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24 wholesome things to do this weekend
Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair – Sport Central
When: Friday 20th June, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Sport Central
Price: £7
Explore ceramics, fashion, jewellery, furniture, print, glasswork and much more – the perfect excuse to pick up a one-off treasure for yourself or someone special.
Meet the makers and artists, enjoy delicious food and drinks from the pop-up cafe, and support some exceptional local talent.
Home Makeover Market – The Space, Ouseburn
When: Friday 20th June, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: The Space, Ouseburn
Price: free
Contribute funds towards St Oswald’s Hospice while picking up some treasures for your home.
This Home Makeover Market at The Space will offer a plethora of artwork, kitchenware, crafting materials, books and much more.
Pop in and see what you can find!
The Hoppings 2025 – Newcastle Town Moor
When: Friday 20th June, 2:00pm – Sunday 29th June 9:00pm
Where: Newcastle Town Moor
Price: free
Get excited for hundreds of rides and attractions, kids’ club shows and music performances in the Live Lounge. There will also be plenty of food and drinks stalls, including all your funfair favourites and the slightly more gourmet Feast Street.
Charm & Chat
When: Friday 20th June, 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Where: Deep North
Price: £36
Looking for an activity to do with friends or to chat and make new friends?
Then you NEED to come along to our brand new Charm + Chat workshop! We’ll provide everything you need to create your UNIQUE IT GIRL jewellery of the summer! We’ll be on hand on the night with good vibes ☀️🌴🌊🍒🌸
Housewife at War – The Word
When: Friday 20th June, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
Price: SOLD OUT
What was daily life like for women in World War Two? Comedy duo the Two Lucys will take you back to the forties to discover what their grandmothers were up to during that time.
Amongst the baking, tea-making, new clothes and VE day celebrations, the pair will be putting their detective hats on and diving deep into some hushed up mysteries.
Old Time Sailors – Anarchy Brew Co.
When: Friday 20th June, 6:00pm – 11:30pm
Where: Anarchy Brew Co.
Price: TBD
Be transported to the deck of a ship during this epic night of music, which will bring to mind the freedom of the high seas!
Plucky sea shanties will meet a plethora of music genres, making for a truly unforgettable adventure. Singing, dancing, rowing and congas – this is whole-hearted fun that the whole family can join.
Silent Disco on the Beach – King Edwards Bay
When: Friday 20th June, 7:30pm – Saturday 21st June 11:30pm
Where: King Edward’s Bay
Price: from £14
Silent Disco on the Beach invites everyone – children included – to break out their best moves and have some collective fun on the sand. Put on some headphones and immerse yourself in music from three DJs who will transport you across the decades!
A special family-friendly event will take place on Saturday 21st June from 2pm, so everyone can have a boogie without missing their bedtime.
Shore Summer Solstice Celebration – Cullercoats Beach
When: Saturday 21st June 4:00am – 6:30am
Where: Cullercoats Beach
Price: £12
Celebrate the midsummer sunrise during this morning beach session led by Shore Yoga.
Rise early for a 4am start at Cullercoats Bay, where you’ll take part in some guided movement as the sun emerges from behind the horizon. You’ll then enjoy a warming treat around the fire and try some calming breathwork and meditation to contemplate the summer ahead.
£1 coffees – Lagom Coffee Bar’s Birthday
When: Saturday 21st June 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Lagom Specialty Coffee Bar
Price: free
We’d love you to celebrate our 1st birthday with us on Saturday 21st June..
🎉 £1 espresso based coffees all day
🇸🇪 Swedish buns from @midsommarbakerynewcastle
🕘 Open 0900-1600
📍 8 Monk Street, NE15XD
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
When: Saturday 21st June 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: We Rise Studio
Price: £45
A celebration of yoga culture – movement, breathwork + meditation with live sitar music and an Indian-inspired brunch.
What’s included:
- welcome health shot,
- yoga class, breathwork and meditation to live sitar music,
- Indian-inspired brunch (GF, PB),
- lululemon prize draw
- and a community that uplifts you.
Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family – Raby Castle
When: Saturday 21st June 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £25.75
This hugely popular tour takes you through 1,000 years of Raby Castle’s history, shedding light on its unique royal connections along the way.
Starting in the early 11th century as a manor belonging to King Canute, you’ll learn all about Raby Castle’s history of royal love, friendship, plot and treason.
Newcastle Well Being Show: Mind Body and Soul Experience
When: Saturday 21st June, 10:00am – Sunday 22nd June, 4:00pm
Where: Newcastle Racecourse
Price: from £5
This two-day wellbeing show invites you to explore the mind, body and soul while connecting with your local community.
There will be a variety of free talks, presentations, demonstrations and music, as well as different stalls showcasing products, therapies, books and general information.
Summer Solstice Flower Crown Making – Flaura Rose
When: Saturday 21st June, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: £18
Mark the longest day of the year by creating a beautiful flower crown to make you feel like a summer goddess!
Amy Sedum will guide you through all the steps, from selecting your pretty blooms to arranging and attaching them to a crown. This is sure to be a magical afternoon spent with friends.
Make & Buy: Craft Market
When: Saturday 21st June, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Shipley Art Gallery
Price: free
Local artists and creatives will be selling their handmade crafts at affordable prices. Chat about their work and pick up a piece or two.
