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From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed autumn of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
Experience the magic of autumn in Durham with our curated guide to seasonal highlights. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of fall events, from vibrant festivals and cultural showcases to outdoor activities that capture the essence of the season. Revel in the warmth of harvest celebrations, enjoy autumnal arts and culture, and savor the delights of culinary events. Explore Durham's autumn highlights and embrace the richness of this enchanting season with a diverse array of experiences.
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Participatory Event
Stanley
Experience the invigorating and transformative benefits of Steph's creative flows that seamlessly synchronise movement with breathe, guiding you towards a state of serene tranquillity and freeing your mind from the chaos of everyday life.
Halloween
Stanley
Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween experience at the South Causey Inn! This October, we're thrilled to introduce our first-ever Halloween & Pumpkin Festival, featuring an incredible Scarecrow Festival. After a brief hiatus, the scarecrow…
Arts & Crafts
Bishop Auckland
Immerse yourself in the Spanish artistry of the Golden age with our 'Sketching Tours of the Spanish Art Gallery' series.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Stargazing Events
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle
Join the Star camp for an astronomical weekend 25 to 27 October in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years).
Stargazing Events
Forest-in-Teesdale
A magical evening of stargazing and a three course meal. Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in Upper Teesdale on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October and Friday 1…
Halloween
Durham
Halloween Children's Party.
Concert
Barnard Castle
One of the finest and most loved duos on the British and World folk/roots stages. 2024 marks their 30th anniversary and will see the release of their 12th studio album.
Halloween
Brasside , Durham
Treat the kids to an amazing Halloween adventure! This October, join our Fa-BOO-lous Fun event, where there will be more giggles than ghouls for all the family. Explore our park to meet our happy Halloween characters to complete the happy Halloween…
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join artist, Charlie Brookes to be inspired by the Museum’s ceramic collection. Try different techniques and experiment with materials. Suitable for ages 5+.
Halloween
Sedgefield
Explore Hardwick Park this Halloween and find the hidden monster portraits, answer the questions as you go to complete the Halloween trail.
October Half Term
Durham
Ready for Autumn Adventures? This October Half-Term expect an abundance of family events planned here at Ushaw.
Arts & Crafts
Spennymoor
Durham Federation of Women's Institutes are hosting Dabble Days at different locations across County Durham to give anyone a chance to try their hand at bitesized crafts, enjoy refreshments and see what the WI is all about.
Workshop
Staindrop
Join us for a creative and engaging Autumn Wreath Workshop set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle's grand Entrance Hall. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you craft your very own autumn-inspired wreath, perfect for adorning…
Music Event
Barnard Castle
For 2 magical years from 1956 to 1958, skiffle became the music of young people throughout the country. Hop Skiffle and Jump play the songs of skiffle, featuring some of the most popular songs from that period. There are anecdotes and stories…
Halloween
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Halloween Family Fun Day at Weardale Railway.
Halloween
Durham City
We return to Durham on the Prince Bishops River Cruiser for a Halloween Special with Progress house legend BLUE AMAZON.
Lecture
Barnard Castle
Join Claire Stewart, Curator of The Lowry Collection at The Lowry Salford, as she provides an informative overview of Lowry’s broad range of works.
Halloween
Bowburn
It's time for the most spooktacular party of the year! Kicking off from 2pm we have a range of Halloween special games and dancing fun for all the family!
Halloween
Durham
Hubble bubble potion trouble! Can you find the hidden potion bottles this Halloween by exploring the park grounds and discover the potion ingredients used by the Wharton witches and wizards and complete the trail.
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