What's On in Tees Valley

Take me to the Forest Festival

Venue: Errington Woods

Address: Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN

Website: Home - Take Me To The Forest

On these few short days in May, when the veil is thinnest between our world and one where nature reigns wild and free, let us take your hand and take you to the forest. This is a world steeped in symbolism,...

WOODLAND WELLBEING SESSION (for parent/carers)

Venue: Flatts Lane Centre & Guisborough Forest & Walkway

NATURE EXPLORERS (children with additional needs - all ages)

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Venue: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Address: Margrove Heritage Centre Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3BZ

Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves

Friday's PM (term time) This session is for children and young people with additional needs and their families, all ages are welcome. Families can enjoy some forest school fun; typical activities...

NATURE RANGERS (Home Ed)

Time: 12:30pm - 3pm

Venue: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Address: Margrove Heritage Centre Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3BZ

Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves

Once- twice a month - Thursday's A session for home educating families to enjoy some forest school fun; typical activities may include lots of digging and mixing with mud kitchen resources, scavenger...

NATURE FAMILIES (all ages)

Time: 10:15am - 12:15pm

Venue: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Address: Margrove Heritage Centre Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3BZ

Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves

2nd Saturday of every month A session for families to enjoy some forest school fun; typical activities may include lots of digging and mixing with mud kitchen resources, scavenger hunts, campfire, tool...

Memory of a Journey - Daily

Time: 10:00 - 5:00

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/memory-of-a-journey/

Decorate a wooden peg doll inspired by your own memorable journey or story. Your creation will become part of a unique collection of miniature characters from around the region, celebrating the 200th anniversary...

Spy Movie: The Play!

Time: 19.30-21.30

Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre

Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/spy-movie-the-play/

Join Agent Blonde for the greatest spy play (n)ever made! I hilarious play for all the family with this fun spy thriller spoof.

Summer at the farm

Time: 10.00-17.30

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Grab the paper and pencil on arrival and find the rubbings around the farm. Normal entry fee applies

VR Pirate Jungle Ride

Time: 10.30-15.30

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=936&PID=69d05965-e9a7-40eb-91d2-f17febf3523b&LNG=en#PRP

Join DASH on a VR Adventure to save the jungle island from Captain Flashbeard. A VR experience for the whole family.

"Unleash Their Inner Ninja This Summer – Unlimited Fun for Just £35!"

Venue: Ninja Warrior

Address: Teesside Park, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: www.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/teeside

Looking for a way to keep the kids active and entertained all summer long? Look no further than Ninja Warrior UK Teesside! With their Unlimited Summer Pass, just £35, your Little Ninja can enjoy unlimited...

Circus Skills

Time: 10am - 10.30am and 1pm - 1.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 7+. An exciting, interactive workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn incredible new circus skills that will dazzle your friends and family!...

Crafty Wellbeing

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. This activity is recommended for children of all ages. Drop in and get involved with some mindful crafts with the Darlington Mental Health Support Team (NHS).

Get Crafty

Time: 9am - 2pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. Recommended for children aged 3+. Come along and enjoy a variety of crafts, colouring and activities during opening hours at Cockerton Library.

Punch and Judy show

Time: 11am - 11.30am and 2pm - 2.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. A fun and interactive, family friendly, Punch and Judy show suitable for all ages. Adults will love this just as much as children do! Expect hilarious puppetry as you watch Mr. Punch’s...

Boredom Busting Games

Time: 12pm - 6pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in every Tuesday and Thursday. Recommended for children aged 5+. Calling Monopoly masters, Chess wizards and Guess Who fanatics. Join us at Cockerton Library for a variety of board games and...

Bug Hunt - Every Tuesday

Time: 12:30 - 1:30

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bug-hunt/

Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and...

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.50

Crafty Wellbeing

Time: 10am -12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in (excluding Tues 5 August). This activity is recommended for children of all ages. Drop in and get involved with some mindful crafts with the Darlington Mental Health Support Team (NHS).

Get Crafty! Every Tuesdfay and Thursday

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Join us for our Family Craft Drop-In Sessions. With different themes each week, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. No need to book—just drop in and get crafting! Free with museum admission.

