Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links.
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Tickets are now available with a whopping 59% discount on selected dates. Find out more and book discounted tickets here (do check t&cs): https://tidd.ly/3NyvaNe
What's On in the North East - 9 & 10 November
- 9 Nov - FREE Make a Fish Collage at Oriental Museum Durham
- 9 Nov - £1 Spooky Ships Trail at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
- 9 Nov - Family Disco at Alphabetti Theatre (£2)
- 9 Nov - Warhorse at Sunderland Empire
- 9 Nov - Science Club at Hopetown Darlington (Volcanoes)
- 9 Nov - Create a Hedgehog House in the Bowes Museum Garden
- 9Nov - FREE Bloom Creative / Sensory Play at Theatre Hullabaloo
- 9 Nov - Reindeer Post at Theatre Hullabaloo (use letter templates to post your letter to Santa and you'll receive a reply. £1 recommended donation)
- 9 & 10 Nov - FREE Interactive Microworld Exhibition at The Word
- 9 & 10 Nov - FREE (ad) Steam to Green Interactive Exhibition at Discovery Museum
- 9 & 10 Nov - FREE Leap Then Look Interactive Play Area at BALTIC
- 9 & 10 Nov - Tyneside Model Railway Exhibiton at Jesmnd Park Academy
- 9 & 10 Nov (ad) - Open Air Ice Skating in Newcastle's Times Square (Centre for Life)
- 9 & 10 Nov (ad) - FREE Underground Adventures of Murray the Mole at Great North Museum
- 9 & 10 Nov (ad) - A Christmas Through Time at Bamburgh Castle
- 9 & 10 Nov - FREE Paddington Trail in Darlington Town Centre (dog friendly)
- 9 & 10 Nov - Beloved Bears Storytime at Seven Stories (FREE at 3:30pm)
- 9 & 10 Nov - Brilliant Bears Craft Workshop at Seven Stories
- 9 & 10 Nov - Dinosaur World Live at Darlington Hippodrome
- 10 Nov - (ad) Remembrance Sunday & Folk Music at Beamish Museum (dog friendly)
- 10 Nov - FREE LEGO Drop In at The Word
Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. Where an event is mentioned as dog friendly, it will have some areas where pet dogs are permitted. Check with venues for further guidance.
I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html
What's On in the North East - 16 & 17 November
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| Morpeth Pavillion Opens this weekend |
- 16 Nov - FREE Make a Moon Garland at Oriental Museum Durham
- 16 Nov - £1 Jack and the Banstalk Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 16 Nov - The Search for Carmella Author Event at Seven Stories
- 16 Nov - Family Art Class at Shipley Art Gallery
- 16 Nov - Warhorse at Sunderland Empire
- 16 Nov - FREE Morpeth Light Switch On with FREE Funfair Rides, FREE Face Painting, FREE Choirs, Santa in his Sleigh and Rutherfords Window Reveal
- 16 Nov - Science Club at Hopetown Darlington (Renewable Energy)
- 16 Nov - FREE Minecraft Club at Farrell Centre
- 16 Nov - FREE Bloom Creative / Sensory Play at Theatre Hullabaloo
- 16 Nov - Reindeer Post at Theatre Hullabaloo (use letter templates to post your letter to Santa and you'll receive a reply. £1 recommended donation)
- 16 & 17 Nov - FREE Shildon Brick Show at Locomotion Shildon
- 16 & 17 Nov (ad) - Open Air Ice Skating in Newcastle's Times Square (Centre for Life)
- 16 & 17 Nov - (ad) The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail
- 16 & 17 Nov (ad) - A Christmas Through Time at Bamburgh Castle
- 16 & 17 Nov - Santa Stories in Newcastle Christmas Village
- 16 & 17 Nov - Elf School at Newcastle Christmas Village
- 16 & 17 Nov - £3 Christmas Shows at Newcastle Christmas Village (choose from Tinsel Tots, Elves in Action, the Grinch and Ice Extravaganza)
- 16 & 17 Nov - FREE Interactive Microworld Exhibition at The Word
- 16 & 17 Nov - FREE (ad) Steam to Green Interactive Exhibition at Discovery Museum
- 16 & 17 Nov - FREE Leap Then Look Interactive Play Area at BALTIC
- 16 & 17 Nov (ad) - FREE Underground Adventures of Murray the Mole at Great North Museum
- 17 Nov - Newcastle United Women vs Southampton Women at St James' Park. Tickets from just £2!!! Book here: https://book.newcastleunited.com/en-GB/categories/NUW%20Team
- 17 Nov - FREE Toys & Games of the Past Family Fun Day at The Story Durham
- 17 Nov - FREE Christmas Light Switch On in Darlington
- 17 Nov - FREE LEGO Drop In at The Word
- 17 Nov - Youth Brass in Concert at The Glasshouse
Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. Where an event is mentioned as dog friendly, it will have some areas where pet dogs are permitted. Check with venues for further guidance.
