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From museum exhibitions perfect for inquisitive little minds to our hugely popular events like Mela and Christmas, Middlesbrough offers all the family fun you could want.

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Two Plus Two Makes Four exhibition by Broken Grey Wires

16th February 2023 - 24th March 2023

Two Plus Two Makes Four exhibition by Broken Grey Wires

The Auxiliary

An art exhibition which breaks down stigmas against mental ill health.

Ugly Duckling

30th March 2023 - 11:30am - 5:40pm

Ugly Duckling

Middlesbrough Theatre

Northern Ballet's hugely popular children's ballets make a welcome return. As seen on CBeebies!

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Jungle Boat Virtual Reality Ride

1st April 2023 - 16th April 2023

Jungle Boat Virtual Reality Ride

Dorman Museum

Go on a really wild adventure without leaving Middlesbrough this Easter half term.

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Rapunzel

2nd April 2023 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rapunzel

Middlesbrough Theatre

A brand new hair-larious pantomime adventure packed full of family fun!

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The Magical Music of Harry Potter

5th April 2023 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Magical Music of Harry Potter

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A magical musical journey through Harry Potter with jaw-dropping visual and magical effects

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Club Groovy: Vogue Special

8th April 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm

Club Groovy: Vogue Special

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A fabulously funky daytime disco for families who love to move and groove.

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Easter Egg Hunt

8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023

Easter Egg Hunt

Sporting Lodge Inns Hotel

Get egg-cited and gather together the whole family for a fun-packed Easter day out.

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Pinocchio

16th April 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pinocchio

Middlesbrough Town Hall

The imaginative tale of the puppet who wants to be a real boy.

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Planet Circus

25th April 2023 - 1st May 2023

Planet Circus

Albert Park

Roll up, roll up and enjoy all the fun of the big top coming to town.

Tales From a Thousand and One Nights

26th April 2023 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm

Tales From a Thousand and One Nights

Middlesbrough Theatre

Exhilarating stories full of fun, danger, wonder and passion!

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Goldilocks and The Three Bears

29th April 2023 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Goldilocks and The Three Bears

Middlesbrough Theatre

Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth - a hilarious and spectacular panto-style show!

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Vintage Vera Clothing Sale – May

2nd May 2023 - 10th May 2023

Vintage Vera Clothing Sale – May

Teesside University Student's Union

The ultimate shopping event for the environmentally conscious fashionista.

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Pop Divas Live!

2nd June 2023 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Pop Divas Live!

Middlesbrough Theatre

The number one pop concert experience featuring tributes to all your favourite female pop stars.

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Orange Pip Market: June Edition

24th June 2023 - 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Orange Pip Market: June Edition

Baker & Bedford Street

Orange Pip Market makes a welcome return for 2023 and it's back to the Streets!

Fireman Sam

6th August 2023 - 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Fireman Sam

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold in an action-packed show

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Illusion: Impossible

31st August 2023 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm

Illusion: Impossible

Middlesbrough Town Hall

A non-stop show packed with breathtaking magic and illusions from Appearing Superbikes, Impossible Predictions, Double Levitations with an EXPLOSIVE finale!

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Middlesbrough 10K 2023

3rd September 2023 - 9:00am - 11:00am

Middlesbrough 10K 2023

Centre Square

Run, walk or spectate at one of Middlesbrough's premier sporting events.

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Kid’s Halloween Party

29th October 2023 - 31st March 2023

Kid’s Halloween Party

Sporting Lodge Inns Hotel

Celebrate Halloween in style with two events in Stainton.

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Animex Festival 2023

6th November 2023 - 10th November 2023

Animex Festival 2023

Teesside University

The largest global festival of animation and gaming returns to the heart of Teesside.

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