Gallop over to Alnwick Playhouse for a magical family pop party experience at Unicorn Live. Little ones can sing along to massive chart hits alongside dazzling costumes, big laughs and a free post show photo with the unicorns (17th Aug)

Treat your little ones to The Secret Garden Children's Spa for a unique luxury experience at the Teddy Bear Picnic. Children can bring their favourite cuddly companions to enjoy relaxing mini spa treatments, storytime and a themed picnic (17th Aug)

Watch your little heroes light up at The Play Café Sunderland for a high energy character play session as Spider Man swings by. Aspiring crimefighters can test their agility in superhero games, burn off energy in soft play and snap an action photo (17th Aug)

Calling all mini Magpies to St. James' STACK for a lively, high energy football celebration at the Kids Toon Party. Little fans can don their favourite team strips to enjoy interactive games, group sing alongs and energetic black and white terrace chants (17th Aug)

Pull up an iconic deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE open air double feature at NE1's Screen on the Green. Settle in for a fantastic day of cinema starting with the classic Disney fantasy adventure The Black Cauldron, followed by Ralph Breaks the Internet (17th Aug)

Brace yourself for the chilling world premiere stage adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs at Newcastle Theatre Royal. This gripping psychological thriller brings the terrifying cat and mouse game of Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter up close for teens and mature audiences (18th - 22nd Aug)

Pack up the family for Queens Hall Arts Centre Hexham to enjoy the musical production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. This delightful stage adaptation of the classic book is packed with magic, clumsy chaos, and giant sing along songs (18th - 20th Aug)

Head over to the South Shields Seafront Amphitheatre for a completely FREE afternoon of high energy seaside entertainment at Kids Fest. Families can enjoy two hours of live music, interactive team games and the legendary gunge tank (18th Aug)

Bring a picnic blanket to Gibside National Trust for a hilarious open air operetta performance of The Pirates of Penzance by Illyria. Audiences can sit under the stars to enjoy a fast paced musical adventure packed with a chaotic pirate king (18th Aug)

Get ready for big laughs at Playhouse Whitley Bay with The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show. Adapted from the best selling books, families can rock out to live music during an interactive quest to help Danny and Dino (18th Aug)

Join the fun at The Play Café Sunderland for an interactive morning as CBeebies icon Bing drops by. Toddlers can burn off holiday energy in the soft play zones before joining a special music session with action songs (18th Aug)

Visit Petite Street Playtown Durham for a magical outdoor holiday treat as the live ponies arrive at the marquee. Young animal lovers can try a gentle lead rein ride, groom the animals and take home a keepsake rosette (18th Aug)

Become a marine biologist for the day at Acorn and Oak Play Café Whitley Bay during the interactive Rockpool School workshop. Curious children can gently touch live sea creatures and explore fascinating ocean facts before diving into soft play (18th Aug)

Dress up in your finest royal attire for STACK Newcastle Pilgrim Street to enjoy the magical Royal Celebration Princess Special. Little ones can step into a fairytale hub packed with live character performances and a royal dance class (18th Aug)

Find your happy place at STACK Seaburn for a high energy afternoon of pure pop perfection at the Celebration of Trolls. Little ravers can dance along to a live soundtrack of colourful movie anthems, bubble drops and party games (18th Aug)

Prepare to be completely bewildered at St James STACK during the hilarious Magician Marvin family show. Children will be captivated by a fast paced performance blending astonishing sleight of hand illusions and silly puppet sidekicks (18th Aug)

Dive into action at the Bridges Shopping Centre Sunderland for a completely FREE marine themed workshop at Snappable Sharks. Part of the Ocean Explorers Camp, kids can assemble moving shark crafts out of recycled paper pegs (18th Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE triple bill outdoor movie marathon at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for open air cinema starting with a morning showing of The Highway Rat, followed by Cinderella and Kangaroo (18th Aug)

Dive into an interactive marine biology workshop at The Play Café Sunderland during the return of Rockpool School. Curious kids can touch real sea creatures, explore ocean facts and design a custom craft bag to take home (19th Aug)

