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

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If you're looking for more ideas for days out, why not join our FREE days out Facebook group here. 

Please note, Half Term dates do vary depending on your county/school so make sure you double check before booking or planning everything. 

One Night in Pisa

This post was published in September 2026. We paid for this break ourselves. Always check with venues direct for the most up to date info before heading out. 

During a recent trip to Tuscany, we had a morning return flight from Pisa. We were staying in a fairly remote area and would have needed to hire an (expensive) driver for our transfer to the airport in the early hours which we didn't really want to do so instead, decided to travel to Pisa by train the day before our flight and spent the evening here. 

20 + FREE North East Events for October 2026 (including Half Term)

 As always - please double check with venues direct for up to date info before heading out as info can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links in the post. 

If you're looking for a FREE activity this October, this post shares ideas for weekends and half term in October. 

Spilman Farm Pumpkin Patch is NOW OPEN for 2026

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Spilman’s Pumpkin Festival is BACK for 2026

Mrs. Doubtfire Review (Newcastle Theatre Royal)

 AD - We were provided with press tickets to review this show in September 2026

📆 Wed 23 Sept - Sun 11 Oct 2026. Please note, evening performances start at 7pm

🫶 BSL interpreted and captioned perf on 1 Oct at 7pm, Audio described with pre-show touch tour perf on 3 Oct at 2pm.
⌚ 2 hr 30 mins including interval
🎫 Standard tickets available from £24
✅ Suitable for ages 6+ (flashing lights)

📽 You can watch a preview here: Mrs. Doubtfire Trailer

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

FREE Halloween Trails at Plessey Woods & Druridge Bay Country Parks

This post was published in September 2026. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info before heading out. 

FREE Halloween Trail at Plessey Woods 

FREE Scarecrow Trail at Ford & Etal (October Half Term Idea)

 This post was published in September 2026. Please check with organisers direct before heading out for up to date info, especially opening hours, as info can change. 

Save the Date for this FREE Scarecrow Trail for October Half Term

Residents & Business in Ford & Etal work hard to create a special Scarycrow Trail for visitors to enjoy over October Half Term. Follow the trail of weird and wonderful ‘Scarycrows’ around the villages, awarding them scores as you go.

Halloween Events for Tweens & Teens (North East England)

This post was published in September 2026. Please always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information as details can change. Where an activity is listed as 'all ages' please check with venue direct re:how scary this activity is and whether it is suitable before booking. 

Christmas Activities for Tweens & Teens (North East England)

This post was published in September 2026. Please double check information with venues direct when booking and before heading out as information can change. 

Christmas with Teens is an absolute speciality of ours so below I have put together some suggestions for activities you can try with tweens and teens over the festive period: 

(ad) Ice Skating Theme Nights in Newcastle - Book Now for November

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Outdoor Ice Skating in Newcastle returns to Times Square Newcastle this November and there's a whole host of themed nights and regular sessions to choose from. 

(ad) FREE and LOW COST Activities for Under 5s at North East Museums

Ad - this post was published in September 2026. Any shares / edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Always check with venues for up to date information before heading out as information can change. Discovery Museum

✨ Tiny Sparks for 3-5 year olds takes place at Discovery Museum every Friday 1-2pm. It’s a fun session led by an early years specialist with age appropriate STEM activities, crafts, storytime and play set to a different theme each week including Colours & Shapes, Transport, Floating & Sinking…. 

The Clothing Essentials for Busy Family Days and Weekend Adventures

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Family life moves fast, and your wardrobe has to keep up. Between school drop-offs, grocery runs, playground visits, sports practices, birthday parties, and quick weekend getaways, clothes need to be comfortable, practical, and easy to style. The best family outfits are the ones that help everyone feel ready for the day without creating extra laundry stress or morning decision fatigue.

How to Buy a Newcastle United Women Match Ticket

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The highly anticipated Barclays WSL2 2026/27 season kicks off on Sunday 6 September and this season, the lasses are playing an epic 7 games at St James’ Park alongside their fixtures at Gateshead Stadium.

What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens - September 2026

 As always, this post is published in advance and event details can change. Please always double check event details with venues direct before heading out. You can do this by clicking on the event links in this post. 

50+ FREE North East Events Taking Place over Weekends in September

This post was published in advance - always check timings, dates & info with venues direct before heading out as informtion can change. 

If you're looking for even more FREE days out, check out this post: The Ultimate Guide to FREE Days Out in North East England (over 50 attractions) 

And don't forget to check out our post : How to Save Money on Days Out 

FREE Days Out for September with Heritage Open Days - INCLUDING National Trust

This post was published in September 2026. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date info before heading out.

Heritage Open Days are BACK. On selected dates this month, local heritage sites open their doors for free. This month you can save £100s on family days out with this offer.