This summer there is a jam-packed schedule of activities, events and offers available to keep families entertained right across the city.
From free films at NE1's Screen on the Green, to arts and crafts and sports camps, there is something for everyone. We even have a guide full of activities specifically for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
There are also some great offers available to help families with the additional cost of the summer holidays where Kids Eat Free or discounted at certain restaurants and cafes, free water stations across the city, free or discounted travel and the Best Holiday Ever.
Please check out our What's on page to find out what is happening near you.
| Date | Activity | Location |
| 17th & 19th July 2025 | Bees Needs Week @ Scotswood Gardens | Scotswood Gardens NE15 6TT |
| 19th July 2025 - 31st August 2025 | Mindful Colouring @ Great North Museum | Great North Museum. Barrass Bridge, NE2 4PT |
| 21st July 2025 | Teddy Bears Picnic - NE1 Summer in the City | Wesley Square, Quayside |
| 21st July 2025 - 31st August 2025 | Baltic's Big Summer @ Baltic Gateshead Quayside | The Baltic, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA |
| 21st July - 21st August 2025 | Free Family Activities @ Healthworks | Various Healthworks (see link) |
| 22nd July 2025 | Racing Cars @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 23rd July 2025 - 20th august 2025 | Tales On The Tyne - NE1 Summer in the City | Wesley Square, Quayside |
| 24th July 2025 | Paper Planes @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 29th July 2025 | Robot Cargo Ships @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 31st July 2025 | Shipshape @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 31st July, 7th August, 14th August 2025 | Creatures for a Changing Climate @ Great North Museum | Great North Museum. Barrass Bridge, NE2 4PT |
| 22nd July - 26th August 2025 (Tuesday's only) | Time Odyssey @ Great North Museum | Great North Museum. Barrass Bridge, NE2 4PT |
| 22nd July - 26th August 2025 (Tuesday's only) | Relaxed Mouse Tales with Early Museum Entry @ Great North Museum | Great North Museum. Barrass Bridge, NE2 4PT |
| 22nd July - 26th August 2025 (Tuesday's only) | Mouse Tales - Storytime for Under 5's and families @ Great North Museum: Hancock | Great North Museum. Barrass Bridge, NE2 4PT |
| 25th July / 1st August / 8th August / 15th August 2025 | Discover a Story @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 30th July, 6th August, 13th August 2025 | Canvas Painting and Collage for Families @ Great North Museum: Hancock | Great North Museum. Barrass Bridge, NE2 4PT |
| 2nd August 2025 | Community Nature Celebration | St Nicholas Park, NE3 3XT |
| 3rd August 2025 | Family Yoga Classes - NE1 Summer in the City | Swirle Pavillion, near Pitcher and Piano, Quayside |
| 4th August 2025 | Roar and Explore - NE1 Summer in the City | Wesley Square, Quayside |
| 5th August 2025 | Lemon Power @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 7th August 2025 | Going Green @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 9th August 2025 | Quayside Carnival - NE1 Summer in the City | Newcastle Quayside |
| 11th August 2025 | Sing and Learn - NE1 Summer in the City | Wesley Square, Quayside |
| 12th August 2025 | Clean It Up @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 14th August 2025 | Simple Machines - Knex and Lego Building @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 15th August 2025 | United by Stories-- A free family fun event | Newcastle United Foundation, NUCASTLE, Diana Street, NE4 6BQ |
| 18th August 2025 | Superhero Smash - NE1 Summer in the City | Wesley Square, Quayside |
| 19th August 2025 | Circuit Challenges @ Discovery Museum | Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, NE1 4JA |
| 19th July 2025 - 31st August 2025 | Lloyd of the Flies Bug Hunt | Northumberlandia, NE23 8AU |
| 21st July 2025 - 31st August 2025 | Summer Events at Newcastle Libraries | Newcastle Libraries (various locations across the city) |
| 30th August 2025 & 31st August 2025 | Screen on the Green Closing Party - NE1 Summer in the City | Old Eldon Square, NE1 7JG |