Hop into Easter Half Term
Easter half term is here and there’s plenty happening across Darlington this spring to keep the whole family entertained. From theatre shows and creative workshops to trails, storytelling sessions and family fun days, Darlington is packed with activities for children and families of all ages. Take a look at what’s on offer below and start building your Easter plans right now! Make sure to check the venue website as some activities may need to be booked in advance.
Monday 30 March
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Dolphin Centre
Wednesday 1 April – Saturday 27 June
Moonbeam Play at The Hullabaloo
Friday 3 April
Easter Bunnies: Yoga, Craft and Create at Hopetown
The Three Billy Goats Gruff at The Majestic Theatre
Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April
Enormous Crocodile Trail
Monday 6 April
Easter Eggstravaganza Family Fun Day at Hopetown
Tuesday 7 April
Dolphin Centre Pool Party
Rhyme Time Adventure Play at Cockerton Library
Teddy Bears’ Sleepover at Cockerton Library
Animated Egg Hunt in The Hive at Darlington Library (Crown Street)
Wednesday 8 April
Little Printmakers at Hopetown
Stay and Play at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Coding Corner: Catch the Eggs in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Easter Beads in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Wednesday 8 April – Saturday 18 April
Easter Holidays at The Hullabaloo
Thursday 9 April
Easter Story and Crafts at Cockerton Library
Bunny Racers in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Egg-citing Cups in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Friday 10 April
Signor Baffo at The Hullabaloo
Mr Rabbit Party at Darlington Libraries (Cockerton and Crown Street)
Easter Decorations in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Easter Bunny Game in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Friday 10 April – Saturday 11 April
The Wizard of Oz Family Pantomime at The Majestic Theatre
Saturday 11 April
Signor Baffo at The Hullabaloo
Satur-yay Family Fun at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Monday 13 April
Move More Monday at Hopetown
Rhymetime Adventure Play at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Pop-up Chick in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Spring into Space VR in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Tuesday 14 April – Thursday 16 April
If You Come Down to the Park Tonight at South Park by The Hullabaloo
Tuesday 14 April
Brown Bear Rainbow Yoga Adventure at Cockerton Library
Easter Mugs in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Dolphin Centre Pool Party
Wednesday 15 April – Saturday 2 May
Build It Beautiful at The Hullabaloo
Wednesday 15 April
Meet the Cast of The Enormous Crocodile at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Children’s Watercolours at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Bunny Planters in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Pom Pom Chicks and Bunnies in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Thursday 16 April
Makaton Storytime at Cockerton Library
Easter Story and Crafts at Cockerton Library
Easter Mugs in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Krafty Kids: Easter Edition in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
The Enormous Crocodile at Darlington Hippodrome
Friday 17 April
Love Science Easter Workshop at Darlington Libraries (Cockerton and Crown Street)
Easter Bookmarks in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Easter Tote Bags in The Hive at Darlington Libraries (Crown Street)
Lewis Capaldi & Sam Fender Tribute Night (in aid of Darlington Mind) at The Majestic Theatre
Saturday 18 April
Moonbeam Neurodivergent Friendly Group Session at The Hullabaloo
The K‑Pop Trail across Darlington town centre
Throughout the whole of Easter half term break soft play and the bowling alley will be open at the Dolphin Centre. Or catch a film at the cinema: The Magic Faraway Tree, Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Hoppers, Goat, Bluey, Matilda and the BFG are all showing during the school holidays at Vue Cinema Darlington.
Whatever you get up to these Easter holidays, have an amazing time!