Interesting insects

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Insect crafts. Free, booking essential.

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Splish Splash

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Splash into a world of watery wonders with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Stay and Play

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Animal Pom Poms

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Create your own Animal themed Pom Pom from wool and customise with an array of accessories.

Jazzy Jewels

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Create your very own bracelet from our assortment of sparkly beads and charms or create a gift for family or a friend. All materials and tools...

Lego Club

Time: 9am - 1pm (Wed) and 10am - 12pm (Sat)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in every Wednesday 9am - 1pm and every Saturday 10am - 12pm. Recommended for children of all ages. Design, build and create with our vast collection of LEGO bricks. Explore endless possibilities...

Railway crafts - Wednesdays 23/7, 13/8 and 27/8

Time: 10am -4pm

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Celebrate 200 years of railway history with themed craft days: seaside postcards, floral station gardens, and community railway maps. Includes real railway artefacts! Drop-in and free with museum admission....

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Splish Splash

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Splash into a world of watery wonders with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Summer crafts

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

Summer LEGO club

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

3D pens

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Explore creativity with 3D pens! Free, booking essential.

Arty STEAM - Every Monday

Time: 2:00 - 4:00

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/arty-steam/

Explore the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) through The Bowes Museum’s fascinating collections, featuring wonders like the Silver Swan, intricate clocks and...

Bee hotel

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Creative and environmental bee hotel. Free, booking essential.

Craft-a-thon

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, payable on arrival. Recommended for children aged 6+. Join us for a day of crafting. Drop in for a range of crafting activities such as bookmarks, papercraft, and so much more. No booking is required...

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.51

Superhero Party

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 8 years. Join Make My Day Events for lots of fun as you sing, dance and party with your favourite superheroes!

Superhero Party

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 8 years. Join Make My Day Events for lots of fun as you sing, dance and party with your favourite superheroes!

Teddy Bear's Picnic - Every Thursday

Time: 11:00 - 1:00 (quiet time from 12:30)

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/teddy-bears-picnic/

Bring your favourite soft toys along to The Bowes Museum for a picnic filled with games, stories and creative activities, inspired by Pet Project. We’ll round off the session with some relaxing quiet...

The Mini Museum - Every Thursday

Time: 2:00 - 4:00

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-mini-museum/

Experience what it’s like to work with museum collections in this two-hour workshop, bound to spark your imagination and curiosity. You’ll tell stories through artworks and objects instead of words,...

Big Science Workshop

Time: 10.30-12.30pm

Venue: Dorman Museum

Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA

Website: Big Science Workshop

Get ready for the most magical Big Science session yet! Make some magic when you carry out three science experiments, and enjoy some of our favourite Big Science demonstrations.

Bird Habitats - Every Friday

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bird-habitats/

Join us this summer as we support local wildlife in the museum’s parkland by building your own birdhouse from recycled materials or decorating a ready-made one. Place your creation in the museum grounds...

Cardboard robots

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Cardboard robot craft. Free, booking essential.

Children's Watercolours

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. Recommended for children aged 5+. Budding artists are invited to join us and discover the wonderful art of watercolour painting. All materials are provided.

Creepy crawly capers

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Creative mask making fun. Free, booking essential.

Laser cut necklace

Time: 14.00-16.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Create a unique piece of jewellery using laser cutter. Booking essential.

Story and Art with Serena Guy

Time: 11am - 11.45am

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 4 - 12 years Listen to local author Serena Guy reading her story ‘Seashells in my pocket’ and take part in an art workshop based on the book.

Story and Art with Serena Guy

Time: 2.30pm - 3.15pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 4 - 12 years Listen to local author Serena Guy reading her story ‘Seashells in my pocket’ and take part in an art workshop based on the book.

Animal Origami - Daily

Time: 10:00 - 5:00

Venue: The Bowes Museum

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/animal-origami/

Stop by Pet Project to enjoy a self-led craft activity, where you’ll make adorable origami animals inspired by the ceramics in the exhibition to take home with you. Drop-in activity in the exhibition...

