What's On for Kids in North East England | Easter 2020

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This post is written in advance. Events can and do change. Please always double-check details with venue before setting off. Also, please check Government advice re: Coronavirus.

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Events at Seven Stories to Book Now 

As always, Seven Stories has a lovely programme of events planned for the Easter Holidays. The events in this section are usually referring to the event only and you will need to buy a ticket or bring your annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.

4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 15 & 17 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories - click here to book

Play, sing and enjoy a special craft activity with the little brown mouse as part of this interactive storytelling of what is one of the best children's stories ever told (in my humble opinion). Tickets are a bargain at just £3 each.

Why not buy a ticket to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories and you can visit the new Where Stories Come From exhibition which features original artwork from The Gruffalo (and more).

9 & 11 April -  Little Mermaid Afternoon Tea - click here to book

Tickets for this event are a steal at just £7 per person. Guests can enjoy a themed afternoon tea with sandwiches, mini scones, cake and a drink. Children can also enjoy a craft activity and ice their own biscuit. Finally, the Little Mermaid herself will make an appearance.

17 & 18 April - Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea - click here to book

Again, tickets are just £7 per person for this event which includes a themed afternoon tea with sandwiches, mini scones, cake and a drink. Children can enjoy a craft activity and ice their own biscuit. The Mad Hatter himself will join in with tea and nonsense.


Drop-in Events at Seven  Stories 

The following events are available to enjoy on a drop-in basis and unless otherwise stated, included with regular admission / a Seven Stories annual pass.

New Where Stories Come From Exhibition at Seven Stories

A brand new Where Stories Come From exhibition opens on 4 April. The exhibition explores the idea that every story ever told follows one of seven basic plots. The theme can be enjoyed with lots of interesting items including a typewriter used by Enid Blyton and a notebook featuring the first-ever draft of The Gruffalo.

This is also your last chance to visit the Elmer and Friends exhibition which ends at the end of April

4 - 19 April - Easter Egg Hunt

Pick up a free trail from reception and find seven eggs hidden around Seven Stories. Can you work out which creatures laid them? Find out more here. 

11 & 13 April - Easter Bonnet Making 

Pop into the Seven Stories bookshop and have a go at creating your own Easter Bonnet or Hat. Show it off in the grand parade at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Find out more here. 

Daily throughout the Easter Holidays - Where Stories Came From Mini Exhibition Tours 

Mini exhibition tours are available during the school holidays at 11:30am on weekdays and 11:30am/2:30pm on weekends (excluding Easter Sunday). Tours are included with admission and are led by one of the fabulous Story Catching team. Find out more here. 

4 - 19 April - Whitehouse Farm Easter Egg-stravaganza

We absolutely love Whitehouse Farm and Easter is a brilliant time to visit. You do not need to pre-book (although it is a little cheaper if you do), it is somewhere you can spend the full day and it is a brilliant option for all weathers as there is plenty to see and do inside and out. I love that Whitehouse Farm has a cafe and indoor and outdoor picnic areas too.

Check out our guide to visiting Whitehouse Farm here. 

Activities included with admission over Easter include:

• Meet The Easter Bunny
• Easter Games
• Bottle Feed Lambs 
• Snuggle A Easter Bunny
• Meet & Hold Easter Chicks
• Easter Magic Shows With Magic Steve
• Birds Of Prey 
• Meerkat Talk & Feed
• Groom A Goat / Pony 
• Animal Handling Sessions
• Tractor Rides
• Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
• Trampolines, Inflatables & Bouncing Pillows 

Book online here. 

FREE Easter Events 

This section includes FREE events. Please donate if you can - many attractions rely on donations to allow free/low-cost events to take place.

