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Tours & trails

Creatures of the Night Trail at Wallington

Wallington

17 Oct – 15 Nov 2026· Cambo, near Morpeth· Paid
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Halloween at Hardwick Park 2026

Hardwick Park

17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Sedgefield· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Halloween at Newham Grange Farm 2026

Newham Grange Farm

17 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Middlesbrough· Price varies
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Days out & attractions

Halloween Fun at Down at the Farm 2026

Down at the Farm

17 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Houghton-le-Spring· Paid
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Tours & trails

October Half-Term Harvest Quest at Gibside

Gibside

17 Oct – 8 Nov 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Tours & trails

Shipwrecks and Smugglers Family Trail

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Whitburn· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm 2026

Hall Hill Farm

17 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Lanchester· Paid
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Tours & trails

Stranger Folk Halloween Trail

Gibside

17 Oct – 15 Nov 2026· Gateshead· Price varies
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Tours & trails

Wellies, Wildlife & Autumn Fun Trail

Crook Hall Gardens

17 Oct – 8 Nov 2026· Durham· Paid
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Tours & trails

Squishmallows Treasure Hunt at John Lewis Newcastle

John Lewis Newcastle

18 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Workshops & activities

Timba Time! - Afternoon Session

The Alan Shearer Centre

18 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Festivals & fairs

Halloween Scarecrow Festival

South Causey Inn

23 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Stanley· Free
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seasonal

Spookydorei Nights 2026

Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden

23 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Alnwick· Paid
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Workshops & activities

Aardman Academy Stop-Motion Workshop

Discovery Museum

24 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Museums & exhibitions

Arborialis Luminarium at Woodhorn — October Half Term 2026

Woodhorn Museum

24 Oct – 29 Oct 2026· Ashington· Paid
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Heritage & history

Autumn Gala at Stephenson Steam Railway 2026

Stephenson Steam Railway

24 Oct – 25 Oct 2026· North Shields· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus at Metrocentre 2026

Metrocentre Coach Park

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Tours & trails

Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest

Raby Castle

24 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Staindrop· Paid
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Halloween at Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Bamburgh· Paid
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Halloween Half Term at Adventure Valley 2026

Adventure Valley

24 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Durham· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Halloween Half-Term at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 2026

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Belsay, near Morpeth· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Little Ones Pumpkin Painting

Raby Castle

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Staindrop· Paid
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October Half Term at The Bowes Museum 2026

The Bowes Museum

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Barnard Castle· Paid
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Heritage & history

October half-term at Beamish Museum 2026

Beamish Museum

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Stanley· Price varies
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Arts & crafts

October Half-Term Crafts at Gibside

Gibside

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Spooktown

Hopetown Darlington

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Darlington· Free
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Tours & trails

Tales from the Shadows at Seaton Delaval Hall 2026

Seaton Delaval Hall

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Seaton Sluice· Price varies
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Theatre & shows

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE

Empire Consett

24 October 2026· Consett· Paid
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Theatre & shows

American Superslam Wrestling at Middlesbrough Town Hall 2026

Middlesbrough Town Hall

25 October 2026· Middlesbrough· Paid
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Halloween Half-Term Fun at The Bridges

The Bridges Shopping Centre

25 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Sunderland· Free
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Days out & attractions

Pontac Farm Pumpkin Picking 2026

Pontac Farm

25 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· New Marske· Paid
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Museums & exhibitions

Sound Down Sunday at Hexham Old Gaol

Hexham Old Gaol

25 October 2026· Hexham· Paid
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Museums & exhibitions

Sound Down Sunday at Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn Museum

25 October 2026· Ashington· Paid
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Theatre & shows

The Anatomy of a Dinosaur at Life Science Centre

Life Science Centre

25 Oct – 2 Nov 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Autumn Leaves at Ushaw 2026

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

26 Oct – 27 Oct 2026· Durham· Paid
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Sport & active

Brunton October Half Term Multisports

Brunton First School

26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Halloween at The Story 2026

The Story

26 October 2026· Durham· Free
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Workshops & activities

Into the Wild! A Halloween Bushcraft Experience 2026

Hopetown Darlington

26 October 2026· Darlington· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Make a Monster Shield at Segedunum 2026

Segedunum Roman Fort

26 October 2026· Wallsend· Paid
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Sport & active

October Holiday Camp at Newcastle City Juniors

Newcastle City Juniors

26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Rapunzel at Seven Stories

Seven Stories

26 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Tours & trails

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

St Nicholas Park

26 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Tours & trails

The Famous Scarycrow Trail 2026

Ford & Etal Estates

26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Northumberland· Free
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Sport & active