Design and Print (8+)

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE (charges to print 3D models begin at £2.50). Recommended for children aged 8+. Every Saturday excluding Sat 2 August and Sat 23 August. Our weekly 3D Design & Print Workshop is the perfect place...

Movie Makers

Time: 1.30pm - 3pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Every Saturday excluding Sat 2 August and Sat 23 August. Do you love building with LEGO and shaping your own creations out of Plasticine? Now...

Super Saturday

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE weekly drop-in. Join us at Darlington Library for free fun suitable for the whole family, including LEGO, games, interactive trails and more!

Teddy Bears Picnic

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Bring along your favorite Teddy and a picnic or you can purchase a farmers lunch box from our Cafe. Meet the characters for songs, stories and games. Normal entry fee applies

Awesome Animation

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Using Stop Motion Studio, you will be given props to create your very own 2D animation movie. Each week there will be a different theme: Mon...

Design and Print (14+)

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE (charges to print 3D models begin at £2.50). Recommended for children aged 14+. Our weekly 3D Design & Print Workshop is the perfect place to start. You’ll learn the basics of 3D design software...

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Down in the Jungle

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Come down for a jungle boogie full of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Swimming Intensives - Week 1

Time: 09:00-11:30

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Website: www.healthydarlington.co.uk

2 sets of intensive swimming lessons, 10 lessons per week from Foundation, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4. Call 01325 406000 to book

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.52

Ojos de Dios

Time: 10.11-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

God's Eye weave craft. Free, booking essential.

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Down in the Jungle

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Come down for a jungle boogie full of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Stay and Play

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Unicorns and monsters

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Enjoy our mythical and magical crafts. Free, booking essential.

Weaving board crafts

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Weaving board craft. Free, booking essential.

Dream Catchers

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 6+. Sleep tight with your very own personalised dream catcher. All materials provided so you can create a fun and special catcher of sweet dreams....

How does your garden grow?

Time: 10:30-11:30

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Garden scene craft. Free, booking essential.

LEGO Spike Prime

Time: 14.30-16.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO Spike Prime kits. Free, booking essential.

Library Takeover Day

Time: 11am - 3pm

Address: Bakehouse Hill, Darlington DL1 5QA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Recommended for the whole family. We will be taking over Darlington’s outdoor market square for a free family day out with performances, interactive sessions, authors, entertainment, stalls...

Summer crafts

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

Summer LEGO club

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.53

Magical Music for Minis

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 0-5 years. Experience live music, explore percussion instruments and learn early musicianship skills through sensory games, songs, rhymes and movement!

Magical Music for Minis

Time: 1pm - 1.45pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 0-5 years. Experience live music, explore percussion instruments and learn early musicianship skills through sensory games, songs, rhymes and movement!

Mini garden

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Mini garden inspired craft. Free, booking essential.

The sun has got his hat on

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Teddy bear sunhat craft. Free, booking essential.

Weaving Board Crafts

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Weaving board craft. Free, booking essential.

Code Club: Game Creation using Scratch

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 10+. You will learn about variables, loops and functions in Scratch and create a Block Breakout game. This is a beginner session but is aimed at...

Little Loco’s Big Day – immersive storytelling Every Friday in August

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Join us at Preston Park Museum for a magical storytelling session about Little Loco, a brave engine on the historic Stockton & Darlington Railway. Perfect for families! Drop-in and Free with museum admission....

Slime Making Workshop

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 5+. Join Creation Station for a fun, hands-on slime making workshop. As well as the usual slime making fun, the kids will bling and accessorise their...

Slime Making Workshop

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 5+. Join Creation Station for a fun, hands-on slime making workshop. As well as the usual slime making fun, the kids will bling and accessorise their...

Princess & Superheros,

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Your favorite Frozen Princess Elsa and Anna are at the farm to meet and greet with you. Normal entry fee applies

Princess & Superheros,

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Your favorite Frozen Princess Elsa and Anna are at the farm to meet and greet with you. Normal entry fee applies

Princess & Superheros,

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Your favorite Frozen Princess Elsa and Anna are at the farm to meet and greet with you. Normal entry fee applies

Science Museum Live Stage Show

Time: 13.30-15.30

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: Science Museum - The Live Stage Show | Middlesbrough Box Office

An unmissable family show full to spark the whole families curiousity- Join London's renowned Science Museum in this brand new show!