• Daily - NEW Exhibitions at Great North Museum (The Art of Atomhawk and Ancient Iraq: New Discoveries) - FREE drop in exhibitions (find out more here)
• Daily - NEW Investigating Detectives Exhibition at The World (find out more here)
• Visit Northumberlandia (details here)
• Find the Cramlington Spoon (find out more here)
• Visit Plessey Woods (find out more here)
• Hunt for Sea Glass around the Durham Heritage Coast (find out more here)
• Visit Locomotion Shildon (details here)
• Family Quest / Meet at Make at the Baltic (free drop-in Sat/Sun - find out more here)
• 4 April - TF Mini Fam Fest FREE drop-in at Thought Foundation (donations for some activities - find out more here)
• 4 & 5 April - FREE Little Seedlings Strawberry Workshop at Dobbies Garden Centre (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Art is Good for You at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here)
• 6 April - FREE Mine Craft Mondays at Leam Lane Library (drop-in - details here) 
• 6 & 13 April - FREE Paper Craft at National Glass Centre (drop-in event, find out more here)
• 6 - 20 April - FREE Cartoon Bird Easter Trail at Killingworth Lakeside Park (drop-in event, find out more here)
• 7 & 9 April - Hoppy Easter Crafts at Discovery Museum (Drop-in, FREE & £1.50 crafts available - find out more here)
• 7 - 11 April - FREE Microbiology Workshop with Newcastle Uni at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 8 April - FREE Update Your Profile Pic Crafts at Sunderland Winter Gardens (drop-in event, details here)
• 9 April - Penshaw Bowl and Egg Rolling Competition (FREE drop-in event, details here)
• 10 April - FREE Good Friday Egg Painting, Bouncy Castle & Face Painting at Keel Row Seaton Delaval (find out more here) 
• 11 April - FREE Easter Roman Fayre at Arbeia Roman Fort (no pre-booking required, find out more here)
• 11& 12 April - Newbiggin Kite Festival (drop-in - find out more here)
• 14 April - FREE CAT Boys Workshop at Dance City (ages 10-18 - pre-book here)
• 14 & 16 April - Springtime Sun Fun Crafts at Discovery Museum (drop-in, FREE & £1.50 crafts available - find out more here)
• 15 April - FREE Learn to Weave at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here) 
• 17 & 18 April - FREE Easter Art School for Teens at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here)
• 18 April - FREE A Roman Encounter at Arbeia Roman Fort (no need to pre-book, find out more here)
• FREE Easter Graveyard Trail at St Mary's Heritage Centre (find out more here)

Easter Walks, Egg Hunts  & Trails

• Discovery Museum Easter Trail (£1 or FREE if you sign up to the must-see newsletter before 1 April here)
•  FREE Easter Graveyard Trail at St Mary's Heritage Centre (find out more here)
•  FREE Cartoon Bird Easter Trail at Killingworth Lakeside Park (drop-in event, find out more here)
• Easter Egg Hunt around Seven Stories (find out more here)
• Easter Duck Quest at WWT Washington (find out more here)
• National Trust Cadbury Egg Hunts (find out more here)  
• Easter Crafts, Face Painting & Deer Park Trail at Auckland Castle (find out more here)
• Easter Adventure Quest with Hotel Chocolat at Belsay Hall (find out more here)
• Easter Adventure Quest with Hotel Chocolat  at Warkworth Castle (find out more here)
• Easter Adventure Quest with Hotel Chocolat at Chesters Roman Fort (find out more here)
• 50+ Walks & Trails to try across North East England (read the article here)

Check out our guide to the best Sunday Lunches in North East England here.  

Rainy Day Ideas

• Visit the new Investigating Detectives Exhibition at The Word & South Shields Museum (both free)
• Discovery Museum (free)  & Red Arrows Flight Simulator (£3.50 - pay on arrival)
• Visit the New Exhibitions at the Great North Museum
• Woodhorn Northumberland Myth & Magic Exhibition plus Make & Do Crafts
• There is a new Where Stories Come From Exhibition at Seven Stories (opens 4 April and features original work from the Gruffalo and more)
• Baltic & Laing Art Gallery 
• Take the kids swimming 
• Check out Kids Club films at your local cinema
• Angry Birds Adventure Golf (read our review here) 
• Check out this post featuring 20+ things to do when it rains in North East England 
• Visit the Climbing Wall in South Shields - prices are super reasonable from £3 (find out more here)

Easter Farms

• 16 March - 8 May - Lambing Time at Hall Hill Farm (find out more here)
• 4 - 19 April - Whitehouse Farm Easter Egg-Stravagaza (find out more here)
• 4 - 19 April - Lambing Shed Live at Broomhouse Farm (pre-book here)
• 4 - 19 April  - Easter Activities at Down at the Farm (find out more here)
• 4 - 19 April - Easter Egg-stravaganza at Adventure Valley (find out more here)