Wild Activity Days October Half Term 2026

Rewilding Adventure

26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026· Guisborough· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Blyth Halloween: Trick or Treat

Market Pavilion and Blyth town centre

27 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Blyth· Free
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Festivals & fairs

Celebrate Science at Locomotion 2026

Locomotion

27 Oct – 29 Oct 2026· Shildon· Free
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Arts & crafts

Explore and Draw for all ages

Shipley Art Gallery

27 Oct – 29 Oct 2026· Gateshead· Free
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Arts & crafts

Family Crafting: October Half Term at Shipley Art Gallery

Shipley Art Gallery

27 October 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Workshops & activities

Ghost Ship in the Fog at Royal Navy Museum Hartlepool

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

27 October 2026· Hartlepool· Paid
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Workshops & activities

Mouse Tales at Great North Museum: Hancock — October Half Term 2026

Great North Museum: Hancock

27 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Arts & crafts

October Half-Term Crafts at Wallington

Wallington

27 Oct – 29 Oct 2026· Cambo, near Morpeth· Paid
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Museums & exhibitions

Relaxed Early Opening at Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum: Hancock

27 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Techno Tots – Halloween Special

STACK Newcastle

27 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Hamsterley

Hamsterley Forest

27 October 2026· Hamsterley· Free
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Workshops & activities

Discover a Story + Crafts at Discovery Museum — Halloween 2026

Discovery Museum

28 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Family Watercolour Class: Spooky Houses

Shipley Art Gallery

28 October 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Fantastic Flags at Discovery Museum 2026

Discovery Museum

28 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Days out & attractions

Halloween Evenings at Beamish 2026

Beamish Museum

28 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Stanley· Paid
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Community eventsSold out

Spooky Daytime Disco at The Word 2026

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

28 October 2026· South Shields· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Stagecraft: Villains Halloween Special 2026

Middlesbrough Town Hall

28 October 2026· Middlesbrough· Paid
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Workshops & activities

Animal Handling

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

29 October 2026· South Shields· Paid
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Halloween in Darlington Town Centre

Darlington town centre

29 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Darlington· Price varies
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Days out & attractions

Halloween Scare Nights 2026 – Family Scare Session

Thorpe Farm

29 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Paid
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Heritage & history

Hammer and Hound Forge Demonstration at Great North Museum 2026

Great North Museum: Hancock

29 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Tours & trails

Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure

Hancock Museum

29 October 2026· Newcastle· Free
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Workshops & activities

Time Travel Club at Discovery Museum — October Half Term 2026

Discovery Museum

29 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Arts & crafts

Travelling Tales Artist's Workshop at The Story

The Story

29 October 2026· Durham· Paid
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Workshops & activities

Big Science Spooktacular Show

Hopetown Darlington

30 October 2026· Darlington· Paid
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Workshops & activitiesLimited tickets

Blue Flames Annual Halloween Party

Blue Flames Sporting Club

30 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Benton· Check price
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Nature & outdoors

Halloween Nature Funday at Northumberlandia 2026

Northumberlandia

30 October 2026· Cramlington· Free
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Workshops & activities

Halloween Takeover at Great North Museum: Hancock 2026

Great North Museum: Hancock

30 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Museums & exhibitions

Haunted Night at the Museum

Hopetown Darlington

30 October 2026· Darlington· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Kids' Halloween Crafts at South Causey Inn

South Causey Inn

30 October 2026· Stanley· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Layered Landscapes with artist Pui Lee

Shipley Art Gallery

30 October 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Spooky Night at the Discovery Museum 2026

Discovery Museum

30 October 2026· Newcastle· Paid
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Heritage & history

Spooquay: Ghost Ship 2026

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

30 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Hartlepool· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Tommy & Tilly's Magic Castle at The Witham 2026

The Witham

30 October 2026· Barnard Castle· Paid
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Community events

Tyneside Cat Centre Halloween Open Day 2026

Cats Protection Tyneside Cat Centre

30 October 2026· Gateshead· Free
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Nature & outdoors

Birds of Prey Display at Woodhorn 2026

Woodhorn Museum

31 October 2026· Ashington· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Blyth Fireworks 2026

Blyth Seafront

31 October 2026· Blyth· Free
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Tours & trails

Eldon Scare Trail 2026

Eldon Square

31 October 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Community events

Family Fun Halloween Party at Roker Hotel 2026

Roker Hotel

31 October 2026· Sunderland· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Halloween with the Lislesburn Miniature Shetland Ponies

