What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens : March 2026

As always, double check event details with venues direct before heading out as changes and cancellations are possible.

I love March as it's the time of year where lots of events start being planned. This month we have lots to look forward to with plenty of FREE days out to enjoy too.

Read: 30 FREE Days Out & Activities for March

Here are a few highlights. You can also scroll down to the date you need for full what's on listings.

(ad) FREE Blyth Festival of Energy (5-8 March)

Blyth's first ever Festival of Energy takes place between 5 & 8 March with lots of FREE and engaging actitvities on offer to get involved with.

Highlights include:

🌎 FREE Enjoy Museum of the Moon and Gaia together for the very first time at (ORE) Catapult (please note - you need a ticket for this and they have now all been allocated)

🐳 FREE Whale Song (6 & 7 March 6pm-9pm at Dun Cow Quay where the river meets the sea - no tickets required). Experience a life size Humpback Whale brought to life with music, water & light.

⚡ FREE Tower of Light (8 March at 8pm. Dun Cow Quay - no tickets required). Watch the lighthouse and it's keepers bring the quayside to life in a show of fire, light and fun.

🥁 FREE Spark Drummers will be performing at Market Place Blyth on 5 & 8 March (check link below for timings). No ticket required.

🚘 FREE Open Day & Family Workshops at Energy Central on 7 March. See real offshore equipment, chat with experts and join a workshop building a Greenpower electric car. No ticket required.

⛵ FREE Parade of Sail on 7 March at 12noon. Watch a flotilla of Royal Northumberland Yacht Club vessels sail down the River Blyth together in celebration of wind power (watch from Dun Cow Quay)

You can check out the full programme of events here: https://www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/festival-of-energy

(ad) Treasure : Hidden, Lost, Found at Great North Museum

A brand new FREE exhibition opens at Great North Museum on 28 March (closes 20 September).

Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found will share some of the amazing archaeological finds discovered right here in the North East. You will find Viking Age Silver, Roman Coins and Tudor Coins amongst the treasures discovered locally.

The exhibition is thought-provoking with interactive elements and features extraordinary finds from the British Museum, Vindolanda, National Museum of Scotland and the Great North Museum.

No booking required. Simply pop by during opening hours. You can find out more here: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum/whats-on/treasure-hidden-lost-found

(ad) I, Daniel Blake at Northern Stage

I, Daniel Blake returns to Northern Stage Newcastle this month

Tickets are available from just £12

Recommended for ages 12+ (strong language), this is a powerful play to watch with teens / other adults interested in social issues.

Ideal for current or future politics / sociology / law students

This production has received multiple 5* reviews

The previous two runs at Northern Stage have sold out so if you do fancy this, I recommend booking asap

20 March - 4 April

Book here: https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/i-daniel-blake-3/

Photo Credit : Pamela Raith

I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.3 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality.

A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough. The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film.

I, Daniel Blake returns to Northern Stage after two sold out runs.

(ad) Bluey Ride Opens at Alton Towers

If you fancy a road-trip with little ones or are celebrating a special birthday, the new Bluey Ride is opening at Alton Towers on 28 March.

You can expect:
💙 The world's first ever Bluey Junior Coaster

💙 Bluey & Binfo dressed up as Grannies
💙 Gentle dips and around turns through colourful flowers, trees and playful surprises
💙 Spot Bluey's House in the interactive queue and take fun selfies
💙 Afterwards, meet Bluey and her family at the Bluey Live Experience
💙 All riders must measure above 0.9m. Guests between 0.9m and 1.1m must ride accompanied by an adult aged 16+

All included with your Alton Towers Ticket. Find out more and buy here: https://prf.hn/l/w9bQpN9/

Fancy making a weekend of it? Bluey Sleepovers are available to book now in special Bluey themed rooms
at the CBeebies Land Hotel. Bluey rooms sleep up to 5 guests and include a cot (if required), mini fridge,
bottle warmer, toddler toilet seat and more. Free car parking & entertainment is also included.

Find out more and book a Bluey Sleepover here: https://prf.hn/l/BJRJZNe/

7 & 8 March (North of Tyne)