Turn up the volume at STACK Middlesbrough 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 (24th 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 fantasy movies starting with magical mayhem in The Sorcerers Apprentice followed by The Spiderwick Chronicles (24th Aug)

Pop on your neon clothing and head to Lovabelle South Shields HQ for a vibrant holiday Baby Rave. Little ones can explore colourful light displays, giant bubble drops and upbeat music while diving into interactive sensory play bays designed for early development (25th)

Head down to Monkton Stadium Jarrow for a completely FREE interactive family theatre experience at Old Macdonald and the Three Pigs. Children can help the animal characters build sturdy houses using colourful props, lively audience participation and fun farmyard songs (25th Aug)

Come face to face with an amazing array of exotic wildlife at Acorn and Oak Play Café Whitley Bay during the hands on Crazy Creatures workshop. Brave kids can hold scaly lizards, gentle tortoises, skinny pigs and furry chinchillas before exploring the cafe (25th Aug)

Bring your best pop star choreography to STACK Newcastle for an energetic family friendly dance party at the K-Pop Takeover. Music fans of all ages can groove along to a live afternoon soundtrack packed with global chart hits, colourful videos and fast paced routines (25th Aug)

Dress up in your finest fairytale outfits for STACK Seaburn to join the enchanting Royal Princess Celebration. Settle into the bustling seafront hub to enjoy dazzling live character performances, royal dance classes and beautiful photo opportunities for little believers (25th Aug)

Drop into the Bridges Shopping Centre Sunderland for a completely FREE eco friendly design workshop at the Sustainable Water Bottles station. Little eco warriors can decorate their own reusable bottles while learning practical tips about marine conservation and reducing single use plastic (25th Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE triple bill outdoor cinema marathon at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for a brilliant day of back to back animation starting with a morning showing of The Smeds and the Smoos, followed by The Lego Movie and Monsters vs Aliens (25th Aug)

Get ready for big laughs at Darlington Hippodrome with The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show. Adapted from the best selling books, families can rock out to live music during an interactive live performance following Danny and Dino (26th Aug)

Head down to The New Sundial South Shields for a fantastic afternoon of completely FREE ENTRY beachside entertainment at Kids Fest. Gather on the terrace to enjoy lively family music, interactive party games and gorgeous coastal views (26th Aug)

Bring your mini farmers to Petite Street Playtown Durham for a wonderful hands on morning at Little Farmers and Furry Friends. Toddlers can meet gentle small animals up close, groom the rabbits and explore the miniature roleplay town (26th Aug)

Join the fun at The Play Café Sunderland for an interactive morning as cartoon icon Bluey drops by. Little ones can burn off holiday energy in the soft play zones before joining a special music session packed with action games (26th Aug)

Gather the family at St James STACK for an afternoon of entertainment at Kids Fest. Parents can settle into the vibrant city centre hub for a packed schedule of interactive crowd games and high energy dance routines (26th Aug)

Drop into the Bridges Shopping Centre Sunderland for a delightfully scented cosmetic crafting session at the Lush Ocean Explorers Workshop. Aspiring inventors can mix fresh ingredients to press a custom bath bomb to take home (26th 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 The Smurfs, followed by Puss in Boots The Last Wish and the fantasy classic Labyrinth (26th Aug)

Head down to STACK Middlesbrough for a fantastic family entertainment afternoon at the Bluey and Bingo Encore Show. Little ones can see their favourite cartoon characters up close, burn off energy with interactive party games and dance along to a lively pop soundtrack (26th Aug)

Experience the classic anthems of Manchester rock legends inside a magnificent historic venue at Oasis by Candlelight at Durham Cathedral. Music fans can sit beneath the ancient vaulted ceilings to enjoy timeless guitar hits reinterpreted by a live chamber orchestra under the glow of thousands of candles (27th Aug)

Head down to Middlesbrough Town Hall for a hilariously twisted musical theatre adventure at The Big Bad Wolf. Families can look at a classic fairy tale from a completely new perspective during a fast paced production packed with catchy songs, colourful characters and witty audience interaction (27th Aug)

Dance your way into the afternoon at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead during the Big Summer Carnival Disco. Little party animals can show off their best dance moves inside the creative gallery space while joining in with colourful carnival craft workshops and lively music (27th Aug)

