What's On for Kids & Teens : September 2022

This post contains adverts and some of these events will require pre-booking. Please click on the blue links to check for booking/more information and check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information.  PLEASE NOTE, WITH THE SAD DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II, WE HAVE ENTERED A PERIOD OF NATIONAL MOURNING AND IT IS LIKELY THAT MANY OF THESE EVENTS MAY BE POSTPONED / CANCELLED. PLEASE DO CHECK BY CLICKING THE BLUE LINKS / WITH VENUES DIRECT. RIP YOUR MAJESTY ❤️ Welcome to my guide to what's on across the North East this September. You may also find the following posts useful:  100 days out for teens across North East England  30 of the best days out for toddlers across North East England 50+ FREE days out across North East England Where to go blackberry picking across North East England   The best places to find conkers in North East England  What to do when it rains in North East England  10 FREE days out near a Metro Station  11 Woodland Walks to try in North East England  The best places for hot chocolate and a walk across North East England    September highlights Great North Run  10 & 11 September is Great North Run weekend! Good luck to everyone taking part in the main event + the junior and mini runners too.  Rapunzel by BalletLORENT at Northern Stage  A fresh and family friendly version of Rapunzel by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and brought to you by BalletLORENT will be showing at Northern Stage from 29 September - 2 October. Recommended for ages 5+, this must-see production is packed with world-class collaborators including award-winning composer Murray Gold (Doctor Who & It's A Sin) and award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton (Game of Thrones & The Crown). Narrated by leading British actor Lesley Sharp with the score performend by Royal Northern Sinfonia. It sounds like a real treat! Find out more and buy tickets here.  If you're a family with older teens, Rapunzel After Dark is also worth a look (ages 16+).  The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Theare Royal  The Tiger Who Came To Tea returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal between 28 September and 2 October. Tickets are available to see this delightful family show (direct from the West End) from just £14.50. Nobody expects a tea guzzling tiger to turn up at their door!But this is exactly what happens to Sophie and her mummy in this stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem.  Find out more and book here.  Heritage Open Days  Heritage Open Days take place between 9-18 September. They're an opportunity to get behind the scenes or visit a local historical/cultural venue completely free of charge. Find out what's on here. Lindisfarne Gospels  The Lindisfarne Gospels will return to the North East this month and are available to view as part of a special exhibition at Laing Art Gallery from 17 September - 3 December. Find out more here.  Toddler Takeover at Discovery Museum & Pre-School Days at Life Science Centre Return  There are two fab events taking place for pre-schoolers this month. The first is Tiny Sparks Toddler Takeover on Wed 14 September. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, tickets are just £2.75 + bf and include access to building and construction areas, dressing up, train themed craft, sorting and counting activities, the chance to handle museum objects and more. Younger siblings and adults go free. Find out more and book here.  Additionally, Science at Life are bringing back their popular pre-school days this month with the first one scheduled for Friday 16 September. Expect lots of baby and toddler friendly activities and lots of hands on and immersive fun just for little ones. Find out more and book here.  10 & 11 September  The Lost Spells at The Sill  Daily - FREE The Lost Spells Exhibition at The Sill Daily Until 30 October - Contemporary Art Installation at Housesteads Roman Fort  A Northumberland Menagerie at Museums Northumberland  1-30 September - Terrific Trees Trail at Durham Botanic Garden  10 September - 2 October - FREE APERTURA Interactive Sonic Structure at Walltown Country Park 13-17 September - Darren Brown at Newcastle Theatre Royal (12+) 10 September - FREE Slither & Snap at Oriental Museum Durham (make a puppet to bring home inspired by the museum)  10 September - Northumberlandia Landscape Trail  10 September - FREE Super Saturday at Palace Green Library (including guided tours, 'all about animals' trail, stained glass window crafts and Durham Heritage colouring  10 September - FREE Bridge Building Challenge at The Common Room Newcastle  10 September - Jayne's Wonder Club at Seven Stories (a neurodiverse creative and story club for everyone) 10 September - FREE Sunderland Vintage Bus Tour 10 September - FREE Entry to Washington Old Hall 10 September - FREE North Kenton Family Fun Day  10 September - Rock of Ages at Sunderland Empire (14+) 10 September - Brotherhood at Alphabetti Theatre (16+) 10 September - FREE Time Bandits at Land of Oak and Iron  10 September - FREE GLOBEFest at Stockton Globe (circus acts, puppets, face painting, treasure hunts, dance etc.....) 10 September - FREE ArtMix at BALTIC (for ages 13-19) Elmer and Friends