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Family Friendly Summer Events at Eldon Square Newcastle

Are you looking for free things to do in Newcastle this summer? We will be turning up the excitement with six weeks of unforgettable fun events for families. From wizards to pirates and everything in between, our lively line up of themed activities is packed full of family-friendly crafts, character appearances (perfect for photo opportunities) and much more — all taking place in the Eldon Square Community Quarter located opposite Chatime in Upper Greys Quarter.

Our packed schedule will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3pm for six weeks and will end on Sunday 31st August.

Join us at Eldon Square, Newcastle, every week for a brand-new themed experience.

Here’s what’s in store:

Week 1: Princess Takeover – Complete ✅

Week 2: Wizarding World

📅 1, 2 & 3 August

Calling all aspiring wizards, step into our enchanting Wizarding World and immerse yourself in a magical experience.  Complete your very own spell book filled with magical tasks and wizarding knowledge to win a prize. Young wizards will be invited to complete fun activities to help them fill out their spell book, including a special wizarding magic session with our Head of Magic Wizard.

Fancy dress is encouraged – come dressed in your finest wizarding robes and wands and prepare for a magical day!

Week 3: Superhero

📅 8, 9 & 10 August

Get ready for an action-packed day of heroic fun at Eldon Square’s Superhero Spectacular and take part in exciting activities, including:

Superhero Meet & Greet – strike a pose and make action-packed memories
Mask-Making – Design your own superhero mask to take home.
Hero Training Challenge – Test your skills and see what it takes to become a superhero.
Plus face painting to complete your transformation!

Week 4: Pirate Adventure

📅 15, 16 & 17 August

Ahoy there mateys! Join us for a thrilling Pirate Adventure where kids can dive into a world of swashbuckling fun. Solve pirate-themed puzzles, read mysterious treasure maps, and craft your very own pirate sword to take on your next quest. With plenty of hands-on activities and imagination-fuelled fun, it’s a day of treasure hunting not to be missed!

Week 5: Art Attack

📅 22, 23 & 24 August

Let creativity run wild at our Art Attack event! Kids can design, doodle, and create all day long in a magical world of art and imagination as they design their very own canvas masterpiece to take home.

It’s the perfect way to unleash inner artists in a world of colour, fun, and imagination!

Week 6: Summer Carnival

📅 29, 30 & 31
End summer with our classic Summer Carnival! Enjoy traditional fairground favourites including:
🎯 Hook a Duck
🎯 Whack a Rat
🎯 Ball in the Bucket
🎉 Plus, face painting and the chance to win fun prizes!

All activities take place inside Eldon Square, Newcastle at our Community Quater, making it a convenient and weatherproof destination for families all summer long. Plus, it’s a stone throw away from our Grey’s Quarter mall which plays host to many of our much-loved restaurants including family favourites Frankie & Bennys, Chiquito’s, Bella Italia, ASK Italian, The Bake which has halal options and Crepeaffaire (perfect for desert lovers).

Plus, many of our dining options have a great range of family offers including Kids east FREE which can be found here.

So, if you’re on the hunt for activities in Newcastle that are fun, memorable, and budget-friendly, look no further. These events are free, engaging, and perfect for kids of all ages. Donations are welcome to the Newcastle United Foundation by scanning the QR code at the activity.

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