Summer activities at Family Hubs

This summer (2025), kids can enjoy a range of activities* across our Family Hubs.

*Activities may vary across locations, siblings are welcome.

 

Week 1 - Pirates and Princesses

 
Date Location Time Additional information

Monday 21 July

Howdon Family Hub

9.30-11am

Pirates and Princesses themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Tuesday 22 July

Riverside Family Hub

9.30-11am

Pirates and Princesses themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Wednesday 23 July Whitley Bay Community Hub and Library 1.30-3pm Pirates and Princesses themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5
Friday 25 July Shiremoor Summer Fayre 10am-1pm Bouncy castle, games, crafts and more

 

Week 2 - Stories

 
Date Location Time Additional information

Monday 28 July

Howdon Family Hub

9.30-11am

Story themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Tuesday 29 July

Riverside Family Hub

9.30-11am

Story themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Wednesday 30 July Whitley Bay Community Hub and Library 1.30-3pm Story themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5
Friday 1 August Shiremoor wellbeing event 10am-1pm Wellbeing activities and games, meet Heidi the therapy dog and therapy hens

 

Week 3 - Jungle

 
Date Location Time Additional information

Monday 4 August

Riverside Family Hub

10-11.30am

SEN friendly session, suitable for ages 0-8, booking is required

Tuesday 5 August

Riverside Summer Fayre

10am-1pm

Bouncy castle, games, crafts and more

Wednesday 6 August Whitley Bay Community Hub and Library 1.30-3pm Jungle themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5
Friday 8 August Shiremoor Family Hub 9.30am-11am Jungle themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

 

Week 4 - Summer

 
Date Location Time Additional information

Monday 11 August

Howdon Family Hub

9.30-11am

Summer themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Tuesday 12 August

Riverside wellbeing event

10am-1pm

Wellbeing activities and games, meet Heidi the therapy dog and therapy hens

Wednesday 13 August Whitley Bay Community Hub and Library 1.30-3pm Summer themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5
Thursday 14 August Shiremoor Family Hub 10-11.30am SEN friendly session, suitable for ages 0-8, booking is required
Friday 15 August Shiremoor Family Hub 9.30-11am Summer themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

 

Week 5 - Under the sea

 
Date Location Time Additional information

Monday 18 August

Howdon Summer Fayre

10am-1pm

Bouncy castle, games, crafts and more

Tuesday 19 August

Howdon Family Hub

10-11.30am

SEN friendly session, suitable for ages 0-8, booking is required

Wednesday 20 August Whitley Bay Community Hub and Library 1.30-3pm Under the sea themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5
Thursday 21 August Riverside Family Hub 9.30-11am Under the sea themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5
Friday 22 August Shiremoor Family Hub 9.30-11am Under the sea themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Week 6 - Transport

 
Date Location Time Additional information

Tuesday 26 August

Riverside Family Hub

9.30-11am

Transport themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Wednesday 27 August 

Whitley Bay Community Hub and Library

1.30-3pm

Transport themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5

Thursday 28 August Howdon wellbeing event 10am-1pm Wellbeing activities and games, meet Heidi the therapy dog and therapy hens
Friday 29 August Shiremoor Family Hub 9.30-11am Transport themed crafts and fun! Suitable for ages 0-5