august, 2019
Age:
5-13
5-13
All
11-18
16-25
Under 5s
Weekday:
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Friday
Monday
Saturday
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Type:
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Get Arty
Get Inventing
Make a Change
Make a Film
Make a Show of Yourself
Make Some Moves
Make Some Music
Make Something a Bit Different
Duration:
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All
2 hours or less
A few days
Drop-in
Full day
Half day
More than a week
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Price:
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All
free
Over £100
Under £10
Under £100
Under £5
Under £50
Event Location:
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Alphabetti Theatre
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Centre for Life
Dance City
Discovery Museum
Hatton Gallery
Live Theatre
Northern Stage
Sage Gateshead
Segedunum Roman Fort
Seven stories
Shipley Art Gallery
The Laing Art Gallery
The Stand Comedy Club
Theatre Royal
Tyneside Cinema
20julAll Day01sepPlay + InventJoin us to make, invent and get creative.
Event Details
Join us to make, invent and get creative. From drop-in making to family friendly events, the PLAY+INVENT Space is an exciting place for children and their families to explore and
Event Details
Join us to make, invent and get creative. From drop-in making to family friendly events, the PLAY+INVENT Space is an exciting place for children and their families to explore and build their own inventions.
Time
July 20 (Saturday) - September 1 (Sunday)
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
Free, weekdays; £1.50 per child, select weekends and school holiday dates
27julAll Day01augBlock printingDesign your customised print using stamps and blocks.
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During the second week of the summer holidays (27the July – 1st August) – we are printing! Design your customised print using stamps and blocks.
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During the second week of the summer holidays (27the July – 1st August) – we are printing! Design your customised print using stamps and blocks.
Time
July 27 (Saturday) - August 1 (Thursday)
Location
Centre for Life
Life Science Centre Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Age
Under 13
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
29jul(jul 29)9:00 am02aug(aug 2)5:00 amUrban Summer CampDance like your favourite popstars
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Urban Summer is a chance to dance like your favourite pop stars. Participants will develop skills in Hip Hop, Street and elements of Breaking. There will be exciting dance battles and freestyle mash-ups all with a live DJ, and a professional videographer will direct in your own dance video!
Time
July 29 (Monday) 9:00 am - August 2 (Friday) 5:00 am
Location
Dance City
Temple St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BR
Age
6-16
Ticket Price
125
29jul(jul 29)10:00 am02aug(aug 2)3:00 pmAnimation Bootcamp (11+)
Event Details
Summer Holiday Bootcamps: brilliant opportunities for young people aged 11+ years old to get hands-on experience in film, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Event Details
Summer Holiday Bootcamps: brilliant opportunities for young people aged 11+ years old to get hands-on experience in film, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Time
July 29 (Monday) 10:00 am - August 2 (Friday) 3:00 pm
Location
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG
Age
11-13
Ticket Price
£150
30jul01augArt AcademyExplore the galleries and try out a range of art techniques
Event Details
The Laing’s popular Art Academy sessions for 7-10 year olds run over three days in the school holidays. Young people will have the opportunity to explore the galleries and try
Event Details
The Laing’s popular Art Academy sessions for 7-10 year olds run over three days in the school holidays. Young people will have the opportunity to explore the galleries and try out a range of art techniques from painting with acrylics and watercolours to drawing and illustrating, sculpting with clay and experimenting with printmaking.
There is also the opportunity for participants to achieve the nationally accredited Explore level Arts Award.
Time
July 30 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - August 1 (Thursday) 3:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Age
7-10 year olds
Ticket Price
£75 for 3 days
01aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
01aug10:00 am2:00 pmGet CraftyGet crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and exhibitions.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JB
Age
2+
Ticket Price
£3 per child
02augAll Day04Pom Pom Creationsuse your imagination to turn a pom pom into almost anything
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Join us for Wool Weekend - use your imagination to turn a pom pom into almost anything.
Event Details
Join us for Wool Weekend – use your imagination to turn a pom pom into almost anything.
Time
august 2 (Friday) - 4 (Sunday)
Location
Centre for Life
Life Science Centre Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Age
Under 13
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
03aug2:00 pm4:00 pmMeet and Make
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or making moves to music.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all
Ticket Price
Free
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 10, 2019 2:00 pmaugust 17, 2019 2:00 pmaugust 24, 2019 2:00 pmaugust 31, 2019 2:00 pmseptember 7, 2019 2:00 pm
05aug1:00 am3:00 pmMarvellous Mondays
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort. Always free for children, and this year, over
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort.