Lislesburn Miniature Shetland Ponies

31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Northumberland· Check price
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Theatre & shows

Kynren Pyromusical 2026

Kynren show arena

31 October 2026· Bishop Auckland· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Mystical Halloween Stories at Northumberlandia

Northumberlandia

31 October 2026· Cramlington· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Nerd Fright Fest 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

31 October 2026· Gateshead, Tyne and Wear· Check price
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Days out & attractions

Phantom Flyer

Stephenson Steam Railway

31 October 2026· North Shields· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Spook Night Arty Party at Hexham Community Centre

Hexham Community Centre

31 October 2026· Hexham· Free
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Music & dance

Tiny Tweeties Halloween Special

The Word

31 October 2026· South Shields· Paid
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Community events

North Tyneside Fireworks Display 2026

North Tyneside

1 November 2026· Tyne and Wear· Free
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Community eventsTickets not on sale yet

Seaham Fireworks 2026

Seaham seafront (ASDA / Marina Terrace Green)

1 November 2026· Seaham· Free
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Community events

Stockton Fireworks 2026

Stockton Waterfront urban park and Riverside

1 November 2026· Stockton-on-Tees· Free
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Festivals & fairs

Blue Flames Fireworks Display 2026

Blue Flames Sporting Club

5 November 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Community events

Fireworks at the Fort — Segedunum 2026

Segedunum Roman Fort

5 November 2026· Wallsend· Free
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Community events

Friends of PCPS Fireworks Display 2026

Ponteland Community Primary School

5 November 2026· Ponteland· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Hardwick Hall Fireworks Extravaganza 2026

Hardwick Hall Hotel

5 Nov – 7 Nov 2026· Sedgefield· Paid
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Community events

Saltburn Cricket Club Firework Display 2026

Saltburn Cricket Club

5 November 2026· Saltburn-by-the-Sea· Paid
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Community events

Barmoor Hub Fireworks 2026

Barmoor Hub

6 November 2026· Ryton· Free
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Community events

Barnard Castle Bonfire Night 2026

Upper Demesnes

6 November 2026· Barnard Castle· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Fireworks & Funfair Racenight at Newcastle Racecourse 2026

Newcastle Racecourse

6 November 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Arts & crafts

Needle Felting Workshop: Christmas Decorations

Shipley Art Gallery

6 Nov – 11 Dec 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Workshops & activities

Nurture Nest: Woodlands Theme

Hancock Museum

6 November 2026· Newcastle· Free
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Community events

Rutherford AFC Fireworks 2026

Rutherford AFC

6 November 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Community events

Alnwick Round Table Fireworks 2026

Alnwick Town Juniors Football Club

7 November 2026· Alnwick· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Blaydon RFC Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza 2026

Blaydon Rugby Football Club

7 November 2026· Swalwell· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Brass Castle Country House Family Firework Display 2026

Brass Castle Country House

7 November 2026· Nunthorpe· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Festival of Fireworks at Durham Cricket 2026

Durham Cricket, Banks Homes Riverside

7 November 2026· Chester-le-Street· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Gateshead Stadium Firework Frenzy 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

7 November 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Community events

Gosforth Fireworks Extravaganza 2026

Gosforth Sports Association

7 November 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Community events

Hexham Fireworks 2026

The Sele

7 November 2026· Hexham· Free
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Arts & crafts

Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 Year Olds

Laing Art Gallery

7 November 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

South Northumberland Cricket Club Family Fireworks 2026

South Northumberland Cricket Club

7 November 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Tours & trails

Raby Castle at Christmas 2026

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

14 Nov – 3 Jan 2027· Staindrop· Paid
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Markets

Newcastle Christmas Market 2026

Grey's Monument and Newcastle city centre

19 Nov – 23 Dec 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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Tours & trails

AGLOW 2026

Auckland Palace Deer Park

20 Nov – 3 Jan 2027· Bishop Auckland· Price varies
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Days out & attractions

Northern Lights 2026

Leazes Park

20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Tours & trails

Winter Lights at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

20 Nov – 3 Jan 2027· Alnwick· Price varies
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Days out & attractions

Father Christmas at Raby Castle 2026

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026· Staindrop· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Meet Father Christmas at Lilidorei 2026

Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden

21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026· Alnwick· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Santa's Enchanted Elf Journey 2026

Whitehouse Farm Centre

21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026· Morpeth· Paid
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Theatre & shows

