Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Newcastle (Feb 28th & Mar 1st, 2026)! We've got Roman crafts, film screenings, family trails, and even a chance to boogie over breakfast at the Baltic.
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FREE Stay & Play Sessions for Under 5s
Segedunum Roman Fort
Free crafting/play session specifically for the under 5s on Saturday morning.
FEBRUARY HALF TERM PART 2
Life Science Centre
The last day of half-term fun, packed with indoor science shows and activities.
FREE Stay & Play Sessions for Under 5s
Segedunum Roman Fort
Dedicated, free play session for toddlers on Saturday.
· February 28
6FREE STAY & PLAY SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5SFREE : Bring your little ones for a free session focused on play, likely involving crafts inspired by the Roman Fort. It's a great way for toddlers to explore a historical site in a relaxed setting.This is a great local free drop-in specifically aimed at the youngest age group this Saturday.
FREE : Catch a free screening of an animated film focusing on the stories of the women of Blyth. This is running across both days of the weekend.It's running both days, offering a cultural activity that is totally free.
QUIET HOUR AT CITY LIBRARYFREE : If your child thrives in a calmer environment, the City Library is offering a dedicated quiet hour this Saturday morning. They minimise noise to create a more sensory-friendly space.Excellent dedicated inclusive provision this Saturday morning.
LTA YOUTH - SEN TENNIS SESSIONS : Inclusive tennis sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 who have a learning disability. A great way to be active in a supportive environment this Saturday afternoon.Excellent session offering inclusive sports coaching for older SEND kids.
: A motorsports event happening at the Utilita Arena. If your family loves high-energy action, this is the place to be Saturday.A big attraction happening right in the city centre this Saturday.
FREE : Start your Saturday morning with breakfast and a boogie in the Front Room at the Baltic! This is a fun holiday session involving cereal and dancing.It’s a unique, high-energy early start activity, and it appears to be free.
· March 1
3: It’s the final day of the half-term fun at Life, featuring live science shows and activities where you can test your senses. A great indoor option for Sunday.This is the very last day of their February half-term programming, making it a key 'last chance' event for Sunday.
: This storybook adventure trail around Gibside focuses on soil, worms, and fungi. It's your last day to participate in this wild outdoor challenge.The last day of the trail activity, making it a key Sunday outdoor option.
FREE FIRE & ICE DURHAMFREE : This event is listed as running on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, making Sunday your last chance to catch the Fire & Ice event in Durham.It runs across both days, providing a free weekend option outside of Newcastle itself.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4FREE : Head to South Shields for free, themed craft activities inspired by Monet, running throughout the afternoon. It's a perfect rainy-day creative session.Reliable craft activity with specified times, great for an afternoon boost.
FREE : A free drop-in day at Ouseburn Farm focused on fun, hands-on adventure, perfect for older kids looking to get outdoors this Saturday.Great free activity specifically for the 11-16 bracket at a popular local spot.
: Create your own fairy house tealight holder in this hands-on ceramic workshop this Sunday afternoon. This is a great chance to make something unique.A specific craft workshop running on Sunday afternoon, unlike the many Saturday-only events.
: A dedicated session allowing children with disabilities to enjoy the facilities at the Tim Lamb Centre, including soft play and the sensory room. A perfect calm activity for Sunday morning.Provides essential inclusive play opportunities on a Sunday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Newcastle this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are several free options including the FREE Stay & Play Sessions for Under 5s at Segedunum (Sat), FREE Cereal Disco at Baltic (Sat/Sun), and the FREE Drop In Crafts at South Shields Museum (Sat).
Are there good activities for teenagers (11-16) this weekend?
Yes, check out the Adventures Away from Home session at Ouseburn Farm on Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM, specifically for ages 11-16, or the National Saturday Club at Northumbria University on Saturday morning.
What's happening on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday is the last day for the WONDER WORLD EARTH TRAIL at Gibside NT, the final sessions for FEBRUARY HALF TERM PART 2 at the Life Science Centre, and the Quiet Stay & Play session at Tim Lamb Centre in the morning.
