February half term has a habit of silently sneaking up. One minute it’s January, the next you’re frantically Googling “things to do with the kids that get them out of the house and will actually keep them busy.” Luckily, Teesside has plenty up its sleeve to keep everyone entertained, whatever the weather decides to do (and let’s be honest, it could be all four seasons in one day). From outdoor adventures for the welly-wearing crowd to cosy indoor activities when the rain inevitably arrives, there’s no shortage of ways to fill the week.
Here’s my list of fun, family-friendly things to do in and around Teesside this February half term. The list is in date order, making it easier for you to plan your week.
Jump to: Sat 21st | Sun 22nd | Mon 23rd | Tues 24th | Wed 25th | Thurs 26th | Fri 27th | Sat 28th | Sun 1st
See also: The Best Low Cost & Free Things to Do in Teesside
Saturday 21st Feb
A Square World at The Hullabaloo – A Square World is a story of friends who enjoy the same routine day after day, each day is the same until an unexpected change is forced upon just one of them. This accidental happening throws everyone into disarray, the friends are suddenly divided into those who can and the one who can’t.
Mission Future Seas at NMRN Hartlepool – Mission Future Seas features three interactive play stations packed with future Royal Navy tech that are perfect for ages 6 and up.
MIMA Family Art Trolley (FREE) – Join us with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques. Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Chinese New Year in Darlington town centre (FREE) – Darlington are celebrating the Chinese New Year with free family activities. Come down to the town centre between 11am and 3pm for a special trail and craft activities.
Chinese New Year at Hopetown Darlington (FREE) – We’ll be celebrating the year of the horse with the S&DR 26 Mile Team doing some fabulous horse crafts drop-in sessions. We are also thrilled to welcome traditional Chinese Lion Dancers!
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Sunday 22nd Feb
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Monday 23rd Feb
Family Music Day at Middlesbrough Town Hall – Participants can discover the joy of body percussion, learn fun songs, and experience the magic of live music first-hand. Get ready to stomp, clap, and tap your way through rhythms and melodies, then join in the interactive performance that will have everyone dancing in (or out of) their seats! Event open to all ages, but activities are most suited for children aged 7-14.
Kids Fest K-Pop Party at STACK Middlesbrough – Dance, sing and shine at our Kids K-Pop Party! Enjoy interactive games, high-energy dance-alongs and the biggest K-Pop his kids love. Dress in K-Pop-inspired outfits and bright colours. Suitable for children aged 2-7. Tickets cost £3.
Cheese Chase Challenger at NMRN Hartlepool – Design and build your own maze and use simple programming steps to guide a mouse through twists, turns, and obstacles to reach the cheese. Step into the world of coding with the Code & Go Mouse! Children will design and build their own mazes, then use simple programming steps to guide their mouse through twists, turns, and obstacles to reach the cheese.
Into The Wild! Bushcraft Experience at Hopetown Darlington – Expect shelter-making, fire-striking, archery and other survival skills in this hands-on immersive workshop, where children will discover just how tough and resourceful they really are!
Buzz and Wild: Wooden Insect Workshop at Hopetown Darlington – Buzz on down to North Road Station Museum to take part in a wooden insect making workshop. Choose your minibeast kit, decorate its components, and construct your model with all the guidance you may need. Whether you make a smiling snail or an intricate arachnid, this workshop will test your creativity and model-making skills!
K-Pop Live Singalong Disco at Bloom Middlesbrough – Bringing your favourite K-Pop Classics to life slaying Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style plus every unforgettable track from K-pop Demon Hunters, performed live on stage.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Tuesday 24th Feb
Kids Pizza Making at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – Say “Cheese!” and make some pizza magic! Calling all mini mozzarella masters and saucy sidekicks – it’s time to roll up those sleeves and get your hands doughy! Join the Kids Pizza Making Class, where laughter is the secret ingredient and cheese pulls are encouraged! What’s on the menu? Build your own personal pizza from crust to crust!
Steph’s Mini Bakers Half Term Holiday Club – A fun-filled day at The Rings Community Hub, Ingleby Barwick with lots of new recipes to try, exciting skills to learn, and plenty of fun along the way.
Rockpool School at Dorman Museum – Join the Rockpool School this Feb half term and meet some of the wonderous sea creatures who call the coastline home. Get hands-on as our fantastic marine biologist guide introduces you to the likes of hermit crabs, sea snails and starfish, before enjoying a creative craft inspired by the sea that you can make and take home with you!
