Monday 12th February The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP


Thursday 1st February Community Hub Central, Hartlepool


Harry Potter Book Night Young wizards, witches & muggles will be treated to an evening of witchcraft and wizardry with resident Professor Onesmith. Be amazed by the dry ice, fog potions, cauldrons of smoke and a few magic spells. 4 -5.30pm. Ages 5+. Tickets £5. Butterbeer on arrival. Adult event – 6.30-8.30pm. Lecture from Durham University Associate Professor, M. Richardson – ‘Harry Potter the boy who lives’, then test your knowledge with a quiz about all things Harry Potter. Tickets £3, including coffee, tea or butterbeer on arrival. Tickets available from Community Hub Central, Hartlepool on 01429 272905. Dress code: Wizarding Robes, Harry Potter Fancy dress or best Muggle Attire.


Friday 2nd, 9th and 23rd February Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton


Making a Mess: Under-5s Club Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime. Refreshments are available for children and grown-ups. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Free with museum admission.10am-12 noon. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 3rd February Augustine’s Parish Hall, Larchfield Street, Darlington


The Big Easy presented by Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club. Entry is £10 at the door, children 15 and under go free. 12.30pm. Visit www.darlingtonjazz.co.uk


Saturday 10th February Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington


The Afternoon Lectures: Disused


Railways – Alan Young Free to members of the Friends, non members welcome, call the museum for membership or price details.1.45pm. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of- steam.co.uk; email:


headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th February Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton


Cavaliers & Roundheads: Civil War Hunt Explore the museum and discover more about the Civil War through the objects in our collection. Pick up your free trail sheet from the Welcome Desk. Free with museum admission.10am-3.30pm.For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 10th February – Sunday 25th February


The Moors National Park Centre, Danby


Dark Skies: Star Trekking Treasure Hunt Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018.


Come along for a space themed treasure hunt.


Use your starry map to locate the clues to claim your ‘out of this world’ treasure! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. Not wheelchair accessible. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required, drop in any time. For more information call 01439 772738 or go to www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/ Time: 11am until 3pm (drop in anytime) Cost: Adult: Free (with child) Child: £3 (including prize)


Saturday 10th - Sunday 18th February Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Y07 2EH


‘Have-a-go’ Holidays - Dark Skies Part of the National ‘Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. Brighten up your half-term with themed crafts, trails, treasure hunts, walks and talks, and more. Let the dark skies inspire a galaxy of events and activities. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for all the family. Booking not required, drop in anytime. For more information call 01439 772738 or go to www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/ Time: 11am – 4pm (drop in anytime) Cost: Adult: Free (with child) Child: Free


Monday 12th February The Moors National Park Centre, Danby


Dark Skies Family Fun: We are all stars Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. Inspired by ancient star maps featuring constellations of beautiful hybrid creatures, use printmaking techniques and collage to create your very own hybrid star creature. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. Not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age 4. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required, drop in anytime. Drop in anytime. For more information call 01439 772738 or go to www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/ 11am – 3pm. Cost: Adult FREE (with child) Child £4.50.


Monday 12th – Friday 16th February 2018 Laurence Jackson Sports Village, Guisborough


Camp Flex Half Term Holiday Camp offering an exciting range of multi sport activities incl: football, street dance, gymnastics, survival skills & more! 8am – 4.30pm. Full or Half Days options. £3 per hour per child or £120 per child per week. Ages 4 – 12 years. Activities coached & led by industry professionals who are DBS checked & First Aid trained. To book a place or for more info, Ring 0738 8728 397, Email: infocampflex@gmail.com Facebook & Twitter: @CampFlex1


Monday 12th February Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, TS6 0NN


Bird Boxes & Feeders As spring comes, we need to make our gardens as homely as possible for our feathered friends to help them through the year. So drop in and make a bird box and a feeder for your garden. 1pm – 3pm. Cost £3 per box, £1.50 per feeder. For more information call 01642 459629.


Monday 12th February North Ormesby Community Hub, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough TS3 6JB


Lego Workshops with Construction


Kids Enjoy a fun lego workshop with Construction Kids Creative Play. 10-11am. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 243581


Monday 12th February Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AY


Lego Workshops with Construction


Kids Enjoy a fun lego workshop with Construction Kids Creative Play. 12pm-1pm. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 729002.


