Always check with venues for the most up to date info when making plans and before setting off as sometimes events can change. You can do this by clicking the blue links.
I have not included most Christmas Market listings in this post (too many!), you can read my full guide to North East Christmas Markets here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2018/10/guide-to-north-east-christmas-markets-2018.html
(ad) The Big Opera Mystery at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Perfect for families with children aged 5-12 years 
Book now for Sat 8 Nov at 12noon 
Tickets from just £7
A super engaging, entertaining and interactive show designed to give families the opportunity to try something new
An expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them!
Bring your thinking-caps, your magnifying glasses and all your crime-solving skills: this is a mystery like no other, where the suspects are some of the greatest opera characters of all time – and the detective is YOU!
A 50 minute performance complete with a stunning live Orchestra (Orchestra of Opera North), this is the perfect first encounter with opera for the whole family. Tickets from just £7. What an absolute bargain!
Book here: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-big-opera-mystery/(ad) Disney On Ice at Newcastle's Utilita Arena
Grab your Mickey Ears and enjoy the Ultimate Disney Experience right here in Newcastle. Perfect for all ages from 0-100+.
You can expect:
Over 200 props and costumes 
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy
Join Mirabel and the world of Encanto as she sets out to save her family’s beloved Casita
Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own
Journey alongside Anna, Elsa and Olaf on their quest to protect the kingdom
See how far Moana will go when she embarks on an action-packed voyage with mighty demigod Maui in a quest to save her island
Be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome Beast
Dive “Under The Sea” and test the power of true love with The Little MermaidExperience state of the art technology, sing-along moments, a chance to dance to your favourite Disney songs and memories that will last a lifetime
Newcastle’s Utilita Arena from 19th – 23rd November 2025.
Tickets are available from £20 here: www.disneyonice.co.uk
8 & 9 November (North of Tyne)
- 8 Nov - (ad) The Big Opera Mystery at Newcastle Theatre Royal (perfect for families with 5-12 year olds)
- 8 Nov - FREE Waggonways Exhibition and Family Activity Day at The Common Room Newcastle
- 8 Nov - FREE Learn Turkish at Great North Museum
- 8 Nov - Big Ange at Live Theatre Newcastle
- 8 Nov - Hare and Tortoise at Alnwick Playhouse
- 8 Nov - Private Lives at Northern Stage (14+)
- 8 Nov - This is Your Tribute at Northern Stage (12+)
- 8 Nov - JLS at Newcastle Arena
- 8 Nov - FREE Minecraft Club at Farrell Centre
- 8 Nov - Wicked themed Cake Making at Fun Little Foodies Killingworth
- 8 & 9 Nov - (ad) Ice Skating at Newcastle's Real Ice Outdoor Ice Rink (outside Science at Life)
- 8 & 9 Nov - Treasure Tales Christmas Installation at Bamburgh Castle
- 9 Nov - (ad) Relaxed Sunday Session at Science at Life
8 & 9 November (South of Tyne)
- 8 Nov - FREE Make Buddhist Inspired Art at Oriental Museum Durham
- 8 Nov - Percy the Park Keeper Step Into Storytime at Hardwick Park
- 8 Nov - Autumn Leaf Printing at Bowes Museum
- 8 Nov - Micro North Model Railway Exhibition at Hopetown Darlington
- 8 & 9 Nov - Stick Man's Winter Adventure Trail at Hamsterley Forest
- 8 & 9 Nov - Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle
- 8 & 9 Nov - Winter Woodland Trail around Beningbrough Hall Gardens
- 9 Nov - (ad) Remembrance Sunday at Beamish
15 & 16 November (North of Tyne)
- 15 Nov - (ad) FREE Entry Earth, Wind & Fire Garden at Ridley Park, Blyth
- 15 Nov - (ad) Skate it Off - Ice Skating with Taylor Tunes at Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink outside Science at Life
- 15 Nov - Dear England at Newcastle Theatre Royal
- 15 Nov - Big Ange at Live Theatre Newcastle
- 15 Nov - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Tyne Theatre
- 15 Nov - FREE Morpeth Christmas Light Switch On
- 15 & 16 Nov - (ad) Ice Skating at Newcastle's Real Ice Outdoor Ice Rink (outside Science at Life)
- 15 & 16 Nov - Treasure Tales Christmas Installation at Bamburgh Castle
- 15 & 16 Nov - (ad) Santa's Stories at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 15 & 16 Nov - (ad) Mrs Claus' Bakery at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 15 & 16 Nov - (ad) Rockin' Reindeer Christmas Shows at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 16 Nov - Newcastle United Women vs Sunderland Women :Derby Day at St James' Park. Tickets available from just £3
- 16 Nov - FREE Arabic Culture Day at Great North Museum
- 16 Nov - CMAT at Newcastle City Hall
15 & 16 November (South of Tyne)
- 15 Nov - FREE Glow in the Dark Art Workshop at Oriental Museum Durham
- 15 Nov - Family Art Class at Shipley Art Gallery
- 15 Nov - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Sunderland Empire
- 15 Nov - Lumiere Festival
- 15 & 16 Nov - Stick Man's Winter Adventure Trail at Hamsterley Forest
- 15 & 16 Nov - Winter Woodland Trail around Beningbrough Hall Gardens
- 15 & 16 Nov - FREE Steampunk Weekend at Hopetown Darlington
- 16 Nov - Enchanted Durham Witchy Market at Durham Masonic Hall
- 16 Nov - FREE Darlington Christmas Light Switch On Event
22 & 23 November (North of Tyne)
- 22 Nov - (ad) FREE Interactive History of Blyth Tall Ship
- 22 Nov - (ad) FREE Blyth Christmas Light Swich On with Face Painting, Fairground Rides, Santa Meet & Greet, Live Music & Festive Market Stalls
- 22 Nov - The Night Before ChrisMouse at Northern Stage (under 5s)
- 22 Nov - (ad) FREE The Sparkle of Happiness through Colour Workshop at Blyth Pavilion
- 22 Nov - Big Ange at Live Theatre Newcastle
