Newark’s Festival of Creativity is almost here, and the countdown is ON! 🎭🍂
This is a FREE family event that will bring the corners of Newark to life with incredible workshops, exciting arts and crafts, and out-of-this-world performances.
💡 Imagination and autumn magic is about to take over… will you be there? 🍁
Join us on Saturday 4 October from 9am, but first, how about another look at all of the events?
We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful team at @sessionsarts for supporting our work as stewards and for bringing the wonderful Green Lady puppet to be part of the parade too! You were all totally wonderful - until next time! #thankyousomuch
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday and took part and watched the community parade as part of Newark Festival!
If you took part or saw it and haven't yet completed an evaluation for us - pease do so! Many thanks :) (Just copy and paste)
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Get creative for Newark Festival this Bank Holiday weekend! Join one of our free workshops from 18th – 21st August (morning or afternoon sessions) and make your own props to wear in the Newark Creates Parade on Monday 25 August at 4.15pm.
From masks, and costumes, to lanterns and headdresses – each of our FREE workshops will give you something amazing to create to join in with the fantastic community event.
🦊 18th August, 10am or 1.30pm: Fox Heads and Tails
🌻 19th August, 10am or 1.30pm: Giant Flowers
🐝 20th August, 10am or 1.30pm: Buzzy Bee lantern
🦌 21st August, 10am or 1.30pm: Woodland Deer headdresses and staffs
Spaces are limited, so please email Clare Janes at [email protected] to book your place.
🎉 Just ONE WEEK to go until Everywhere’s a Beach transforms Newark into a seaside circus spectacular!
Join the hilariously eccentric cast as they tumble, twirl, and teeter through a day of sunny chaos and circus magic - all performed on a giant spinning parasol!
📅 17 August
🕒12pm and 2pm
📍 Newark Market Place
🎟️ FREE
🎉 Join a workshop and be part of our Newark Creates Parade! 🎉
Our colourful parade will take place on 25th August as part of Newark Festival. Choose from one of our workshops below where you’ll get the chance to create an amazing costume or prop that you can then wear alongside other members of the community during the parade!
Places are limited so please book stating which workshop you’d like to attend by emailing [email protected]
🦊 18th August, 10am or 3.30pm: Fox Heads and Tails
Make a beautiful fox mask and tail to wear on parade day, using cardboard, tissue papers and glues.
🐝 20th August, 10am or 1pm: Buzzy Bees
Make your own willow lantern bee to bring along to our parade. You’ll be guided on how to make a willow frame for your bee and how to use wet strength tissue paper to cover and decorate your bee.
🌺 19th August, 10am or 1pm: Giant Flowers
Make your own giant paper flower using different paper construction techniques. You’ll be able to customise your design with other materials to make your flower truly unique!
🦌 21st August, 10am or 1pm: Woodland Deer headdresses and staffs
Make your own deer headdress and whimsical woodland staff. You’ll be using lots of different papers, fabrics, ribbons and other crafting goodies to add hand-made foliage to your own staff to walk with in the parade. You’ll also be able to create your own deer headpiece to complete the look!
☀️ Summer fun = sorted in Newark!
Join us 17 August, 12pm or 2pm for Everywhere’s a Beach, a wild outdoor circus show with eccentric beachgoers, aerial stunts, and joyful daftness on a giant spinning parasol!
🎟️ It’s FREE & perfect for families – pencil it in!
This event is part of the Newark Creates cultural programme and has been supported by Newark Heart through the Newark Towns Fund, as well as UK Arts Council.
🗓️ Got 17 August in your diary?
Everywhere’s a Beach is coming to Newark Market Place, with a giant spinning parasol, aerial circus stunts, and a brilliantly talented crew bringing beachy mayhem to life!
As a non-verbal performance, it is proud to be inclusive for deaf audiences, those who don’t use English as a first language, and audiences with additional needs.
🎟️ FREE | 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family-friendly | 🕛 12 and 2pm
This event is part of the Newark Creates cultural programme and has been supported by Newark Heart through the Newark Towns Fund, as well as UK Arts Council.
🎉 What a weekend at The Zone in Newark! From silent discos to street art and gaming, the Market Place was buzzing with good vibes. Big thanks to everyone who came and made it amazing!
“What’s next?” we hear you ask…
📅 SAVE THE DATE: 17 August
Everywhere’s a Beach is back with circus stunts, spinning parasols & seaside silliness. Totally FREE & perfect for families!
The wait’s over – The Zone opens tonight!
If you’re 11–18 and looking for somewhere to hang out after school, this is it! We’re taking over Newark Market Place with FREE stuff to do, good vibes, and a space that’s actually made for you.
Come chill, get creative, jump into a workshop, or just see what’s going on. No need to book – just turn up.
If you want to join in with activities, you’ll need to fill out a quick form. You can do it now at getinthezone.uk, or we can send it to your parent or carer when you arrive.
See you there! #GetInTheZone
🏖️Join us for a day at the beach unlike any other in this high energy, circus theatre show!
Perfect for the whole family, Everywhere’s a Beach by @hikapeetheatre is a charmingly ridiculous performance taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol!
Coming to Newark Market Place on 17 August as part of Newark on Sea, this dynamic, dizzying and downright daft show will leave you dancing with delight. More details coming soon 👀
🎉 It’s almost time – The Zone is landing in Newark this Thursday!
This FREE pop-up space for 11–18s is all about creativity, connection and having the freedom to just be yourself. Whether you’re into art, gaming, music, or just want somewhere to chill, The Zone is designed for you.
Don’t forget to register your place and join us in the Market Place after school and across the weekend between 10 – 13 July!
Find out more here: getinthezone.uk
#GetInTheZone
