Key Events

Bringing Community Events and Festivals to Darlington
Come along and join in the celebrations and entertainment.
Be part of it, it will be time well spent.

List of events for January to December 2010 [PDF]

For information on any event please contact the Events Team on (01325) 388427 or 388151 or e-mail the Events Team at eventsteam@darlington.gov.uk 

February

Chinese New Year - The Year of the Tiger

Monday 15 February 2010, Market Place, 12noon - 3pm

Join in  the Chinese New Year, The Year of the Tiger celebrations in Darlington's Market Place.  Celebrations will include traditional Lion Dance, Folk Dancing, Chinese Calligraphy, Dragon Dance and much more.

March

The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile

Sunday 21 March 2010, South Park

 
Come along to South Park Darlington and join hundreds of other people at The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile.  Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active , raise cash and change lives.  Go the distance and choose 1 , 3 or 6 miles - whichever's a challenge for you.
 
There will also be entertainment , music and lots of fun throughout the morning so don't delay , enter the Sainsbury's Sport Relief mile now at the Sport Relief website [external link].

May

Vintage Vehicle Rally

Sunday 23 May 2010, 11am - 3pm

This is a free outdoor event, with half price entry to the Museum on the day.

Activities include vintage and classic vehicles, craft stalls, autojumble, model makers displays, min-train ride, Punch and Judy, fact painting, outdoor games and refreshments.

June

Race for Life

Sunday 13 June 2009, South Park

Ladies, it's your chance to raise money for a worthy charity, Cancer Research UK whilst participating in Darlington's Race for Life in the beautiful setting of our restored South Park.  Visit the Race for Life website for entry forms.

Community Carnival

Saturday 26 June 2009, Parade leaves Vane Terrace at 12noon heading into the Town Centre before making its way back to Stanhope Park.

There will be an afternoon of entertainment, which will include music, charity stalls, dance, street theatre and children's entertainment in Stanhope Park.  This year's theme is 'Welcome to Darlington, Gateway to the World'.

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