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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
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/goldilocks-and-the-three-bears-christmas-pantomime/
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
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
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-30th December 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm and 2pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-pottery-painting/
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-31st December 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pet-explorers/
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
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
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!
The Nutcracker - Varna International Ballet
26th-26th January 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the...
Cinderella - Varna International Ballet
27th-27th January 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Step into the enchanting world of Cinderella, where dreams come true in a dazzling tale of magic and romance. With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, this beloved...
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
14th-15th February 2026
Time: 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 10am, 1pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic...
Tales from Acorn Woods
25th-26th February 2026
Time: 1.30pm, 10.30am
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek...
The Lightning Thief - The Percey Jackson Musical
10th-14th March 2026
Time: 7pm,2pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Ages 8+. When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly...
Board Games (Saturdays)
Time: 10AM - 12.30PM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. All ages. Free, drop in
Mini challenge
Time: 9.30AM - 1PM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
See if you can complete our Saturday Mini Challenge and win a sticker. All ages. Free, drop in
More sessions and seasonal specials added to the booking system regularly - term time and holidays
Time: Various times
Venue: Woodland/Beach/Enclosed garden
Address: Redcar & Cleveland
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
Campfire cooking - Beach fun - Special visitors - Natural Crafts - Tool use - Free play - Nature connection - Rockpooling - Pond dipping - Bug hunting - Balance equipment - Hammock - Mud kitchen - Scavenger...
Rubik's Cube club (Mondays)
Time: 5 - 6PM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL