What’s on for May Half Term 2026 in Teesside

May half term is the perfect excuse to get out and explore, and there’s plenty happening across Teesside to keep families busy. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, creative workshops, or somewhere to keep the kids entertained for a few hours, there’s no shortage of things to do. It’s a great chance to try somewhere new, revisit a local favourite, or simply make the most of the holidays without travelling far.

Here’s my list of fun, family-friendly things to do in and around Teesside this May half term. The list is in date order, making it easier for you to plan your week.

Sat 23rd

Soosh Sushi School at Earthbeat Centre Saltburn – Try your hand at making your very own sushi. Led by expert James, you’ll be shown how to do various rolls with a plethora of ingredients. And the best bit is you get to take absolutely everything you make away with you.

Vintage Weekend at Hopetown Darlington (FREE) – After the roaring success of last year’s VE Day celebrations, we are delighted to announce a full three-day Vintage Weekend this coming late May Bank Holiday weekend. It’s a proper knees-up celebrating times gone by filled with music, laughter, fine sights, friendly faces and good old British cheer. Across the weekend, expect nostalgia by the bucketful, with period sights, sounds and surprises at every turn. On Saturday you can enjoy a classic and vintage vehicle rally, Sunday is the shopping day at the vintage market and Monday is party day as we take a trip back to 1940s Darlington!

Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – Until the end of May, pick up a special pack of playing cards (£3 at the reserve) to take on your adventure and compare the strengths, superpowers and fun facts of some of spring’s most familiar species. Track down the boards, play together to decide which creature will reign as the ultimate spring champion! Don’t forget to scan the codes and watch as amazing animals burst into life through augmented reality right before your eyes. £3 per pack of cards, each participant will also need to buy entry to the reserve.

Musical Mayhem at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Get musical at Ormesby Hall and discover the different music zones around the garden. You can sing, play instruments, compose, listen to and be inspired! From playing with junkyard music on the field to making music with the floor pianos and keyboards in the stables, there’s lots of musical fun to be had this half term. Normal admission applies to visit during half term and to enjoy the activities. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives.

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.

Moonbeam Creative Play at The Hullabaloo, Darlington (FREE) – Take your first steps onto the moon and follow the beams… Along with our friends at Libellule Theatre, we’ve been busy creating a brand-new Creative Play space, Moonbeam, with the help of Priory Woods School and George Dent Nursery. Children aged 0-7 will be able to discover all about the magic of the moon in this special playscape!

Messy Adventures at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – Make a mess to create your own very world, and go on a messy adventure like no other! From the deepest depths of the sea, to the highest heights of the mountains, or travel through outer space to alien worlds. Become weird, messy characters who are imperfectly perfect, and tell your own story. Using recycled materials, you will create your own world of messy adventure, so come and join us! We’ll be playing games, getting to know each other and building something created by you, for you to enjoy! £5 per child.

Expedition Dinosaur at Kirkleatham Museum – Step back in time and discover the incredible world of dinosaurs at Kirkleatham Museum’s exciting new dinosaur exhibition. Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, the exhibition brings prehistoric history to life with a fascinating collection of real dinosaur fossils and replicas. Visitors can explore how these extraordinary creatures lived millions of years ago. Included with museum admission (£2 per adult, £1.50 per child, free for under 4s).

Fabulous Fossils Workshop at Redcar Palace (FREE) – Join our free workshop at Redcar Palace on Saturday 23rd May to find out more about fossils. You can examine different fossils, view specimens through a microscope, find out about fossils in your area, and create your own stitched image to take away as a keepsake. We’re open from 10:30am to 3:30pm, so do drop in and join us!

Foam Party at Tweddle Farm – Join in the MAY-hem these school holidays! Animal handling sessions will be offered all throughout the day along with, bottle feeding, tractor rides, bouncy pillows, soft play and so much more! You’re invited to a fun-tastic foam party every day at 3.30pm! Be sure to bring a change of clothes as things may get a little wet! (Weather permitting) Included with general admission.