at Preston Park  10 & 11 September - Last Chance to See Elmer & Friends Exhibition at Preston Park  10 & 11 September - Beamish Transport Gala  10 & 11 September - FREE Billingham Show 10 & 11 September - £2 Daily Storytime at Seven Stories  10 & 11 September - Design Your Own TShirt at Seven Stories  10 & 11 September - Fantastic Beasts and How to Draw Them at Seven Stories  10 & 11 September - Dino Rextacular at Holmside Park  10 & 11 September - FREE Family Eco Trail at Hardwick Park  11 September - Abracadabra! A Winnie the Witch Adventure Performance at Seven Stories  11 September - Story Stompers at Seven Stories  11 September - FREE Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway  11 September - FREE entry to Lindisfarne Castle  11 September - FREE entry to Wallington   11 September - FREE self guided tour of Durham Castle  17 & 18 September  A Northumberland Menagerie  Daily -  FREE The Lost Spells Exhibition at The Sill Daily Until 30 October -  Contemporary Art Installation at Housesteads Roman Fort  A Northumberland Menagerie at Museums Northumberland  10 September - 2 October -  FREE APERTURA Interactive Sonic Structure at Walltown Country Park From 15 Sept - FREE Rare chance to see the inner coffin of Seshepenmehyt at Great North Museum (on loan from the British Museum until 19 Feb) 1-30 September -  Terrific Trees Trail at Durham Botanic Garden  17 September - FREE Glass Collage Making at Oriental Museum Durham  17 September -  Jayne's Wonder Club at Seven Stories  (a neurodiverse creative and story club for everyone) 17 September -  Northumberlandia Landscape Trail  17 September - Labyrinth Movie Night at Newcastle Castle  17 September - In Our Hands Author Event at Seven Stories  17 September - Fantastic Beasts and How to Draw Them at Seven Stories  17 September -  FREE ArtMix at BALTIC (for ages 13-19) 17 September - FREE entry to Seaton Delaval Hall   17 September - FREE entry to Bailiffgate Museum 17 September - FREE entry to The Bowes Museum  15 September - FREE summer time sports at Crook Hall Gardens   St Mary's Lighthouse FREE Entry  17 & 18 September - Attelage Horse Weekend at Beamish 17 & 18 September - £2 Daily Storytime at Seven Stories  17 & 18 September - Design Your Own TShirt at Seven Stories   17 & 18 September - Peppa Pig at Darlington Hippodrome  17 & 18 September -  Dino Rextacular at Holmside Park  17 & 18 September - FREE entry to Gibside  17 & 18 September - FREE entry to Souter Lighthouse  17 & 18 September - FREE entry to Segedunum 17 & 18 September - FREE entry to Crook Hall Gardens  17 & 18 September - FREE entry to St Mary's Lighthouse  17 & 18 September - FREE entry to Hexham Old Gaol   17 & 18 September - FREE Family Eco Trail at Hardwick Park  18 September -  FREE Bridge Building Challenge at The Common Room Newcastle  18 September - Story Stompers at Seven Stories 18 September - FREE Book Reading with Miles Nelson at Seven Stories (part of Family Pride)  18 September - FREE Curious Storytime with Curious Arts at Seven Stories (part of Family Pride) 18 September - Car Boot Sale at Souter Lighthouse    18 September -  Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway  18 September - FREE Trans and Non-binary Book Reading with Katy Lees (13+ and part of Family Pride) 24 & 25 September  Unfortunate The Story at Northern Stage  Daily -  FREE The Lost Spells Exhibition at The Sill Daily Until 30 October -  Contemporary Art Installation at Housesteads Roman Fort  A Northumberland Menagerie at Museums Northumberland  10 September - 2 October -  FREE APERTURA Interactive Sonic Structure at Walltown Country Park From 15 Sept -  FREE Rare chance to see the inner coffin of Seshepenmehyt at Great North Museum  (on loan from the British Museum until 19 Feb) 1-30 September -  Terrific Trees Trail at Durham Botanic Garden  20-24 September. - Blood Brothers at Sunderland Empire (12+) 20-24 September - Unfortunate The Story of Ursula at Northern Stage (14+) 20 September - 4 October - Sugar Baby at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 16+) 22-25 September - FREE Middlesbrough Art Weekender  24 September - FREE Celebrate Rosh Hashanah at Oriental Museum Durham (& create your own musical instrument to bring home) 24 September -  Northumberlandia Landscape Trail  24 September - Beyond the Moor Festival at Gosforth Civic Theatre 24 September - The Lost Spells Little Larks Forest School at The Sill  24 September -  Jayne's Wonder Club at Seven Stories  (a neurodiverse creative and story club for everyone) 24 September -  FREE ArtMix at BALTIC (for ages 13-19) 24 September - Justin Live at Tyne Theatre & Opera House  24 September - FREE Stockton & Darlington Railway Anniversary Market  24 September - Building a Bridge with Roundabout Rabbits Interactive Workshop at Seven Stories 24 & 25 September - Fantastic Beasts and How to Draw them at Seven Stories  24 & 25 September - £2 Daily Storytime at Seven Stories   24 & 25 September - Design Your Own TShirt at Seven Stories Classic Car Rally at Beamish  25 September - Classic Car Rally at Beamish   25 September -  Heritage Train Rides & Vinyl Record Fayre at Stephenson Railway  25 September - Story Stompers at Seven Stories 25 September - The Perfect Present Storytime at Seven Stories  25 September - Walled Garden Feast at Preston Park