Head down to Trinity Square Gateshead for an afternoon of completely FREE children’s entertainment. Settle into the open air central plaza for a fast paced mix of lively party games and interactive outdoor activities (19th Aug)

Meet an array of exotic animal guests with Social Butterflies during the hands on Crazy Creatures NE interactive session. Little explorers can test their bravery by getting up close to fascinating bugs, reptiles and unusual mammals (19th Aug)

Prepare to be thoroughly entertained at STACK Seaburn during the hilarious Magician Marvin family show. Children will be captivated by a fast paced lunchtime performance blending astonishing sleight of hand tricks and silly puppet sidekicks (19th Aug)

Turn up the volume at St James STACK for an unforgettable afternoon mini rave at Techno Tots Live. Little party animals can hit the dancefloor to enjoy kid friendly electronic beats, giant bubble drops and bright glow sticks (19th Aug)

Scale new heights at Go Climb Billingham Forum for a high energy twilight session at the family Disco Climb. Climbers can tackle vertical challenges inside a colourful arena transformed with vibrant disco lighting and pop music (20th Aug)

Head over to STACK Middlesbrough for a completely fun afternoon of non stop holiday entertainment at Kids Fest. Families can settle into the vibrant open air hub for a packed schedule of interactive crowd games, high energy dance routines and a children's disco (20th Aug)

Drop into the Bridges Shopping Centre Sunderland for a delightfully scented cosmetic crafting session at the FREE Lush Ocean Explorers Workshop. Aspiring inventors can mix fresh ingredients to press a custom bath bomb to take home (20th Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE triple bill movie marathon at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for open air cinema starting with Flushed Away, followed by The Call of the Wild and finishing with Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret (19th Aug)

Head over to the South Shields Seafront Amphitheatre for a completely FREE afternoon of high energy seaside entertainment at Kids Fest. Families can enjoy two hours of live music, interactive team games and the legendary gunge tank (20th Aug)

Step inside a monumental labyrinth of light and colour at Kirkleatham Museum Grounds for the spectacular Luminarium Timisien. Visitors can wander through twenty soaring interconnected domes lit entirely by natural daylight (20th - 23rd Aug)

Explore the natural world at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens during the interactive Really Wild Garden Fayre. This fun community event offers family friendly outdoor activities, nature crafts and hands on games (20th Aug)

Turn up the volume at STACK Newcastle Pilgrim Street for an unforgettable electronic music party at Techno Tots Live. Little party animals can hit the dancefloor to enjoy kid friendly electronic beats, giant bubble drops and bright glow sticks (20th Aug)

Bring your best pop choreography to STACK Seaburn for an energetic family celebration at the K-Pop Takeover. Music fans of all ages can dance along to a live soundtrack of global chart hits and colorful music videos (20th aug)

Come face to face with fascinating animals from around the world at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park during the FREE Crazy Creatures Day. Settle into the funfair to meet python snakes, bearded dragons and furry mammals (20th Aug)

Dive into a completely FREE sea themed culinary craft workshop at the Bridges Shopping Centre Sunderland for Turtlely Awesome Treats. Little eco warriors can create their own custom turtle themed biscuit designs (20th Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE triple bill movie marathon at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for open air cinema starting with Christopher Robin, followed by Gnomeo and Juliet and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning (20th Aug)

Grab your buckets and spades for Lovabelle South Shields HQ to enjoy a wonderful sensory Beach Party. Little ones can dive into interactive seaside themed sensory bays, explore messy play stations and dance along to sunny summer tunes (21st Aug)

Roll up for a vibrant weekend of big top entertainment at Tweddle Farm during their spectacular summer Carnival. Families can jump into circus skills workshops, dazzling magic shows, free face painting and colourful childrens funfair rides (21st - 23rd Aug)

Be utterly amazed at STACK Seaburn during an enchanting afternoon performance at the family Bubble Show. Audiences can watch mind boggling giant bubble sculptures, smoke filled creations and multi textured bubble towers float across the venue (21st Aug)