Pool Party at The Dolphin Centre – Dive into half term with a fun-filled Pool Party! Including a live DJ on poolside for the main pool, diving boards, slides and toddler pool!
Cheese Chase Challenger at NMRN Hartlepool – Design and build your own maze and use simple programming steps to guide a mouse through twists, turns, and obstacles to reach the cheese. Step into the world of coding with the Code & Go Mouse! Children will design and build their own mazes, then use simple programming steps to guide their mouse through twists, turns, and obstacles to reach the cheese.
Bugs N Stuff at Hopetown Darlington – Come along and meet some amazing insects, amphibians and reptiles. Learn about these weird and wonderful creatures, their habits and habitats, and maybe even hold one – if you dare!
Kids Journal Making at Once Upon A Dream – At this workshop, we will be creating our own mini journals! Choose your paper, make your pages, bind everything together and finally decorate however you like.
Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum – There’s so many things to do for families at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds this February half term, and amongst it all is an event programme jam-packed with pirate themed fun! There’ll be crafts, an adventure trail, play sessions and a pirate show!
K-Pop Live Singalong Disco at Bloom Middlesbrough – Bringing your favourite K-Pop Classics to life slaying Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style plus every unforgettable track from K-pop Demon Hunters, performed live on stage.
MIMA Family Art Trolley (FREE) – Join us with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques. Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Wednesday 25th Feb
Bird Box Making at Apple Orchard Nursery – Join us for Children’s Bird Box Making with ‘The Owl Man’, Colin Gibson! All materials and equipment will be provided for a cash donation of £5, with all profits going to The Wildlife Trust. Suitable for children aged 3 and over, accompanied by a responsible adult.
Big Science at Dorman Museum – Get ready for big, bright, EXPLOSIVE foam when Big Science returns for February half term! Join us on Wednesday 25th as we recreate the famous Elephant’s Toothpaste explosion! We’ve got two sessions running: 10.30am and 12pm.
Paw Party at STACK Middlesbrough – Join the pups of Adventure Bay for a fun-filled event packed with high-energy dancing and pup-tastic interactive games. Get ready to sing, move, and help save the day just like your favourite rescue dogs. Suitable for children aged 2-7. Tickets cost £3.
Cheese Chase Challenger at NMRN Hartlepool – Design and build your own maze and use simple programming steps to guide a mouse through twists, turns, and obstacles to reach the cheese. Step into the world of coding with the Code & Go Mouse! Children will design and build their own mazes, then use simple programming steps to guide their mouse through twists, turns, and obstacles to reach the cheese.
Rapunzel at Middlesbrough Theatre – Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Following the success of The Little Mermaid, award-winning Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh-out-loud script, catchy songs, audience interaction, and stunning production values including dazzling costumes and animated scenery!
Animation Station at Hopetown Darlington – Join animation artist Robin Webb for an introduction to stop-motion animation. Animation is an extraordinary tool for learning and creativity, as well as an exciting activity for parents and children to discover together!
Tales From Acorn Wood at Darlington Hippodrome – 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 and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.
Last Unicorn Airways at ARC Stockton – Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales. Among these treasures lies a special case containing The Flying Trunk, a captivating Arabian Nights-inspired fable about a daring, globe-trotting storyteller with nothing but a magical flying suitcase!
Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum – There’s so many things to do for families at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds this February half term, and amongst it all is an event programme jam-packed with pirate themed fun! There’ll be crafts, an adventure trail, play sessions and a pirate show!
K-Pop Live Singalong Disco at Bloom Middlesbrough – Bringing your favourite K-Pop Classics to life slaying Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style plus every unforgettable track from K-pop Demon Hunters, performed live on stage.
MIMA Family Art Trolley (FREE) – Join us with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques. Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.
Big Kid Circus: Jurassic at Teesside Park – The Jurassic themed circus will be located opposite Showcase Cinema, presenting two hours of incredible entertainment with aerial acts, acrobatics, stunts, comedy, dance, live music and more! For the first time in the UK, audiences will see a 28ft-wide dinosaur as part of the show — a spectacular highlight that’s sure to amaze both kids and adults.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Thursday 26th Feb
Creative Club Teens at Creative Village CIC – suitable for 11-18 year olds. These workshops will cover lots of different creative disciplines including printing, textiles, ceramics, lino cutting, glass painting, pot painting, collage and more!
