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23 things to do in the North East this weekend
An Evening Of Styling With Tutti – North Shields
When: Thursday, February the 26th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Harbour House
Price: £5
Get ready for an intimate evening of styling designed to help you build outfits with confidence.
Kintsugi Class – Morpeth
When: Thursday, February the 26th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Auction House, Morpeth
Price: £24.54
Kintsugi – the Japanese art of putting things back together – because nothing is ever really broken beyond repair. Bring your partner in crime, your friends, your relatives and be careful not to stick your fingers together!
Fashion Finds: 2026 Wardrobe Refresh – Newcastle
When: Thursday, February the 26th, 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: John Lewis
Price: £5
John Lewis’s personal stylists are hosting an informal talk on the new styles, key edits and introduction to new fashion and accessory brands in-store; discussing your fashion queries and sharing their advice on honing your personal style.
The Reset Breathwork Journey – Newcastle
When: Thursday, February the 26th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: The City Baths
Price: £40
Join Sarah for The Reset Journey – a powerful guided breathwork journey for anyone feeling the call to reset, release, reconnect.
Meditation, Sound Bath and Aura Cleansing – Monkwearmouth
When: Friday, February the 27th, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: National Beauty Academy
Price: £31.05
Relax and rejuvenate at this Wellbeing Session – experience meditation, soothing sound baths, and aura cleansing for a truly peaceful day. Two hours of pure relaxation awaits you.
Sip, Design & Press – Newcastle
When: Thursday, February the 26th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: High Bridge Works
Price: £31.05
A creative workshop with Paige Richards, you’ll create original illustrations & they’ll be printed on a mug, tote bag or t-shirt afterwards!
ArtyParti Paint by Chords – Sunderland
When: Friday, February the 27th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Port Independent
Price: £16.96
Lampshade Paint And Sip – House Bar Heaton
When: Friday, February the 27th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: House Bar Heaton
Price: £20
A little twist on a classic, join @anna_victoriart for lampshade paint and sip. This fun filled evening is your chance to paint a lampshade as a gift, for you, or just to have a good natter and catch up with your loved ones.
Candlelit Sound Bath & Meditation – Wylam
When: Friday, February the 27th, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Where: Wylam Institute Community Associate
Price: £14.25
Join a calming Friday evening designed to help you switch off from the week and settle into the weekend feeling more relaxed and at ease.
Paint & Sip – Tynemouth
When: Friday, February the 27th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Vineyard 72
Price: £22.38
Paint & Sip with Nicola Macgregor all materials included! No experience needed, just come with an open mind and let your creativity flow! Grab your friends and make it a memorable experience.
Yin & Restorative Yoga Workshop – Whitley Bay
When: Saturday, February the 28th, 10:30am – 11:45am
Where: Shore Yoga
Price: £18
Enjoy a deeply relaxing 75-minute Yin and Restorative Yoga workshop, designed to ease tension, calm the mind, and support your nervous system.
Winter White Flower Arrangement Workshop at Crook Hall Gardens – Durham
When: Saturday, February the 28th, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: National Trust Crook Hall Gardens
Price: £55
Enjoy a peaceful morning of creativity at Crook Hall Gardens as you create a beautiful winter white flower arrangement using white flowers and soft, frosty foliage.
Early Spring Makers Market – Baltic
When: Saturday, February the 28th, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Baltic
Price: £2
In collaboration with Endless Love Creative, this popular one-day event sees 50 artists and makers from across the UK set up stalls inside the gallery to sell unique and contemporary design-led pieces.
Make Your Own Stress Ball – Tynemouth
When: Saturday, February the 28th, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Glasshouse Tea Room
Price: £8.30
This relaxed event is about being creative and connecting with other like minded people, plus you’ll come home with your very own stress ball!
Mamma Mia Cocktail Night – South Shields
When: Saturday, February the 28th, 7:30pm – 11:30pm
Where: The New Sundial
Price: £33.22
Get ready for a fun night mixing drinks and good vibes at Mamma Mia Cocktail Night—cheers to great times!
Scran On The Tyne X Sanco Pop Up – Newcastle
When: Sunday, March the 1st, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Sanco
Price: free
Two total favourites are teaming up for a delicious pop up! Cinnamon buns (OG, Biscoff, Pistachio & Tiramisu) + cookies, all paired with amazing Italian coffee!
Enjoy A (Low Cost) Day Out With Your Little Ones
When: Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March the 1st
Where: North East
Price: free
Whether you’ve got a full day to fill or just a couple of hours, we’ve rounded up the best things to do together across the region. From hands-on creative sessions, outdoor adventures to entirely free plans, we guarantee the kids (and you) will be thoroughly entertained.
Chef It Up At Home
When: Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March the 1st
Where: anywhere
Price: free
This baked prawn orzo with a spicy harissa kick is our latest hyper-fixation and it’s surprisingly easy to make (in under 35 mins).
Enjoy A (Low Cost) Day Out With Your Little Ones
When: Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March the 1st
Where: North East
Price: free
Enjoy a wellness day out by the coast and countryside – the kind that don’t require a five-star spa break or a three-hour drive. Just a decent coat, a flask and some escapism within nature.
Stay Cosy At The Cinema
When: Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March the 1st
Where: North East
Price: Various
Whether you love horror, romance, animation or thought-provoking drama, there’s something new to discover on the big screen this weekend.
Uncover The Best Pizza In Tees Valley
When: Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March the 1st
Where: Tees Valley
Price: free
Pizza is one of the most universally loved foods and there’s a fantastic collection of places in the Tees Valley to grab a slice, no matter how you like it.
Give Yourself A Wellness Day – Ponteland
When: Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March the 1st
Where: Ponteland
Price: free
Astrid Salvesen Holistic Therapies, is a serene new studio tucked away in Ponteland, offering massage, aromatherapy and reflexology designed to help you reconnect with yourself properly.
Darlington Restaurant Week – Darlington
When: Friday, February 27th
Where: Darlington
Price: free
From Mexican and Chinese food, to tapas and pizza, there’s an incredible array of places taking part with cuisines from all around the world. No matter if you want to eat at one of your local favourites or try out somewhere new, it’s the perfect opportunity to dine out for less while supporting the Darlington food scene.
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