Easter 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 Easter half term. The list is in date order, making it easier for you to plan your week.
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See also: The Best Low Cost & Free Things to Do in Teesside
Friday 3rd
Kids’ Star Show at Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory – Got a little space explorer at home? This one’s for them… and the big kids too. Join us at Teesside Astronomical Science Center for a fun, exciting, and hands-on Kids Star Show inside the dome at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory! Expect rockets, planets, stars, and a special Artemis Moon mission update — because humans are heading back to the Moon and we’re bringing the adventure to YOU! £6 per adult, £4 per child.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Strikes Garden Centre – Hop, skip and jump along for a fun-filled morning with the whole family! Enjoy a tasty breakfast, join in some festive activities, and meet the Easter Bunny for a special gift. Perfect for kids aged 3–10. Children’s tickets: £11.95 (includes breakfast, activities and Easter Bunny gift), adult tickets: from £7.50.
Indoor Roller Disco at Marsh House Sports & Community Centre – Be ready for 2 hours of indoor roller skating fun for the whole family, all ages and skating abilities welcome. Tuck shop with drinks and snacks available to purchase throughout your visit. £4 per skater, under 16s needs full parental supervision on or off skates.
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!
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Tweddle Farm – An egg hunt like no other! Spread across our farm, can you find all the eggs? Hop along the footpath greeting our animals as you go. Discover garden games, photo opportunities, special guests and much more on your trail. Regular admission charges apply.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff at The Majestic Darlington – On a grassy hill, in the middle of the countryside, there lived THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF! They never stopped eating and before long they had eaten everything they could get their hooves on! The only option is to go looking for more food. An interactive, family fun show and the perfect treat for little ones and the big kids that bring them! 2-3pm.
Little Movers Easter Party on Redcar Beach – Join us for a special Easter themed Little Movers session packed with Easter fun, music and dancing, games and colourful props, and lots of smiles and seaside adventures. Perfect for walking to 7 years old, £9 per class.
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).
Hot Cross Bun Card Making at Land of Iron – Come down to Land of Iron and make your own Hot cross Bun cards for your family and friends. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult over the age of 18. £3 per child, accompanying adults go free. Museum ticket also required. 10:30am-12pm.
Easter Bunnes Yoga, Craft and Create at Hopetown Darlington – We’re eggs-tra excited to welcome Meraki Reconnect back this Easter for more of their magical, immersive family workshops! Inspired by the charming story ‘Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny’, these sessions are perfect for little ones aged 3–6 (though older bunnies are absolutely welcome too!). Expect a gentle mix of imagination, movement and creativity that’s sure to put a spring in everyone’s step. From 10:15am-3:15pm, prices start from £6.50.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Easter Egg Hunt at RSPB Saltholme – Join us for an interactive storytelling session, followed by an Easter Egg hunt in our Discovery Zone! Find the plastic eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny; he’s given us the chocolate eggs to exchange for the ones you discover during the event. Booking is essential. Please arrive at Saltholme at least 15 minutes before the session is due to start. Slots available from 11am-2:30pm. £3.50 per participant, entry to the reserve also required.
Easter Trail at the Tees Barrage (FREE) – Hop on over for our FREE Easter Trail at Tees Barrage, running Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April! Pick up your Easter trail sheet from Tees Barrage or Air Trail reception and set off to find all the hidden coloured Easter Eggs. Once you’ve found them all, hand in your completed sheet at Air Trail reception to receive a small Easter treat and be entered into a prize draw to win a family Air Trail ticket!
Saturday 4th
Easter Party with the Easter Bunny at STACK Middlesbrough – An egg’citing afternoon of themed characters, colouring, dancing and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! 12-1:30pm, suitable for children aged 2-7 years old. Tickets are required for children aged 0-12 years old. £3 each.
Easter Trail and Crafts in Albert Park (FREE) – Can you find the giant eggs around the park and mark their locations on a special map? Maps available The Heart Cafe CiC next to the Albert Park Visitors Centre, with completed maps returned to the centre to receive a trail prize. Free Easter Crafts available at the Visitors Centre and the Cafe from 11am to 1pm.
Unlimited Play Funday at Middleton St George Cricket and Social Club – Join us on Saturday 4th April from 12–5pm for our Inflatables Fun Day. This is going to be one to remember – trust us! We have so much entertainment lined up for you all, and the best part is that it’s unlimited play on all inflatables and just £10 per child.
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!
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Easter Garden Experience at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (FREE) – Visitors can step through a floral archway into a stunning 64-square-metre garden, complete with picket fencing and a beautiful life-sized cherry tree. For those looking to get crafty, the ‘Make & Take’ stations will be in full swing. Children are invited to build and decorate their very own Easter baskets or get creative by customising chocolate bars and crème eggs with a variety of delicious toppings. The adventure continues across the entire Centre with a classic Golden Egg Hunt. Young explorers are encouraged to search the mall for ten giant numbered gold eggs hidden in shop windows to win sweet rewards.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Tweddle Farm – An egg hunt like no other! Spread across our farm, can you find all the eggs? Hop along the footpath greeting our animals as you go. Discover garden games, photo opportunities, special guests and much more on your trail. Regular admission charges apply.
Family Day at Billingham Library (FREE) – Come and join us every Saturday for a fantastic range of fun activities for all the family! Enjoy a whole host of games from Scrabble and Buckaroo to Exploding Kittens – plus our Digi Toys, which make learning fun. We also have colouring sheets for our younger visitors, and our ever-popular communal jigsaw is always on the go. Free, drop in sessions.
Movie Makers at Darlington Library – Do you love shaping your own creations out of Plasticine? Now you can bring them to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Using plasticine, props and tools you will create unique characters that you can animate into a movie using Stop Motion Studio Pro. Recommended for children 6+ and £2 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).
Wool Dandelions at Land of Iron – Come down to Land of Iron and make your own bunch of dandelions to take home. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult over the age of 18. £3 per child, accompanying adults go free. Museum ticket also required. 10:30am-12pm.
Family Cosmic Easter Afternoon at Joan of Arc Hall, Botton Village – Join us for a fun Easter celebration with a space twist, perfect for families of all ages! Enjoy hands-on activities including finding the Easter Bunny on the moon, creating colourful galaxy eggs, and a space-themed chocolate hunt. From 2-4pm, tickets start at £16.96 per child.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Easter Egg Hunt at RSPB Saltholme – Join us for an interactive storytelling session, followed by an Easter Egg hunt in our Discovery Zone! Find the plastic eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny; he’s given us the chocolate eggs to exchange for the ones you discover during the event. Booking is essential. Please arrive at Saltholme at least 15 minutes before the session is due to start. Slots available from 11am-2:30pm. £3.50 per participant, entry to the reserve also required.
Easter Egg Hunt at Wellington Square (FREE) – Pick up your map and explore the stores, collecting eggs along the way. Once you’ve completed the map, hand it in to receive a little treat. It’s a fun, free activity to keep the kids entertained, and don’t forget to snap a photo with Peter Rabbit while you’re there! From 10am-2pm.
Matilda’s Marvellous Egg Hunt at The Voyager, Guisborough – Join us at The Voyager from 10am-12pm for Matilda’s Marvellous Easter Egg Hunt! Available for kids of all ages, tickets include a Matilda themed egg hunt, breakfast, colouring, an Easter egg, and a visit from a very special Easter guest. £10 each and tickets are available behind the bar.
Easter Trail at the Tees Barrage (FREE) – Hop on over for our FREE Easter Trail at Tees Barrage, running Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April! Pick up your Easter trail sheet from Tees Barrage or Air Trail reception and set off to find all the hidden coloured Easter Eggs. Once you’ve found them all, hand in your completed sheet at Air Trail reception to receive a small Easter treat and be entered into a prize draw to win a family Air Trail ticket!
Sunday 5th
Afternoon Tea with Peter Rabbit at The Treehouse Tea Room – Join us for some Easter fun from 1-3pm! Enjoy an afternoon out with food, games, and your little one can meet Peter Rabbit. £23.50 per adult, £18.50 per child.
Easter Extravaganza at Sporting Lodge Inns, Middlesbrough – Join us for an egg-citing afternoon of family fun at our Kids Easter Egg-stravaganza from 12–3pm. Bring the whole family along for a fantastic Easter celebration packed with fun, food and festive activities! Includes a carvery lunch, disco, Easter crafts, face painting and more. Adults – £18.95, children – £14.95.
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Easter Opening – Come and explore our amazing Victorian waterworks, see the mighty gas engine & beam engine running, and enjoy a brilliant family day out. From heritage machinery to riverside walks next door, there’s something for everyone. Adults: £5.00, concessions: £4.00, under 16s: free, when accompanied by an adult.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Blippi and Ms Rachel on the Teesside Princess – On Easter Sunday, we are joined by the fantastic Princess Pavilion who will be bringing a fun packed Miss Rachel and Blippi Cruise for the little ones. A fun-packed 2 hour cruise with stories, games and lunch boxes for the kids! £21.95pp.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Tweddle Farm – An egg hunt like no other! Spread across our farm, can you find all the eggs? Hop along the footpath greeting our animals as you go. Discover garden games, photo opportunities, special guests and much more on your trail. Regular admission charges apply.
Family Easter Afternoon at The Village Green Venue, Thornaby – Enjoy an afternoon of Easter fun, with games, dancing and a visit from the Easter bunny. £5 per child, £3 per adult.
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).
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Easter Egg Hunt at RSPB Saltholme – Join us for an interactive storytelling session, followed by an Easter Egg hunt in our Discovery Zone! Find the plastic eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny; he’s given us the chocolate eggs to exchange for the ones you discover during the event. Booking is essential. Please arrive at Saltholme at least 15 minutes before the session is due to start. Slots available from 11am-2:30pm. £3.50 per participant, entry to the reserve also required.
Family Friendly Quiz at Play Middlesbrough (FREE) – Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your brains! We’re hosting a fun, family friendly quiz that everyone can enjoy, from kids to grandparents. Mostly pop culture, movies, TV, music and a little general/useless knowledge. No maths! Quiz starts at 5pm. The quiz will last about 45 minutes, including answers and winners, it will be finished by 7pm (latest).
Easter Trail at the Tees Barrage (FREE) – Hop on over for our FREE Easter Trail at Tees Barrage, running Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April! Pick up your Easter trail sheet from Tees Barrage or Air Trail reception and set off to find all the hidden coloured Easter Eggs. Once you’ve found them all, hand in your completed sheet at Air Trail reception to receive a small Easter treat and be entered into a prize draw to win a family Air Trail ticket!
Monday 6th
Peter Rabbit at STACK Middlesbrough – Easter performances, character meet and greets, kids activities and the best street food around! 12-1:30pm, suitable for children aged 2-7 years old. Tickets are required for children aged 0-12 years old. £3 each.
Easter Extravagaza Family Fun Day at Hopetown Darlington (FREE) – Join us for a magical, family‑friendly Easter adventure bursting with activities, entertainment, and special guests. There’s something for everyone from little explorers to grown‑ups looking for a joyful day out! Meet the beloved Peter Rabbit… and the not-so-beloved Mr McGregor. Get ready to boogie with the lively Disco Scarecrows. Explore the site using our Egg-cellent Easter Trail.
Easter Family Fun Day at The Ship Inn, Guisborough (FREE) – Easter is just around the corner and we’re feeling egg-stra excited! Gather your little bunnies and your party peeps for a cracking good time Easter Monday, it’s going to be an egg-ceptional family celebration you won’t want to miss. Join us for a FREE Family Fun Day packed with springtime smiles, sweet treats, and plenty of hoppy vibes!
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Easter Opening – Come and explore our amazing Victorian waterworks, see the mighty gas engine & beam engine running, and enjoy a brilliant family day out. From heritage machinery to riverside walks next door, there’s something for everyone. Adults: £5.00, concessions: £4.00, under 16s: free, when accompanied by an adult.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Easter Foam Party at Ye Olde Durham’s Social Club, Hartlepool – Get ready for another foam-filled, music-pumping, family fun explosion as Silly Steve’s Easter Disco & Foam Party returns to Ye Olde Durham’s Social Club. This event is famous for selling out SUPER FAST every time, so if you’re thinking about coming… don’t hang about! £3pp, including adults.
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.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Tweddle Farm – An egg hunt like no other! Spread across our farm, can you find all the eggs? Hop along the footpath greeting our animals as you go. Discover garden games, photo opportunities, special guests and much more on your trail. Regular admission charges apply.
Belle & Cinderella Tea Party at Walworth Castle – Join Belle and Cinderella for a children’s princess-themed afternoon tea, filled with dancing, games, and singalongs. Little ones will enjoy homemade treats such as cheese sandwiches, sausage rolls, white chocolate cake pops, and even a babyccino. Meanwhile, adults can indulge with our grand afternoon tea, featuring delicate sandwiches, homemade cakes, and warm scones. Tickets are priced at £25 for a child and £23 for an adult.