Watch massive prehistoric beasts stomp through the high street during the completely FREE Dinosaur Day in Darlington Town Centre. Brave kids can come face to face with realistic animatronic reptiles, snap a selfie with a giant predator and chat with eccentric explorer characters (27th Aug)

Step out onto the green lawns at Hopetown Darlington for a high energy afternoon of heritage sports at Cricket Champions. Families can learn the historic rules of the game, practice their bowling accuracy and test their batting skills in fun coaching challenges (27th Aug)

Gather the family at STACK Newcastle Pilgrim Street for an afternoon of fantastic entertainment at Kids Fest. Parents can settle into the vibrant city centre hub for a packed schedule of interactive crowd games and high energy dance routines (27th Aug)

Enjoy an afternoon of seaside holiday entertainment at STACK Seaburn for Kids Fest. Settle into the vibrant container hub to enjoy a packed schedule of interactive family games, lively music and high energy children's disco sets (27th Aug)

Design your own sustainable fashion accessory at the Bridges Shopping Centre Sunderland during the FREE Terrific Tote Bags workshop. Creative kids can use vibrant fabric paints to stamp custom ocean wildlife illustrations onto their own reusable cotton bags (27th Aug)

Pull up 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 animated delivery chaos in Storks, followed by The Garfield Movie and finishing with the sci-fi thriller Predator Badlands (27th Aug)

Pack your festival gear for Farmers Field adjacent to Craik Park to enjoy Northumberland's biggest bank holiday music event at Party in the Park Morpeth. This spectacular three day weekend features outstanding live cover bands, street performers, show rides and family friendly fancy dress themes (28th - 30th Aug)

Head down to Wylam Brewery inside Exhibition Park for a delicious culinary showdown at Battle Royale. Settle into the bustling palace of arts venue to watch innovative independent street food traders compete for the crown alongside rotating craft beers and live festival DJs (28th - 29th Aug)

Celebrate over twenty years of generation defining British pop rock at Leazes Park as legendary band McFly headlines The Park Series (14+). Settle into the historic parkland for an ultimate hit packed outdoor performance brimming with feel good nostalgia and spectacular live production (28th Aug)

Gather your family at Bill Quay Cricket Club Gateshead for a brilliant bank holiday weekend of live entertainment at the Bill Quay Summer Festival. This fantastic event serves up an incredible line up of local independent guitar bands alongside delicious street food stalls (28th - 30th Aug)

Saddle up and stride over to Peterlee Pavilion for a wonderfully creative afternoon at the Cowgirl Hat Club. Aspiring country stars can design their own custom western wear using vibrant glitter and rhinestones before joining in with fun line dancing lessons (28th Aug)

Treat your little icons to The Play Café Sunderland for an afternoon of ultimate pink pampering at the Barbie Spa Experience. Children can enjoy relaxing mini treatments, explore glamorous sensory play zones and snap a picture inside a life size toy box display (28th Aug)

Cool down from the summer heat at Tweddle Farm during their high energy Foam Party Fridays. Included in standard farm admission, families can head out to the fields at 3:30pm to dance through massive blasts of suds to a lively pop soundtrack (28th Aug)

Sing along to the timeless hits of the Fab Four at Keel Square Sunderland as the world premier tribute act performs live at the Bootleg Beatles show. Settle into the vibrant city centre plaza to experience impeccable live instrumentation and iconic pop classics (28th Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely free outdoor double feature at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for a brilliant afternoon of animated family entertainment starting with the colourful world of Gabbys Dollhouse followed by Teen Titans Go To The Movies (28th Aug)

Tuck into an incredible array of local treats at Bents Park South Shields during the completely FREE Great North Feast in the Park. Settle onto the coastal lawns to explore a vibrant mix of gourmet street food traders, artisan produce markets, live musicians and family funfair rides (29th - 31st aug)

Pop on some wireless headphones at The Glasshouse Gateshead for a vibrant sensory dance floor experience at the Little Groovers Silent Disco. Little party animals can switch between multiple channels of kid friendly pop and dance beats under falling bubble machines (29th aug)