Always free for children, and this year, over 16s who live in the NE28 postcode district can have free entry.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age
0-18
Ticket Price
Free
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A fun-filled week exploring dance routines, songs and characters from some of the most popular musicals around. Become part of the Greatest Show and don the ringmaster’s hat, show off supercalifragilistic dance moves and help create a little bit of Wicked magic with just a click of your heels.
Time
5 (Monday) 9:00 am - 10 (Saturday) 5:00 am
Location
Dance City
Temple St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BR
Age
6-16
Ticket Price
125
Event Details
Over the course of 5 sessions, explore Theatre Royal and participate in a variety of workshop sessions including performance skills, stage combat, stage make-up and special effects, set design and
Event Details
Over the course of 5 sessions, explore Theatre Royal and participate in a variety of workshop sessions including performance skills, stage combat, stage make-up and special effects, set design and much more!
Time
5 (Monday) 9:30 am - 9 (Friday) 4:00 pm
Location
Theatre Royal
100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR
Age
8-14
Ticket Price
£110; To book a place on any of the courses contact Theatre Royals Box Office 08448 11 21 21 (calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s access charge)
05aug10:00 am2:00 pmMake someone laugh!
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Age
5-13
Ticket Price
£2
05aug(aug 5)10:00 am09(aug 9)3:00 pmFilmmaking Bootcamp
Event Details
Brilliant opportunities for young people aged 8-11 years old to get hands-on experience in filmmaking, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Event Details
Brilliant opportunities for young people aged 8-11 years old to get hands-on experience in filmmaking, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Time
5 (Monday) 10:00 am - 9 (Friday) 3:00 pm
Location
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG
Age
8-11
Ticket Price
£150
06aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
06aug11:00 am3:00 pmInventive WednesdaysMaker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our Play+Invent Space.
Inventive Wednesdays take place during school holidays only.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50 per child
Event Details
We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better? Engage your five senses with researcher Sean Peacock as we explore Ouseburn Valley and create
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Event Details
We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better?
Engage your five senses with researcher Sean Peacock as we explore Ouseburn Valley and create some exciting ideas to make it an even better place to be. You will also be given some experimental technology to help you along the way.
The first hour of the workshop will involve a short walk around the Ouseburn (weather dependent) and the second hour will focus on crafty activities indoors, where the Sense Explorers will work in teams to bring their ideas to life. There will also be a short break with light refreshments provided. Produced in partnership with Newcastle University.
Two-hour creative workshop for 8+ (children may attend on their own provided mobile phone number of carer is left with Reception).
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
8+
Ticket Price
Free; booking essential
07aug10:15 am2:00 pmMake & Take EventsHave fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:15 am - 2:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Ticket Price
£5* per child. Pay on the door. *Ticket price includes access to 3 art activities and a free tote bag to take your ‘makes’ home. Bring your tote bag back to the next Make & Take to get a discount on your next ticket.
07aug10:30 am1:00 pmSummer of MakingTry your hand at some experimental making techniques
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You could be planning practical jokes, mixing up some slime, building your own inventions or getting crafty with recycling.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all.
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
08aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
08aug10:00 am2:00 pmGet CraftyGet crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and exhibitions.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JB
Age
2+
Ticket Price
£3 per child
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the 'Society for Speculation,' (that’s YOU, the audience) can the
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Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the ‘Society for Speculation,’ (that’s YOU, the audience) can the daring duo get to the bottom of these gravitational goings on?
The Unknown is an 80’s inspired extra-terrestrial outdoor adventure guaranteed to be truly out of this world! Don’t forget to download the accompanying alien app to find and befriend aliens in the run-up to the show.
Delivered in partnership with Manic Chord Theatre and supported by City of Dreams.
80 min outdoor performance especially aimed at 7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family. This event takes place outside so please dress appropriately and remember your sunscreen!
Outings begin at 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
Time
8 (Thursday) 10:00 am - 10 (Saturday) 4:00 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family.
Ticket Price
£5 per person (children and adults). Event ticket only. Buy a day ticket or annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the 'Society for Speculation,' (that’s YOU, the audience) can the
more
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the ‘Society for Speculation,’ (that’s YOU, the audience) can the daring duo get to the bottom of these gravitational goings on?