Ideas for Teens 

Interactive Darts at Wonder Bar

• 4 April - Spring Blossoms Textiles Workshop at Gateshead Central Library (pre-book here)
• 4 & 18 April - Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds at Laing (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Dance & Trapeze Workshop at Dance City 10+ (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Relentless at Gosforth Civic Theatre (pre-book here) 
• 7 April - Relentless at The Witham, Barnard Castle (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Young Archaeologists Club at Auckland Castle (pre-book here)
• 14 April - FREE CAT Boys Workshop at Dance City (ages 10-18 - pre-book here)
• 14 April - Relentless at Caedmon Hall, Gateshead Library (pre-book here)
• 17 & 18 April - FREE Easter Art School for Teens at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here)
• 18 April - FREE A Roman Encounter at Arbeia Roman Fort (no need to pre-book, find out more here)
• 19 April - Abseil down Roseberry Topping (pre-book here) 
• Air Trail Tees Barrage (read our review here)
• Book Interactive Darts at The Wonder Bar (details here)
• Bowling at Gutterball (read our review here)
• Axe Throwing at Harry Hatchetts (read our review here)
• Ocean Beach South Shields (£19 unlimited wristband of £1 Friday Night Rides - details here)
• £4.50 films at Tyneside Cinema (details here) 
• Adventure Days at Tees Barrage (pre-book here)
• Tees Blast Powerboat Trips (pre-book here)
•  White Water Rafting at Tees Barrage (pre-book here)

4 April - 5 April

• 4 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 4 April - Pony Club at Whitehouse Farm (pre-book here)
• 4 April - Unicorn Day at Preston Park (drop-in event, included with admission/pass - find out more here)
• 4 April - Make & Take Pilgrimage Tokens at Durham Cathedral (book on the day/pre-book - info here)
• 4 April - Jack and the Beanstalk at Queens Hall Theatre, Hexham (pre-book here)
• 4 April - The Greatest Show Un-Earthed Science & Circus at Berwick Museum (included with museum membership/admission)
• 4 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 4 April - Egg Decorating at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 4 April - Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds at Laing (pre-book here)
• 4 April - Low Fell Food Market at Saltwell Park (find out more here)
• 4 April - South Shields Easter Market (find out more here)
• 4 April - Young Humans Art Club at Thought Foundation (pre-book here)
• 4 April - TF Mini Fam Fest FREE drop-in at Thought Foundation (donations for some activities - find out more here)
• 4 April - FREE Little Seedlings Strawberry Workshop at Dobbies Garden Centre (pre-book here)
• 4 April - Birtley Big Bang Club at Birtley Library (pre-book here)
• 4 April - Spring Blossoms Textiles Workshop at Gateshead Central Library (pre-book here)

• 5 April - Unicorn Day at Preston Park (drop-in event, included with admission/pass - find out more here)
• 5 April - Sunday Lunch with Paw Patrol at the Vermont Hotel (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Egg Decorating at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 5 April - Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter Easter Party (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Mad Hatter Easter Egg-Stravagaza at Grand Hotel Gosforth Park (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Day of the Dead Easter Bunnies at Las Iguanas Newcastle (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Half Price Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway (details here)
• 5 April - FREE Little Seedlings Strawberry Workshop at Dobbies Garden Centre (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Dance & Trapeze Workshop at Dance City 10+ (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Pony Club at Whitehouse Farm (pre-book here)
• 5 April - Easter Messy Play with Mess Around at Kenton School (pre-book here) 

6 April - 9 April 

• 6 April - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Adventure Walk at Raby Castle (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Art is Good for You at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here)
• 6 April - FREE Paper Craft at National Glass Centre (drop-in event, find out more here)
• 6 April - Woman Like Me : The Little Mix Show at Playhouse Whitley Bay (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Relentless at Gosforth Civic Theatre (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Chocolate Play+Invent at Discovery Museum (drop-in event, pay £1.50 on arrival - find out more here)
• 6 April - Spring Crafts at The Word (pre-book in person, info here)
• 6 April - Easter Sandcast Workshop at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Tiny Time Travellers at Newcastle Castle (pre-book here) 
• 6 April - Marley the Minature Pony at Bamburgh Castle (find out more here) 
• 6 April - The Greatest Show Un-Earthed Science & Circus at Hexham Old Gaol (included with museum pass / admission - find out more here)
• 6 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 6 April - Egg Decorating at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 6 April - £2.50 Drop-in Alpaca Walks at Brocksbushes (details here)
• 6 April - FREE Mine Craft Mondays at Leam Lane Library (drop-in - details here) 
• 6 April - Pony Club at Whitehouse Farm (pre-book here)
• 6 April - Orienteering at Rising Sun Country Park (pre-book here)

