Events

Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families

Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.

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Friday 5 December 2025, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas! Fully accessible. No booking required. Free to all.

Friday 5 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years

Friday 5 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Friday 5 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 5 December 2025, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Friday 5 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.20pm

Join Santa and his friends this Christmas and get the super skills needed to be an expert Elf. This smaller group session is quieter and calmer for those with additional needs and disabilities.

Friday 5 December 2025, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. Boys aged 8 - 11 years

Friday 5 December 2025, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Friday 5 December 2025, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years

Friday 5 December 2025, 4.15pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 11.

Friday 5 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 9.30am to 10.00am

Bring the wonder of Christmas to life at Eldon Square’s Elf School. Children of all ages can become an elf for the day!

Saturday 6 December 2025, 9.30am to 10.15am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas! Fully accessible. No booking required. Free to all.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Our youth group is for young people ages 6-14 with additional needs. Come along to have fun meet new friends.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.00am

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.00am to 1.00pm

A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.45am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 1.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.15am to 12.00pm

Get into the festive spirit with our new Christmas event. Enjoy a festive story and entertainment with the Holly King and Ivy Queen.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 1.30pm to 2.15pm

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Take part in design and build challenges and meet other gamers at the Farrell Centre's own Minecraft club

Saturday 6 December 2025, 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Roll up, roll up! The circus is in town! Step right up for a magical, madcap adventure in our spectacular pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears!

Saturday 6 December 2025, 3.00pm to 3.45pm

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Sunday 7 December 2025, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas! Fully accessible. No booking required. Free to all.

Sunday 7 December 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our relaxed screenings are open to all, but is particularly mindful of neurodiverse audiences. Changes are done to create an inclusive, relaxed environment.

Sunday 7 December 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.

Sunday 7 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fancy a calm and quiet skate with no music, no lights and fewer visitors? Then join us on one of our relaxed skating sessions.

Sunday 7 December 2025, 11.00am to 11.45am

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

Sunday 7 December 2025, 11.00am to 11.30am

Bring the wonder of Christmas to life at Eldon Square’s Elf School. Children of all ages can become an elf for the day!

Sunday 7 December 2025, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.

Sunday 7 December 2025, 1.00pm to 1.45pm

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

Monday 8 December 2025, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Children under 7 years old can enjoy a range of fun activities. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Monday 8 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Monday 8 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.45pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Monday 8 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

The djembe, a wooden hand drum, is one of West Africa’s best known instruments. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried some djembe drumming workshops in school, our djembe drumming group will develop valuable musicianship through listening, learning and playing together as part of a group. 

It’s a fantastic opportunity to make music together and meet new friends from other schools.   

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 5th 2025