Egg Jarping at Land of Iron – Come down for a day of friendly competition, celebrating an old North Eastern tradition! Participate in an Egg Parade (11am-12pm) using eggs that you’ve decorated before competing for the Land of Jarping championship (12:30-1:30pm)! Children must be supervised by a responsible adult over the age of 18. £3 per child or £1 per child if you bring your own hard-boiled egg, accompanying adults go free. Museum ticket also required.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Easter Trail at the Tees Barrage (FREE) – Hop on over for our FREE Easter Trail at Tees Barrage, running Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April! Pick up your Easter trail sheet from Tees Barrage or Air Trail reception and set off to find all the hidden coloured Easter Eggs. Once you’ve found them all, hand in your completed sheet at Air Trail reception to receive a small Easter treat and be entered into a prize draw to win a family Air Trail ticket!
Tuesday 7th
Magician Marvin at STACK Middlesbrough – Step into a world of wonder and excitement at STACK Middlesbrough. Join us as Magician Marvin takes the stage with his fabulous magic show, guaranteed to leave little ones wide-eyed with amazement! From mesmerising tricks to balloon modelling, juggling and puppeteering, Marvin brings a burst of fun and laughter for the whole family. 12-1:30pm, tickets are required for children aged 2-12 years old. £2 each.
Natural History Museum: Dinosaur Live at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium – For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! We’ll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage! Not only that, but we’ll also find out more about fossils, time scales and how our planet has changed over hundreds of millions of years.
Easter Bunny Pizza Class at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – This Easter, little pizza lovers can roll, squish, stretch and create their very own adorable bunny-shaped pizza. It’s hands-on, creative and packed with tasty fun from start to finish!
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.
Build a Giant Community Peacock at Preston Park Museum – Join artist Hollie Notman to design and make bold, bright peacock feathers. Use cardboard, colour and pattern to create your own feather and add it to an ever-growing peacock made by all our visitors. Every feather helps the peacock grow bigger, brighter and more spectacular! Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Stagecraft Easter Workshops at Middlesbrough Town Hall – A Wonka inspired twist to our musical theatre workshops at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Bursting with creativity, colour and curiosity, these sessions are perfect for young performers who love to sing, dance and act while developing strong, exciting characters. If your child has a big imagination and a love for performing, this is their golden ticket to build confidence, skills and stage presence. £25 per day or £40 for both days.
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.
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!
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
A Children’s ‘Create Your Own Story Book’ With Palmer Illustrations at House of Foliage Redcar – Come down to The House Of Foliage – the plant shop by the sea, for a brand new children’s workshop. The talented and very lovely David Palmer of Palmer Illustrations will inspire, encourage and help your child to create their very own story book. These workshops are open to children over the age of six, all children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am – 12pm, £25 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).
It’s All Change at Norton Library (FREE) – It’s all change for the first of our Spring crafts. Make a cute caterpillar on it’s leaf and then a beautiful butterfly. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Easter Crafts at Billingham Library (FREE) – Enjoy some egg-citing Easter crafts down at Billingham Library. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Build and Code with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – In this hands-on session, you’ll dive into the world of robotics using LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime kits. First, you’ll build cool creations – like robots, vehicles, or interactive gadgets using LEGO bricks and smart motors. Then, you’ll bring them to life by coding with a simple drag-and-drop interface. From 10am-12pm. Suitable for ages 11 – 16 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
It’s All Change at Fairfield Library (FREE) – It’s all change for the first of our Spring crafts. Make a cute caterpillar on it’s leaf and then a beautiful butterfly. From 1-2pm. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Rainbow Crafts at Thornaby Library (FREE) – After April showers welcome in a vibrant rainbow with these colourful rainbow crafts. From 2-3pm. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Mad Hatter & White Rabbit Party at Loftus Library – Join us for an interactive Mad Hatter & White Rabbit show with Street Rat Theatre. We will be taking over Loftus Library to have a hopping good time! There’s lots of fun, stories and games to be a part of. From 11am-12pm. £5 per child, booking is essential.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Lego Robot Building Day at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – From problem‑solving to hands‑on building, every child will become a robot inventor for the day — and most importantly, have an absolute blast doing it! From 12-4pm. £10 per child with lunch included, and suitable for ages 8-11.
Little Sprouts at Waverley Outdoor Community Hub, Hartlepool – Share outdoor adventures with your family in nature-inspired imaginative play, crafts and muddy fun! From 10-11:30am, £1 per child.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Holidays at the Headland Activity Packs (FREE) – Looking for Easter fun? Our activity packs are packed with things for you and your little ones to enjoy! Plant and grow your own sunflower, go rock‑pooling for sea creatures, and complete the Hartlepool Scavenger Hunt. Pick yours up at Heugh Battery Museum or Headland Library while stocks last.
Thorntree Community Fest (FREE) – Looking for something fun to do with the family this Easter Holidays? Bring the whole family down to Thorntree Park on Tuesday 7th from 1-4pm for an afternoon packed with activities and community spirit! Family fun and games, taster sessions, support stalls and lots more for all ages.
Teddy Bears Sleepover at Cockerton Library – Bring along your teddies for a bedtime story! We will then make them a name label and put them to bed right here in the library. Come and collect them the next day, and check our social media to see what they got up to! 5pm – 6pm, £3 per child.
Rhymetime Adventure Play Easter Extravaganza at Cockerton Library – Hop little bunnies, hop, hop, hop! Come and join us for some Easter themed singing, dancing and play. 9:15-10:15am for 0-1 years, 10:45-11:45am for 1-4 years. £5 per child.
Animated Egg Hunt at the Hive in Darlington Library – In this session you will create your own Easter Egg Hunt movie using various animals and objects in StopMotion Studio. Once completed your movie can be uploaded onto the libraries YouTube channel. 10.00-11.30am and recommended for ages 5+. £2.50 per child.
Wednesday 8th
Ice Extravaganza at STACK Middlesbrough – Get ready to sing and dance along with us for a fun-filled event with laughs and entertainment for the whole family. 12-1:30pm, tickets are required for children aged 2-12 years old. £3 each.
Beauty and the Beast Easter Pantomime at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium – Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions return with Beauty and the Beast! From the same team behind last year’s smash hit Wizard of Oz, this brand-new panto promises dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.
Easter Bunny Bakery Workshop at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – Hop, whisk, and sprinkle your way into Easter magic at Cherry Hill Café! Calling all little bakers aged 4+ – join us for a morning bursting with creativity, giggles, and sugary fun. Decorate your very own Easter cookies with colourful icing, sparkly sprinkles, and playful designs—then take home your delicious masterpieces to share (or secretly enjoy yourself!). £6.95 per child.