• 7 April - Embellished Tote Bags at National Glass Centre (drop-in, £4 per participant - info here)
• 7 April - The Lost Words Animation Workshop at The Sill (pre-book here)
• 7 April - Microbodyssey Science Show at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 7 April - FREE Microbiology Workshop with Newcastle Uni at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 7 April - Mr Bunny's Storytime at Discovery Museum (pre-book here)
• 7 April - Hoppy Easter Crafts at Discovery Museum (Drop-in, FREE & £1.50 crafts available - find out more here)
• 7 April - Laser Cut at Dinosaur Sign at The Word (pre-book here)
• 7 April - Create a Dinosaur Pencil Topper at The Word (drop-in £4 per child, info here)
• 7 April - Mini Alpaca Treks at Bamburgh Castle (find out more here)
• 7 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 7 April - Meet the Insects at Wallington (pre-book here)
• 7 April - Egg Decorating at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 7 April - Make & Take Mini Easter Gardens at Durham Cathedral (find out more here)
• 7 April - The Runaway Rabbit Craft Day at Lanchester Garden Centre (pre-book here) 
• 7 April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 
• 7 April - Relentless at The Witham, Barnard Castle (pre-book here)
• 7 April - Geo Journey Easter Special at St Peters Church, Harton (pre-book here) 
• 7 April - Culture Camp Printmaking at Gateshead Central Library (pre-book here)

• 8 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Make & Take at Laing Art Gallery (£5 pay on arrival - info here)
• 8 April - Easter Make & Take at Gateshead Library (drop-in, pay as you feel - info here)
• 8 April - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Adventure Walk at Raby Castle (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Wild Wednesday at Woodhorn (drop-in event included with admission/annual pass - find out more here)
• 8 April - The Lost Words Animation Workshop at The Sill (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Create a Sandblasted Bottle with Lights at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 8 April - FREE Update Your Profile Pic Crafts at Sunderland Winter Gardens (drop-in event, details here)
• 8 April - Microbodyssey Science Show at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 8 April - FREE Microbiology Workshop with Newcastle Uni at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Andy and the Odd Socks at Gosforth Civic Theatre (pre-book here)
• 8 April -   Chocolate Play+Invent at Discovery Museum (drop-in event, pay £1.50 on arrival - find out more here)
• 8 April - Make Your Own Talking Sparkie (or other animal) at Discovery Museum (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Roarsome Laser Cutting at The Word (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 8 April - Souter Seashore Safari (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Egg Decorating at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 8 April - Springtime Storytelling at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 8 April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 
• 8 April - Grow Your Own Vegetables at Rising Sun Country Park (pre-book here)
• 8 April - Easter Messy Play with Mess Around at Great Lumley Methodist Church, County Durham (pre-book here)

• 9 April - The Little Mermaid Afternoon Tea at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt at Whitehouse Farm (pre-book here)
• 9 April - Penshaw Bowl and Egg Rolling Competition (FREE drop-in event, details here)
• 9 April - Easter Sandcast Workshop at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 9 April - Microbodyssey Science Show at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 9 April - FREE Microbiology Workshop with Newcastle Uni at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 9 April -  Mr Bunny's Storytime at Discovery Museum (pre-book here)
• 9 April -   Hoppy Easter Crafts at Discovery Museum (Drop-in, FREE & £1.50 crafts available - find out more here)
• 9 April - Spring Crafts at The Word (pre-book in person, info here)
• 9 April - Wolf at Gala Theatre Durham (pre-book here)
• 9 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 9 April - Meet the Insects at Wallington (pre-book here)
• 9 April - Egg Decorating at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 9 April - The Runaway Rabbit Teatime Treat at Lanchester Garden Centre (pre-book here)
• 9 April - Build Your Own Easter Bunny at Keel Row Seaton Delaval (pre-book here)
• 9 April - £2.50 Drop-in Alpaca Walks at Brocksbushes (details here)
• 9 April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 
• 9 April - Peter Rabbit Easter Crafts at St Mary's Heritage Centre (drop-in event - details here)
• 9 April - Easter Messy Play with Mess Around at Mortimer Community Centre, South Shields (pre-book here)
• 9 April - Circus Skills with Dot & Zooky (drop-in, included with admission - details here)

