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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Come and join Useful Vision for a climbing session at Newcastle Climbing Centre where there are climbing walls for all abilities. Fully qualified instructors will be on hand to support you throughout the session.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
Join us at Northumberlandia for a day of spooktacular nature-themed fun!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust and partner organisations will be offering a range of Halloween-themed nature-based activities for the whole family. Get ready for crafts, games, hunts, bushcraft, and more.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Enjoy a relaxing inclusive sensory massage session. These sessions are not SEND specific so all are welcome to come along.
Get your face painted and meet Malifiscent from Sleeping Beauty. For children with disabilities and additional needs, and their siblings.
Detached youth work in Walker
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Drop into your local branch over half term for free spooky crafts, suitable for all the family.
Join Calm Connections, a free wellbeing group for children aged 7+ and their families.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
An emotional wellbeing group for children age 7+ and their families.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
An emotional wellbeing group for children aged 7 plus and their families.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends.
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Join us for family activities for children 0-8 years
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
Printed on October 29th 2026