The Unknown is an 80’s inspired extra-terrestrial outdoor adventure guaranteed to be truly out of this world! Don’t forget to download the accompanying alien app to find and befriend aliens in the run-up to the show.
Delivered in partnership with Manic Chord Theatre and supported by City of Dreams.
80 min outdoor performance especially aimed at 7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family. This event takes place outside so please dress appropriately and remember your sunscreen!
Outings begin at 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
Time
(Friday) 12:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family.
Ticket Price
£5 per person (children and adults). Event ticket only. Buy a day ticket or annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the 'Society for Speculation,' (that’s YOU, the audience) can the
more
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the ‘Society for Speculation,’ (that’s YOU, the audience) can the daring duo get to the bottom of these gravitational goings on?
The Unknown is an 80’s inspired extra-terrestrial outdoor adventure guaranteed to be truly out of this world! Don’t forget to download the accompanying alien app to find and befriend aliens in the run-up to the show.
Delivered in partnership with Manic Chord Theatre and supported by City of Dreams.
80 min outdoor performance especially aimed at 7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family. This event takes place outside so please dress appropriately and remember your sunscreen!
Outings begin at 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
Time
(Friday) 2:40 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family.
Ticket Price
£5 per person (children and adults). Event ticket only. Buy a day ticket or annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the 'Society for Speculation,' (that’s YOU, the audience) can the
more
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the ‘Society for Speculation,’ (that’s YOU, the audience) can the daring duo get to the bottom of these gravitational goings on?
The Unknown is an 80’s inspired extra-terrestrial outdoor adventure guaranteed to be truly out of this world! Don’t forget to download the accompanying alien app to find and befriend aliens in the run-up to the show.
Delivered in partnership with Manic Chord Theatre and supported by City of Dreams.
80 min outdoor performance especially aimed at 7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family. This event takes place outside so please dress appropriately and remember your sunscreen!
Outings begin at 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:20 am
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family.
Ticket Price
£5 per person (children and adults). Event ticket only. Buy a day ticket or annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the 'Society for Speculation,' (that’s YOU, the audience) can the
more
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the ‘Society for Speculation,’ (that’s YOU, the audience) can the daring duo get to the bottom of these gravitational goings on?
The Unknown is an 80’s inspired extra-terrestrial outdoor adventure guaranteed to be truly out of this world! Don’t forget to download the accompanying alien app to find and befriend aliens in the run-up to the show.
Delivered in partnership with Manic Chord Theatre and supported by City of Dreams.
80 min outdoor performance especially aimed at 7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family. This event takes place outside so please dress appropriately and remember your sunscreen!
Outings begin at 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
Time
(Saturday) 12:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family.
Ticket Price
£5 per person (children and adults). Event ticket only. Buy a day ticket or annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.
10aug2:00 pm4:00 pmMeet and Make
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or making moves to music.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all
Ticket Price
Free
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 17, 2019 2:00 pmaugust 24, 2019 2:00 pmaugust 31, 2019 2:00 pmseptember 7, 2019 2:00 pm
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the 'Society for Speculation,' (that’s YOU, the audience) can the
more
Event Details
Amber, a tech savvy teen and her rather more traditional grandmother, Dawn are onto something supernatural. With fellow members of the ‘Society for Speculation,’ (that’s YOU, the audience) can the daring duo get to the bottom of these gravitational goings on?
The Unknown is an 80’s inspired extra-terrestrial outdoor adventure guaranteed to be truly out of this world! Don’t forget to download the accompanying alien app to find and befriend aliens in the run-up to the show.
Delivered in partnership with Manic Chord Theatre and supported by City of Dreams.
80 min outdoor performance especially aimed at 7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family. This event takes place outside so please dress appropriately and remember your sunscreen!
Outings begin at 10am, 12.20pm and 2.40pm
Time
(Saturday) 2:40 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
7 – 10 year olds but suitable for the whole family.
Ticket Price
£5 per person (children and adults). Event ticket only. Buy a day ticket or annual pass to enjoy the rest of Seven Stories.
12aug1:00 am3:00 pmMarvellous Mondays
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort. Always free for children, and this year, over
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort.
Always free for children, and this year, over 16s who live in the NE28 postcode district can have free entry.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age
0-18
Ticket Price
Free
12aug10:00 am2:00 pmMake someone laugh!