The Christmas Sorting Office 2026

Northern Stage

21 Nov – 2 Jan 2027· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Santa’s Grotto at The Bridges 2026

The Bridges Shopping Centre

22 Nov – 24 Dec 2026· Sunderland· Paid
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Days out & attractions

A Fairy Tale Christmas at Ormesby Hall 2026

Ormesby Hall

27 Nov – 23 Dec 2026· Middlesbrough· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Santa Express

Stanhope Station

27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026· Stanhope, Bishop Auckland· Paid
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Days out & attractions

A Journey to Santa's Toyshop at Redfox 2026

Redfox Garden World

28 Nov – 23 Dec 2026· Wardley, Gateshead· Paid
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Markets

Christmas Market at Locomotion 2026

Locomotion

28 Nov – 29 Nov 2026· Shildon· Check price
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Days out & attractions

Kielder Winter Wonderland 2026

Kielder Water and Forest Park

28 Nov – 23 Dec 2026· Kielder· Paid
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Heritage & historySold out

North Pole Express 2026

East Tanfield Station

28 Nov – 24 Dec 2026· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Visit Father Christmas at Gibside Stables 2026

Gibside

29 Nov – 23 Dec 2026· Rowlands Gill· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Christmas Evenings at Beamish 2026

Beamish Museum

3 Dec – 18 Dec 2026· Stanley· Paid
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Theatre & shows

Aladdin

Tyne Theatre & Opera House

4 Dec – 3 Jan 2027· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Santa Visits at Hall Hill Farm 2026

Hall Hill Farm

5 Dec – 23 Dec 2026· Lanchester· Paid
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Festivals & fairs

Woodhorn’s Weekend of Wonder 2026

Woodhorn Museum

5 Dec – 6 Dec 2026· Ashington· Free
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Theatre & shows

Beauty and the Beast

Darlington Hippodrome

11 Dec – 3 Jan 2027· Darlington· Price varies
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Markets

The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum 2026

The Bowes Museum

11 Dec – 13 Dec 2026· Barnard Castle· Paid
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Music & dance

Live Music at Gibside Chapel this Christmas

Gibside

13 Dec – 28 Dec 2026· Rowlands Gill· Paid
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Spooky season

Halloween events

Pumpkin picking, family trails and after-dark adventures. Check age guidance, dates and ticket availability before booking.

Heritage & history

Ghosts of History at Newcastle Castle 2026

Newcastle Castle

1 Oct – 2 Nov 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Museums & exhibitions

Halloween at Life Science Centre 2026

Life Science Centre

1 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Holmside Park Pumpkin Patch 2026

Holmside Park

2 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Chester-le-Street· Paid
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Fireworks and autumn nights

Bonfire Night events

Find community displays and ticketed fireworks nights, with confirmed dates and practical family information where available.

Festivals & fairs

Blyth Fireworks 2026

Blyth Seafront

31 October 2026· Blyth· Free
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Theatre & shows

Kynren Pyromusical 2026

Kynren show arena

31 October 2026· Bishop Auckland· Paid
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Community events

North Tyneside Fireworks Display 2026

North Tyneside

1 November 2026· Tyne and Wear· Free
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Festive family plans

Christmas events

Browse winter lights, Santa visits and festive experiences, then check the full guide for dates, prices and booking details.

Arts & crafts

Needle Felting Workshop: Christmas Decorations

Shipley Art Gallery

6 Nov – 11 Dec 2026· Gateshead· Paid
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Tours & trails

Raby Castle at Christmas 2026

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

14 Nov – 3 Jan 2027· Staindrop· Paid
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Markets

Newcastle Christmas Market 2026

Grey's Monument and Newcastle city centre

19 Nov – 23 Dec 2026· Newcastle upon Tyne· Free
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More dates for the diary

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The next workshops, shows and one-off events not already featured in a seasonal collection, ordered by their earliest date.

Days out & attractions

Haunted Forest: Trick or Trail at Raby Castle 2026

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

3 Oct – 1 Nov 2026· Staindrop· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch 2026

Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch

3 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Seaham· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Pumpkin Picking 2026 at Cherry Hill

The Pumpkin Patch at Cherry Hill

3 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Middlesbrough· Paid
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Days out & attractions

The Pumpkin Experience 2026

Brocksbushes Farm Shop

3 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Stocksfield· Paid
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Days out & attractions

Thorpe Farm Centre Pumpkin Patch 2026

Thorpe Farm Centre

3 Oct – 31 Oct 2026· Barnard Castle· Free
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Days out & attractions

Alnwick Pumpkin Patch at Broxfield Farm 2026

Broxfield Farm

10 Oct – 25 Oct 2026· Alnwick· Paid
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