Parent & Child Paint-a-Long with Palette & Pop at The Boathouse, Stockton – Create, laugh and paint side by side with your child at our brand new venue, The Boathouse. Both of you will paint your own canvas, with full step-by-step guidance. No experience needed, just turn up and enjoy some quality creative time together.
Cookie Bake and Create at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – Get ready for a sprinkle-filled, giggle-packed cookie adventure! Cookie Bake & Create is the ultimate hands-on experience for kids aged 4+, where little bakers can squish, roll, cut, and decorate their very own delicious cookies.
Active Aviators with Aggie Weston’s: Pancake Day Fun at the Fleet Air Arm Museum – Join us for a morning of laughter, creativity, and energy with a Pancake Day theme – perfect for under-5s, their grown-ups and carers. Your little aviators can soar through a world of playful activities while you relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.
A Sailor’s Guide To The Stars at NMRN Hartlepool – This February we are teaming up with Amazelab to bring you an incredible family workshop all about stargazing. Whether you’re a young stargazer, a family looking for a great day out or you just want to learn more about space and history, the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool has something for everyone!
Big Science: Physics and Chemistry Masterclass at Hopetown Darlington – There are experiments galore to partake in during these immersive scientific sessions – from making and enjoying your very own sherbet to crafting hovercrafts and making them fly – plus much more!
Messy Music Makers at The Hullabaloo – Join musician Bridie and her fellow playmakers in this new session for babies and toddlers which brings together a medley of songs, musical games and messy play for your wee ones to navigate.
Tales From Acorn Wood at Darlington Hippodrome – 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 and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.
Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum – There’s so many things to do for families at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds this February half term, and amongst it all is an event programme jam-packed with pirate themed fun! There’ll be crafts, an adventure trail, play sessions and a pirate show!
Last Unicorn Airways at ARC Stockton – Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales. Among these treasures lies a special case containing The Flying Trunk, a captivating Arabian Nights-inspired fable about a daring, globe-trotting storyteller with nothing but a magical flying suitcase!
The Littlest Yak at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium – Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be the littlest. She’s in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
K-Pop Live Singalong Disco at Bloom Middlesbrough – Bringing your favourite K-Pop Classics to life slaying Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style plus every unforgettable track from K-pop Demon Hunters, performed live on stage.
MIMA Family Art Trolley (FREE) – Join us with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques. Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.
Big Kid Circus: Jurassic at Teesside Park – The Jurassic themed circus will be located opposite Showcase Cinema, presenting two hours of incredible entertainment with aerial acts, acrobatics, stunts, comedy, dance, live music and more! For the first time in the UK, audiences will see a 28ft-wide dinosaur as part of the show — a spectacular highlight that’s sure to amaze both kids and adults.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Friday 27th Feb
Bugs N Stuff at Hopetown Darlington – Come along and meet some amazing insects, amphibians and reptiles. Learn about these weird and wonderful creatures, their habits and habitats, and maybe even hold one – if you dare!
Craft, Code and Explore the Night’s Sky at NMRN Hartlepool – Set sail for adventure this February half term as we team up with Sniff and Snails to craft, code and explore the night’s sky. In this fun and hands on workshop, families can discover how sailors have used the night sky to navigate the oceans for centuries as you take part in a series of coding challenges.
Crazy Creatures at The Dolphin Centre – Join us for Crazy Creatures where you can meet, hold and learn about all of our amazing animal friends! There are two time slots to choose from – 1-2.30pm or 2.30-4pm – and it’s £8 per child.
The Sleep Show at The Hullabaloo – The Sleep Show is a dreamy performance which transforms the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure. It mixes captivating dance and imaginative storytelling to explore all the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep, the fidgeting, the big thoughts, and that feeling of not wanting to miss a thing.
Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum – There’s so many things to do for families at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds this February half term, and amongst it all is an event programme jam-packed with pirate themed fun! There’ll be crafts, an adventure trail, play sessions and a pirate show!
Last Unicorn Airways at ARC Stockton – Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales. Among these treasures lies a special case containing The Flying Trunk, a captivating Arabian Nights-inspired fable about a daring, globe-trotting storyteller with nothing but a magical flying suitcase!
K-Pop Live Singalong Disco at Bloom Middlesbrough – Bringing your favourite K-Pop Classics to life slaying Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style plus every unforgettable track from K-pop Demon Hunters, performed live on stage.
MIMA Family Art Trolley (FREE) – Join us with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques. Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.