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!
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.
Build a Giant Community Peacock at Preston Park Museum – Join artist Hollie Notman to design and make bold, bright peacock feathers. Use cardboard, colour and pattern to create your own feather and add it to an ever-growing peacock made by all our visitors. Every feather helps the peacock grow bigger, brighter and more spectacular! Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Stagecraft Easter Workshops at Middlesbrough Town Hall – A Wonka inspired twist to our musical theatre workshops at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Bursting with creativity, colour and curiosity, these sessions are perfect for young performers who love to sing, dance and act while developing strong, exciting characters. If your child has a big imagination and a love for performing, this is their golden ticket to build confidence, skills and stage presence. £25 per day or £40 for both days.
Princess Ball at Bloom Middlesbrough – Step into a world of enchantment as Belle and Cinderella take the stage for a spellbinding live show, bringing your favourite princess stories to life through song and storytelling! Sing along to beloved songs from your favourite films, then have the chance to meet Belle and Cinderella, snap photos, receive a princess goodie bag, and special letter from a fairy.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Wildlife Watching with Dan Rouse at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – Get ready for an adventure into the natural world! Join acclaimed author, presenter, wildlife conservationist, and ornithologist Dan Rouse to explore her latest release, The Children’s Book of Wildlife Watching. This vibrant and informative guide is brimming with activities and expert tips to help children aged 7+ discover, identify, and truly understand the amazing wildlife in your backyards and beyond. Free, but booking is essential.
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).
Family Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum – Get crafty this Easter holidays with Easter and dinosaur themed crafts. Plus, there’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the museum and grounds with an Easter trail! Crafts from £1.50-£3.50 and running from 10am-3pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs on Thursdays from 3-4pm).
Easter 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. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4+ years. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free and drop in.
Ready For Rainbows at Yarm Library (FREE) – We’ll be creating a range of colourful crafts in this rainbow themed session. From 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Walk On The Wild Side at Ingleby Barwick Library (FREE) – Get ready for a wild adventure to celebrate National Zoo Day, young explorers can create their very own paperchain snakes and elephant masks. From 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Holiday Activities at Skelton Library – Join us at Skelton Library for Nintendo games, garden games, reading trails and much more! Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather and are wearing sensible shoes to play outside in – no crocs please. From 10am-2pm, £5 per child.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Holidays at the Headland Activity Packs (FREE) – Looking for Easter fun? Our activity packs are packed with things for you and your little ones to enjoy! Plant and grow your own sunflower, go rock‑pooling for sea creatures, and complete the Hartlepool Scavenger Hunt. Pick yours up at Heugh Battery Museum or Headland Library while stocks last.
Coding Corner: Catch the Eggs at the Hive in Darlington Library – Using Scratch you will create your own Easter Egg catching game. You will be shown how to code your game using blocks and once completed you can share with the Scratch community. Some prior knowledge of Scratch will be useful but not essential. 10.00-11.30am and recommended for ages 7+. £2.50 per child.
Easter Beads at the Hive in Darlington Library – It’s that beady time again! In this session, we will be using all things Easter related to create your very own bracelet and phone charm. 2-3:30pm and recommended for ages 7+. £3.50 per child.
Easter at Captain Cook Square (FREE) – Easter is coming to Captain Cook Square! Join us on Wednesday 8th April from 10am-3:30pm for walkabout ‘meet and greet’ characters, free face painting, and perfect photo moments. Bring the kids, grab some pics, and enjoy an egg-stra special day out!
Thursday 9th
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.
Beauty and the Beast Easter Pantomime at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium – Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions return with Beauty and the Beast! From the same team behind last year’s smash hit Wizard of Oz, this brand-new panto promises dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.
Hoppy Messy Makers at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – Get ready to hop, splash, and create at Hoppy Messy Makers – the ultimate Easter craft experience for little artists! This isn’t your average craft class – it’s a full-on messy adventure where kids can let their imagination run wild. From painting wiggly bunny ears and decorating colourful eggs to making springtime masterpieces, every minute is packed with fun, creativity, and a little chaos! £4.95 per child.
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!
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.
Build a Giant Community Peacock at Preston Park Museum – Join artist Hollie Notman to design and make bold, bright peacock feathers. Use cardboard, colour and pattern to create your own feather and add it to an ever-growing peacock made by all our visitors. Every feather helps the peacock grow bigger, brighter and more spectacular! Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Storytime with Elizabeth Baker at Preston Park Museum – Perfect for children of all ages. Expect tall tales, lively characters and plenty of interactive fun as the Elizabeth brings her stories to life. Storytime sessions will take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
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.
Easter Holiday Club with Steph’s Mini Bakers – Easter Holiday Clubs are £32 per child per session, which includes ingredients for the recipes, as well as packaging to take their products him in. Children can expect to have lots of fun, make new friends and learn new life skills!
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
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!
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).
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.
Family Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum – Get crafty this Easter holidays with Easter and dinosaur themed crafts. Plus, there’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the museum and grounds with an Easter trail! Crafts from £1.50-£3.50 and running from 10am-3pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs on Thursdays from 3-4pm).
Get Creative with 3D Pens at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – Design it. Build it. Own it. Ever wanted to draw in 3D and level up your creativity? In this session, you’ll use 3D pens to design and build awesome stuff—right in mid-air. After a quick demo and safety briefing, participants will sketch their ideas and bring them to life – layer by layer – by “drawing” in the air with heated filament. From 2-4pm. Suitable for ages 11 – 16 years. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Aerial Yoga and Mermaid Workshop at Marske Library – Learn the beautiful art of aerial (Arial) yoga and perfect your graceful moves through the air. This activity is a brilliant form of expression and movement. This can help support children build strength, co-ordination and spatial awareness all while having fun. They can dress up as mermaids and use other props while “hanging” around. Depending on time and the weather we may visit the beach too. From 10am-2pm, £5 per child.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Hartlepool Sport Activity Day on the Town Moor Playground (FREE) – Come along on Thursday 9th April, 11am–2pm, where Explore Hartlepool and Hartlepool Sport will be bringing the fun to the Headland! Try a sport you’ve never tried before, play games, get crafty and enjoy a fun filled afternoon for all ages.
Holidays at the Headland Activity Packs (FREE) – Looking for Easter fun? Our activity packs are packed with things for you and your little ones to enjoy! Plant and grow your own sunflower, go rock‑pooling for sea creatures, and complete the Hartlepool Scavenger Hunt. Pick yours up at Heugh Battery Museum or Headland Library while stocks last.