Donkey Day at Loftus Library (FREE) – BlackBerry donkeys will be visiting and spending time in Coronation Park where you can say hello, give them a stoke and find out all about donkeys. In the library Marie Bates will be reading her story Donkeys Love Ginger Biscuits. There will be donkey books, donkey crafts, donkey games. We will have a go at singing Wonky Donkey. Refreshments will be served and there will be a fund raising tombola (donkey themed) and raffle.

Elmer Day at DRAKE The Bookshop – Join us on Saturday to celebrate Elmer Day! Come along and get crafting. Create your very own Elmer from paper plates, draw your own Elmer or (if we have enough milk bottles) make a milk bottle Elmer!

Sun 24th

Bank Holiday BBQ at The Treebridge Hotel – Join us Sunday 24th May for an epic Bank Holiday afternoon. Garden party vibes, beer and Bellini bar, fresh from the grill BBQ… oh and did we mention LIVE MUSIC with the incredible Last Anthem Unplugged? Plus a bouncy castle for the kids to enjoy! Adult ticket entrance £10 and children £5.

Matchbox Stories at Preston Park Museum – Inside a tiny matchbox there’s scope for big and beautiful things! in this family-friendly session, you can fill your matchbox with stories, poems, drawings, jokes, secrets and surprises! We will be using collaging, stamping, colouring and kinds of creative ways to make a story inside a matchbox. Drop in sessions from 10am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3.30pm, no booking required. Free, but requires an annual or day pass.

Family Fun Day at Stockton Cricket Club (FREE) – Inflatables, funfair rides, sports games, food stalls, refreshments and loads more across the day… And we finish in style with live music from the one and only – The Funk Collective! A full day out for the whole family and it won’t cost you a penny to get in.

Family Fest at Dormans Club (FREE) – Bring the whole family and join us for a day of fun, laughter, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets: The Ultimate Pop Concert at Billingham Forum Theatre – Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves and HOT TO GO! With Chappell Roan, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.

Whirlybird Woof-Fest at Hurworth Grange Community Centre – Get ready for a day of tail-wagging fun the whole family will enjoy. This is a day you and your furry friends won’t want to miss. Enjoy amazing dog performances, fun activities, and plenty of treats for both two-legged and four-legged visitors. £3 per ticket.

A Squash and A Squeeze at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm – Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn’t happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old man’s solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work? Join us for this heart-warming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and adapted for the stage by Olivier-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.

Circus Family Fun Day at New Marske Sports Club (FREE) – ROLL UP, ROLL UP… it’s nearly time for the Magical Moments Teesside Family Funday! This is a free entry event with plenty to see and do, like carnival games, birds of prey, face painting, glitter tattoos and so much more. Pay as you play!

Mon 25th

Big Science at Preston Park Museum – Enjoy spectacular live demonstrations that explore the science of fire, friction and chemical reactions. Watch some of our favourite Big Science experiments in action, including plenty of crowd‑pleasing surprises. Shows take place across the day and are drop‑in, so you can join whenever it suits you. No booking required — just turn up and be amazed. Free, but requires an annual or day pass.

Family Fun Day at Newport Community Hub & Library – Have fun this Bank Holiday Monday at our Family Fun Day! You can expect a children’s disco, bouncy castles, henna hand painting and face painting! Tickets are £1 per person and can be bought on the day.

Source: The Princess Alexandra Auditorium

Tues 26th

Tractor Tuesday in Darlington town centre (FREE) – Tractor Tuesday is a free annual event, sponsored by Lloyd Ltd, held in Darlington featuring a display of tractors and farming machinery. Family-friendly activity to get up close with large farm equipment and ride on tractors.

Matchbox Treasures at Preston Park Museum – Get creative with our family craft activity Matchbox Treasures. Decorate your own matchbox, then head out into the park on a mini treasure hunt to collect small natural wonders to keep inside, from special pebbles and interesting leaves to delicate flowers. Free, but requires an annual or day pass.