- 22 Nov - Dracula at Alnwick Playhouse
- 22 Nov - (ad) Disney On Ice at Newcastle Arena
- 22 Nov - The Detective Dog Storytime, Cupcake Baking & Crafts at Fun Little Foodies Killingworth
- 22 Nov - Wicked Baking Class at Fun Little Foodies Morpeth
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) The Santa Experience at Science at Life
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Ice Skating at Newcastle's Real Ice Outdoor Ice Rink (outside Science at Life)
- 22 & 23 Nov - Shaun the Sheep Trail & Marshmallow Toasting at Belsay Hall
- 22 & 23 Nov - By Brave Defence (An NUFC Pop-Up Exhibition) at Newcastle Castle
- 22 & 23 Nov - FREE Freedom Reframed AR Experience around Hexham
- 22 & 23 Nov - Treasure Tales Christmas Installation at Bamburgh Castle
- 22 & 23 Nov - Winter Circus at Alnwick Garden
- 22 & 23 Nov - Winter Lights at Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Santa's Stories at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Mrs Claus' Bakery at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Rockin' Reindeer Christmas Shows at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 23 Nov - (ad) Be Our Guest : Musicals Night On Ice (Ice Skating to Music from the Musicals at Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink outside Science at Life)
22 & 23 November (South of Tyne)
- 22 Nov - FREE Make an Egyptian Stick of Power at Oriental Museum Durham
- 22 Nov - FREE Wicked Trail in Darlington Town Centre
- 22 Nov - Winter Wildlife Habitats Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Christmas Daytimes at Beamish
- 22 & 23 Nov - Stick Man's Winter Adventure Trail at Hamsterley Forest
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Woodland Fairy Trail at Gibside
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Grimms' Fairy Tales reimangined - at art trail at Crook Hall Gardens
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Christmas at Auckland Palace at AGLOW
- 22 & 23 Nov - Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Customs House
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Winter Woodland Trail around Beningbrough Hall Gardens
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Natures Noel : Christmas at Nunnington
- 22 & 23 Nov - (ad) Forest of Light at Beamish Hall
29 & 30 November (North of Tyne)
- 29 Nov - (ad) FREE The Sparkle of Happiness through Colour Workshop at Blyth Pavilion
- 29 Nov - (ad) Family Nature Connection Workshop at Wallington
- 29 Nov - Stickman Christmas Special at Fun Little Foodies Gosforth
- 29 Nov - The Grinch Cupcake Making at Fun Little Foodies Gosforth
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Santa's Stories at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 29 & 30Nov - (ad) Mrs Claus' Bakery at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Rockin' Reindeer Christmas Shows at Newcastle's Christmas Village
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) The Santa Experience at Science at Life
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) A Canny Christmas Grotto at Discovery Museum
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Ice Skating at Newcastle's Real Ice Outdoor Ice Rink (outside Science at Life)
- 29 & 30 Nov - Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal
- 29 & 30 Nov - By Brave Defence (An NUFC Pop-Up Exhibition) at Newcastle Castle
- 29 & 30 Nov - FREE Freedom Reframed AR Experience around Hexham
- 29 & 30 Nov - Treasure Tales Christmas Installation at Bamburgh Castle
- 29 & 30 Nov - Mrs Claus' Festive Workshop at Bamburgh Castle
- 29 & 30 Nov - Winter Circus at Alnwick Garden
- 29 & 30 Nov - Winter Lights at Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei
- 29 & 30 Nov - Elf Express at Stephenson Railway
- 29 & 30 Nov - The Night Before ChrisMouse at Northern Stage (under 5s)
- 29 & 30 Nov - Lords of Misrule : Mischief Makers Trail at Vindolanda
- 29 & 30 Nov - Shaun the Sheep Trail & Marshmallow Toasting at Belsay Hall
- 30 Nov - (ad) Skate Like a K-Pop Star at Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink outside Science at Life
- 30 Nov - FREE (Give as you feel) St Nicholas : The Original Santa Claus Tour at Newcastle Cathedral
29 & 30 November (South of Tyne)
- 29 Nov - FREE Make a Mini Chariot at Oriental Museum Durham
- 29 Nov - FREE Christmas Card Making at Shipley Art Gallery
- 29 Nov - Step Into Storytime: Ten Little Elves at Hardwick Park
- 29 Nov - FREE Snow Play for 0-7 year olds at Theatre Hullabaloo
- 29 Nov - Abstract Spatter Paintings Workshop at Bowes Museum
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Christmas Daytimes at Beamish
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Nightfall at Stewart Park
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Christmas at Auckland Palace at AGLOW
- 29 & 30 Nov - Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Customs House
- 29 & 30 Nov - Help I've Lost the Christmas List at Customs House
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Winter Woodland Trail around Beningbrough Hall Gardens
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) DreamMaze Christmas at Wynyard Hall
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Natures Noel : Christmas at Nunnington
- 29 & 30 Nov - Stick Man's Winter Adventure Trail at Hamsterley Forest
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Forest of Light at Beamish Hall
- 29 & 30 Nov - A Victorian Christmas at Preston Park with a 12 Days of Christmas Trail, Reindeer Food Making, Write a Letter to Father Christmas with a Traiditional Dip Pen & Ink & more....
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Woodland Fairy Trail at Gibside
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) A Fairytale Christmas at Ormesby Hall
- 29 & 30 Nov - (ad) Grimms' Fairy Tales reimangined - at art trail at Crook Hall Gardens
No comments
Post a Comment