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Age
5-13
Ticket Price
£2
12aug(aug 12)10:00 am16(aug 16)3:00 pmFilmmaking Bootcamp (11+)
Event Details
Summer Holiday Bootcamps: brilliant opportunities for young people aged 11+ years old to get hands-on experience in film, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Event Details
Summer Holiday Bootcamps: brilliant opportunities for young people aged 11+ years old to get hands-on experience in film, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Time
12 (Monday) 10:00 am - 16 (Friday) 3:00 pm
Location
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG
Age
11-13
Ticket Price
£150
13aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
Event Details
The Laing’s popular Art Academy sessions for 7-10 year olds run over three days in the school holidays. Young people will have the opportunity to explore the galleries and try
Event Details
The Laing’s popular Art Academy sessions for 7-10 year olds run over three days in the school holidays. Young people will have the opportunity to explore the galleries and try out a range of art techniques from painting with acrylics and watercolours to drawing and illustrating, sculpting with clay and experimenting with printmaking.
There is also the opportunity for participants to achieve the nationally accredited Explore level Arts Award.
Time
13 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - 15 (Thursday) 3:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Age
7-10 year olds
Ticket Price
£75 for 3 days
13aug11:00 am3:00 pmInventive WednesdaysMaker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our Play+Invent Space.
Inventive Wednesdays take place during school holidays only.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50 per child
Event Details
We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better? Engage your five senses with researcher Sean Peacock as we explore Ouseburn Valley and create
more
Event Details
We use our senses every day. But have you ever used them to make places better?
Engage your five senses with researcher Sean Peacock as we explore Ouseburn Valley and create some exciting ideas to make it an even better place to be. You will also be given some experimental technology to help you along the way.
The first hour of the workshop will involve a short walk around the Ouseburn (weather dependent) and the second hour will focus on crafty activities indoors, where the Sense Explorers will work in teams to bring their ideas to life. There will also be a short break with light refreshments provided. Produced in partnership with Newcastle University.
Two-hour creative workshop for 8+ (children may attend on their own provided mobile phone number of carer is left with Reception).
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Seven stories
30 Lime St, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Age
8+
Ticket Price
Free; booking essential
14aug10:15 am2:00 pmMake & Take EventsHave fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:15 am - 2:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Ticket Price
£5* per child. Pay on the door. *Ticket price includes access to 3 art activities and a free tote bag to take your ‘makes’ home. Bring your tote bag back to the next Make & Take to get a discount on your next ticket.
14aug10:30 am1:00 pmSummer of MakingTry your hand at some experimental making techniques
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You could be planning practical jokes, mixing up some slime, building your own inventions or getting crafty with recycling.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all.
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
15aug10:00 am2:00 pmGet CraftyGet crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and exhibitions.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JB
Age
2+
Ticket Price
£3 per child
15aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
17aug2:00 pm4:00 pmMeet and Make
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or making moves to music.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all
Ticket Price
Free
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 24, 2019 2:00 pmaugust 31, 2019 2:00 pmseptember 7, 2019 2:00 pm
19augAll Day01sepSuperhero FortnightGet your hero on!
Event Details
Get your hero on! Join us to make yourself into a superhero and save the world! Design a costume for a superhero - with a chance to win a prize.
Event Details
Get your hero on! Join us to make yourself into a superhero and save the world! Design a costume for a superhero – with a chance to win a prize.
Time
August 19 (Monday) - September 1 (Sunday)
Location
Centre for Life
Life Science Centre Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
19aug1:00 am3:00 pmMarvellous Mondays
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort. Always free for children, and this year, over
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort.
Always free for children, and this year, over 16s who live in the NE28 postcode district can have free entry.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age
0-18
Ticket Price
Free
Event Details
In just one week, create your very own play to be performed in the Studio Theatre. It could be a musical, it could be a comedy. You decide!
Event Details
In just one week, create your very own play to be performed in the Studio Theatre. It could be a musical, it could be a comedy. You decide!
Time
19 (Monday) 9:30 am - 23 (Friday) 4:00 pm
Location
Theatre Royal
100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR
Age
5-11
Ticket Price
£135; To book a place on any of the courses contact Theatre Royals Box Office 08448 11 21 21 (calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s access charge)
19aug10:00 am2:00 pmMake someone laugh!
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Age
5-13
Ticket Price
£2
19aug(aug 19)10:00 am23(aug 23)3:00 pmAnimation Bootcamp 2
Event Details
Brilliant opportunities for young people aged 8-11 years old to get hands-on experience in animation, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Event Details
Brilliant opportunities for young people aged 8-11 years old to get hands-on experience in animation, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.