10 April Good Friday 

• 10 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 10 April - FREE Good Friday Egg Painting, Bouncy Castle & Face Painting at Keel Row Seaton Delaval (find out more here) 
• 10 April -  Microbodyssey Science Show at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 10 April - FREE Microbiology Workshop with Newcastle Uni at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 10 April - Saltwell Park Egg Hunt (pre-book here)
• 10 April - Beaded Birds, Butterflies & Bees at National Glass Centre (drop-in, £3 per participant - info here)
• 10 April - Meet the Easter Bunny at Woodhorn (drop-in event included with admission/annual pass - find out more here) 
• 10 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 10 April - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Brocksbushes (pre-book here)
• 10 April - Easter Fair at Blyth Beach (details here)
• 10 April - The Little Mermaid Easter Panto at Blue Flames (pre-book here)
• 10 April - Good Friday Specials at Stephenson Railway Museum (find out more here)
• 10 April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 

11 April Easter Saturday 

• 11 April - Easter Bonnet Making at Seven Stories (drop-in, included with admission - find out more here)  
• 11  April - Newbiggin Kite Festival (FREE drop-in - find out more here)
• 11 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 11 April - The Little Mermaid Afternoon Tea at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Easter Sandcast Workshop at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Microbodyssey Science Show at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 11 April - FREE Microbiology Workshop with Newcastle Uni at Alphabetti Theatre (pre-book here)
• 11 April - The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Tyne Theatre & Opera House (pre-book here)
• 11 April - FREE Easter Roman Fayre at Arbeia Roman Fort (no pre-booking required, find out more here)
• 11 April - Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (drop-in, £4 per participant, find out more here)
• 11 April - Comedy Club for Kids at Gala Theatre Durham (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Meet the Easter Bunny at Woodhorn (drop-in event included with admission/annual pass - find out more here) 
• 11 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Young Archaeologists Club at Auckland Castle (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Brocksbushes (pre-book here)
• 11 April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 

12 April Easter Sunday 

• 12 April - Easter Willow Bird Feeder Workshop at The Sill (pre-book here)
•  12 April - Newbiggin Kite Festival (FREE drop-in - find out more here)
• 12 April - Kids Comedy at The Stand Newcastle (pre-book here)
• 12 April - The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Tyne Theatre & Opera House (pre-book here)
• 12 April - Family Fusing Workshop at Sunderland Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 12 April - Easter Sunday Lunch & Egg Hunt at Ramside Golf Club (pre-book here)
• 12 April - Easter Afternoon Tea at Crook Hall and Gardens (pre-book here) 
• 12 April - Medieval Archery at Bamburgh Castle (find out more here)
• 12 April - Easter Sunday Afternoon Tea in Raby Castle (pre-book here)
• 12 April - Meet the Easter Bunny at Woodhorn (drop-in event included with admission/annual pass - find out more here) 
• 12  April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 12 April - Meet the Farmyard Animals at Ormesby Hall (included with admission / pass - details here)
• 12 April - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Brocksbushes (pre-book here)
• 12 April - Easter Sunday Special at Stephenson Railway Museum (find out more here)
• 12  April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 

13 April Easter Monday 

• 13 April - Easter Bonnet Making at Seven Stories (drop-in, included with admission - find out more here)  
• 13 April - Easter Afternoon Tea at Crook Hall and Gardens (pre-book here) 
• 13 April - FREE Paper Craft at National Glass Centre (drop-in event, find out more here)
• 13 April - Easter Sandcast Workshop at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 13 April - The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse (pre-book here)
• 13 April - Frozen Out Family Panto at Ramside Hall (pre-book here) 
• 13 April - Medieval Archery at Bamburgh Castle (find out more here)
• 13 April - Meet the Easter Bunny at Woodhorn (drop-in event included with admission/annual pass - find out more here)
• 13 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 13 April - Meet the Farmyard Animals at Ormesby Hall (included with admission / pass - details here)
• 13 April - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Brocksbushes (pre-book here)
• 13 April - Spanish City Easter Family Fun Fair (details here) 

14 - 17 April 

• 14 April - Space Rebel Princess at Thought Foundation (pre-book here)
• 14 April - Embellished Tote Bags at National Glass Centre (drop-in, £4 per participant - info here)
• 14 April - Wolf at Queens Hall Theatre, Hexham (pre-book here) 
• 14 April - The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Whitley Bay Playhouse (pre-book here)
• 14 April - Springtime Sun Fun Crafts at Discovery Museum (drop-in, FREE & £1.50 crafts available - find out more here)
• 14 April -  Create a Dinosaur Pencil Topper at The Word (drop-in £4 per child, info here)
• 14 April - Dinosaur T-Shirt Printing at The Word (pre-book here)
• 14 April - Mini Alpaca Treks around Bamburgh Castle (find out more here) 
• 14 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 14 April - Butter Making at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - see here for into)
• 14 April - FREE CAT Boys Workshop at Dance City (ages 10-18 - pre-book here)
• 14 April - Relentless at Caedmon Hall, Gateshead Library (pre-book here)

