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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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Halloween
Dare you join me for Halloween walks around Durham Riverside and city centre? Enjoy and learn of Durham bloody history.
Talks
Barnard Castle
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography and officially endorsed by the author's estate.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join the Museum’s friendly team to help build habitats for hibernating hedgehogs in the parkland. On days when it’s too rainy to be outside, we’ll get arty and make for Autumn in the Create Space. Suitable for all ages.
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Engage your pre-schooler in a world of outdoor creativity with our ‘Little Acorn’ sessions designed for 3-4-year-olds.
Markets
Crook
Looking for a fantastic way to spend your Friday while supporting local businesses? Come down to the Crook Local Market on Friday 4 October, and experience the best our community has to offer!
Halloween
Bishop Auckland
Step into enchantment at this new light trail, the Pumpkin Forest!
Theatre
Bishop Auckland
Elysium Theatre Company returns to Bishop Auckland Town Hall with a dazzling new production of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy of jealousy and love.
Performance
Bowburn
Comedienne, Durham On Air presenter and former BBC Radio Newcastle host Sue Sweeney the Diva of Durham and musician Mike L bring you an unforgettable night of entertainment on 4th October.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights' returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
Music Event
Spennymoor
Small Town Brass and Chance Drama.
Theatre
Wear Rd., Stanley
Introducing a brand new musical, helping to celebrate the RNLI's 200th anniversary with a story based in Whitby, featuring the stories of those who risk everything to help others - Henry Freeman: an iconic Victorian hero.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join artist Cath Hodson, as she delves into the Museum’s current exhibition Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and L. S. Lowry. Learn about printing techniques and use scenes from your community as inspiration to create artwork just like artists…
Food & Drink
Chester-le-Street
Hold onto your hats, food lovers! Chester-le-EATS is revving up for its third dazzling year and we’re inviting you to the grandest gastronomic gala of 2024. This year, we’re taking it up a notch—bigger, bolder, and bursting with more flavours that…
Concert
Sedgefield
Lirica's Annual October Choir Concert. Tickets available from Tickety Boo, Sedgefield.
Halloween
Burnopfield
The Family Fright Fest has teamed up with Hits Radio for the 4 year of the event at Lintz Hall Farm. Family Fright Fest is a fun day out for the whole family with something for everyone. Halloween scares and shows are family orientated and…
Lecture
Barnard Castle
A surprising new industrial aesthetic with Vicki Pugh.
Theatre
Durham
Award-winning Elysium Theatre Company return to Ushaw with a dazzling new production of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy of love and jealousy.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Hurworth Concert Band is delighted to return to the Witham and is looking forward to bringing "Mozart to Miller" to Barnard Castle this Autumn.
Food & Drink
Wynyard
Embrace the crisp flavours of fall with our Autumn Afternoon Tea, where every sip and bite evokes the cosy charm of the season.
Historical
Staindrop
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle.
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