Time
19 (Monday) 10:00 am - 23 (Friday) 3:00 pm
Location
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG
Age
8-11
Ticket Price
£150
20aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
Event Details
The Laing’s popular Art Academy sessions for 7-10 year olds run over three days in the school holidays. Young people will have the opportunity to explore the galleries and try
Event Details
The Laing’s popular Art Academy sessions for 7-10 year olds run over three days in the school holidays. Young people will have the opportunity to explore the galleries and try out a range of art techniques from painting with acrylics and watercolours to drawing and illustrating, sculpting with clay and experimenting with printmaking.
There is also the opportunity for participants to achieve the nationally accredited Explore level Arts Award.
Time
20 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - 22 (Thursday) 3:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Age
7-10 year olds
Ticket Price
£75 for 3 days
20aug11:00 am3:00 pmInventive WednesdaysMaker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our Play+Invent Space.
Inventive Wednesdays take place during school holidays only.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50 per child
21aug10:15 am2:00 pmMake & Take EventsHave fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:15 am - 2:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Ticket Price
£5* per child. Pay on the door. *Ticket price includes access to 3 art activities and a free tote bag to take your ‘makes’ home. Bring your tote bag back to the next Make & Take to get a discount on your next ticket.
21aug10:30 am1:00 pmSummer of MakingTry your hand at some experimental making techniques
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You could be planning practical jokes, mixing up some slime, building your own inventions or getting crafty with recycling.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all.
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
22aug10:00 am2:00 pmGet CraftyGet crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and exhibitions.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JB
Age
2+
Ticket Price
£3 per child
22aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
24aug2:00 pm4:00 pmMeet and Make
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or making moves to music.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all
Ticket Price
Free
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 31, 2019 2:00 pmseptember 7, 2019 2:00 pm
26aug1:00 am3:00 pmMarvellous Mondays
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort. Always free for children, and this year, over
Event Details
Filled with creative activity at Segedunum Roman Fort. Each week there is different drop in activity inspired by Roman life at the Fort.
Always free for children, and this year, over 16s who live in the NE28 postcode district can have free entry.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age
0-18
Ticket Price
Free
26aug10:00 am2:00 pmMake someone laugh!
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Event Details
A series of workshops inspired by the Borderline Funny exhibition of cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall, at Segedunum.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Age
5-13
Ticket Price
£2
27aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
27aug11:00 am3:00 pmInventive WednesdaysMaker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our
Event Details
Maker sessions for budding inventors with big ideas
Discover real life inventions on display in the museum, then have-a-go at making your own creations out of recyclable materials, in our Play+Invent Space.
Inventive Wednesdays take place during school holidays only.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50 per child
28aug10:15 am2:00 pmMake & Take EventsHave fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Event Details
Make & Takes are all about bringing families together to have fun and get creative with hands-on art activities.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:15 am - 2:00 pm
Location
The Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
Ticket Price
£5* per child. Pay on the door. *Ticket price includes access to 3 art activities and a free tote bag to take your ‘makes’ home. Bring your tote bag back to the next Make & Take to get a discount on your next ticket.
28aug10:30 am1:00 pmSummer of MakingTry your hand at some experimental making techniques
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired
Event Details
This summer BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is celebrating the magic of making! Come along to our artist led workshops, and try your hand at some experimental making techniques inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You could be planning practical jokes, mixing up some slime, building your own inventions or getting crafty with recycling.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all.
Ticket Price
Free; drop-in
29aug10:00 am2:00 pmGet CraftyGet crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and
Event Details
Join us for a summer of making at the Shipley Art Gallery. We are getting crafty with glass, metal, wood, textiles and recycled materials all inspired the Shipley displays and exhibitions.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JB
Age
2+
Ticket Price
£3 per child
29aug10:00 am2:00 pmDiscovery DaysLEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Event Details
Enjoy craft sessions exploring a new theme every week, including LEGO®, slime jars, sun-catchers and ‘back-to-school’ kit.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Age
All ages
Ticket Price
£1.50. Free crafts also available
31aug2:00 pm4:00 pmMeet and Make
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or
Event Details
BALTIC offers a free weekly drop-in activity with an artist, inspired by BALTIC’s current exhibitions. You and your family could be constructing giant sculptures, animating objects, drawing with light or making moves to music.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Age
Recommended for 4-11 year olds, but open to all
Ticket Price
Free
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 7, 2019 2:00 pm