• 15 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Jack and the Beanstalk at Washington Arts Centre (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Create a Sandblasted Bottle with Lights at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 15 April - FREE Learn to Weave at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here) 
• 15 April - Northern Ballet presents Little Red Riding Hood at Northern Stage (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Horrible Histories at Whitley Bay Playhouse (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Things That Float Play + Invent at Discovery Museum (drop-in event, £1.50 per child - find out more here)
• 15 April - Ship Building Family Challenge at Discovery Museum (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Roarsome Laser Cutting at The Word (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Animal Stories at The Word (pre-book here)
• 15 April - Wild Wednesday at Woodhorn (drop-in event, included with admission/annual pass - find out more here)
• 15 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 15 April - Springtime Storytelling at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - details here)
• 15 April - Butter Making at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - see here for into)
• 15 April - Make & Take at Laing Art Gallery (£5 pay on arrival - info here)
• 15 April - Breakfast with Peppa & George at Lanchester Garden Centre (pre-book here)
• 15 April - £2.50 Drop-in Alpaca Walks at Brocksbushes (details here)

• 16 April - Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (drop-in, £4 per participant, find out more here)
• 16 April - Easter Sandcast Workshop at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 16 April -  Horrible Histories at Whitley Bay Playhouse (pre-book here)
• 16 April -  Springtime Sun Fun Crafts at Discovery Museum (drop-in, FREE & £1.50 crafts available - find out more here)
• 16 April - Spring Crafts at The Word (pre-book in person, info here)
• 16 April - Drop-in Family Clay Workshop at The Sill (info here)
• 16 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 16 April - Butter Making at Ormesby Hall (included with admission/pass - see here for into)
• 16 April - Make & Take Spring Boppers at Durham Cathedral (find out more here)
• 16 April - Culture Camp Origami at Gateshead Library (pre-book here) 

• 17 April - The Gruffalo Story Workshop at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 17 April - Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea Party at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 17 April - FREE Easter Art School for Teens at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here)
• 17 April - Lullaboogaloo Easter Extravaganza at Gosforth Civic Theatre (pre-book here)
• 17 April - Things That Float Play + Invent at Discovery Museum (drop-in event, £1.50 per child - find out more here)
• 17 April - Dinosaur Tales at The Word (pre-book here) 
• 17 April - Souter Sports at Souter Lighthouse (included with admission/pass - see here for info)
• 17 April - Touring with the Trolls at Lanchester Garden Centre (pre-book here)
• 17 April - Walk for Autism Acceptance at Herrington Country Park (pre-book here)

18 & 19 April 

• 18 April - Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea Party at Seven Stories (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Family Afternoon Tea with Peter Rabbit at The Vermont Hotel (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Unicorn Day at Preston Park (drop-in event, included with admission/pass - find out more here)
• 18 April - FREE Easter Art School for Teens at Sunderland Winter Gardens (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Easter Sandcast Workshop at National Glass Centre (pre-book here)
• 18 April - FREE A Roman Encounter at Arbeia Roman Fort (no need to pre-book, find out more here)
• 18 April - Big Family Earth Jam at The Sage (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Meccano Exhibition at Beamish (included with unlimited pass / admission - details here)
• 18 April - Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds at Laing (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Easter Messy Play with Mess Around at Tansy Centre, Sunderland (pre-book here)
• 18 April - Bishop Auckland Food Festival (find out more here)

• 19 April - Unicorn Day at Preston Park (drop-in event, included with admission/pass - find out more here)
• 19 April - The Owls Gaze Performance at The Sill (pre-book here)
• 19 April - Tours to the Top of Penshaw Monument (pre-book here)
• 19 April - Abseil down Roseberry Topping (pre-book here) 
• 19 April - Meccano Exhibition at Beamish (included with unlimited pass / admission - details here)
• 19 April - Easter Messy Play with Mess Around at Hebburn Central (pre-book here) 
• 19 April - Bishop Auckland Food Festival (find out more here)