7 fun things to do in the North East this weekend

The turrets and trees of Lilidorei are silhouetted against a dark blue sky and moon. A wooden plank overlays this background, carved with the words Spookydorei.

Lilidorei: Spookydorei Nights

When: Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October, 5.00pm – 9.00pm

Where: The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland

Price: £16.50 (children under 2 go free)

Explore Lilidorei at night with this fun and creepy evening event. Clamber along the giant play structure, this time with a spooky twist. The trail will be decorated for Halloween, with Lilidorei’s Story Keepers eager to share the village’s scary stories. With a trick-or-treat bag, adventurers will have to solve riddles, find hidden objects and play games to get sweets. Little ones can venture down the Spooky Path, the Not So Spooky Path or both. Daytime Spookydorei events are also taking place for those afraid of the dark…

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Halloween Spooktacular 2024

When: Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October, open between 10.00pm – 5.00pm

Where: Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth

Price: £15.45

Whitehouse Farm is hosting several Halloween events throughout weekends in October – perfect for a wholesome family outing. Get the kids dressed in their best spooky costumes and head to the farm for hours of fun. Activities include a Magic Merlin show, Witches and Wizards School, Pumpkin carving with an indoor and outdoor pumpkin patch, interactive storytime at Winnie Witch’s lair, small animal handling, bird of prey encounters and more.

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A little girl dressed as a witch sits in a crowd of other children. She smiles in awe at something she sees, holding her magic wand between her hands.
NADA Yoga x Life Studios

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When: Saturday 19th October, 3.00pm – 11.30pm

Where: Yoga x Life Studios, Ouseburn

Price: from £25.00

Head to Yoga x Life Studios for a festival of Balearic beats and immersive live soundscapes. Browse the Nada Bazaar and enjoy fireside cocktails and food. The festival starts with a fashion show from Re:Bourn, followed by a shamanic opening ceremony for the event… and then the music starts, including special guest Karuna with the ultimate feel-good ‘éxtasis!’ beats. Check out the event agenda for full details of the line-up and timings.

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Disco Classical Live

When: Saturday 19th October, 7.00pm – midnight

Where: Wylam Brewery, Newcastle

Price: from £17.50

Experience an electrifying evening of timeless disco anthems blended with live classical music at Wylam Brewery. Top DJs, classically trained musicians and sensational performers join forces to bring you a heart-pounding and energetic night of entertainment. Feel the power of live strings, saxophone and percussion against a backdrop of your favourite disco classics – an alternative club night to remember.

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A crowd of people face a stage where violinists play illuminated by blue strobe lights. Above this image, retro text says Disco Classical, followed by more details of the event at Wylam Brewery.
Kimchi Class at KC Square Cafe

Kimchi Making Class

When: Sunday 20th October, 10.00am – 11.45am

Where: KC Square Cafe, Newcastle

Price: £50.00

Ready to spice up your culinary game? Head to KC Square Cafe for a journey into the world of DIY Kimchi Making. Get your hands dirty, embrace the flavours, and master the art of kimchi crafting by turning cabbage into a culinary masterpiece. This 1.5 hour course allows you to explore the magic behind the most famous Korean dishes. Plus, you’ll come away with your own jar.

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A Wedding Less Ordinary

When: Sunday 20th October, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Where: Boiler Shop, Newcastle

Price: from £3.96

If you’re hoping to throw a wedding to remember, pop along to this market for inspiration. A Wedding Less Ordinary prides itself on showcasing quirky, creative and unusual suppliers for couples who want their wedding day to stand out. Taking place in the warehouse setting of the Boiler Shop in Newcastle, you’ll get to enjoy live music and street food as you get to know passionate suppliers and source ideas for your big day.

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Pink and white roses, tall candles and wine glasses cover a table ready for a wedding dinner.
A group of about ten young women line a long wooden table in a pink room. They all hold up a 2D disco ball painted in various colours. They look at the camera and smile. They are taking part in the Eurovision Disco Ball Paint Night at Flaura Rose in Ouseburn.

Disco Ball Painting Workshop

When: Sunday 20th October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Where: Flaura Rose, Ouseburn

Price: £25.00

Jam along to the greatest tunes while you paint your own wooden disco ball. During this groovy afternoon, you’ll paint a vibrant disco ball design onto a 30cm wooden disc. No experience or artistic flair is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm…

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Laura is the Founder and Editor of High Life North. She had the idea to set up an exclusively digital women’s magazine after feeling there was a gap in the market in the North East. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and PR, Laura had a very clear…

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