Easter Story and Craft at Cockerton Library (FREE) – Come and listen to a story and make your own Easter themed crafts. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. Free and drop in.
Bunny Racers at the Hive in Darlington Library – On your mark, set, go! In this session make your own bunny racer. Decorate your bunny however you like and then set them up for a big race! 10-11.30am and recommended for ages 6+. £3.50 per child.
Egg-citing Cups at the Hive in Darlington Library – Customise and decorate our blank egg cups for your next dippy egg. All materials and accessories provided. Parental help required when using hot glue. 2-3.30pm and recommended for ages 7+. £3.50 per child.
Friday 10th
Wizard of Oz: Easter Panto at The Majestic Darlington – Prepare for a spectacular, laugh-out-loud production, packed with music, mischief, and all the traditional pantomime fun you love! So join us down the Yellow Brick Road as we embark on an unforgettable trip over the rainbow!
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!
Signor Baffo at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo is left in charge… With a long list of jobs to complete for his boss, he enlists some young helpers from the audience (swiftly dressed in mini chefs uniform and complete with stick on moustache!) which results in lots of messy fun. Expect plates-full of fun, with generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. Perfect for children aged 3+ and their families – siblings welcome! Tickets £10pp, or group ticket for £36.
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.
Build a Giant Community Peacock at Preston Park Museum – Join artist Hollie Notman to design and make bold, bright peacock feathers. Use cardboard, colour and pattern to create your own feather and add it to an ever-growing peacock made by all our visitors. Every feather helps the peacock grow bigger, brighter and more spectacular! Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Princess Ball at Bloom Middlesbrough – Step into a world of enchantment as Belle and Cinderella take the stage for a spellbinding live show, bringing your favourite princess stories to life through song and storytelling! Sing along to beloved songs from your favourite films, then have the chance to meet Belle and Cinderella, snap photos, receive a princess goodie bag, and special letter from a fairy.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
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).
Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo at Dorman Museum – Join us for a day of unforgettable encounters with some of the most fascinating creatures. The Creepy Critters & Reptile Zoo is home to a diverse collection of reptiles, insects, and amphibians, from slithering snakes to towering tarantulas. There will be an opportunity to touch and learn more about all the different creatures and their habitats. £3.50pp, free for under 18 months.
Rainbow Crafts at Thornaby Library (FREE) – After April showers welcome in a vibrant rainbow with these colourful rainbow crafts. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Octopus Craft at Roseworth Library (FREE) – Eight legged friendly fun. From 11am-12pm. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Holidays at the Headland Activity Packs (FREE) – Looking for Easter fun? Our activity packs are packed with things for you and your little ones to enjoy! Plant and grow your own sunflower, go rock‑pooling for sea creatures, and complete the Hartlepool Scavenger Hunt. Pick yours up at Heugh Battery Museum or Headland Library while stocks last.
Mr Rabbit Party at Darlington Library – Come and have a party with Mr Rabbit! There will be dancing, games and even a chance to have a photo. 10.30-11.30am, £5 per child.
Mr Rabbit Party at Cockerton Library – Come and have a party with Mr Rabbit! There will be dancing, games and even a chance to have a photo. 2:30-3:30pm, £5 per child.
Easter Decorations at the Hive in Darlington Library – Using our laser cut templates you can colour in and add your own ribbon and beads to create your festive decorations. All materials and accessories provided. Parental help required when using hot glue. 10-11:30am and recommended for ages 6+. £3.50 per child.
Easter Bunny Game at the Hive in Darlington Library – It’s coding time with Microsoft MakeCode. You will be shown how to code your own Easter egg catching game but watch out for those bees. Once completed you will be able to share it with friends or work on it further at home. Some block building coding experience would be useful but not essential. 2-3:30pm and recommended for ages 7+. £2.50 per child.
Saturday 11th
Wizard of Oz: Easter Panto at The Majestic Darlington – Prepare for a spectacular, laugh-out-loud production, packed with music, mischief, and all the traditional pantomime fun you love! So join us down the Yellow Brick Road as we embark on an unforgettable trip over the rainbow!
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!
Signor Baffo at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo is left in charge… With a long list of jobs to complete for his boss, he enlists some young helpers from the audience (swiftly dressed in mini chefs uniform and complete with stick on moustache!) which results in lots of messy fun. Expect plates-full of fun, with generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. Perfect for children aged 3+ and their families – siblings welcome! Tickets £10pp, or group ticket for £36.
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.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Along Came A Magpie at ARC Stockton – In the intimate setting of a potting shed, we meet our Gardener. She loves the smell of the flowers, the feel of the earth and watching her plants bloom. But along came a magpie who turns her potting shed upside down! Making friends is lots of fun, but can sometimes be tricky. Join our gardener and magpie on this playful and heart warming journey as they navigate the intricacies of friendship.
Wicked Afternoon Tea on the Teesside Princess – Join us on board with Elphaba, Glinda and Fiyero, and make memories that will last a lifetime. From 2-4:30pm and includes an afternoon tea.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Family Day at Billingham Library (FREE) – Come and join us every Saturday for a fantastic range of fun activities for all the family! Enjoy a whole host of games from Scrabble and Buckaroo to Exploding Kittens – plus our Digi Toys, which make learning fun. We also have colouring sheets for our younger visitors, and our ever-popular communal jigsaw is always on the go. Free, drop in sessions.
Movie Makers at Darlington Library – Do you love shaping your own creations out of Plasticine? Now you can bring them to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Using plasticine, props and tools you will create unique characters that you can animate into a movie using Stop Motion Studio Pro. Recommended for children 6+ and £2 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).
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
The Bubble Show 2 at Hartlepool Town Hall – Journey through the awe-inspiring legends of Bubbleland, as they are brought to life in a breathtaking theatrical experience made of soap and water. Watch as the master of bubbles breathes life into: light, water, plants, animals, stars, and even the essence of human nature itself — in a celebration of creation! This magical production is a feast for the senses, featuring fire effects, poetic puppetry, light-displays, majestic music, and brand-new bubble masterpieces never seen before. £14.50 per adult, £12.50 per child. Doors open 1.30pm, show starts from 2pm.
Holidays at the Headland Activity Packs (FREE) – Looking for Easter fun? Our activity packs are packed with things for you and your little ones to enjoy! Plant and grow your own sunflower, go rock‑pooling for sea creatures, and complete the Hartlepool Scavenger Hunt. Pick yours up at Heugh Battery Museum or Headland Library while stocks last.