Big Kid Circus: Jurassic at Teesside Park – The Jurassic themed circus will be located opposite Showcase Cinema, presenting two hours of incredible entertainment with aerial acts, acrobatics, stunts, comedy, dance, live music and more! For the first time in the UK, audiences will see a 28ft-wide dinosaur as part of the show — a spectacular highlight that’s sure to amaze both kids and adults.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Saturday 28th Feb
K-Pop Live at Darlington Hippodrome – Step into the dazzling world of K-Pop, where every comeback hits harder, every choreo is next level, and every stage is pure daebak. This isn’t your average concert. It’s a high-energy, full-throttle tribute to the idols, the anthems, and the fandoms that turned a genre into a global movement.
Cornmill Shopping Centre Mini Con (FREE) – Cornmill Mini Con is back for another dose of geeky fun with cosplay and traders!
The Sleep Show at The Hullabaloo – The Sleep Show is a dreamy performance which transforms the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure. It mixes captivating dance and imaginative storytelling to explore all the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep, the fidgeting, the big thoughts, and that feeling of not wanting to miss a thing.
Last Unicorn Airways at ARC Stockton – Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales. Among these treasures lies a special case containing The Flying Trunk, a captivating Arabian Nights-inspired fable about a daring, globe-trotting storyteller with nothing but a magical flying suitcase!
Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum – There’s so many things to do for families at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds this February half term, and amongst it all is an event programme jam-packed with pirate themed fun! There’ll be crafts, an adventure trail, play sessions and a pirate show!
MIMA Family Art Trolley (FREE) – Join us with family and friends to make your own masterpiece using a range of materials and making techniques. Stay for lunch and pick up a picnic from the MIMA Kitchen for £1 per child when visiting the Family Art Trolley.
Big Kid Circus: Jurassic at Teesside Park – The Jurassic themed circus will be located opposite Showcase Cinema, presenting two hours of incredible entertainment with aerial acts, acrobatics, stunts, comedy, dance, live music and more! For the first time in the UK, audiences will see a 28ft-wide dinosaur as part of the show — a spectacular highlight that’s sure to amaze both kids and adults.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
Sunday 1st March
Pirate Play at Kirkleatham Museum – There’s so many things to do for families at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds this February half term, and amongst it all is an event programme jam-packed with pirate themed fun! There’ll be crafts, an adventure trail, play sessions and a pirate show!
K-Pop Live Singalong Disco at Bloom Middlesbrough – Bringing your favourite K-Pop Classics to life slaying Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style plus every unforgettable track from K-pop Demon Hunters, performed live on stage.
Big Kid Circus: Jurassic at Teesside Park – The Jurassic themed circus will be located opposite Showcase Cinema, presenting two hours of incredible entertainment with aerial acts, acrobatics, stunts, comedy, dance, live music and more! For the first time in the UK, audiences will see a 28ft-wide dinosaur as part of the show — a spectacular highlight that’s sure to amaze both kids and adults.
Create your own disco mask at Preston Park Museum – Drop-in to our family craft activity, where children can decorate their very own disco‑inspired mask. With plenty of colour, sparkles, feathers and fun embellishments to choose from, you can create a look that’s as bold and brilliant as your dance moves. Drop-in between 10am – 12 noon and 12.30- 3.30pm.
Glitter Ball Silent Disco at Preston Park Museum – Families are invited to drop-in and join the fun at our Glitter Ball Silent Disco, taking place in the beautiful Music Room at Preston Park Museum. Slip on a pair of headphones, choose your soundtrack, and enjoy a boogie together – whether you’re a dance‑floor pro or just want to have a giggle with the kids. Don’t forget to bring your disco mask from the drop-in craft sessions! 10am to 4pm.
February Half Term Activities at Ormesby Hall – Let imaginations soar during half term at Ormesby Hall! Exploring an Alice in Wonderland inspired trail throughout the house, garden and stables, children will be able to get lost in a world of books during February half-term. Can you find the characters from Alice in Wonderland and complete the activities along the way? From reading a story together in the library to practicing drawing skills in the dining room, there’s something for all the family this February half term.
Hartlepool Marina Half Term Fun Fair – Murphy’s & Coopers Funfairs return with a brilliant half term fair at Hartlepool Marina, packed with rides, lights, and family fun for all ages. Open daily from 1-8pm (Thursday 19th and Friday 20th only: 5:30-8pm) and £1 entry fee.
I’ll keep this post updated when I find new February half term events to add!