Princess & Superheros,

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Welcome return for you Spiderman fans. Come along and meet him. Normal entry fee applies

Bridge building

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Bridge building craft. Free, booking essential.

Dapoo Adeola DrawAlong

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

DrawAlong with illustrator Dap Adeola (pre-recorded session). Free, booking essential.

Sensory Storytime

Time: 10am - 10.45am (0-1 years) and 11.15am - 12pm (0-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for an exciting story-based session involving sensory exploration, props, songs and music.

Woodland collage craft

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Create a woodland window craft. Free, booking essential.

Bridge building

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Bridge building craft. Free, booking essential.

Bring the outdoors in

Time: 10.00.11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Nature mobile craft. Free, booking essential.

Colourscape Festival

Time: 10.30-15.30

Venue: Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Address: Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT

Website: Colourscape

Back for the summer after previous sell out success- this touring festival takes you on a musical journey through an inflatable labyrinth of soothing lights and sounds.

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.54

Football crazy!

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Football crafts. Free, booking essential.

Pool Parties

Time: 13:00-15:00

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Website: www.healthydarlington.co.uk

Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays! 1pm - 3pm, Main Pool, Toddler Pool, Slides and Diving Boards, plus beach balls, small pool floats and a LIVE DJ - normal admission applies

Wildlife watching with Dan Rouse

Time: 11.30-12.30

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join children's author Dan Rouse. Free, booking essential

Wildlife watching with Dan Rouse

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join children's author Dan Rouse. Free, booking essential

Yoga Stories and Craft!

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2-6 years. Come and listen to a peaceful story and join in with some yoga stretches as we go! Finish off with a craft to take home.

Yoga Stories and Craft!

Time: 1pm - 1.45pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2-6 years. Come and listen to a peaceful story and join in with some yoga stretches as we go! Finish off with a craft to take home.

Jumping frogs!

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Create flipping frog game. Free, booking essential.

Jumping frogs!

Time: 13.00-14.00

Venue: Fairfield Library

Address: Fairfield Road, Fairfield, TS19 7AJ

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Create flipping frog game. Free, booking essential.

Let's go camping!

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

National Children's Play Day

Time: 14.00-15.30

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Family fun. Free, drop in.

Self-Portraits of Frida by Billingham International Folklore Festival

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Experience Frida Kahlo’s world through powerful dance, music, and storytelling. Featuring Ballet La Grana, Beatriz Ramirez de Autlan, Jalisco, Ballet El Grullo and Mariachi Rosales from Mexico. Choreography...

Story and Craft

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. Come and listen to a story and make a craft to take home.

Story and Craft

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. Come and listen to a story and make a craft to take home.

Summer LEGO club

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Virtual Reality: Step into Space

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Blast off to the moon and explore our Solar System in this virtual reality experience.

Craft and grow starter kit

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Window greenhouse and self feeding plant pot craft. Free, booking essential.

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.55

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Rainbow Magic

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for a colourful journey full of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Stay and Play

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Summer crafts

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Summer crafts. Free, booking essential.

Pet Planters

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customise one of our frog, dog or panda planters. All materials and accessories provided....

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Rainbow Magic

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for a colourful journey full of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Summer rhymetime

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Rhymetime fun for under 5's. Free, booking essential.

Virtual Reality: Nature

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Journey across the globe using our VR headsets and get up close and personal with a range of birds, animals and Sealife.

Sonic Weekend

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Shadow and Knuckles will be spending time on the farm today, come along and met them. Normal entry fee applies

Sonic Weekend

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Sonic and Tails are taking time out to meet you today, Normal entry fee applies

Build and code with LEGO Spike Prime

Time: 10.00-11.30

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO Spike Prime kits. Free, booking essential.

Paper chain clouds

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Rainbow craft. Free, booking essential.

Swimming Intensives - Week 2

Time: 09:00-11:30

Venue: The Dolphin Centre

Address: Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Website: www.healthydarlington.co.uk

2 sets of intensive swimming lessons, 10 lessons per week from Foundation, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4. Call 01325 406000 to book

Train Time!

