What's On in Tees Valley

Baby & Toddler (Mondays)

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Board games (Saturdays)

Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

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

Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. Drop in

LEGO Club (Saturdays)

Time: 2 - 3pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

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

Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.

LEGO club (Sundays)

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.

Baby & Toddler (Mondays)

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby rhymetime (Mondays)

Time: 11 - 11.30am

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

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

Bond with your baby through rhymes, songs and stories in Thornaby Central Library's Imagination Station. A specially designed multi-sensory rhymetime for non walkers. Suitable for ages 0 - 1 year. Term...

Rhymetime (Mondays)

Time: 9.30 - 10.15am

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime (Mondays)

Time: 10 - 10.45am

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler (Tuesday)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)

Time: 2 - 3pm

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime (Tuesdays)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime (Tuesdays)

Time: 10 - 10.45am

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Storytime (Tuesdays)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Roseworth Library

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

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Fairfield Library

Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime (Wednesdays)

Time: 10.30 - 11.15am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

BookTrust Storytime Prize

Time: 1.30 - 2.30

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

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

Looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your little ones? Bring your under 5s to our exciting BookTrust Storytime sessions at the library! Booking essential.

Baby & Toddler (Fridays)

Time: 10.30 - 11.30am

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

BookTrust Storytime Prize

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Norton Library

Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE

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

Looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your little ones? Bring your under 5s to our exciting BookTrust Storytime sessions at the library! Booking essential.

Chess for All (Fridays)

Time: 4 - 6pm

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

Rhymetime (Fridays)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Roseworth Library

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

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Rhymetime (Fridays)

Time: 10 - 11am

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

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

Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Chess for all (Saturdays)

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

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

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

Chess for All (Saturdays)

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Thornaby Central Library

Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW

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

Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only

Chess for All (Saturdays)

Time: 1 - 3pm

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

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

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

Code Club (Saturdays)

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Stockton Central Library

Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU

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

Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.

The Lightning Thief - The Percey Jackson Musical

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...

Home Educating families session: 3d pens

Time: 2 - 3pm

Venue: Billingham Library

Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN

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

Explore creativity with 3D pens! A perfect blend of art, tech and innovation to inspire curious minds. Suitable for ages 8+ years. Booking essential.

National Lottery Free Open Day

Time: 10am - 5pm

Venue: The Bowes Museum

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

Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Visit/

The Bowes Museum welcomes National Lottery players for free on Friday, 13 and Saturday, 14 March 2026 as a thank you for their crucial support. Any adult with a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game...

Wheels on the Bus

Time: 9.30 - 10am

Venue: Preston Park Museum and Grounds, Main car park

Address: Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3RH

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

Come and join us for a fun session of songs and stories on the Mobile Library. For under 5's.

The Magic Faraway Trail

Time: 11:00 to 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115822

Activity trail to mark the release of the new movie The Magic Faraway Tree

Ripon Cathedral Easter holiday activty mornings

Time: 10:30am-12pm

Venue: Ripon Cathedral

Website: riponcathedral.org.uk/family/

Join us at Ripon Cathedral this Easter for creative, hands-on children's activities on Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week. Make your own Easter basket, create decorative crosses, and much more. £4 per...

K-POP Day

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Groovefest

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Emergency Services Day

Time: 11:00 - 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115804

Annual Emergency Services Day organised by the Darlington Borough Council’s events team, the event welcomes a host of emergency services vehicles and staff including Durham Constabulary, County Durham...

Eid al-Adha Celebrations

Time: TBC

Venue: TBC

Address: TBC

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Eco Fair

Time: 11:00 - 16:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115805

Find out more about living a sustainable and eco-friendly life? Come and join us in the Market Square for our Sustainability Event. This event explores how you can impact the future of the world we live,...

Wool Fair

Time: 11:00 - 16:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115806

The Darlington Wool Fair is a unique event that brings together traders, craft experts, and wool enthusiasts for a day full of creativity, learning, and shopping. This year there will be a wide range of...

The Swiftie Trail

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Dance Festival

Time: 13:00 to 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115824

The mass dance event is organised by Darlington Dance Festival Association who are a voluntary group who come together to get everyone dancing,

World Cup Activities Day

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Armed Forces Day

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Community Carnival North Lodge Park to Hopetown

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Dance Festival

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Proms in the Park

Time: 15:00 - 18:00

Venue: South Park

Address: South Park, Darlington, DL1 5TD

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115808

Proms at the Park held in South Park's bandstand every year is set to be held this Sunday, July 5. The event is held 3pm until 7pm and visitors can expect music for all ages and tastes. No tickets are...

