What's On for Kids & Teen - October (+ Half Term) | North East England

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Top Events for October 

(ad) Pumpkins, Scoops & Spooks at Milk & Honey - Seahouses 




This looks like an absolutely gorgeous event. Taking place at Milk & Honey Ice Cream Parlour in Seahouses. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October, each session is £19.50 per child and includes: 

- Event admission for one child and one accompanying adult 
- Decorate & paint your own pumpkin to take home 
- Afterwards enjoy a 2 scoop Halloween monster sundae (with Halloween sprinkles and special touches) in the cafe with which has been decorated for Halloween 
- A FREE Hot Drink for one accompanying grown up 

A pumpkin, paint materials and all equipment is provided. 

This event is suitable for all ages (children need to be supervised but accompanying adults do not need a ticket) - make sure you're wearing paint-friendly clothes and arrive 10 minutes before your timeslot.

Book the 10:30am session here: Morning Session Tickets 

Book the 12:30pm session here: Afternoon Session Tickets 


(ad) Big Kid Circus : Jurassic 




Big Kid Circus : Jurassic is taking over Blaydon Rugby Club from 30 Sept - 4 Oct. Audiences can expect 2 hours of non-stop family entertainment including a 28ft wide dinosaur (this is a UK first), jaw dropping acrobatics and stunts that will keep you on the edge of your seats. 

Tickets available now from £9.99. Find out more and book: https://www.bigkidcircus.co.uk/buy-tickets

(ad) Mrs. Doubtfire at Newcastle Theatre Royal 



Mrs. Doubtfire continues at Newcastle Theatre Royal this month. It's an absolute hoot with lots of laugh out loud moments alongside more poignant scenes. I went along to watch with my mam on opening night and we had the very best evening. You can read our full review here. 

Book tickets: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/mrs-doubtfire/


(ad) Family Fright Fest 



Family Fright Fest opens at Lintz Hall Farm on 10 October and continues on selected dates across the month. Expect the ULTIMATE family Halloween festival with stage shows, family-friendly scare mazes, a pumpkin patch, wizard school, pirate school, clown school, walkabout acts, fairground rides, street food vendors and more. 

Find out more and book tickets: https://www.familyfrightfestuk.co.uk/

(ad) Hansel & Gretel and the Witch at Northern Stage 



This beautiful new production by balletLORENT makes it's debut at Northern Stage this October Half Term and tickets are a steal from just £12pp. Recommended for families with children aged 5+, this fresh take on the classic combines striking visutals and imaginative storytelling. 29 Oct - 1 Nov. 

Find out more and book tickets: https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/hansel-gretel-and-the-witch/

(ad) Spilman's Pumpkin Festival 



Spilman's Pumpkin Festival is celebrating 10 years this year and they're back bigger and better than ever before with lots of activities to get involved with. Visitors can expect a full day out with lots of memory making opportunities. 

There are over 175,000 home-grown pumpkins to choose from and activities including tractor rides, corn cannons,  play barns, skeleton discos, wizard academy, pumpkin slingshot, spooky walk, giant pipe rolling and more. There's also the opportunity to visit in the evening which adds a little extra magic. 

Check dates and book your tickets here: https://www.spilmans.co.uk/pyo-pumpkins/


(ad) Spooky Night at the Museum (Discovery Museum) 



Discovery Museum Newcastle is hosting a special after-hours Halloween Party with a difference. Come along in your best Halloween Costume ready for a family-friendly night of thrills. 

Tickets are £8 per child / £6 per child (children aged 3 and under go free) and include the following activities: 
đŸ‘ģ Explore the Haunted Gallery 
đŸĒŠ  Halloween Disco beneath Turbina 
📚  Bewitching Tales & Spooky Storytelling
🕷 Creepy Crafts 
🧌 Ghoulish Games 
🧙 Fancy Dress Competition 

The event takes place on Friday 30 October. There are two sessions, 4:30pm-6:30pm (best for families with little ones) and 7:30pm-9:30pm (best for families with kids aged 9+). These ages are just a guide - no strict age limits will be in place. There will be a paid bar available at the later event. 

Book now: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum/whats-on/spooky-night-at-the-museum


(ad) Whitehouse Farm 



Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm promises a FULL day of fun all included with admission. There's absolutely loads going on from Storytime with Winne Witch to an Indoor Pumpkin Patch, Boo Bingo, Witches & Wizards Show, Critter Encounters, Walkway of Terror, Pumpkin Carving station and lots more! 

You can find out more and book your tickets here: https://whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk/events/halloween-spooktacular-2026/


(ad) Not Now Bernard at Gosforth Civic Theatre 



Not Now Bernard is available to enjoy at Gosforth Civic Theatre on 24 October and a lovely way to begin October Half Term. Tickets are just £12pp. Audiences can expect a wildly funny adaptation of David McKee's much-loved picture book with lots of chaos and instruments made from random household objects. Plus of course, an enormous purple monster. 