The Sooty Show at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm – Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Expect wonderful wizardry, thrills and spills and of course lots and lots laughs with Sooty, Sweep and Soo- but watch out for Sooty’s supercharged water pistol! A fabulous mix of audience participation music and mess. Guaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new!

Crazy Creatures at Kosmic Kingdom Hartlepool – Some Crazy Creatures are coming to Kosmic Kingdom Hartlepool, giving visitors the chance to get up close and hands-on. They’ll be there from 4:30 to 6pm, and you may meet a corn snake, a tarantula, a tortoise or a guinea pig, plus many others! Included with standard entry to Kosmic Kingdom.

Steam Train Rides at Hopetown Darlington – Passengers will board a beautifully restored 1910 built, luxury Edwardian style London & South Western Railway No.1520 passenger carriage, finished in classic salmon and brown livery. The carriage will be hauled by a selection of locomotives, beginning with Andrew Barclay Works No.2134 known as ‘W.T.T”. Further down the line, selected journeys will also be hauled by Darlington’s internationally renowned legend No.60163 ‘Tornado’, as well as our very own Replica Locomotion No.1. £7.50 per passenger.

Rock Pooling on Skinningrove Beach with Land of Iron – go on the hunt for crabs, fish, anemones and all sorts of curious sea creatures that make their home in this unique coastal habitat. With expert guidance, you’ll learn all about the incredible marine life you discover and how these creatures survive between the tides. From 10am to 12pm. £4 per child, booking required.

Family Storytime and Digi Toys at Norton Library (FREE) – Come and enjoy some awesome stories and have fun with our digi toys. Get your little ones coding with Bee-Bot, Botley and Code-A-Pillar. Suitable for ages 2 – 8 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Family Storytime and Digi Toys at Fairfield Library (FREE) – Come and enjoy some awesome stories and have fun with our digi toys. Get your little ones coding with Bee-Bot, Botley and Code-A-Pillar. Suitable for ages 2 – 8 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Monster Mayhem Crafts at Billingham Library (FREE) – Enjoy some Monster mayhem in May! Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Create Your Own Magical Castle at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – Let imagination soar, design and build your own castle. Decorate and colour as you wish and don’t forget to make it sparkle. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Dino Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum – Come along for crafts, dinosaur discoveries and a ton of roar-some family fun! Crafts from £1.50 – £3.50 – entry is included within Museum Admission ticket.

Rhymetime Adventure Play: Beep Beep, Choo Choo! at Cockerton Library – Rev up the fun at rhymetime adventure play! Little ones can zoom, beep and bounce through vehicle themed songs, stories and exploration. 9.15am – 10.15am for age 0-1 years, 10.45am – 11.45am for age 1-4 years, £5 per child. Booking required.

Performing Arts Holiday Club at Middlesbrough Town Hall – Explore drama, music, dance and movement in our Performing Arts Holiday Club for ages 6-14! This May half term, you’ll learn to sing and dance to songs from popular films and musicals. During breaks, you’ll also have the option to play games as a group, have a go on the dance mat, or if you’d prefer a quieter activity, there’ll be colouring or reading options too.

Kids Holiday Art Workshop at Great Broughton Village Hall – Come and join us to create and decorate a little pet home for your favourite soft toy. We will use lots of arty materials including fabric, tissue, paints and collage. All materials are supplied. Drink and snack at half time. Class is a drop off session for children age 5+. £18 per child.

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, beach balls, floats diving boards, slides and toddler pool! From 1pm – 3pm.

Wed 27th

Rapunzel at ARC Stockton – Golden-haired Rapunzel takes charge of her own destiny in this bold and witty tale. Not a prince in sight! Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for profit. Can Rapunzel ever figure out a way to escape? This bold and funny story removes the handsome prince altogether, making Rapunzel the mistress of her own destiny.

Steph’s Mini Bakers May Half Term Holiday Club – Join us for a full day of hands-on baking fun! Children will take part in exciting activities while learning a wide variety of baking skills and they’ll create two brand new bakes to take home and enjoy.

