With the weather (supposedly) getting warmer and the days getting longer, Easter is a time for families to get outside and enjoy the arrival of spring and the many attractions the region has to offer.
However, the school holidays means keeping the kids entertained and this can also be an expensive time for families, including keeping hungry stomachs fed.
This is particularly the case for children who are entitled to free school meals with parents having to find an additional two weeks' worth of lunches.
With the cost of living still continuing to bite, a number of eateries and supermarkets are offering the chance for children to eat for free or for just £1 this Easter.
And we've done your research for you. Check out the following 10 locations in and around Sunderland which may put a strain on your waistline but not your wallet.
The Easter holidays in Sunderland run from Good Friday, March 29, until Sunday April 14.
This is particularly the case for children who are entitled to free school meals with parents having to find an additional two weeks' worth of lunches.