Sunday 12th
Fun For Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel at Darlington Hippodrome – Get ready for giggles, singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grown ups!
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Family Fun Party Night at Linthorpe Community Centre – Get ready, our family fun party night with Paw Patrol’s Chase and Skye is gearing up for a PAW‑some Family Fun Party Night. It’ll be a night your little heroes won’t forget! There’ll be meet and greets, tombola, raffle, party games, bouncy castle and goodie bags. £3 per child, £2 per adult. Email meltawaymarketplace@gmail.com for tickets.
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).
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Holidays at the Headland Activity Packs (FREE) – Looking for Easter fun? Our activity packs are packed with things for you and your little ones to enjoy! Plant and grow your own sunflower, go rock‑pooling for sea creatures, and complete the Hartlepool Scavenger Hunt. Pick yours up at Heugh Battery Museum or Headland Library while stocks last.
Monday 13th
A Celebration of Wicked at STACK Middlesbrough – Step into a spellbinding world of green magic and friendship! Get ready for a popular event of sparkle for the full family. 12-1:30pm, tickets are required for children aged 2-12 years old. £3 each.
Eggs-press Yourself Studio at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – Get ready to turn your 2 eggs into goofy characters, funny animals, or wild imaginary friends with big personalities. Add silly faces, crazy hair, hats, or sparkly outfits! Then, use recycled materials like boxes, paper rolls, and scraps to build a silly mini world for your eggs to live in. £6.95 per child.
Create Your Own Cardboard Birds at Preston Park Museum – With illustrator Kat Lynas, families can help fill the space with a whole flock of cardboard birds. Make a bird you love, one you remember seeing in the park, or a bird you want to protect. Add it to the collaborative installation and watch the flock grow each day. Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
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.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Mad Hatter & White Rabbit Party at Redcar Library – Join us for an interactive Mad Hatter & White Rabbit show with Street Rat Theatre. We will be taking over Loftus Library to have a hopping good time! There’s lots of fun, stories and games to be a part of. From 3-4pm. £5 per child, booking is essential.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Lego Robot Building Day at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – From problem‑solving to hands‑on building, every child will become a robot inventor for the day — and most importantly, have an absolute blast doing it! From 12-4pm. £10 per child with lunch included, and suitable for ages 8-11.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Pop Up Chick at the Hive in Darlington Library – Using our laser cut wooden pieces you can customise and build your own hatching Easter Chick. All materials provided. Parental help required when using hot glue. 10-11:30am and recommended for ages 6+. £3.50 per child.
Spring Into Space VR at the Hive in Darlington Library – Blast off to the moon and explore our Solar System in this virtual reality experience. 2-2:45pm and recommended for ages 8+. £2.50 per child.
Tuesday 14th
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 Cardboard Birds at Preston Park Museum – With illustrator Kat Lynas, families can help fill the space with a whole flock of cardboard birds. Make a bird you love, one you remember seeing in the park, or a bird you want to protect. Add it to the collaborative installation and watch the flock grow each day. Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
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.
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!
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
If You Come Down To The Park Tonight at South Park, Darlington (FREE) – In these workshops, you’ll explore South Park, use special recording devices, and take part in playful activities to dream up characters, worlds, and stories. We need your imagination to help build the kingdom! After a first session on Tuesday, you’ll be invited back to the park on Thursday with a grown-up of your choice. Together, you’ll interview them, test out exciting audio material, and try out ideas for the show as it begins to take shape. These will come together in a sound piece that will premiere in 2027! Ideally you’ll be able to attend both dates but it’s not a problem if you can’t.
A Children’s ‘Create Your Own Story Book’ With Palmer Illustrations at House of Foliage Redcar – Come down to The House Of Foliage – the plant shop by the sea, for a brand new children’s workshop. The talented and very lovely David Palmer of Palmer Illustrations will inspire, encourage and help your child to create their very own story book. These workshops are open to children over the age of six, all children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am – 12pm, £25 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).
Family Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum – Get crafty this Easter holidays with Easter and dinosaur themed crafts. Plus, there’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the museum and grounds with an Easter trail! Crafts from £1.50-£3.50 and running from 10am-3pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs on Thursdays from 3-4pm).
Spring Crafts at Billingham Library (FREE) – Have fun with our lovely spring crafts. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Hop Into Spring at Norton Library (FREE) – Hop into spring with our spring themed board game. Make and decorate your board and then have hours of fun playing. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Hop Into Spring at Fairfield Library (FREE) – Hop into spring with our spring themed board game. Make and decorate your board and then have hours of fun playing. From 1-2pm. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Build and Code with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime at Stockton Central Library (FREE) – In this hands-on session, you’ll dive into the world of robotics using LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime kits. First, you’ll build cool creations – like robots, vehicles, or interactive gadgets using LEGO bricks and smart motors. Then, you’ll bring them to life by coding with a simple drag-and-drop interface. From 2-4pm. Suitable for ages 11 – 16 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Lego Robot Building Day at Hub South Hartlepool – From problem‑solving to hands‑on building, every child will become a robot inventor for the day — and most importantly, have an absolute blast doing it! From 12-4pm. £10 per child with lunch included, and suitable for ages 8-11.
Little Sprouts at Waverley Outdoor Community Hub, Hartlepool – Share outdoor adventures with your family in nature-inspired imaginative play, crafts and muddy fun! From 10-11:30am, £1 per child.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Pom Pom Teddy Keyrings at Once Upon A Dream NE – At this workshop, we will be creating cute teddy bear pom poms and turning them into keyrings. Hang them off your keys or bags as a unique, handmade accessory! Free tea/coffee/juice will be available for parents and children and the workshop will run for 2.5 hours. £10 per person crafting and can be booked by messaging the Once Upon A Dream page.
Brown Bear Rainbow Yoga Adventure at Cockerton Library – Join us for a playful, story-led yoga session inspired by Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? We’ll go on a rainbow adventure together… 30 minutes of animal-inspired yoga and games with calm relaxation to finish and a rainbow collage craft to take home! 10.30-11.30am, £5 per child.
Easter Mugs at the Hive in Darlington Library – It’s mug decorating again, using our fusible ink pens you will draw your own Easter themed design and then this will be heat pressed onto one of our porcelain mugs. Due to the temperature of the finished mugs, you may need to return to collect them. 10-11:30am and recommended for ages 6+. £5 per child.
Wednesday 15th
A Celebration of Stitch at STACK Middlesbrough – Aloha, friends! Get ready to dance, play and say “Ohana” as we bring the island vibes to life at STACK. Head down for a fun-filled event packed with Hawaiian themed dancing, interactive stage games, and a special meet and greet with everyone’s favourite blue alien. 12-1:30pm, tickets are required for children aged 2-12 years old. £3 each.