Stagecraft: Alice In Wonderland at Middlesbrough Town Hall – Perfect for young performers, this exciting two-day workshop will include drama & character creation, movement & choreography, music & performance skills, and creative activities inspired by Wonderland. Whether your child is a curious Alice, a mischievous Cheshire Cat, or a mad hatter in the making, this is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and have lots of fun!

Muddy Makes & Nature Shapes at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – In this playful clay workshop, children will create their very own clay sculpture while discovering the wonderful patterns, shapes, and textures found in the natural world. Nature will inspire every twist, press, and imprint as young makers transform a simple piece of clay into something completely unique. This session celebrates the beauty of nature through creativity, with plenty of messy play, nature-inspired games, and opportunities to explore. It’s the perfect space for curious minds to play, create, and connect with the natural world in a joyful and imaginative way. £5 per child.

Tom Gates Epic Show at Darlington Hippodrome – Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!

Kids Mixed Aerial at Moar Coaching Gym – Come and join us for another mixed aerial session. No experience necessary!

A Children’s ‘Character Creation’ With Palmer Illustrations at House of Foliage, Redcar – Back by popular demand! Come down to House of Foliage for another creative children’s workshop with the talented and very lovely David Palmer of Palmer Illustrations. Your child will be inspired, encouraged and helped to create their very own characters by a published author/illustrator.

Salt Art Workshop at Land of Iron – Get creative at Land of Iron with a colourful salt art workshop inspired by the local landscape and heritage. Experiment with vibrant layers, patterns, and textures to create your own unique artwork in a relaxed, family-friendly setting suitable for all ages and abilities. From 10am to 12pm. £5.50 per child, booking required.

Half Term LEGO Club at Billingham Library (FREE) – Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in session. Suitable for ages 4+ years. Free and drop-in.

Design a Mug for Father’s Day at Stockton Central Library – Create the ultimate Father’s Day mug for your dad! You can fill it with your coolest photos or draw your own amazing picture to make it super special. Make it silly, make it sweet – make it totally you! All materials provided. Suitable for ages 8 – 16 years. £5 per child, booking is essential.

Build and Code with LEGO SPIKE Essentials at Ingleby Barwick Library (FREE) – Unleash your creativity and coding skills. Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO® SPIKE™ Essentials kits, where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Are you ready to take on the challenge? These sessions are suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Dragons and Unicorns at Yarm Library (FREE) – Will you choose delightful dragons or unique unicorns in this marvelous, magical creatures craft session? Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

The Enchanted Academy at Middlesbrough Environment City – Step into The Enchanted Academy, with your whisks and wands to the ready, an enchanting adventure filled with mystery, imagination and magical discovery. Young academy students will journey through spellbinding challenges, potion-inspired creations, mystical experiments, adventurous games and magical quests designed to spark curiosity, creativity and confidence. From exploring secret ingredients to mastering ancient academy skills, children will experience a day of wonder, teamwork and unforgettable fun in a truly immersive magical world.

Silent Dino Disco at Kirkleatham Museum (FREE) – Get your Dino Stomp on in the grounds of Kirkleatham Museum with this free Silent Disco. Dressing up costumes welcome – but not compulsory!

Dream Catchers at Cockerton Library – Sleep tight with your very own personalised dream catcher. All materials provided so you can create a fun and special catcher of sweet dreams. 9:30am – 10:30am, £3.50 per child. Booking required.

Pet Planters at Cockerton Library – Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customise one of our dog, cat or sloth planters. All materials and accessories provided. 11:30am – 12:30pm, £3.50 per child. Booking required.

Shed of Stories at Captain Cook Square (FREE) – Free event with a Fairytale theme from 11am – 3pm. Reading, craft and more… Come and join in the fun!

Wacky Wednesday at Cornmill Shopping Centre (FREE) – Join us at Cornmill Shopping Centre for our May half term Wacky Wednesday! We’re celebrating the arrival of summer by making beautiful summer bug suncatchers. Your little ones can choose their favourite garden bugs and decorate them with bright colours to create a suncatcher that glows in the light.