Time: 10am - 11am, 11.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2+. All aboard! Join us as we take your child on a whistle stop tour of all things trains with Train Time UK! If your child loves playing trains, they...

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.56

Paper chain clouds

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Rainbow craft. Free, booking essential.

Plantastic

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Nature crafts. Free, booking essential.

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Cars, trucks and trains

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Beep Beep! Start your engines and join us on a vehicle adventure packed with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime...

Stay and Play

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Weaving dreams with nature

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Dreamcatcher craft. Free, booking essential.

Build and code with LEGO Spike Prime

Time: 14.30-16.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO Spike Prime kits. Free, booking essential.

Jazzy Jewels

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Create your very own bracelet from our assortment of sparkly beads and charms or create a gift for family or a friend. All materials and tools...

Magical Mugs

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Design your very own mug with our infusible ink pens and heat press. Create your own magical masterpiece to be printed directly onto your mug. Pressing...

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Cars, trucks and trains

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Beep Beep! Start your engines and join us on a vehicle adventure packed with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime...

Summer crafts

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

Summer LEGO club

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Buzz-worthy bug hotel

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Bug hotel craft. Free, booking essential.

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.57

Design your own tote bag

Time: 10.11-12.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Design your own tote bag.

Princess Party

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 8 years. Join Make My Day Events for lots of fun as you sing, dance and party with your favourite princesses.

Princess Party

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 8 years. Join Make My Day Events for lots of fun as you sing, dance and party with your favourite princesses.

Jellyfish windsocks

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Jellyfish craft. Free, booking essential.

Shadow lantern workshop with Robin Simpson

Time: 14.00-15.30

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Shadow lantern workshops with storyteller Robin Simpson. Free, booking essential.

Storytelling with Robin Simpson

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Music, mayhem and a magic chicken with storyteller Robin Simpson. Free, booking essential.

Virtual Reality: Dinosaurs

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Travel back in time using our VR headsets and meet your favourite giant reptiles face to virtual face.

ZooLab: Wriggle and Crawl

Time: 11am - 12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2 - 6 years. Meet the animals in this fun and interactive session, then get active while you show off your best animal impersonations! Hop like a frog...

ZooLab: Wriggle and Crawl

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 2 - 6 years. Meet the animals in this fun and interactive session, then get active while you show off your best animal impersonations! Hop like a frog...

Nursery Rhyme weekend

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Old McDonald, is brining along Little Bo Peep and the Queen of Hearts this weekend, with laughter, stories, games and you moght hear your favorite sing along nursery rhyme. Normal entry fee applies

Imagine Me Storytelling Adventure

Time: 11am - 12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 7 years. Join us on an interactive storytelling adventure '999 Emergency' with Jo from Imagine Me. Children will be immersed in the story while...

Imagine Me Storytelling Adventure

Time: 2.30pm -3.30pm

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 3 - 7 years. Join us on an interactive storytelling adventure 'The Gruffalo' with Jo from Imagine Me. Children will be immersed in the story while they...

Construction Kids Lego Party

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 4+. An exciting LEGO party with a huge 20ft race track, building games, time challenges and more!

Construction Kids Lego Party

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 4+. An exciting LEGO party with a huge 20ft race track, building games, time challenges and more!

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.58

Magical Mugs

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Design your very own mug with our infusible ink pens and heat press. Create your own magical masterpiece to be printed directly onto your mug. Pressing...

Out of this world!

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Space crafts. Free, booking essential.

Weave nature's wonders

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Nature weaving. Free, booking essential.

Craft your own paper garden

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Outdoor inspired crafts. Free, booking essential.

Professor Brainstorm

Time: 10.30am - 11.15am and 1pm - 1.45pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 5 - 11 years. Professor Brainstorm (and some helpers from the audience) perform many exciting, puzzling, and fascinating experiments. It looks like...

Summer LEGO club

Time: 10.11-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Trendy Tees

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£6, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Design and create your personalised Summer T-Shirt and give it the wow factor using pre-cut templates and fabric pens. T-Shirts will be provided...