Easter Bunny Pizza Class at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – This Easter, little pizza lovers can roll, squish, stretch and create their very own adorable bunny-shaped pizza. It’s hands-on, creative and packed with tasty fun from start to finish!
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!
Build It Beautiful at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – Build it Beautiful in our super fun construction-themed play space for 2-8 year old Hullabaloo’ers. The Hullabaloo Theatre will be transformed into a builders’ paradise. Don your hard hat and high vis and get stuck in to sand, blocks, wheelbarrows and all sorts of other fun designed to build motor skills and promote imaginative play. £3pp, for ages 2-8, everyone attending must have a ticket.
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 Cardboard Birds at Preston Park Museum – With illustrator Kat Lynas, families can help fill the space with a whole flock of cardboard birds. Make a bird you love, one you remember seeing in the park, or a bird you want to protect. Add it to the collaborative installation and watch the flock grow each day. Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Storytime with Elizabeth Baker at Preston Park Museum – Perfect for children of all ages. Expect tall tales, lively characters and plenty of interactive fun as the Elizabeth brings her stories to life. Storytime sessions will take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Princess Ball at Bloom Middlesbrough – Step into a world of enchantment as Belle and Cinderella take the stage for a spellbinding live show, bringing your favourite princess stories to life through song and storytelling! Sing along to beloved songs from your favourite films, then have the chance to meet Belle and Cinderella, snap photos, receive a princess goodie bag, and special letter from a fairy.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
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).
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.
Spring Crafts at Thornaby Library (FREE) – Join the flowers in springing into life with our colourful card crafts. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Easter 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. From 10-11am. Suitable for ages 4+ years. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Easter Art School at The Rings Community Hub, Ingleby Barwick – This Easter, Budding Artists return with big imaginations, bursts of colour and the kind of laughter that only happens when children are free to create, explore and just be kids. Children will explore a range of fun, hands-on art activities inspired by the season, giving them the chance to experiment with different materials, develop their skills, and express themselves in a relaxed, supportive environment. £28 per child, from 9am-3pm.
Bunny Planters at the Hive in Darlington Library – Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customise your own Easter Bunny planter ready to add compost and seeds. All materials provided. Parental help required when using hot glue. 10-11:30am and recommended for ages 6+. £3.50 per child.
Pom Pom Chicks and Bunnies at the Hive in Darlington Library – Make your own pompom friends, whether it is a chick or bunny, or a creature of your own design. All materials provided. 2-3:30pm and recommended for ages 6+. £2.50 per child.
Thursday 16th
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.
Magician Marvin at STACK Middlesbrough – Step into a world of wonder and excitement at STACK Middlesbrough. Join us as Magician Marvin takes the stage with his fabulous magic show, guaranteed to leave little ones wide-eyed with amazement! From mesmerising tricks to balloon modelling, juggling and puppeteering, Marvin brings a burst of fun and laughter for the whole family. 12-1:30pm, tickets are required for children aged 2-12 years old. £2 each.
The Enormouse Crocodile at Darlington Hippodrome – The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington Hippodrome in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.
Hoppy Messy Makers at Cherry Hill Garden Centre – Get ready to hop, splash, and create at Hoppy Messy Makers – the ultimate Easter craft experience for little artists! This isn’t your average craft class – it’s a full-on messy adventure where kids can let their imagination run wild. From painting wiggly bunny ears and decorating colourful eggs to making springtime masterpieces, every minute is packed with fun, creativity, and a little chaos! £4.95 per child.
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!
Build It Beautiful at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – Build it Beautiful in our super fun construction-themed play space for 2-8 year old Hullabaloo’ers. The Hullabaloo Theatre will be transformed into a builders’ paradise. Don your hard hat and high vis and get stuck in to sand, blocks, wheelbarrows and all sorts of other fun designed to build motor skills and promote imaginative play. £3pp, for ages 2-8, everyone attending must have a ticket.
If You Come Down To The Park Tonight at South Park, Darlington (FREE) – In these workshops, you’ll explore South Park, use special recording devices, and take part in playful activities to dream up characters, worlds, and stories. We need your imagination to help build the kingdom! After a first session on Tuesday, you’ll be invited back to the park on Thursday with a grown-up of your choice. Together, you’ll interview them, test out exciting audio material, and try out ideas for the show as it begins to take shape. These will come together in a sound piece that will premiere in 2027! Ideally you’ll be able to attend both dates but it’s not a problem if you can’t.
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 Cardboard Birds at Preston Park Museum – With illustrator Kat Lynas, families can help fill the space with a whole flock of cardboard birds. Make a bird you love, one you remember seeing in the park, or a bird you want to protect. Add it to the collaborative installation and watch the flock grow each day. Included with a museum day or annual pass.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
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.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
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!
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).
Family Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum – Get crafty this Easter holidays with Easter and dinosaur themed crafts. Plus, there’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the museum and grounds with an Easter trail! Crafts from £1.50-£3.50 and running from 10am-3pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs on Thursdays from 3-4pm).
Buzz and Bloom at Ingleby Barwick Library (FREE) – Get buzzy at our spring craft and help bring in the new season as we make pretty flowers, bees and cute mini beasts! From 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Easter 3D Pen Session at Billingham Library (FREE) – Explore creativity with 3D pens! A perfect blend of art, tech and innovation to inspire curious minds. From 2-3pm. Suitable for ages 8 – 16 years. Children 10 years and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Escape Room at Grangetown Generations Centre and Library – Come along to Grangetown Generations and take part in your very own Escape Room. Put your problem solving skills to the test and escape the zombies! There will be plenty of other activities available, such as slime making, vegetable planting, Nintendo Switch games and more. From 10am-2pm, £5 per participant.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Easter Mugs at the Hive in Darlington Library – It’s mug decorating again, using our fusible ink pens you will draw your own Easter themed design and then this will be heat pressed onto one of our porcelain mugs. Due to the temperature of the finished mugs, you may need to return to collect them. 10-11:30am and recommended for ages 6+. £5 per child.
Krafty Kids: Easter Edition at the Hive in Darlington Library – Join us to create your own easter themed cards to spread the joy of spring! A full range of materials and accessories will be available. 2-3:30pm and recommended for ages 6+. £2.50 per child.