I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html
What's On in the North East - 23 & 24 November
- 23 Nov - Beauty & the Enchanted Beast at Darlington Town Hall
- 23 Nov - FREE Make an Egyptian God Mask at Oriental Museum Durham
- 23 Nov - £1 Jack and the Banstalk Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 23 Nov - FREE Grand Lantern Parade in Alnwick
- 23 Nov - Science Club at Hopetown Darlington (Light Experiments)
- 23 Nov - Kitchen Zoo presents Wolf at Northern Stage (Under 5s but all welcome)
- 23 Nov - FREE Christmas Launch at Manor Walks Cramlington with FREE Grotto, FREE Face Painting, FREE Meet the Elves and FREE Festive Colouring
- 23 Nov - Christmas Stop Motion Animation at Ushaw Historic House
- 23 Nov - Decorate a Christmas Stocking at Station East, Gateshead
- 23 Nov - Christmas Calligrahy at Station East, Gateshead
- 23 Nov - Make a Macrame Plant Hanger at The Central, Gateshead
- 23 Nov - Blyth Christmas Light Switch On with Santa's Grotto, Walkabout Characters, Fairground Rides, Choirs and more
- 23 Nov - Reindeer Post at Theatre Hullabaloo (use letter templates to post your letter to Santa and you'll receive a reply. £1 recommended donation)
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - FREE Underground Adventures of Murray the Mole at Great North Museum
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - A Christmas Through Time at Bamburgh Castle
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - Open Air Ice Skating in Newcastle's Times Square (Centre for Life)
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - The Santa Experienc & Christmas Planetarium Show at Centre for Life Newcastle
- 23 & 24 Nov - Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating at Sunderland Live Arena
- 23 & 24 Nov - Angel Wings and Winter Things Trail at Ushaw Historic House
- 23 & 24 Nov - FREE Morpeth Christmas Trail & Santa Letter Writing
- 23 & 24 Nov - FREE Santa's Grotto at Manor Walks, Cramlington
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - Santa's Enchanted Elf Journey at Whitehouse Farm
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - Christmas Daytimes at Beamish (dog friendly)
- 23 & 24 Nov - (ad) The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - Woodland Fairy Trail at Gibside (dog friendly)
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - Visit Father Christmas at The Stables (Gibside)
- 23 & 24 Nov (ad) - A Fairytale Christmas at Ormesby Hall
- 23 & 24 Nov - FREE Interactive Microworld Exhibition at The Word
- 23 & 24 Nov - FREE (ad) Steam to Green Interactive Exhibition at Discovery Museum
- 23 & 24 Nov - FREE Leap Then Look Interactive Play Area at BALTIC
- 23 & 24 Nov - Aglow at Auckland Gardens and Palace
- 23 & 24 Nov - Santa Stories in Newcastle Christmas Village
- 23 & 24 Nov - Elf School at Newcastle Christmas Village
- 23 & 24 Nov - £3 Christmas Shows at Newcastle Christmas Village (choose from Tinsel Tots, Elves in Action, the Grinch and Ice Extravaganza)
- 23 & 24 Nov - (ad) Disney On Ice at Utlilta Arena
- 23 & 24 Nov - Christmas Weekend in Alnwick
- 23 & 24 Nov - Festive Scavenger Hunt at Alnwick Garden
- 23 & 24 Nov - Winter Lights at Lilidorei and Alnwick Garden
- 23 & 24 Nov - Christmas Around the World Trail at Lilidorei
- 24 Nov - FREE LEGO Drop In at The Word
- 24 Nov - FREE The National Gallery Family Day at The Word
- 24 Nov - FREE Redcar Light Switch On and Illumination Parade
I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html
What's On in the North East - 30 November & 1 December
- 30 Nov - (ad) FREE Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, The Really Big Adventure Storytelling and Puppet Making at Wallsend Library. Book a FREE ticket here: https://www.visitnorthtyneside.com/events/event/wallsend-childrens-winter-events/
- 30 Nov - FREE Paper Sculpting Workshop at Oriental Museum Durham
- 30 Nov - £1 Jack and the Banstalk Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 30 Nov - Bear's Christmas Adventure at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (£2)
- 30 Nov - A Christmas Carol at Alnwick Playhouse
- 30 Nov - Christmas Story Explorers (Stick Man) at Wharton Park
- 30 Nov - FREE LEGO Build Challenge at Great North Museum
- 30 Nov - Science Club at Hopetown Darlington (Christmas Engineering)
- 30 Nov - A Christmas Carol at Northern Stage
- 30 Nov - Happily Ever After Murder Mystery at The Word (12+)
- 30 Nov - Winter Warmer Saturday at BALTIC with free Gingerbread Decorating, Art Workshops, Storytelling and more (recommended £1 donation)
- 30 Nov - Reindeer Post at Theatre Hullabaloo (use letter templates to post your letter to Santa and you'll receive a reply. £1 recommended donation)