Trendy Tote Bags

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 7+. Customise your very own Summer Tote bag and give it the wow factor using pre-cut templates and fabric pens. Library Tote Bags, templates and all...

3D pens

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Explore creativity with 3D pens! Free, booking essential.

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.59

Magic monoprinting

Time: 14.00-15.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Monoprinting craft. Free, booking essential.

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Bug Bonanza

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for some minibeast fun with lots of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Stay and Play

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Summer crafts

Time: 10.30-11.30

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Join us in making some sensational summer crafts

Tiny world of wonder

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Learn about plants and ecosystems crafts. Free, booking essential.

Magic monoprinting

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Monoprinting craft. Free, booking essential.

Perfect Pencil Pots

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Add your own designs to our pencil pot templates which will then be laser engraved and ready for you to build and paint using our acrylic pens....

Pet Planters

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customise one of our frog, dog or panda planters. All materials and accessories provided....

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Bug Bonanza

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Join us for some minibeast fun with lots of songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Bluey and Bingo

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Meet and Greet with Bluey and Bingo. They love to come down to the Farm. Normal entry fee applies

Trainsville: Paper Crafting Workshops -

Venue: Preston Park Museum

Address: Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

Website: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/

Explore railway heritage through hands-on paper model making. Create your own architectural masterpiece with expert guidance. Free, drop-in, and perfect for ages 8+. Drop-in and free with museum admission,...

Angel and Stitch

Time: 11.00-16.00

Venue: Newham Grange Farm

Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TG

Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/

Sonic is bringing Angel along to the Farm, See what mischeif they get up to. Normal entry fee applies

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.60

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Cockerton: Stomp and Roar

Time: 9.15am - 10.15am (0-1 years) and 10.45am - 11.45am (1-4 years)

Venue: Cockerton Library

Address: Woodland Rd, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9AA

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Come along for a dinosaur themed session with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Robots!

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Space crafts. Free, booking essential.

Stay and Play

Time: 2.30pm - 4pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in. Join us for a stay and play session with a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.

Wavel dragon shadow puppets

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Library, Gilmour Street

Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Shadow puppets crafts. Free, booking essential.

Funky Frames

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£3.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 6+. Design your own funky picture frame using a range of accessories. The frame is suitable for a 6” x 4” photo. All materials supplied.

Jazzy Jewels

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£2.50, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Create your very own bracelet from our assortment of sparkly beads and charms or create a gift for family or a friend. All materials and tools...

Rhymetime Adventure Play @ Darlington: Stomp and Roar

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am (0-1 years) and 11am - 12pm (1-4 years)

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Come along for a dinosaur themed session with songs, rhymes and adventure play. Children under 1 must have a separate paid for ticket at all Rhymetime Adventure Play sessions.

Summer LEGO club

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Come and show us what you can build. Free, drop in.

Wavel dragon shadow puppets

Time: 10.00-11.00

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Shadow puppets crafts. Free, booking essential.

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Craft activities for all ages, prices range from £1.50 - £3.61

Wild West Dino Discovery

Time: 11am - 3pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

FREE drop-in Do your little explorers love dinosaurs? Come along to our dinosaur discovery day with 19th century dino hunter Mr Barnum Brown. Your little dino hunters will learn about different types of...

Performing Arts Workshop with DAPA

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

Website: Home - Darlington Libraries

£5, booking required. Recommended for children aged 8+. Join Darlington Academy for Performing Arts for an exciting all singing, dancing and drama workshop based on Matilda.

Train craft

Time: 11.00-12.00

Venue: Roseworth Library

Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX

Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event

Train crafts. Free, booking essential.

Tom Gates Epic Stage Show

Time: 12.30-15.30

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall

Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Website: Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show! | Middlesbrough Box Office

Based on the best selling book this new stage show brings the hugely popular illustrations and music to life.

Junior Taster Sessions

Time: 10.30 a.m.

Venue: Darlington Library

Address: Crown Street, Darlington. DL1 1ND

Website: www.darlingtonstitchandcreate.co.uk

DS&C are offering free introductory hand stitching workshops for youngsters as part of the S&DR200 festival. Workshops will take place at Darlington Library, Crown Street, Darlington on Saturday 13th...