Friday 17th
Techno Tots at STACK Middlesbrough – Turn up the volume and get ready to rave! Techno Tots Live is a high-energy stage show where classic nursery rhymes meet techno beats and kid-friendly remixes of your favourite pop hits. 12-1:30pm, suitable for children aged 2-6 years old. Tickets are required for children aged 0-12 years old. £3 each.
The Enormouse Crocodile at Darlington Hippodrome – The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington Hippodrome in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.
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!
Build It Beautiful at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – Build it Beautiful in our super fun construction-themed play space for 2-8 year old Hullabaloo’ers. The Hullabaloo Theatre will be transformed into a builders’ paradise. Don your hard hat and high vis and get stuck in to sand, blocks, wheelbarrows and all sorts of other fun designed to build motor skills and promote imaginative play. £3pp, for ages 2-8, everyone attending must have a ticket.
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.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Princess Ball at Bloom Middlesbrough – Step into a world of enchantment as Belle and Cinderella take the stage for a spellbinding live show, bringing your favourite princess stories to life through song and storytelling! Sing along to beloved songs from your favourite films, then have the chance to meet Belle and Cinderella, snap photos, receive a princess goodie bag, and special letter from a fairy.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
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).
Laser Cut Jewellery at Stockton Central Library – Make your own iconic necklace. Why blend in when you were born to stand out? Use our laser cutter to design a necklace that’s 100% you. Whether its’s bold, quirky, or totally out there. From 10am-12pm. Suitable for ages 11 – 16 years All materials provided. £5 per participant, booking is essential.
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. From 10-11:30am. Suitable for ages 2 – 8 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Journey Into Outer Space at Yarm Library (FREE) – Zoom down to Yarm library and enjoy making out of this world crafts. From 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Dinosaur Craft at Roseworth Library (FREE) – Dinosaur delights. From 11am-12pm. Suitable for ages 4 – 11 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 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. From 1-2pm. Suitable for ages 2 – 8 years. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but booking is essential.
Cook Stars at Ormesby Library – Come along and learn how to cook your own pizza calzone, ready for your lunch! We will also be playing in the garden, planting vegetables ready to harvest in the autumn to make even more delicious food! Lots more fun and games planned. Weather permitting we will be going for a walk to Ormesby Hall, so please wear suitable clothing and footwear. From 10am-2pm, £5 per participant.
Spring and Easter Craft Drop In at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – Come along and join in the fun. Crafts, games and Lego. No booking required. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. From 10am-1pm.
Lego Robot Building Day at Hub South Hartlepool (FREE) – From problem‑solving to hands‑on building, every child will become a robot inventor for the day — and most importantly, have an absolute blast doing it! From 12-4pm. £10 per child with lunch included, and suitable for ages 8-11.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Love Science Easter Workshop at Darlington Library – Join us for fun, hands-on science this Easter. We will be building chick launchers, flying hot cross buns and exploring UV sunshine bunnies! 10:30-11:30am, £5 per child.
Love Science Easter Workshop at Cockerton Library – Join us for fun, hands-on science this Easter. We will be building chick launchers, flying hot cross buns and exploring UV sunshine bunnies! 2:30-3:30pm, £5 per child.
Easter Bookmarks at the Hive in Darlington Library – Design and create your own bookmark for your next read using a range of materials and accessories. All materials provided. 10-11:30am and recommended for ages 6+. £2.50 per child.
Easter Tote Bags at the Hive in Darlington Library – Customise your own Library Tote bag with a range of heat on templates or draw your own design with our fabric pens. All materials and accessories will be available. 2-3:30pm and recommended for ages 8+. £4.50 per child.
Saturday 18th
World Heritage Celebration Day at Hopetown Darlington (FREE) – Come together with friends, neighbours, and family to celebrate World Heritage Day with a joyful day of music, art, and performance. In partnership with Taste of Africa and Creative Darlington, this community celebration will bring people together through live musicians, artists, Zulu dancers, African drummers, a saxophonist, and other performers sharing stories, cultures, and creativity from around the world.
Big Science: Sweetie Science at Hopetown Darlington – Expect to be blown away with demonstrations, experiments, and more science spectacular fun. This workshop is a perfect way to introduce kids to science through interactive experiments and hands-on inspection using the thing they love most – sweets. Each kid will make their own pot of sherbert, a fizzing mocktail and watch even more science unfold in front of their very eyes. Suitable for ages 3-11. £6 each.
The Enormouse Crocodile at Darlington Hippodrome – The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington Hippodrome in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.
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!
Build It Beautiful at The Hullabaloo, Darlington – Build it Beautiful in our super fun construction-themed play space for 2-8 year old Hullabaloo’ers. The Hullabaloo Theatre will be transformed into a builders’ paradise. Don your hard hat and high vis and get stuck in to sand, blocks, wheelbarrows and all sorts of other fun designed to build motor skills and promote imaginative play. £3pp, for ages 2-8, everyone attending must have a ticket.
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.
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
Beauty and the Beast Easter Panto at Middlesbrough Theatre – Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions return to Middlesbrough Theatre with Beauty and the Beast! From the same team behind the Wizard of Oz and last year’s Sleeping Beauty, this brand-new panto promises dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.
Easter Trail at Wynyard Hall Gardens – This Easter, we’re inviting little explorers to join us for a special Easter Trail in the Wynyard Hall Gardens! Each child receives a trail sheet and is free to explore the gardens. Your mission? Find all the hidden letters to spell out the Easter word. Once completed, bring your sheet to the admission desk to claim a delicious chocolate bar. £6pp, plus annual pass.
Family Day at Billingham Library (FREE) – Come and join us every Saturday for a fantastic range of fun activities for all the family! Enjoy a whole host of games from Scrabble and Buckaroo to Exploding Kittens – plus our Digi Toys, which make learning fun. We also have colouring sheets for our younger visitors, and our ever-popular communal jigsaw is always on the go. Free, drop in sessions.
Movie Makers at Darlington Library – Do you love shaping your own creations out of Plasticine? Now you can bring them to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Using plasticine, props and tools you will create unique characters that you can animate into a movie using Stop Motion Studio Pro. Recommended for children 6+ and £2 per child.
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.
Darlington K-Pop Trail (FREE) – Themed activities including meet & greets, face painters, cosplayers, selfie props and collectable K-Pop merch trail items. Click the link to see all the shops on the trail.
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).
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.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
Sunday 19th
Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust Ormesby Hall – Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Each trail station has a different activity, including the much loved welly wanging, wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon race. Prices are £3.00 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Normal admission charges also apply, in addition to the Easter trail cost).
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).
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.
Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Saltholme – From Easter 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.
I’ll keep this post updated when I find new Easter half term events to add!
