Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th June Preston Park Museum & Grounds Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show This highly-popular event organised by Stockton Borough Council returns. Complete with classic vehicles, thrilling displays taking place in the arena and family entertainments, this is a firm favourite with all ages. 11am-5pm. Adult: £5 | Concessions: £2.50 | Under-5s: Free | Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £12. For more information, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/vintage.


Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th June Tees Cottage Pumping Station, DL3 8TF. Open Days


Saturday 7th July Central Hall, Dolphin Centre, Darlington Darlington Orchestra summer concert The orchestra will play a wide variety of light classical music, with special guest performers still to be announced. Visit www.darlington- orchestra.org.uk or find the group on Facebook and Twitter. 7.30pm.


Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th July RSPB Saltholme, Middlesbrough TS2 1TU Woolly Weekend Visit RSPB Saltholme as they give the sheep their annual haircut. With demonstrations of modern and traditional sheep shearing, sheep dog demonstrations, Durham Spinners and Weavers and a visit from some special guests. Seaton Carew Road, Middlesbrough. Tel 01642 546625.


Come and see the history of water supply in Darlington. Steam machinery will be running, including the Victorian Beam Engine, boiler and gas engine. The miniature railway should also be available (small extra cost) and the café will be open for snacks. Admission £5 for adults, £4 concessions, children free. 11am – 5pm (last admission – 4pm)


Saturday 30th June Town Centre, Darlington Darlington Community Carnival Enjoy a parade of heroes alongside family fun. 11am – 5pm. Search for more details on Facebook – Darlingtoncommunitycarnival


Saturday 7th July Preston Park Museum & Grounds Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Don’t just peek through the keyhole, come outside and join the cool (Cheshire) cats at our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! All the family is welcome to join the fun. There will be characters to meet, trails, craft activities and face painting. Wear your best Mad Hatter’s hat to be in with the chance of winning a prize! 10am-4pm. Free with museum admission. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Sunday 1st July Guisborough Forest & walkway Summer Market


Come along to our Summer Market to browse the local stalls and purchase some lovely unique treats and gifts. 11am – 3pm. For more information call 01287 631132.


Sunday 1st July


Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Classic Cars and Bikes See the display of classic cars and bikes from Teesside Yesteryear Motor Club on the front lawn this summer. 11am – 3pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328904 for more details.


Sunday 1st July South Park, Darlington Proms in the Park Music from the Royal Signals (Northern) band, 102 Battalion REM Pipes and Drums, plus local school choirs. Free admission. Don’t forget your picnic! 2-6pm.


Sunday 1st July Preston Park Museum & Grounds Make & Mend Festival


Saturday 7th July Preston Park Museum & Grounds ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ Based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland. Meet a whole host of colourful characters, from the unforgettable White Rabbit and madcap Mad Hatter, to the terrifying Queen of Hearts. Presented in beautiful Victorian costume and alive with song, dance and original music, this is a production to delight the entire family! Open-air theatre performance presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. 6pm. Adults: £16 | Children and Concessions: £10 | Family (2 adults and 2 children): £46. Advanced booking is essential.


Sunday 8th July Preston Park Museum & Grounds Northern Dales Farmers’ Markets (Voted one of the finest farmers’ markets in the country by The Telegraph) and their outstanding local stallholders will be outside of the museum every 2nd Sunday of the month. Free. 10am-2pm (TBC) Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


A day packed full of hands-on workshops, inspiring talks and beautiful works of art which bring together the therapeutic benefits of creativity and help you to repair, restore and rejuvenate. Learn from the experts on how to bring more mindfulness and positivity to your life, nurture your creativity and try your hand at a new skill. 10am-4pm.For more information about the event and ticket pricing, please visit www.makeandmend.co.uk


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


Sunday 8th July Tinker’s Yard, off station Road, Norton, TS20 1TT All A Buzz About Bees Find out all about bees with the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and the Cleveland beekeepers at this Bee-tastic family wildlife event. Join a mini- beast safari, discover fascinating facts about our wild bees and honey bees. Also busy bee arts and crafts, honey tasting, make a hibernation home for solitary bees and top tips on attracting bees to your garden. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Free, no booking needed. More info: 01287 636382 or santrobus@teeswildlife.org


Friday 13th & Saturday 14th July Various Town Centre Locations Festival of Ingenuity The town centre will once again explode with fun activities and all that is ingenious about Darlington. 10am -4pm. Look out for details on social media and at www.festivalofingenuity.co.uk


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.


Wednesday 4th July Preston Park Museum & Grounds Wheels on the Bus Story & Rhymetime Clap, bounce and wiggle your fingers and toes for Wheels on the Bus, Story & Rhymetime. Enjoy a 45 minute session of rhymes, songs and stories on the Mobile Library. We’ll be parked at Preston Park Museum & Grounds from 9.15am, every three weeks on a Wednesday. Free (No booking required) 9.15-10am. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk


Friday 6th and 13th July Preston Park Museum & Grounds 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.Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 14th July North Park, Darlington Summer Community Fun Day Elim Church’s annual afternoon of fun in the park for everyone. With live music, dance demonstrations, fairground rides, refreshments, football, crafts, face painting, Dot and Zooky circus skills with giant bubbles and balloon modelling. Entry is free.1-4.30pm. Call 01325 487175 or visit www.elim-darlington.org.uk or find Elim Church on Facebook.


Saturday 14th July Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar Countryside Celebration Event Come along to the museum grounds as we showcase a variety of traditional woodland crafts. Fun for all the family with storytelling, crafts and stallholders. 11am – 3pm.


Sunday 23rd July Preston Park, Stockton-On-Tees Bark In The Park! In aid of Teesside Age UK. Get your friends & family together for a 3 mile sponsored walk in the park. £5 entry per dog plus sponsorship. Every dog will receive a FREE doggy bag! Starts 11am. Registration from 9.45am. To sign up, call 01642 803326 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk/teesside


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