Thurs 28th

What A Messy Story Time at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – What A Mess by Adria Meserve is a children’s story about making a mess. In this session with Karina, you will get to hear the story and engage in some fun & messy tuff tray activities, too! There will be rhymes, a chance for you to join in on the story, and lots of fun trays themed around the book to engage with. These sessions are designed for children aged 0-5 years and their families, to come and join in on the messy fun of this brilliant story!

Kids Fest K-Pop Party at STACK Middlesbrough – Get ready to dance, sing and shine at our Kids K-Pop Party, packed with interactive games, high-energy dance-alongs and the biggest K-Pop hits kids love.

Taylormania at Darlington Hippodrome – An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see. The show has already taken ‘Swifties’ across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including – ‘Shake It Off’, ‘Blank Space’, ‘Love Story’, ‘You Belong With Me’, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ and many, many more.

Family Freeze at Billingham Ice Arena – A fantastic environment for families to spend quality time together on the ice in this fun-filled session. Every Thursday from 5:15-6:30pm with no booking required – simply turn up!

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! £10 per session.

Fossil Hunting on Skinningrove Beach with Land of Iron – Join the team from Land of Iron for a fascinating fossil hunting session on Skinningrove Beach. Explore the Jurassic coastline, learn how fossils are formed, and discover ancient treasures hidden among the rocks. A fun and educational outdoor experience for curious minds of all ages. From 10am to 12pm. £3.50 per child, booking required.

Initial It at Norton Library (FREE) – Light up your window with your initial in a mosaic suncatcher. Make it and then choose which window to put it in. Upstairs, downstairs? Will you keep it or give it to someone special. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Initial It at Fairfield Library (FREE) – Light up your window with your initial in a mosaic suncatcher. Make it and then choose which window to put it in. Upstairs, downstairs? Will you keep it or give it to someone special. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Ahoy, Shipmates! at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – Drop anchor at our craft table and build your very own ship to set sail in the voyages only limited by your imagination. Perfect for little hands and big imagination. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Charming Toadstool Nightlights at Ingleby Barwick Library (FREE) – Join us to make your own enchanted Toadstool nightlight to light up your life. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

3D Pen Session at Billingham Library (FREE) – Explore creativity with 3D pens! A perfect blend of art, tech and innovation to inspire curious minds. Suitable for ages 8 – 16 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Solar System Crafts at Thornaby Library (FREE) – Create your own solar system. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Dinosaur Discovery Day at Kirkleatham Museum – Calling all fearless fossil hunters, dino-spotters, and prehistoric explorers – Mr Bones is back and he’s bringing the Cretaceous period with him! Join us for an unmissable drop-in discovery days, packed with hands-on fun and real science. Get closer than ever before to creatures that ruled the land and sea millions of years ago. No need to book, just drop in! From 10am-3pm and included with museum admission.

Magical Music for Minis at Cockerton Library – Live music, songs, rhymes, percussion instruments and sensory games aimed at developing early musicianship skills. 10.30am – 11.15am, £5.00 per child. Booking required.

Magical Music for Minis at Darlington Library – Live music, songs, rhymes, percussion instruments and sensory games aimed at developing early musicianship skills. 1.30pm – 2.15pm, £5.00 per child. Booking required.

Children’s Craft Session at Ormesby Library (FREE) – Join us to make strawberry themed crafts and cress heads during May half term. From 10:30am – 12:30pm, no booking required. Just drop in!

Craft Sessions at Loftus Library (FREE) – From 10:30am to 12pm, join us as we get messy with hand/foot print painted animals. Then from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, we’ll be making ribbon and paper flowers, ribbon weaving and doing pipe cleaner crafts! No booking required, just drop in.

