Kids + FamiliesWe’re so glad you had a great time at Festival Teesside! Churches near you have loads of exciting kids and family events to get involved in – check some out below and follow the links to find more information.
Keep reading to see how you can get involved…
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4:30pm — 5:45pm every Wednesday (7-11 year olds)
Rooted KS2 Club – join us for games, crafts, chat, and snacks.
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6pm — 7:15pm fortnightly Tuesdays (7-11 year olds, 50p entry)
EXPLORE – a fun filled, interactive way to explore the Bible through different themes. Parents can stay too for a cuppa and a chat!
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4:15pm — 5:15pm fortnightly Tuesdays (9-11 year olds)
God’s Giants – learning about Jesus and building friendships through sport, games, crafts, snacks and trips!
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4:45pm-5:45pm on Tuesdays (Reception to Year 6)
Shine — Reception to Year 2 meet fortnightly Tuesdays
Sparks — School years 3-6 meet fortnightly Tuesdays (alternate to “Shine”)
Kids Club
Messy Church
A great way for the whole family to engage with church - including crafts, games and food. Click on the links below to discover the next event.
St Thomas’ Church, Brambles Farm (Markby Green Centre) – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm every Wednesday. Learn more here.
Middlesbrough Community Church – 10:30 am monthly Saturdays. Learn more here.
Trimdon Avenue Salvation Army – 11 am -1 pm on the first Sunday of each month. Learn more here.
Summer Activities
Come Play in the Sun!
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Destiny Church, Norton
Kids Ice Cream Party
6-8 pm on Friday 14 June.
Join us for games, crafts and free ice cream! Sign up here.Bring and Share Family Picnic & Destiny Olympics
2-5 pm on Sunday 23 June at Preston ParkKids Fest
10 am–1 pm on 22–24 August for ages 4-12
£5 entry per day
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St Cuthbert’s Marton
Family Fun Day
3 pm on Sunday 16 June
Family Fun Day – free event for the whole family! -
The Beacon Baptist Church, Coulbly Newham
Family Fun Day
11:30 am – 2 pm on Sunday 7 July
Free event for the whole family at Langdon Square Community Centre -
St George’s Church Normanby
Messy Mondays Family Fun
11 am-12:30 pm each Monday from 22 July – 12 August
Free crafts, activities, stories, and lunch! An adult must accompany all children. Email office@ccandsg.org for more info -
St Paul’s Church Stockton
Family Fun Day
10 am-4 pm on Saturday 10 August
Free event for the whole family! Food will be available at a small cost. -
St Martin’s Church Whinney Banks
Children’s Holiday Club
1 pm - 3 pm each day from 21st – 23rd August (Ages 5-11)
Action-packed afternoons with BiG KIDS. Contact them here to book your place.
Ongoing events for families…
St Cuthbert’s Marton | Church in a Building
4 pm every Sunday — a Messy Church style gathering for families, with food, crafts, and games. Learn more here.
St Hilda of Whitby, Grangetown | Family Fun
3 pm fortnightly Thursdays — an afternoon of games, prayer, and crafts with a family meal to finish! Learn more here.
Trinity Church North Ormesby | Breakfast Church
10:30 am on the first Sunday of each month — an informal time together, with music, crafts, and breakfast. Learn more here.
Stockton Baptist Church | Toddler Service
10:30 am-11:30 am on the third Sunday of each month — a relaxed and fun space for babies and toddlers to share, learn, and praise God together. Learn more here.
St Chad’s Church, Middlesbrough | Families@St Chad's
3 pm – 5 pm every Sunday — a gathering for families with bible stories, craft, worship, and tea and toast together. Learn more here.
St Paul’s Stockton | Bubble Church
4 pm on the third Sunday of each month — an exciting NEW 30-minute family service, packed with fun – aimed at toddlers and young families. Learn more here.
St John’s South Bank | Family Faith
4:30 pm – 6 pm monthly Fridays — an informal gathering, exploring Bible stories together with food, crafts, and games. Learn more here.