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Things to do with kids in Newcastle, Gateshead & Northumberland
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February Issue is out now with lots of events to take part in, see and experience near you.
STEAM TO GREEN
1st January-6th September 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Discovery Museum's FREE exhibition tells the story of energy & the climate crisis in the North East by looking back to the industrial revolution, & forward to the pioneering contributions in green technologies...
BIG BEASTS, LITTLE BEASTS MUSEUM TRAIL
2nd February-2nd April 2026
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
Big Beasts, Little Beasts is an interactive family trail that invites you to explore the museum & its collections with engaging activities, fun prizes & more! Pick up your free trail at the Welcome Desk.
BLYTH FESTIVAL OF FILM
6th February-21st March 2026
Venue: Blyth Market Pavillion
Address: NE24 1BQ
Try something new, see the unexpected & fall in love with the movies all over again. Across Blyth, screenings will pop up in community venues, the Market Place & at the flagship cinema the Market Pavilion,...
EARLY YEARS STORYTIME GROUP
6th February-27th March 2026
Time: Fridays 10.30am
Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park
Address: NE63 9YF
This popular Early Years Storytime Group gives families & carers with pre-school children the opportunity to meet regularly throughout the year. Every Friday (during term time) drop-in from 10.30am to...
THE NORTHUMBERLAND OPEN EXHIBITION 2026
14th February-10th May 2026
Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park
Address: NE63 9YF
The annual Northumberland Open at Woodhorn Museum is the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland. The exhibition attracts hundreds of submissions from artists from across Northumberland & beyond...
Big Butterfly Count
The UK is set for a spectacular summer of butterflies - and everyone is invited to take part!
Small steps to independence
Primary Times offers practical insights and easy tips to turn everyday tasks into learning adventures.
Making school food better
Jamie Oliver shares lunchbox inspiration, food education and ideas for confident young cooks.
Secure your saplings!
Schools encouraged to apply this spring for free Woodland Trust trees to plant this autumn.