get your family hands on with nature through trails, crafts, games, and nature hunts and excited about spring. Find us on Facebook “TVgreenplaces” or visit www.tvgreenplaces.co.uk


limited – Suitable for all ages. £3 per child (Under 4’s Free) & £1 per accompanying adult. 87 High Street, 01642 528019. norton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Wednesday 4th April Stockton Central Library


Mr Punch meets the Easter Bunny – a special puppet show with Mr Bungle 2.30pm to 3.10pm – Booking essential as places are limited – Suitable for all ages. £3 per child (Under 4’s Free) & £1 per accompanying adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Wednesday 4th April Parkway Shopping Centre, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough Willy Wonka Craft Event Free craft event, 10am -3pm, making Willy Wonka themed masks and giant lollipops. www.parkwayshopping.co.uk www.facebook.com/parkwaycoulbynewham


Wednesday 4th April Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton Bug Hotels Design and decorate your very own bug hotel and explore the world of mini beasts. 10am – 3pm. FREE, outside B&M. www.facebook.com/CGSCStockton


Wednesday 4th April


Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA Egg Blowing and Decorating Try your hand at the old art of blowing eggs, once mastered you can decorate your egg, if you look after it well it will keep forever. £1.00 per go. 1-3pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No organised groups please. Tel: 01642 813781.


Wednesday 4th April Blue Bell Beck, Malvern Drive, Middlesbrough FREE Wildlife Themed Activities And Crafts To Get Families To Go Wild 10:30-12:30 Join the Friends of Blue Bell Beck to get your family hands on with nature through trails, crafts, games, and nature hunts and excited about spring. Find us on Facebook “TVgreenplaces” or visit www.tvgreenplaces.co.uk


Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th April Preston Park Museum & Grounds Sing & Shimmy


A fun session aimed at under-5s and their families. Your little one will love singing, moving and playing instruments along to our action songs, games and dances.Tickets: £2.50 (no booking required) 11.45am-12.30pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Thurs 5th April Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Middlesbrough Turtley amazing 1pm-3pm. Design your own turtle coaster to keep your favourite drinks safe at home. £1 per item or free with an explorer pass. For further details contact the museum on 01642 311211. Sorry no organised groups. Children must be with an adult.


Thursday 5th April Thornaby Central Library We’re Going on an Egg Hunt… Hop down for a basketful of Easter themed fun! Make a basket to collect eggs hidden around the library and take part in an egg and spoon race! 2pm to 3pm – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. 01642 528117. thornaby.central.library@stockton.gov.uk


Thursday 5th April Acklam Library and Community Hub, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB Peter Rabbit and Friends Meet spring time animals and enjoy Peter Rabbit crafts. 10-11am. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 817810.


Thursday 5th April Grove Hill Community Hub, Bishopton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 2RP Peter Rabbit and Friends Meet spring time animals and enjoy Peter Rabbit crafts. 2.30-3.30pm. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 278444.


Thursday 5th April Coatham Green, Majuba Road, Coatham FREE Wildlife Themed Activities And Crafts To Get Families To Go Wild 10:30-12:30 Join the Coatham Heritage Group to


Friday 6th April Guisborough Forest & Walkway Scrufts Has your dog got the waggiest tail? Has it got an amazing party-piece? Does it look like you? Bring your pooch along to Guisborough Forest & Walkway’s very own dog show with many different categories. There will also be dog agility displays, doggy treasure trail and doggy stalls. Cost £1 per dog per activity, all money goes towards local dog charities. 12 noon – 3pm. Call 01287 631132.


Friday 6th April


Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA


Easter Hats Can you turn a boring piece of card into a fabulous Easter hat? Surprise yourself and create a masterpiece Vivienne Westwood would be proud of. £1.00 per go. 1-3pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No organised groups please. Tel: 01642 813781.


Saturday 7th April


Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton Cookie Creations Decorate delicious vanilla cookies with fondant, buttercream and sweet treats. 10am – 3pm. FREE, outside B&M. www.facebook.com/CGSCStockton


Saturday 7th April Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, TS25 4LL Storytelling Storybook trail with games and activities for ages 3+ (suitable for buggies but there may be some rough ground). 10am – 11.30am. £3.00. Bookable in advance. Tel: 01429 284584 for more info.


Sunday 8th April Rochester Road, Stockton TS19 0NX Wild about Roseworth 1:00-3:30 Celebrate Spring by planting primroses as part of our Wild about Roseworth project. Bird and family crafts will be taking place too. For more info and more events find us on Facebook “TVgreenplaces” or visit www.tvgreenplaces.co.uk


Sunday 8th April Preston Park Museum & Grounds Get Crafty! Paper Shakers Join in with the musical fun at our Folk & Farmers’ Market and make your very own musical instrument.


Decorate it to be exactly what you want! Free with museum admission.10am-3.30pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Monday 9th April Zetland Park, Redcar Krazy Kites


Come along and join us making the craziest kite you can imagine. All materials provided. Cost £2 per child. 1pm – 3pm. Call 01642 496430.


Monday 9th April Roseworth Library Easter Masks – enjoy mask making fun 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


Tuesday 10th April Tinkers Yard, Station Rd/Crooksbarn, Stockton FREE Wildlife Themed Activities And Crafts To Get Families To Go Wild 10:30-12:30 Join the Station Road and Crooksbarn Residents Associations to get your family hands on with nature through trails, crafts, games, and nature hunts and excited about spring. Find us on Facebook “TVgreenplaces” or visit www.tvgreenplaces.co.uk


Tuesday 10th & Thursday 12th April 2018 Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW Craft Activities – Dinosaurs Cost varied. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am – 3:30pm. Tel: 01642 479500.


Tuesday 10th April Thorntree Community Hub, Birkhall Road, Middlesbrough TS3 9JW Peter Rabbit and Friends Meet spring time animals and enjoy Peter Rabbit crafts. 10-11am. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 246827.


Tuesday 10th April North Ormesby Community Hub, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough TS3 6JB Peter Rabbit and Friends Meet spring time animals and enjoy Peter Rabbit crafts. 12-1pm. £1 per child. Places must be booked on 01642 243581.


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