North East Museums
Discovery Museum
7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
For 3-5 year olds
Woodhorn Museum
7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
Laing Art Gallery
7 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 28 Nov, 8 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
Great North Museum: Hancock
7 Nov
A session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
Segedunum Roman Fort
13 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
14 Nov
This session is for babies who are crawling, or pre-walkers who are finding their own unique ways of moving.
20 Nov
Try some activities with your little one.
28 Nov, 5 Dec
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
29 Nov, 30 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec
Meet Santa and his black and white elves for some cosy Geordie festive fun
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
6 Dec
A relaxed session with The Holly King and Ivy Queen
6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
Celebrate Christmas with The Holly King and Ivy Queen
7 Dec
Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.
Stephenson Steam Railway
27 Dec, 28 Dec
Beat the post-Christmas blues with a journey on a heritage train.
6 Feb 2026
Come along with your little ones for our Toddlers' Takeover Day.
Shipley Art Gallery
17 Feb 2026
Join our fun crafting session for all.
7 Apr 2026, 14 Apr 2026
Join us on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays to create springtime crafts.
26 May 2026
Join us for Family Crafting over May half term.
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