The Gallery’s drawing and painting group will also be running a free drop-in activity, where you can paint your own greeting card to take home with you.
25 Years of Wylam… Beer, Music & Food festival!
When: Saturday 21st June, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Wylam Brewery
Price: free
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with incredible music, world-class beer, and mouthwatering food – all in celebration of a quarter-century of Wylam magic.
All day food from Square Pizza, My Delhi, Parm-O-Rama, Doughvine Desserts and Wylam Kitchen as well as an outdoor beer dome with all your favourite local breweries!
Day Sessions – Newcastle Cathedral
When: Saturday 21st June, 12:15pm – 10:00pm
Where: Newcastle Cathedral
Price: £5.82
Boogie along to 80s, 90s and 00s hits at this daytime club session at Newcastle Cathedral.
The afternoon is all about appreciating great music and your favourite people in a stunning setting. Enjoy roaming performers, nostalgic glow sticks, delicious treats from food vendors and handcrafted drinks.
Midsummer Night Event
When: Saturday 21st June, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Baltic
Price: free
Join artists Henna Asikainen and Roua Horanieh for a special midsummer night revolving around nature, local community and the power of stories.
Gather around the fire pit and listen to a talk by Henna and Roua, whose exhibition at the BALTIC – To Own Both Nothing and the Whole World – focuses on displacement, home and belonging.
70s Day Party – Digital
When: Saturday 21st June, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Digital
Price: £13.69
Dance to all your favourite 70s anthems during this disco day party at Digital.
The afternoon will feature live DJs, dancers, disco balls and confetti showers… not to mention all the best 70s music from artists like Diana Ross, Bee Gees, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan and more.
FREE beach Pilates
When: Saturday 21st June, 9:00am – 10:00am
Where: Longsands beach
Price: free
KOVECLUB’s very first community class, I’m hosting a FREE beach Pilates session — with an optional sea dip after! 🧘♀️🌊
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re coming solo or bringing friends, family or little ones. This is all about moving together, feeling good, and connecting as a community.
Hamilton – Sunderland Empire
When: Saturday 21st June, 7:30pm – 10:15pm
Where: Sunderland Empire
Price: from £15
Hamilton is coming to the North East!
The multi-award-winning musical tells the story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War.
Expect hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap and R&B rolled into one breathtaking, heart-breaking, feel-good show.
Annual Summer Solstice Dip
When: Saturday 21st June, 4:10am – 5:ooam
Where: Roker seafront
Price: free
Join us for our annual summer solstice dip.
Meet in the car park next to Sue’s Cafe at 0410hrs ready to get in the oggin ready for the sunrise at 0426hrs . There’ll be butties on the beach after for Shrimp Platoon participants. Come on down!
Hepple Wilds – Art Workshop
When: Saturday 21st June, 10:30am – 4:3opm
Where: Hepple
Price: £25
Spend the morning with artist Rose Ferraby and the Hepple ecologist and guide, Richard Thompson, who will gently, but totally, immerse you in the landscape, then after a light lunch you will spend the afternoon creating a personal artistic response to the landscape and nature you have encountered during the day.
Ladies Day 2025
When: Saturday 21st June, 12:oopm – 2:0opm
Where: Hexham Racecourse
Price: from £12
Summer Trailogy
When: Sunday 22nd June, 8:3oam – 10:0oam
Where: Love Lily – Herrington Country Park
Price: free
Join us for a 10k social trail run (conversational pace)!
Meet at Love Lily (Herrington Country Park), arrive at 8:30am, run 8:45am.
Plus enjoy post run delights & drinks!
Summer Solstice Nature’s Spa Special
When: Sunday 22nd June, 7:30am – 10:00am
Where: King Edward’s Bay
Price: £30
Admire the breathtaking shoreline of King Edward’s Bay as you enjoy an invigorating spa session led by Shore Yoga.
– A wild ‘Steam and Salt’ sauna combined by cold sea dips to enliven the senses!
– Fireside breathwork and meditation against the soothing sound of the hand pan
YANA x Etto: Pilates and Brunch
When: Sunday 22nd June, 8:30am – 11:00am
Where: Etto on the park
Price: £33.22
At YANA Active, we love bringing like-minded people together through their love of wellness, sustainability, community and activewear.
The morning will start with a Pilates flow from PT & Pilates queen, Abi Mak. Followed by brunch with a choice of Etto’s favourite dishes, including veggie and vegan options available.
Battle in the Brew
When: Sunday 22nd June, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Wylam Brewery
Price: free
Heart and Soul Racing x Sculpt x Red Bull : A day of Hybrid, running, community and good food.
This isn’t just another Sunday — it’s NE1: Battle in the Brew, a one-day mini fitness festival set in the heart of Newcastle, hosted in the iconic Grand Hall of Wylam Brewery and spilling out into the green spaces of Exhibition Park.
SUP Yoga and Meditation in Cullercoats Bay
When: Sunday 22nd June, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Cullercoats Bay
Price: £26
Find your balance on the water with our Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga sessions, held in the tranquil setting of Cullercoats Bay.
No paddleboarding or yoga experience is necessary—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little wet!
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