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12 things to do this weekend in the North East
Friday night sunset 5K & Pizza run
When: Friday the 11th July 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: RUHE
Price: £11.55
Join us for a fun Friday night 5K run at sunset followed by delicious pizza – the perfect way to kick off the weekend!
Summer Sizzler Saturday – BALTIC
When: Saturday the 12th July 10:00am – 6:00pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: free
Browse more than 50 stalls from local makers selling paintings, ceramics, textiles and more. Nab yourself a coffee and treat from Deep North, enjoy pop-up performances, test your luck on the summer raffle, and soak up the atmosphere with feel-good tunes from a live DJ.
Summer Fair 2025 – Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter
When: Saturday the 12th July 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter
Price: free
Meet adorable animals and raise money for their care at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter’s Summer Fair.
Resinn Pop-Up
When: Sunday 13th July, from 10:00am
Where: Resinn, Sunderland
Price: Free (booking required)
Head to Resinn’s cosy basement this Sunday for a pop-up featuring specialty coffee, artisan treats, and a curated selection of unique homeware. A perfect way to spend a slow Sunday morning.
Lost Minds Festival – Exhibition Park
When: Saturday the 12th July 1:00pm – 11:59pm
Where: Exhibition Park
Price: £68.65
Exhibition Park will bear witness to some of the UK’s best electronic dance music with the Lost Minds Festival. Get ready to dance beneath the summer sky and lose yourself in the music!
Summer Bag Sewing Workshop
When: Saturday the 12th July 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Earthlings – The Healing Cafe
Price: £30
Join us for an exciting workshop where we will upcycle previously loved materials to create stylish summer bags.
Vision Boarding: Manifesting with Astrology
When: Saturday the 12th July 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: £22.38
Come join us for a fun evening of creating vision boards and learning how to manifest your dreams using astrology!
Open Air Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
When: Saturday the 12th July 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £20
Prepare for music, mayhem and hilarity with this open-air theatre show from The Three Inch Fools.
Free beach pilates with KOVE CLUB
When: Saturday the 12th July 8:30pm – 10:00am
Where: Longsands Beach
Price: free
Join us for a FREE beach Pilates session, with an optional sea dip after!
Craft & Flea Makers Market – Boiler Shop
When: Sunday the 13th July 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Boiler Shop
Price: £2.50
Browse a treasure trove of stalls selling illustrations, plants, candles, accessories, vintage collections and much more.
girls get together: sip & paint
When: Sunday the 13th July 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Champagne bar, Durham
Price: £31.05
Join us for an evening of canvas painting and prosecco!
Sweat & Slice
When: Sunday the 13th July 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: The Bike Garden
Price: £38.62
Work up a sweat with a big GFC workout, dreamy yoga flow and meditation, then reward yourself with some delicious pizza at Sweat & Slice!
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