Test your bravery at The Play Café Sunderland during the hands on Crazy Creatures animal handling workshop. Little explorers can meet fascinating reptiles, furry mammals and unusual bugs up close while learning about global wildlife conservation (21st Aug)

Soar across the River Tyne on the thrilling Sunshine Zipline for an unforgettable aerial adventure over the Newcastle Quayside. Brave flyers can take a giant leap from the bridge structure to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline (21st - 22nd Aug)

Dance the night away at Keel Square Sunderland for a completely FREE open air concert at the George Michael Tribute evening. Settle into the bustling city centre plaza to sing along to non stop chart topping pop classics and timeless ballads (21st Aug)

Pull up a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE open air double feature at NE1s Screen on the Green. Bring the family down to enjoy a brilliant day of alfresco cinema starting with Inspector Gadget followed by the musical blockbuster The Greatest Showman (21st Aug)

Escape the weather at The Word South Shields for a completely FREE family drop in afternoon at Board Games Friday. Settle into the library space to test your strategy skills with a huge variety of traditional board games (21st Aug)

Head down to the riverfront for an incredible day of completely FREE family entertainment at the Newcastle Quayside Carnival. Little ones can explore activity zones featuring face painting, crazy golf, climbing walls and free boat rides alongside live performances from Bluey and Friends (22nd Aug)

Pop on some wireless headphones at Washington Wetland Centre for a vibrant family friendly Silent Disco. Included with standard admission, you can choose between themed music channels to dance out on the veranda lawn (22nd Aug)

Soak up the acoustic sounds at Stockton on Tees cultural quarter for a completely FREE ENTRY live music afternoon at the Green Dragon Yard Summer Sessions. Relax in the historic courtyard to enjoy independent food vendors and live music (22nd Aug)

Bring your little ones to Acorn and Oak Play Café Whitley Bay for an energetic morning of preschool dance routines with lookalikes of The Wiggles. Early learners can groove along to classic children's anthems before exploring the soft play arena (22nd Aug)

Travel back in time at Auckland Palace for a full day of completely FREE historical activities at Medieval Mayhem. Gather in the beautiful castle grounds to enjoy family friendly re-enactments, interactive crafts and fun heritage games (22nd Aug)

Experience jaw dropping street theatre and acrobatics at Kirkleatham Walled Garden for the completely FREE outdoor arts celebration Between the Tides. Families can marvel at aerial performers, water machine puzzles and an epic foam party finale (22nd - 23rd Aug)

Bounce your way across High Gosforth Park during the world's biggest obstacle fun run at the Newcastle Racecourse Inflatable 5k. Participants can leap, slide and swing through a series of giant inflation zones (22nd aug)

Cheer from the riverbank at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre for the spectacular Stockton Round Table Charity Duck Race. Watch the rapids transform into a sea of yellow as thousands of rubber ducks race downstream (22nd Aug)

Bring a massive appetite to Market Square Sunderland to tuck into a delicious line up of local treats at the Mackem Scran Weekend. Settle into the buzzing city centre hub to browse local street food trucks and sweet treat vendors (22nd - 23rd Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE open air movie marathon at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for a hilarious day of felt filled comedy featuring three back to back Muppets blockbusters starting at midday (22nd Aug)

Dress up as your favourite character and head to CitySpace Fitness for the action packed Sunderland Comic Con. Pop culture fans can browse collectibles trader stalls, join cosplay contests and snap unique photos with celebrity guests (23rd Aug)

Unleash your inner warrior at MooBears soft play centre for the high energy Demon Hunter Summer Party. Fans of the hit animated series can jump into themed arena games, action packed routines and interactive group challenges (23rd Aug)

Gather your friends for the ultimate pop paradise at Keel Square Sunderland for the spectacular GirlyPop Fest. Settle into the outdoor arena to sing your heart out to chart topping anthems from Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande (23rd aug)

Pull up an iconic deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE open air double feature at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for family friendly movies starting with musical fun in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile followed by Shark Tale (23rd Aug)