- 30 Nov - FREE Dreamland Sensory Play at Theatre Hullabaloo
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Christmas Activities at Whickam Thorns including Christmas Bushcraft, Snowtubing & an Elf Hunt Trail
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - FREE PlantsPlus Christmas Market with FREE Facepainting, FREE Meet the Donkeys & FREE Christmas Treasure Hunt. Santa's Grotto is also available.
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - FREE Underground Adventures of Murray the Mole at Great North Museum
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - The Little Mermaid Panto at Newcastle Theatre Royal
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - A Christmas Through Time at Bamburgh Castle
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Christmas at the Carriageworks Enchanted Reindeer Trail at Hopetown Darlington
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE Walking with the Snowman Trail in Middlesbrough Town Centre
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Winter Wonderland, Ice Skating and Santa's Grotto at Sunderland Live Arena
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - Santa's Enchanted Elf Journey at Whitehouse Farm
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - Christmas Daytimes at Beamish (dog friendly)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - (ad) The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - Spirit of the Forest Twilight Lantern Walk at Cragside (dog friendly)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE Stories with Santa at Stockton Sparkles
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Santa Stories in Newcastle Christmas Village
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Elf School at Newcastle Christmas Village
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - £3 Christmas Shows at Newcastle Christmas Village (choose from Tinsel Tots, Elves in Action, the Grinch and Ice Extravaganza)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - Open Air Ice Skating in Newcastle's Times Square (Centre for Life)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - The Santa Experienc & Christmas Planetarium Show at Centre for Life Newcastle
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - Woodland Fairy Trail at Gibside (dog friendly)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - Visit Father Christmas at The Stables (Gibside)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec (ad) - A Fairytale Christmas at Ormesby Hall
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Aglow at Auckland Gardens and Palace
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE Entry Bishop Auckland Christmas Town
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE A Georgian Christmas at Kirkleatham Museum
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Snow White Mini Panto at Seven Stories
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Stocking Decorating Workshop at Seven Stories
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Sleigh Craft Workshop at Seven Stories
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Festive Storytimes at Seven Stories (FREE at 3:30pm)
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Festive Tales with Santa at Woodhorn
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Festive Scavenger Hunt at Alnwick Garden
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Winter Lights at Lilidorei and Alnwick Garden
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Christmas Around the World Trail at Lilidorei
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Elf Academy at Metrocentre
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Angel Wings and Winter Things Trail at Ushaw Historic House
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE Interactive Microworld Exhibition at The Word
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE (ad) Steam to Green Interactive Exhibition at Discovery Museum
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - FREE Leap Then Look Interactive Play Area at BALTIC
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - The Elf Express at Stephenson Railway
- 30 Nov & 1 Dec - Kitchen Zoo presents Wolf at Northern Stage (Under 5s but all welcome)
- 1 Dec - FREE LEGO Drop In at The Word
- 1 Dec - FREE Create a Gingerbread City at The Farrell Centre
Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. Where an event is mentioned as dog friendly, it will have some areas where pet dogs are permitted. Check with venues for further guidance.
I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html
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