Vintage Vehicle Rally

Time: 11:00 - 16:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115809

Darlington's Vintage Vehicle Rally takes the town back in time as it was filled with classic vehicles over the weekend. The town centre will be showcasing a vast collection of vintage vehicles this July....

World Cultural Day

Time: 11:00 to 17:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115814

An event celebrating the rich diversity of cultures from around the world, promises to bring an explosion of colour, rhythm and flavour to Darlington town centre.

GOLD Tea Dance

Time: 10:00 to 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115811

Waltz down to Darlington for the annual GOLD (Growing Older Living in Darlington) Tea Dance. Live music, dancing and lots of stalls with info on services for older people and for people of all ages. GOLD...

Darlington By The Sea

Time: 11:00 to 17:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115812

Darlington by the Sea’s beach-themed event runs from Saturday 18th to Sunday 27th July 2026. From 11am until 4pm each day, families can enjoy free sandcastle building in a giant sandpit in the market...

Move More Mondays

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Darlington 10K + Running Festival + Family Runs

Time: 11:00 to 17:00

Venue: Darlington Market Square

Address: Market Square, Darlington, DL1 5QA

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115820

Darlington 10k, 5k, Junior 3k and Family Fun Run, Sunday 3 August. Please note all runs are online advance entry only. Cash and voucher prizes are available.

Library Takeover Day

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Discovery Festival

Time: All Day

Venue: Mowden Park RFC (Northern Echo Arena)

Address: Neasham Rd, Darlington DL2 1DL

Website: https://www.discoveryfestival.co.uk/

Get ready to party with an incredible line-up of the best music from the greatest decade. Featuring Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Go West and Jake Graham.

Darlington Pride

Time: 11:00 to 17:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115819

Darlington Pride will be an all-inclusive, community event held on Sat 8 August 2026, and the weekend will involve an exciting programme of events. Darlington’s Pride celebrations are starting with a...

Move More Mondays

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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S&DR Heritage Day

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Making Sense Together

Time: 11:00 to 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115807

Join us in the market square to support people with learning disabilities or autism, to promote inclusivity for all, and to join in some calm, sensory, free, fun. The free event aims to offer a safe and...

Mega Misfit Market

Time: 11:00 to 17:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115825

The Mega Misfit Market in Darlington is a popular alternative market held, featuring independent traders selling unique, weird, and wonderful items like gothic clothing, accessories, art, collectibles...

Fairy Tales & Legends Day

Time: 11:00 to 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115813

Dress to impress! Be a part of Darlington’s Fairytales & Legends Day. Meet and greet some of your favourite characters, enjoy a dazzling live theatre production, and join in with crafts and games.

Durham Big Band and Jazz Music

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Dinosaur Day

Time: 11:00 to 15:00

Venue: Town Centre

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115815

Whether you're a fan of the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, the three-horned Triceratops or the swift-footed Velociraptor, there will be something for everyone in the town centre on Thursday 27 August, from...

Darlington Disco Day

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Hurworth Concert Band

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Rhythm & Tunes Festival

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Restaurant Week

Time: Varies

Venue: Varies

Address: Varies

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115817

If you’re after something delicious to do, why not get a slice of the action at Darlington Restaurant Week? This bi-annual event will be back from Friday 23rd to Friday 30th October giving you the opportunity...

Diwali Celebrations

Time: 16:00 to 19:00

Venue: Darlington Market Hall and Open Market

Address: Darlington, DL1

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115803

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Diwali in the Market Hall — a day filled with colour, creativity, music, and dance!

Halloween

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Christmas Lights Switch On

Time: 16:00 to 18:30

Venue: Darlington Market Square

Address: Market Square, Darlington, DL1 5QA

Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=115818

Come down to the Market Square to join in the free fun with live music and special guests. The festive entertainment starts at 4pm counting us down to the big switch on. The switch on will take place just...

Sensory Switch On

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Beauty and the Beast Pantomime

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Ice Sculpture Trail

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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Quiet Christmas Lights

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Website: https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/

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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

Crafts @ Kirkleatham

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum

Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 5NW

Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds

Pirate themed crafts at Kirkleatham Museum. Charge applies

Junior book club (Tuesdays)

Time: 4 - 5pm

Venue: Yarm Library

Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG

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

Are you aged 8-11? Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy talking about books and doing activities with others? Contact library for details of next meeting dates.

Junior Book club (Wednesdays)

Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm

Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library

Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL

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

Are you aged 8-11? Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy talking about books and doing activities with others? Contact library for details of next meeting dates.

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

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