What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens : August 2025

Welcome to our bumper guide to what's on in August. I hope you all have a lush month and that we're hopefully treated to some lovely weather too. 




North of Tyne 1 August


South of Tyne 1 August 



North of Tyne 2 & 3 August

South of Tyne 2 & 3 August 


Kynren is back with spectacular style and performing at Bishop Auckland every Saturday evening across the summer. Don't miss the Viking Village Walkthrough Experience before taking your seat in the tribune for the main show. 

New for 2025 you can expect a reimagined Jubilee Celebration for Queen Victoria complete with vintage fire engine, ice cream truck and prams, 29 scenes from key points in history, stunning horsemanship, some very cute geese, battles galore and a grand fireworks finale. 
I am pleased to share an exclusive Kynren discount code for North East Family Fun readers. Discounts cannot be applied to existing bookings:
NEFF2025: 15% off all shows (excludes VIP). Taking place every Saturday evening across the Summer.

North of Tyne 4 August


South of Tyne 4 August 


North of Tyne 5 August


STARTS NEXT WEEK : Did you know, Gosforth Civic Theatre runs it's own Summer School? The venue is accessible and just next to Regent Centre Metro/Bus Station (and car park) so super easy to get to. 

Summer School is a unique opportunity to work with dedicated arts professionals, learn new skills, develop writing and filming techniques plus make friends and have lots of fun with like-minded people in a safe and secure environment.

If you're interested in working in film / theatre, this will be a brilliant experience to add to your C.V. / UCAS application too.  

  • Summer School for 7-16 year olds runs from 11-15 August (9:30am - 4:30pm) 
  • SEND Summer School for 14-26 year olds runs from 18-22 August (10am-3pm)


    South of Tyne 5 August 

    North of Tyne 6 August



    (ad) Danny, Clive and Mick open their fabulous Cirque du Hilarious Show in the Laughter Dome at Wallsend Rugby Club today. Guaranteed to have the whole family in stitches! Catch them between now and 31 August. Tickets: https://www.dannyadamsofficial.co.uk/shows2024


    South of Tyne 6 August 

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    South of Tyne 8 August 

    North of Tyne 9 & 10 August


    (ad) NE1 Quayside Carnival

    🗓️ Sat 9th August - 11am-3pm
    📍Newcastle Quayside (from the NE1 Marina near the Tyne Bridge to the Pitcher & Piano
    🙌 FREE Entry
    🫶 Everyone welcome

    You can expect a day packed with FREE Carnival Style Activities including:

    ✅ FREE Face Painting
    ✅ FREE Circus Workshops
    ✅ FREE Balloon Modelling
    ✅ FREE Meet & Greets including Bluey, Princess & Hero Characters
    ✅ FREE Arts & Crafts Stations with Great North Museum
    ✅ FREE Walk-about Acrobats and Jugglers
    ✅ FREE Spectacular Bubble Shows
    ✅ FREE Professional Aerial Acrobatics Performances to WOW with Let’s Circus
    ✅ FREE Challenge Zone for Older Kids
    ✅ FREE Stilt Walkers along the Quayside
    ✅ FREE Make & Take Workshops (including Slime Making) with Life
    ✅ FREE Family Yoga with Yoga X

    & a few surprises too

    This sounds like a fantastic celebration of summer in our city. It’s going to be brill! Pop it in your diary now. x

    Find out more: https://www.ne1summerinthecity.co.uk/activities/newcastle-quayside-carnival 



    🎧🏖☀️ (ad) North Sea Weekender Silent Disco at Cullercoats 🎧🏖☀️

    ☀️Taking place at Cullercoats Beach on Saturday 9 August with two sessions - one for families with kids and a second just for grown ups.

    🏖A full bar selling soft and alcoholic drinks will be available at both events.

    There are two events to choose from:

    🎧Silent Disco Family Special  (from 12:30pm ) 🎧

    Expect a fun packed 2.5 hours with a laid back family beach vibe. There will be lots of games, dancing and party hits with the DJ spinning hits from all kinds of genres and decades alongside kids’ favourites & retro beats.

    A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon - feel free to bring a picnic 🧺

    Tickets from £9+bf.

    🎨FESTIVAL FACE PAINTING will be available (and you can book a VIP ticket which includes face painting)

    This event is recommended for families with children but all are welcome. Find out more and book tickets here: https://www.awesomesilentdiscos.co.uk/cullercoats

    🎧Silent Disco for Adults  (from 7:30pm) 🎧

    Expect 3 live DJs spinning tunes from across the decades and party vibes alongside a fab bar area with a focus on local beers, spirits and non-alcoholic options of course.

    FESTIVAL FACE PAINTING will be available.

    Get the gang together and make summer memories to remember forever.

    Tickets £23.95+bf

    Find out more and book tickets here: https://www.awesomesilentdiscos.co.uk/cullercoats

    This sounds fantastic!

    📍Cullercoats Beach

    Organised by Awesome Silent Discos and North Tyneside Council. Supported by North East Combined Authority.




