Get ready for the October half term (28 Oct to 1 Nov 2024)!
We’ve got a list of FREE & paid events to keep the whole family entertained 
Craft Fayre:
19 Oct – The NE Shopping Centre Craft Fayre returns to our centre!
Click here for Facebook event information
Theatre:
23 Oct -3 Nov – Made in Dagenham The Musical at Darlington Hippodrome.
More info and booking at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/darlingtonos/e-bozjxq
31 Oct -2 Nov – Red Riding Hood Panto at The Majestic Theatre, Darlington.
£16 per adult, one child goes free per each paying adult! Book via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/TheMajesticTheatre/e-objlxj
Cinema:
Click here to discover the latest films at Vue 
Get your tickets now!
Family Friendly events:
26 Oct – FREE Diwali Lantern Parade in Darlington town centre.
More info at https://www.enjoydarlington.co.uk/what-s-on/details/?id=113497
26 Oct – 3 Nov, 10am-5pm daily – FREE Spooktown Event at Hopetown, Darlington. 
Ghostly Halloween fun awaits at Hopetown with a haunted carriage and spooky trail! Explore the Carriage Works and visit the ghost carriage for free. 
https://tickets.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/#calendar – FREE Admission
30 Oct, 10:15am – 3pm – ZOOLAB at Hopetown
Zoolab brings fun animal encounters where you can hold a tarantula, rest a snake on your neck and learn about biodiversity and the environment! 
https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/Zoolab – Admission from £5 per child
31 Oct, 11am-3pm Hair-Raising Halloween Fun Trail at Hopetown, Darlington
Witches, ghosts & Mrs Lovett await at Hopetown! Dress up & explore the haunted passenger carriage. https://tickets.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/#calendar – FREE Admission
31 Oct, 11am-3pm 
Town Centre Halloween Event 
Experience spooky Darlington with costumed characters, eerie activities for kids, and special Meet and Greet appearances. – FREE Event!
31 Oct, 11am-3pm 
Safe Trick or Treating at Cornmill Shopping Centre!
Meet Professor Balthazar Broomendale and Cynthia Spellswitch on the hunt for potion ingredients. Plus, a chance to meet Jack and Sally! – FREE Event!
1 Nov – Big Science Spooktacular Show at Hopetown, Darlington. 
Big Science brings their spooktacular show to Hopetown Darlington with interactive demos, experiments, and more! Dress up for this Halloween twist on science education Book via https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/Big-Science-Spooktacular-Show – Admission £5 per child.
Halloween Parties
26 Oct – Family Halloween Bash at Cockerton Club, Darlington. £5 per child, £3 per adult. Message their page to book at https://www.facebook.com/share/xsnwdmzy1Jj6GcsN/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
27 Oct – Halloween Party at East End Club. £3.50 advance or £4 on the door – Adults £1 on the door (cash only) – Tickets available to purchase from the club
30 Oct – Halloween Party at Roarsome Soft-play, Darlington. Hot buffed food included.
£15 per child. Under 1s can attend for free (no food/games). Book via https://roarsomeplay.com/
31 Oct – Family Halloween Party at The Rolling Mills, Darlington. £3.50 entry, under 1s free.
31 Oct – 4pm to 6pm – Family Halloween Party at The Woollen Mill. Food and drink included. £8 per child. Pop in to reserve your tickets. More info at https://www.facebook.com/woollenmill.hungryhorse
2 Nov FREE Family Halloween Party at The White Heifer that Travelled, Darlington. Message their page or call them to reserve a table.
Pumpkin Picking
Pick pumpkins at Baydale Pumpkin Patch in Darlington every weekend in October! No need to book, just drop in and pay for your pumpkins. Free entry and local refreshments available!
https://www.facebook.com/baydalepumpkinpatch
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal:
Support our Armed Forces community with the Royal British Legion’s 2024 Poppy Appeal. Look out for volunteers fundraising here from 26th Oct to 11th Nov.
