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)

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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)

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Christmas Activities for Tweens & Teens (North East England)

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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

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✨ 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.