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.

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
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
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
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.
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June
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.

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'.
