Wallsend Children's Winter Events

Related: Family activities Christmas

Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, The Really Big Adventure

Wallsend Library - Saturday 30 November

Sessions at 9.30am and 11.15am

Come along to Kristina Stephenson’s Sir Charlie Stinky Socks ‘The Really Big Adventure’ show. Enjoy 90 minutes of interactive storytelling, music and optional paper bag puppet making session.

Free – book here: www.bookwhen.com/ntclibraries/

 

Liz Million and Paul Cookson

Wallsend Library - Saturday 7 December

Sessions at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.45am

Enjoy a fully interactive session with the fantastically funny duo – poet Paul Cookson and whacky illustrator Liz Million. Paul will be performing his funny poems with his ukulele which includes LOTS of audience participation. While Liz will be creating lots of big, fast-paced drawings and will show YOU how to draw some amazing artwork at the end. Sessions last approx. 45 minutes.

Free events, just turn up.

 

Character Appearances

Forum Shopping Centre - Saturday 7 December

11am – 2pm

Meet some magical friends this Christmas – say hello and have your photo taken.

Free event, just turn up.

 

The Greediest Christmas Elf – Performance, Games and Christmas Crafts

Wallsend Library - Saturday 14 December

10am – 12pm (performance at 10am)

Tinker McJingles is the greediest of all the elves in Santa’s workshop. She eats the mince pies, opens the presents, breaks the toys and uses up all of the Christmas wishes. What will become of the naughty elf? Can she change her ways in time for Christmas? Join us at the workshop – you will meet an elf, listen to stories and dance along as the magic of Christmas is brought to life through charming puppetry and interactive drama. The performance is followed by Christmas crafts and festive games with Tinker the Elf.

Free event, just turn up

 

Special Appearances from Paddington™

Forum Shopping Centre - Saturday 14 December

11.30am – 3.45pm (at intervals)

Come along and say hello to Paddington at the Forum Shopping Centre. Appearances will be at intervals between 11.30am and 3.45pm.

 

The Frog Prince - Christmas Theatre

Wallsend Library - Saturday 21 December

10.30am

A fresh, froggy twist on a tale for all ages. Theatre Space North East returns with a vibrant brand of fairytale telling - full of life, humour, puppetry, song and a festive twist for audience of all ages to enjoy. Prince Freddie finds himself in a pickle when he follows Princess Posy home to the palace after a broken promise. A fast-paced amphibious adventure!

Free – book here: www.bookwhen.com/ntclibraries/

The events are organised by North Tyneside Council and supported by the North East Combined Authority.

Opening Hours

  • 30 Nov 20249:30 a.m. - noon
  • -
  • 21 Dec 2024

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