Grab your friendship bracelets and head to the Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park for a spectacular pop tribute at the Taylor Swift Experience. Fans of all ages can dress up in their favourite era outfits to enjoy an evening of live anthems, bright visual displays and non stop dance tracks (29th Aug)

Pack a picnic blanket for Kirkleatham Museum Grounds Redcar to enjoy an enchanting open air family production of The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Quantum Theatre brings Beatrix Potters beloved characters to life with wonderful live music and lighthearted humour (29th Aug)

Spark your childs imagination at Hopetown Darlington during the delightful live theatre production of Off and On. Presented by the Right Track Theatre company, this creative family performance uses gentle storytelling, music and movement tailored perfectly for early learners (29th Aug)

Immerse yourself in a vibrant explosion of South Asian culture at Greys Monument for the wonderful, completely FREE Mela in the City. Settle into the heart of Newcastle centre to experience dazzling traditional dance troupes, live music performances and colourful street theatre sets (29th aug)

Pull up a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE open air double feature at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for family cinema starting with animated nautical fun in The Spongebob Movie Search for Squarepants followed by the body swap comedy sequel Freakier Friday (29th aug)

Warm up your vocal cords and head to Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield for the ultimate High School Musical Brunch. Disney fans of all ages can sing along to iconic wildcat anthems while enjoying a delicious party food platter and lively dance routines (30th Aug)

Dust off your cowboy boots for Keel Square Sunderland to enjoy a brilliant day of completely FREE live music at the Road to Nashville Festival. Settle into the open air city plaza to experience premier UK country tribute artists performing chart topping acoustic hits (30th Aug)

Watch beloved animated classics come to life at O2 City Hall Newcastle during Wallace and Gromit and Friends in Concert. Audiences can enjoy iconic claymation clips projected onto a giant screen accompanied by a magnificent full live symphony orchestra (30th Aug)

Climb aboard the Teesside Princess for an energetic pop music river cruise alongside lookalikes from the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Young fans can sail down the River Tees while learning authentic dance choreography and playing themed pop trivia games (30th Aug)

Relive the golden era of White Isle clubbing at The Fire Station Sunderland during the spectacular Ibiza in Symphony concert. Dance music fans can enjoy a breathtaking performance as a majestic live orchestra completely reimagines timeless electronic anthems (30th Aug)

Pull up a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE open air double feature at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for family cinema starting with spooky cartoon mystery solving in Scooby-Doo followed by the sun soaked musical Mamma Mia (30th Aug)

Take a step back in time at Stephenson Steam Railway North Shields for the wonderfully interactive Dinky Dinosaur Adventure. Little palaeontologists can get close to realistic baby dinosaur puppets, explore heritage trains and join in with fun fossil tracking games across the museum workshops (31st Aug)

Gather on the lawns at Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield for a brilliant afternoon at the Kids Disco Party and Summer BBQ. Families can dance along to upbeat pop tracks with a live resident DJ before tucking into a delicious freshly grilled selection of holiday food (31st Aug)

Head down to The Mill Tavern Hebburn for a completely FREE ENTRY bank holiday afternoon at their spectacular Summer Funday. Children can burn off energy on giant outdoor bouncy castles while parents enjoy live music performances, garden bars and sweet treats to support local charity fundraising (31st Aug)

Bring your best pop choreography to Keel Square Sunderland for a high energy holiday finale at Family Fest K-Pop Live. Settle into the vibrant city centre plaza to enjoy dazzling live dance showcases, family friendly interactive games and non stop global chart hits (31st Aug)

Wave goodbye to the school holidays at Hopetown Darlington during their action packed End of Summer Party. Families can enjoy a fantastic festive atmosphere filled with street theater performers, creative outdoor crafts, face painting and lively games across the museum grounds (31st Aug)

Grab a deckchair at Old Eldon Square for a completely FREE four movie marathon at NE1s Screen on the Green. Settle in for a full day of open air martial arts comedy featuring every single instalment of Kung Fu Panda playing back to back from 11.00 in the morning (31st Aug)

Step into a classic cartoon fairytale at The Play Café Sunderland during a wonderfully nostalgic visit from Mickey Mouse. Little ones can burn off holiday energy exploring the soft play arena before joining a high energy Disney dance party filled with family music, crowd games and magical photo opportunities (2nd Sept)