Find out more and book tickets: https://www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/not-now-bernard

(ad) Spooky Autumn at Science at Life



There's lots of fun included with your Science at Life ticket this autumn including The Great Dinosaur Escape, Fossils Live Science Show, a Dinosaur Trail, Identify Minibeasts in the Experiment Zone, Make a Dinosaur Skeleton Puppet, Bump in the Night Planetarium Show & all the usual Life fun including the Brain Zone, Light Box, Play Zone and Space Zone. 

Find out more and book your ticket: https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/scary-science-this-october/


(ad) Beamish Museum 




Don't miss the annual Harvest Celebrations at Beamish on 3 & 4 October. It's a real celebration of home-grown produce with seasonal hymns, traditional food and drink displays and traditional recipes and demonstrations. 

Then across October Half Term visitors can enjoy a range of seasonal activities - all included with the Beamish Unlimited Pass. 

Check what's on here: https://www.beamish.org.uk/whats-on/

(ad) A Relaxed October Half Term at Shipley Art Gallery 




Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead is a genuine gem. We visited for the first time last year and were super impressed.
đŸĢļFREE Entry
❌No booking required - just drop in during opening hours (from 10am Tues-Sat)
đŸ›ģFREE Parking
🚏Bus Stop Outside (Go North East 52) / 20 min walk from Gateshead Metro
💙There's a Fantastic FREE Sensory Room with Chill Out Tents, Light Installations, Fidget Toys & more - all welcome
♿ Accessible and step free access
🛝Just a 15 minute walk from Saltwell Park if you'd like to extend your day out
If you visit on Tues 27 (12:30-3:30pm) / Thurs 29 (10am-3:30pm) October you can join in with FREE Explore & Draw Activities. All ages welcome.
There's also a range of paid bookable workshops available including:
🎨 Tues 27 Oct (10:30am-11:45am) - Family Crafting Workshop using watercolour paints and collages to create autumn artwork (£3 per child)
🎨 Wed 28 Oct (10:30am - 12noon) - Family Watercolour Spooky Houses. A family watercolour and collage workshop for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups (£12 per child)
🎨 Fri 30 Oct (10:30am - 12noon) - Layered Landscapes Workshop with Artist Pui Lee. A workshop for 7-12 year olds where you can create your own landscape with the guidance of an artist (£15 per child)

(ad) Woodhorn Museum 



October Half Term at Woodhorn is going to be FANTASTIC with some fab activities included in your annual pass (£9-£11 for adults and completely FREE for under 18s). 

Hightlights include:
  • 24 - 29 October : Arborialis Luminarium Architects of Air (book a ticket - free for under 18s and included with an annual pass for adults)
  • 31 October : Birds of Prey Display 
  • 24 October - 1 November : Mining Memories Craft Activity 
  • 14 October - 1 November : Pumpkin Trail 
  • 26 October - 13 November : Pitman the Exhibition


(ad) Great North Museum 



Great North Museum (Hancock) is a brilliant option for a free, indoor day out. Across October Half Term there are additional activities planned including Mouse Tales (Storytime for Under 5s) on 27 October, Time Odyssey Family Adventure on 29 October and a Blacksmith Demonstration Day on 29 October.

The Greggs Ta-Pastry will also be on display at the museum from 24 October - 17 January. 

Find out more: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum


(ad) Alnwick Garden & Lilidorei 



Alnwick Garden celebrates turning 25 this October with a long weekend of celebrations planned from 2-4 October across day and evening events. Expect fire jugglers, bubbleologists, fairground rides and a spectacular fireworks display behind the Grand Cascade. 

From 10 October,  visitors can enjoy the Pumpkin Garden at Alnwick Garden with Harvest Games & a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt and Lilidorei will be transformed into Spookydorei with Spooky Games, Storytelling & Trick or Treat Trails. Lilidorei is also open in the evening on selected dates in October with spooky nights planned for 11-15 year olds. ~

Find out more: https://www.alnwickgarden.com/whats-on/

(ad) Pyromusical at Kynren (31 October) 



The Pyromusical returns to Kynren for one night only - Sat 31 October. This professional 25 minute display set to music is one of the best (if not the best) in the North East and you can enjoy from the comfort of your own seat in the tribune. 

Enjoy glowing fire pits and seasonal food and drinks before the show and there will be a few nods to Halloween too. 

Find out more and book: https://kynren.com/book-pyromusical/

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Sat 24 & Sun 25 October (South of Tyne) 



Mon 26 October (North of Tyne) 



Mon 26 October (South of Tyne)



Tues 27 October (North of Tyne) 



Tues 27 October (South of Tyne)


Wed 28 October (North of Tyne) 


Wed 28 October (South of Tyne)



Thurs 29 October (North of Tyne) 



Thurs 29 October (South of Tyne)



Fri 30 October (North of Tyne) 



Fri 30 October (South of Tyne)



Sat 31 October  & Sun 1 November (North of Tyne) 



Sat 31 October & Sun 1 November (South of Tyne) 




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