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A trip to NewcastleGateshead is guaranteed to banish boredom for good with a great range of family-friendly activities and events taking place all year round.
Choose from hands-on exhibits and events at the best attractions from live science experiments at Life Science Centre to events with published authors and illustrators at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. Newcastle and Gateshead have plenty of excellent free museums, like Discovery Museum, Great North Museum: Hancock and art galleries, such as Shipley Art Gallery, which have creative events throughout the year.
Families looking for things to do with the kids in Newcastle and Gateshead will be impressed with the variety of seasonal events and activities during the school holidays too. Don't miss family festivals, workshops and even a chance to learn more about wildlife at venues like WWT Washington Wetland Centre and Tynemouth Aquarium.
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
June 16th 2026 to September 27th 2026
Family
16 Jun 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North this Easter! Become a Dino...
June 19th 2026 to July 17th 2026
Family
19 Jun 2026 to 17 Jul 2026
Discover the Laing with your little ones and support their early development in a fun...
June 19th 2026 to June 19th 2026
Family
19 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026
Our Museum Mice sessions are designed for children under 5, and are the perfect place...
June 19th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Family
19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a...
June 23rd 2026 to June 30th 2026
Family
23 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
July 11th 2026 to August 12th 2026
Family
11 Jul 2026 to 12 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Wiggly. Giggly. Everyone dancing.Think rave – but at a sensible hour. A live DJ, bubbles...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Family
18 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Further Afield
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time...
July 25th 2026 to July 26th 2026
Family
25 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026
Go back in time and get up close to the action as rival knights compete...
August 9th 2026
Play. Build. Go Wild.A drop-in...
August 27th 2026 to August 27th 2026
Dance into a world of...
August 29th 2026
Switch. Shuffle. Boogie on down.Headphones...
November 21st 2026 to November 22nd 2026
Get ready for the ultimate...
November 24th to January 17th
March 6th to March 6th
July 20th to July 21st
September 23rd to September 23rd
March 14th to July 5th
June 16th to October 24th
June 16th to July 18th
June 16th to June 21st
June 19th to June 28th
June 19th to June 20th
June 26th to August 28th
June 27th to September 27th
Things To Do
Further Afield
Whatever the season, come rain or shine, the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
There are currently four exhibitions to explore at Seven Stories, The National Museum for Children's...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside at Discovery Museum, from the area's renowned...
August 8th 2026
Entertainment
8 Aug 2026 to 8 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Cosy. Colourful. Big‑screen magic.Find a spot in our cinema-meets-hangout hideaway. Beanbags you can sink into...
Things To Do
Further Afield
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
At the Laing Art Galley there's always something to keep everyone entertained and informed, from...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields...
July 21st 2026 to August 25th 2026
Heritage
21 Jul 2026 to 25 Aug 2026
Gateshead
A fun crafting session for all. Our friendly staff will be on hand to support...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Namco Funscape is the North East’s premier entertainment venue located within the Yellow Mall of...
May 23rd 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
23 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Further Afield
Join Beamish Museum in celebrating historic vehicles at the Festival of Transport, a fun event...
July 31st 2026
Entertainment
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
Further Afield
Come and join us this summer at Sunderland Empire Theatre.
July 11th 2026
Entertainment
11 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026
Gateshead
Cosy. Colourful. Big‑screen magic.Find a spot in our cinema-meets-hangout hideaway. Beanbags you can sink into...
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