you to play based around sense and discovery, and together we will share what we love about...
Horrible Histories -The Concert
23rd-24th January 2026
Time: 10.30am, 6.30pm, 2pm, 6.30pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production!
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.