Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Things to do with kids in Newcastle, Gateshead & Northumberland
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SCRAN!
13th May-25th January 2025
Venue: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Address: Ocean Road, NE33 2JA
An exhibition which charts the history of Food & Drink in South Tyneside, from traditional home-cooked grub of yesteryear, to the origins of some of the Borough’s most iconic eateries, including Colmans...
MEET AND MAKE
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: Sundays 2-4pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12.
TODDLER TIME
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: Wednesdays 10am-6pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Toddler time explores the themes of colour, sound and touch, and is designed to support your toddler to play, make, think and do. Have fun and investigate new ways to play in these changing drop-in activities.
UNDER 5'S PLAY HIVE
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: 10am-6pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Drop in every Wednesday to Sunday to this area where under 5s celebrates Baltic's journey from a flour mill to our present day as an art gallery. Through play, we invite you to explore our past, present...
WONDER & WANDER TOUR
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: Wednesdays 10.30am
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Soak up some art with the barins and join a member of our Learning Team (alongside Kitty the Kittiwake) for a Wonder and Wander tour where you and your little one can discover our current exhibitions through...
Celebrate 900 years of history!
Step into a world of wonder as Edinburgh Castle transforms into a magical after-dark spectacle.
Competition time!
Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime.
Motivation for maths
Discover how to make maths fun, rewarding, and engaging for learners of all ages.
Venture into the animal kingdom
Strictly winner Hamza Yassin on educating children and exploring the great outdoors.