Monday 12th February Hemlington Community Hub, Crosscliffe, Middlesbrough TS8 9JJ


Lego Workshops with Construction


Kids Enjoy a fun lego workshop with Construction Kids Creative Play. 2-3pm. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 591918.


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Voyage of Splendour and Festivity Celebrate with us the Regatta on the Grand Canal, inspired by our collection of Canaletto paintings. Be transported to Venice, make sparkly masquerade masks, fans and your own gondola. 11am – 4pm. FREE event with general admission. Tel: 01833 690606. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Monday 12th February Billingham Library


Snug as a Bug in a Rug No matter what the weather you can stay snug as a bug in Billingham Library by having a lovely time making your very own ladybird to take home to someone special. 10am to 11am – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084. billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk


Monday 12th February Roseworth Library


Love is in the Air – Autism Friendly Craft


Session Put your heart into making a beautiful hanging mobile and card for Valentine’s Day. 10am to 11am – Booking essential as places are limited – Suitable for all ages. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Redhill Children’s Centre, 01642 528098. roseworth.library@stockton.gov.uk


Monday 12th February Roseworth Library


Love is in the Air Put your heart into making a beautiful hanging mobile and card for Valentine’s Day. 11am to 12pm – Booking essential as places are limited – Suitable for all ages. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Redhill Children’s Centre, 01642 528098. roseworth.library@stockton.gov.uk


Monday 12th February Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, TS25 4LL


Forest School (Den build and games) £4.70 (concession) £5.30 (member) £5.80 (casual) 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Family fun for age 4+. Booking required. Tel: 01429 284584.


Tuesday 13th February Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, TS25 4LL


Winter Crafts £2.00 per craft, 1.00pm 3.00pm.A selection of indoor crafts. This is a drop in session so there is no need to book. Make your own woodland photo frame or create an enchanted tree. Tel: 01429 284584.


Tuesday 13th February The Moors National Park Centre, Danby


Dark Skies Family Fun: Little Boots Star


Party Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. Make sparkly stars, balloon rockets and glittering galaxies. It finishes with a starry story and a chocolate star or two. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. Not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age 3. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at http://northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/ or


call 01439 772738. Time: 11am to 12:30pm Cost: Adult: Free (with child) Child: £4.50.


Tuesday 13th February The Moors National Park Centre, Danby


Dark Skies Family Fun: Young


Explorers: Nocturnal animals Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. Why do some animals come out at night and what do they get up to? Search the grounds on our animal hunt and make your favourite animal to take home. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. Not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age 6. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at http://northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/ or call 01439 772738. Time: 2pm to 3:30pm. Cost: Adult: Free (with child) Child: £4.50.


Tuesday and Wednesday, 13th and 14th February The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP


Happy Valentine Create your very own Valentine’s card for someone special, using print-making techniques. Suitable for all ages. All equipment provided including protective aprons. 11am – 4pm. FREE event with general admission. Tel: 01833 690606. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th February Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, TS6 0NN


Valentines Crafts


Come along to the visitor centre and make a lovely Valentine’s Day gift for that special person – children’s activity. 10am – 3pm. Cost £2 per child. Face painting also available £2 per child. For more information call 01642 459629


Tuesday 13th February Albert Park, Middlesbrough


Princess Smarty Pants (under 5s session)


Come and join our rangers for reading Princess Smarty Pants followed by an arts and crafts session linked to the story. 10 – 10.45am & 11 – 11.45am. Pre-booking and payment required, numbers limited. Meet: The Visitors Centre, Albert Park. Cost: £1.50.Contact: Call Albert Park Visitors Centre 01642 819808 to book and for further information.


Tuesday 13 February 2018 Hartlepool Power Station Visitor Centre


Build a FREE Bird Box In support of National Nest Box Week build a free bird box at Hartlepool power station Visitor Centre from 1pm to 2pm. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Please phone 01429 853582 or email hartlepoolsitetours@edf-energy.com to book your session


Tuesday 13th February Stockton Central Library


Magic, Myths and Mayhem! Step into our magical creation zone and make your dreams come true! 2pm to 4pm – Drop-in – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


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