Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Peterlee 2026

27 family-friendly fall activities near Peterlee

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Scream Factory Children's Twilight Tour)

Scream Factory Children's Twilight Tour

Redcar 16 mi $$

Magical Halloween village with friendly characters for children

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (Halloween Family Fun at Preston Park Museum)

Halloween Family Fun at Preston Park Museum

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Stockton 14 mi

Cobbled Victorian street transformed with pumpkins, autumn displays, and spooky activities.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Trick or Treat on our Spooky Street)

Trick or Treat on our Spooky Street

Tue, Sep 29

Stockton 16 mi

After-hours trick-or-treating and a Monster Ball on a Victorian street.

Halloween Scarecrow Festival

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Stanley 16 mi Free

Spooky scarecrows, creepy characters, and fortune telling for the whole family.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Little Monsters Halloween Bash)

Little Monsters Halloween Bash

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Darlington 18 mi

Museum Halloween party featuring spooky games, a disco, and an entertainer.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Eldon Scare Trail)

Eldon Scare Trail

Sat, Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 19 mi $

Family scavenger hunt with 12 hidden vinyls supporting mental health services.

Nerd Fright Fest

Sat, Oct 31

Gateshead 17 mi Free

Features movie props, cosplay competitions, and a retro gaming zone.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm)

Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Lanchester 19 mi

Haunted sheep races, mini monster maze, and pumpkin carving.

Kids’ Halloween Crafts

Fri, Oct 30

Stanley 16 mi

Make witch headbands and spooky wands to take home.

Kids Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 28

Stanley 16 mi

Spooky games, singing, dancing, and prizes hosted by Charlotte Forman.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Halloween Family Party at The New Sundial)

Halloween Family Party at The New Sundial

Sat, Oct 31

South Shields 17 mi $$

Family Halloween party featuring entertainment by George Thompson, games, and food.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular)

The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular

Wed, Oct 28

South Shields 17 mi $$

Family Halloween party with mascot castles, games, and children's meals included.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Sip & Paint: Pumpkin Edition)

Sip & Paint: Pumpkin Edition

Fri, Oct 30

Newcastle upon Tyne 18 mi $$

Pumpkin painting workshop with a welcome cocktail and restaurant prize.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Into the Wild! A Halloween Bushcraft Experience)

Into the Wild! A Halloween Bushcraft Experience

Mon, Oct 26

Darlington 18 mi

Outdoor Halloween survival skills, shelter building, and archery for kids.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween Pottery Painting at Curlew Cafe)

Halloween Pottery Painting at Curlew Cafe

Mon, Oct 26

Toft Hill 19 mi $

Paint and personalise Halloween pottery pieces like pumpkins, ghosts, and witches.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop)

Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Sunderland 10 mi $

Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Halloween Pottery Painting at Fox Cub)

Halloween Pottery Painting at Fox Cub

Sat, Oct 31

Durham 10 mi $

Paint ceramic pumpkins, ghosts, and witches to be glazed and fired

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Make Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop)

Make Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop

Fri, Sep 18

Washington 10 mi $$

Hand-build a ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock)

Halloween Sleepover at Great North Museum: Hancock

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 19 mi $$$

Overnight museum adventure with Halloween activities

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience)

The Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 29 mi

Northumberland patch featuring over 155,000 pumpkins and roaming characters.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween at The Weardale Railway)

Halloween at The Weardale Railway

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Stanhope 27 mi

Ride a ghost train featuring costume contests and a pumpkin trail.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Night Market at Newcastle Castle)

Halloween Night Market at Newcastle Castle

Castle Garth 18 mi $

Night market with luxury food, antiques, and tarot readings

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park)

Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park

Gateshead 17 mi $$

Meet favorite kingdom characters on a Halloween trail.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Autumn Sparks: Halloween Haunted Houses)

Autumn Sparks: Halloween Haunted Houses

Sunderland 13 mi Free

Children create their own haunted houses

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Baydale Farm Pumpkin Patch)

Baydale Farm Pumpkin Patch

Darlington 19 mi $

10 varieties of pumpkins grown on-site

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Pints & Pooches Halloween Doggy Social)

Pints & Pooches Halloween Doggy Social

Newcastle upon Tyne 19 mi Free

Halloween doggy social with costume competition

Little Ones Pumpkin Painting

Darlington 19 mi $$

Creative pumpkin painting workshop for children

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

thru31Oct The Brocksbushes Pumpkin ExperienceNewcastle upon Tyne

thru1Nov Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill FarmLanchester

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

PeterleeHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties21 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

PeterleeHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

PeterleeHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment13 shows & screenings

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon

PeterleeUnique Halloween Events25 unique events

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Peterlee families have a frightfully good time planned, from the immersive Halloween Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park to ticketed adventures further afield in Newcastle. If you're seeking free local fun or a longer drive for a bigger event, these listings highlight Halloween activities across the region.

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27 family-friendly fall activities near Peterlee

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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