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16 fun things to do this weekend in the North East
Doggy spooktacular
When: Friday the 31st, October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Weetslade country park
Price: free
Bring you four legged friend along to visit the NWT gazebo, meet like minded people and hear about the work we’re doing in your area at Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Halloween special late-night opening
When: Friday the 31st, October 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Life Science Centre
Price: included in general admission
Explore the science centre after dark as we stay open until 7.00pm. Perfect for families who want Halloween fun in a warm and cosy environment!
Rave & Play
When: Friday the 31st, October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Salt Market Social
Price: £6.13
Rave and Play is the ultimate family-friendly rave – where kids and grown-ups can dance, play, and celebrate together.
Halloween Great North Night
When: Friday the 31st, October 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Great North Museum: Hancock and Hatton Gallery
Price: £10
For one night only, the museum transforms into a spine-tingling spectacle of the strange and supernatural.
Greggs Halloween Pub Night
When: Friday the 31st, October 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Fenwick Newcastle
Price: £5
Join us in Newcastle on 31st Oct for Greggs’ Halloween Pub Night – £5 entry, live DJ, costumes, and Greggs food all night long.
Swim at Sleekburn Water
When: Saturday the 1st, November 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Sleekburn Water
Price: free
Dippers and swimmers: Welcome! Join us for open water swimming at Sleekburn Water.
Behind The Scenes Tour
When: Saturday the 1st, November 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: included in general admission
Step beyond the velvet ropes and uncover hidden stories and treasures at Raby Castle.
Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down
When: Saturday the 1st, November 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: Bowes Museum
Price: £40
Enjoy an intimate performance by double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist and founding member of the rock group Squeeze, Chris Difford, at The Bowes Museum.
Pyromusical – Kynren
When: Saturday the 1st, November 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Kynren
Price: £16
Be awed by this sensational pyromusical at Kynren – the biggest in the North East.
YANA x Etto: Yoga and Brunch
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 8:00am – 10:30am
Where: Etto on the Park
Price: £35.37
The morning will start with a Forest Yoga flow with Josie Baxter, followed by brunch with a choice of Etto’s favourite dishes.
Moon Jar – Pottery with Kirsty Adams
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 10:30am – 1:00pm
Where: The Biscuit Factory
Price: £75
Make your own Moon Jar. Kirsty’s ceramics workshops present a special opportunity to learn from a prominent and respected maker in the contemporary craft world, in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Newcastle’s Vintage Superstore Kilo Sale
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Newcastle Civic Centre
Price: £2
Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing, all for £20 a kilo!
Chocolate Advent Calendar Workshop – Tynemouth
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Vineyard 72
Price: £15.87
Join us and our expert crafter Maggie in November to make a chocolate advent calendar just in time for the 1st December.
Autumn Bouquets with a Twist
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
Price: £50
Join us for this informative workshop at Crook Hall Gardens where you can create a beautiful froward facing Autumn Bouquet!
Through the Elements: Live Sound Bath at The Glasshouse
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: The Glasshouse
Price: £20
Immerse yourself in calm with a live sound bath – a journey through the elements, with Shannon Pearl.
Make a Sea Glass/Gemstone Pendant
When: Sunday the 2nd, November 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: The BIS
Price: £60
Come along and make a sterling silver pendant necklace with a bezel set gemstone or sea glass.
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