Fri 29th

Anything But A Paintbrush at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – What marks does a tractor make? What happens if you put paint through a sieve? Can you paint a picture of yourself using only string and pebbles? Come along to ‘Anything But a Paintbrush’ where you can experiment with textures, mark making – creativity where anything goes! You’ll be surrounded by lots of objects that make different marks, leaving endless opportunities to make your own artwork in your own special way! There will be games to see if you can identify different objects and the impressions they make, as well as a chance to make your own art, too! £5 per child.

Kingdom Party at STACK Middlesbrough – Step into a magical world of adventure at our Kingdom Party! Join us for a fun-filled celebration where little princes and princesses can sing, dance and meet and greet with special guests, the Kingdom Mice!

Solar System Crafts at Thornaby Library (FREE) – Create your own solar system. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

SEND Session: Build and Code with LEGO SPIKE Essentials at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – Unleash your creativity and coding skills. Join us for an exciting build and code with LEGO Spike Essentials kits, where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Suitable for ages 6+ years. This is a SEND family session – for children with a SEND diagnosis or on pathway to diagnosis, siblings are welcome. Free, but booking is essential.

Fishy Fun at Roseworth Library (FREE) – Build your very own fish bowl. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Free, but booking is essential.

Story Lantern Workshop at Middlesbrough Central Library – Join us for a lovely session on Friday 29th May at 11am to make your very own story lantern with Storyteller Robin Simpson. Learn how to create your own lantern using willow, tissue paper and card. Places are free but booking is essential as places are limited. Call 01642 729002 to book a space. Suitable for 5+ years.

Mini Pride and Silent Disco at Kirkleatham Museum – Curious Arts are delighted to be back at Kirkleatham Museum with Mini Pride this May! Join us for a joyful celebration of individuality and creativity. Ignite your imagination with a range of fun activities, from colourful arts and crafts to inclusive storytimes. A welcoming, relaxed space for families – come along, be proud and celebrate with us! Mini Pride features free activities but entry is included within Museum Admission ticket.

Dino Discovery at Darlington Library – Calling all Dino fans! Come and get involved with this exciting hands on workshop and learn all about your favourite prehistoric pals! 10.30am – 11.30am, £5.00 per child. Booking required.

Dino Discovery at Cockerton Library – Calling all Dino fans! Come and get involved with this exciting hands on workshop and learn all about your favourite prehistoric pals! 2.30pm – 3.30pm, £5.00 per child. Booking required.

Mario Kart Switch Contest at Loftus Library – Book your 30 minute slot in branch now. Spaces for up to four players per time slot. Mario crafts will also be available!

Sat 30th

Emergency Services Day in Darlington town centre (FREE) – Have any littles that love to see the police or a fire engine whoosh by? They’ll love Emergency Services Day! This annual event welcomes a host of emergency services vehicles and staff including Durham Constabulary, Northumbria Blood Bikes, Great North Air Ambulance and more, all for you to get up close to!

Cornmill Mini Con (FREE) – Cornmill Mini Con is back bringing colourful cosplay and wonderful traders to Cornmill Shopping Centre in Darlington!

Cooking With Kane’s World at Meet n Marrow, Darlington – Join us at Meet n Marrow for cake making and decorating. £7 per child.

Frozen Afternoon Tea Cruise on the Teesside Princess – Join us on board this May half term to make memories with Anna, Else and Kristoff. Enjoy afternoon tea, glitter makeovers and a snowy sing-a-long!

Loftus Library Comic Con (FREE) – Come along and join us for a free, family fun day, filled with lots of family activities! There will be lots on offer throughout the day, including carnival type games, garden games, Lego station, photo selfie stations, crafts and free books to take away (adults and children’s). Join our star guests, Mirabelle and Mario for a meet & greet, party dances and photo ops. From 11:30am – 1:30pm, no booking required.

Sun 31st

Family Fun Day at Redcar Rugby Club (FREE) – A fantastic day out for littles of all ages! Includes bouncy castles, rides, carnival games, food and more. Free entry, but ride fees apply.

I’ll keep this post updated when I find new May half term events to add!