Summer in the City
Get ready for a summer of fun!
We have a packed programme of activities planned across Sunderland city centre to make sure there's lots to keep you and your youngsters entertained during the summer holidays...
Jurassic Jungle Trail
Get ready to hunt for prehistoric critters, creatures and creepy-crawlies using the Sunderland Experience App, all while visiting local businesses hosting our GIANT Dino Eggs and learning lots of fun facts along the way.
Happening across Sunderland City Centre on: Friday 21 July and Sunday 3 September.
Download the free Sunderland Experience App today for Apple or Android.
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Outdoor Cinema
Get your tribe together and head to Keel Square for these FREE, family-friendly screenings in the sun!
Happening from 12 Noon in Keel Square on:
Saturday 5 August: The Jungle Book (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Dirty Dancing (1987)
Saturday 19 August: Matilda (1996), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), A Star is Born (2018)
Saturday, 2 September: Encanto (2021), The Lion King (2019) Back to the Future (1985)
Food, drinks and snacks will be available to purchase.
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50p Climbing Wall
Let them reach dizzying heights this summer in Sunderland City Centre and watch them reach the top of the climbing wall for just 50p!
Happening from 11am to 3pm in Market Square on: 22 July, 26 July, 29 July, 2 August, 5 August, 9 August, 12 August, 16 August, 19 August, 23 August, 26 August, 30 August, 2 September.
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Music
We're shining a spotlight on all musical genres and giving a platform to Sunderland's homegrown talent!
Look forward to our city centre being filled with music on 3 August, 17 August and 31 August.
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Crazy Golf
Practise that swing and stance ready as we are bringing free Crazy Golf to the City Centre!
Whether you're out with the family, or having a catch-up with friends, this activity suits all ages, and can really bring out your competitive side...
Happening from 11am to 3pm at High Street West on: Thursday 27 July, Thursday 10 August, Thurday 24 August.
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Inflatables Sports Day
To line up with the AJ Bell 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland, we are bringing a FREE giant, inflatable assault course to Crowtree for Family Sports Days!
Happening from 11 AM to 3 PM on Crowtree on: Saturday 29 July & Sunday 30 July.
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Sunderland Teenage Market
Pop down to Sunderland Museum for Sunderland Teenage Market and support musicians, artists, small businesses and creatives aged 13-24!