    South of Tyne 9 & 10 August 


    (ad) The Tropical Bird Show 

    Here's what to expect:
    🐦 Free flight displays by expert trainers and their tropical birds
    🐦 Squawk & Talk expert talks
    🐦 Tropical Bird Exhibitors - meet the birds and learn more about them
    🐦 Expert Demos - learn how to sprout seeds to make your own bird food for example
    🐦 Workshops - make your own parrot toys to take home
    🐦 Have your photo taken with a parrot (£5 charity donation)
    🐦 Competitions across the day
    🐦 Trade stands and exhibitors
    🐦 'Best in Show' competition
    🐦 Charlie's Place Budgie Rescue Charity - learn how you can help
    🌵 A range of Exotic and Tropical Plants for sale
    & lots more!
    🐦 Tickets are £12 per adult, under 16s go free. Book here: https://www.tropicalbirdshow.co.uk/
    📍Taking place at Temple Park Centre in South Shields on Sunday 10th August

    North of Tyne 11 August


    (ad) The Farmyard Fun Zone returns to Brocksbushes Farm in Northumberland this summer and is open daily from 1 - 17 August.

    ONE WEEK LEFT! 

    Sessions last 2 hours (10:30am/ 12:30pm/ 2:30pm) and include UNLIMITED rides, trampolines, garden games and inflatables across your session. 

    A brilliant way for kids to let off steam. 

    This event is aimed at children under the ages 2-10 years however all ages are welcome (just note that not all activities will be suitable). Prices are £5.99 per participating toddler & £11.99 per child. 

    Find out more and book your session: https://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/pages/farmyard-fun-zone

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    North of Tyne 16 & 17 August


    FREE Entry Family Summer Shopping Day - 16th August, 9am-5pm at Plants Plus Garden Centre (postcode NE13 6BU - free car park on site). You can expect a day packed with activities for the whole family including: 

    • Live music
    • Free face painting – 11am-1pm
    • Meet our farm shop suppliers (aka lots of free tasty samples!)
    • Therapy Ponies of Scotland are making an appearance at 11am 
    • Old school games – coconut shy competition etc with all money going to their charity of the year, Great North Air Ambulance
    • A charity raffle with all takings going to the Great North Air Ambulance
    • Mini garden competition 
    • BBQ, with their onsite butcher Northumberland Family Butchers.
    • Discounts all throughout the garden centre.

    Find out more: https://crabbiesgardencentres.co.uk/events-at-plantsplus-garden-centre/


    South of Tyne 16 & 17 August 



    Save the date for this year's FREE entry Bishop Auckland Family Festival which takes place at Jane Armstrong Park (opposite Aldi) on 16 & 17 August. No ticket required! 

    Expect a huge range of activities on offer including creative workshops, music, entertainment, building competitions and imaginative activities for the whole family. 

    Keep up to date with announcements and find out more: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFestivalBA


    North of Tyne 18 August

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    North of Tyne 22 August

    South of Tyne 22 August 


    Calling all railway and train fans........ 

    This summer, Beamish is celebrating 200 years of railway and exploring the importance of railway throughout different time periods in history, with a focus on a different time period each week!

    As always, activities are included with a Beamish Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish membership. Pay once and visit free for a year!


    Here's a little peek at the time periods Beamish will be showcasing. Expect lots of themed activities relating to both our railways and these time periods across the summer.

    🚂 Week 5 – Evacuees (18th – 24th August 2025)
    🚂 Week 6 – Cup Finals (25th August – 1st September 2025)

    Find out more: https://www.beamish.org.uk/events/tales-from-the-rails/

    North of Tyne 23 & 24 August

    South of Tyne 23 & 24 August 


    (ad) FREE Between the Tides Festival (Bank Holiday Weekend)

    Save the date for the fabulous Between the Tides Festival which takes place on 23 & 24 August at Kirkleatham. Expect a whole host of outdoor activities including theatre, circus, puppetry, foam party, silent discos, dance, music, performance and creativity for children and their grown ups. 

    Keep up to date with what's on here: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthetidesfestival


    North of Tyne 25 August

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    North of Tyne 27 August


    (ad) Why not end summer in style with a day at Whitehouse Farm? 

    A day at Whitehouse Farm always puts a big smile on my face. There's LOADS to do both inside and out plus lots of extra activities across the holidays too including magic shows, character meet & greets, dinosaurs and themed weekends. Check their FB page to see what's on: https://www.facebook.com/whitehousefarm
    Whitehouse Farm is super accessible - the staff in the cafe will happily blend food for peg feeding, there are three sensory rooms which are available to anyone who needs them no questions asked and there's a changing places bathroom on site (plus lots more!)

    Everything below is included with admission.
    Daily activities include:
    🐰Small animal handling
    🐍Critter encounters
    🦉Bird of prey display
    🐐Groom a goat
    🪱Meerkat talk and feed
    🚜Tractor rides
    Play options include:
    🐷Adventure Playground
    🐷Tobbogan slide
    🐷Bouncy Pillows
    🐷Trampolines
    🐷Pedal Tractors
    🐷Go-carts
    🐷HUGE softplay

    Did you know, the 436 bus (Morpeth) stops outside the farm?
    Find out more and book your ticket: https://www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk/

    South of Tyne 27 August 

      North of Tyne 28 August

      South of Tyne 28 August 

      North of Tyne 29 August

      South of Tyne 29 August 

      North of Tyne 30 & 31 August

      South of Tyne 30 & 31 August 




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