5 things to do in Newcastle this weekend - 28 Oct 22
A big trick-or-treat event, vintage sale and an award winning comedian
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This weekend at a glance:
Russell Kane.
Eldon Scare’s Big Trick-or-Treat.
Vintage Kilo Sale.
Great Market Caper.
WEEN's HalloWEEN Party.
Russell Kane
Where: Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle - Google Maps
What: Multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known as the host of three series of BBC3's Live At The Electric, regular appearances on BBC1's Live At Apollo, BBC3's Unzipped, ITV2's Celebrity Juice and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Now!
When: Saturday 29th October, 8pm
Eldon Scare’s Big Trick-or-Treat
Where: Eldon Square, Newcastle - Google Maps
What: Family friendly treasure hunt giving youngsters the chance to explore the shopping centre to find the shops handing out sweets. Families wanting to take part will need to head up to the upper level of Grey’s Quarter, opposite Chatime, between 9am and 4pm, to pick up a map that will guide them on the spooky hunt. More than 20 brands ranging from New Look to Lush are taking part and will display the 'Eldon Scare' sticker in their window to show they are providing sweets.
When: Saturday 29th October, 9am-4pm
Vintage Kilo Sale
Where: Civic Centre, Newcastle - Google Maps
What: Newcastle’s biggest vintage sale. 9 tonnes of handpicked vintage and preowned stock for you to have a rummage through. Classic clothing from the 60s onwards including all of your favourite branded names. Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix to your hearts content, all for £20 a kilo. No minimum spend, the lighter the item, the cheaper it is.
When: Saturday 29th October, Early Bird 10am & 11am. General Admission 12pm.
Great Market Caper
Where: Grainger Market, Newcastle - Google Maps
What: Street food vendors, beers from around the world, proper wine, classic cocktails and a host of local entertainment. A perfect way to spend a Saturday night.
Note: Card only.
When: Saturday 29th October, 6:30pm until Midnight
WEEN's HalloWEEN Party
Where: Tyne Bank Brewery, Byker - Google Maps
What: Bring your little ones along for a fun filled day of:
Halloween games (scavenger hunts, pin the spider on the web, make the best mummy)
Halloween sweet treats
Costume competition
Monster mash dance competition
Brilliant beers and warming mulled wine on for the adults.
Tickets (free)
When: Sunday 30th October, 12pm-6pm
Looking Ahead
Lewis Capaldi will be playing the Utilita Arena on 21st January 2023. Tickets on general sale this Friday at 9am.