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13 fun things to do this weekend
Children’s Colourful Carnival Mask Making Workshop
When: Friday the 8th August, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: The Staiths Cafe
Price: £8.30
Bring the kids along to The Staiths Cafe for an exciting afternoon spent making carnival masks.
Paint and Sip
When: Friday the 8th August, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: House bar Heaton
Price: £20
Come and paint a beautiful piece and let your creativity flow! No experience needed.
So Fetch: 2000s Summer Party
When: Friday the 8th August, 7:00pm -Saturday the 9th 11:59pm
Where: Ouseburn Garden
Price: £9.38
Ouseburn Garden will transform into a haven of nostalgic music and 00s vibes for two days.
Dirty Dancing: Big Screen on the Lawn
When: Friday the 8th August, 8:00pm – 9:40pm
Where: Rockliffe Hall
Price: free
Immerse yourself in a story of love, music and passion with this open-air screening of Dirty Dancing.
Vitamin Sea
When: Saturday the 9th August, 8:00am – 11:00am
Where: Roker Beach
Price: £36.46
Join Gary and Yildan for Vitamin Sea—an uplifting outdoor beach ceremony designed to nourish your soul and restore your system in the heart of nature.
Memory Banner with Bianco Perry
When: Saturday the 9th August, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: £22.38
Join the queen of banner-making, Bianco Perry, for a fun and cosy workshop at Flaura Rose.
Quayside Carnival
When: Saturday the 9th August, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Newcastle Quayside
Price: free
Immerse yourself in the summer atmosphere with this jam-packed Quayside Carnival.
Woodfired Pizzas on The Vinery Terrace
When: Saturday the 9th August, 11:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: free
This summer, dig into delicious wood-fired pizzas on the beautiful Vinery Terrace at Raby Castle.
Artist Makers: Seaside Bunting
When: Saturday the 9th August, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: The Bowes Museum
Price: free
In this relaxed craft session at The Bowes Museum, you’ll transform whimsical seaside thoughts into some beautiful bunting to hang up at home!
SWAP & CONNECT
When: Saturday the 9th August, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: City Co-Living
Price: £1
Refresh your wardrobe, meet new people, and enjoy an afternoon focused on community and sustainability!
Coffee and Latte Art Workshop
When: Sunday the 1oth August, 10:00am – 11:30pm
Where: John Marley Centre
Price: £36
Live out your best barista life during this coffee and latte art workshop at the John Marley Centre.
August Run Club at Kip & Nook
When: Sunday the 1oth August, 10:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Kip & Nook
Price: free
Lace up and hit the trail with us for an unforgettable morning run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just love a good time, this is the run club you won’t want to miss!
Outdoor movie night – The Bling Ring
When: Sunday the 1oth August, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Ouseburn Garden
Price: free
We’re bringing one of our all-time favourite cult classics to Ouseburn Garden this August: The Bling Ring by Sofia Coppola.
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