Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas! Fully accessible. No booking required. Free to all.
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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.
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Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. Boys aged 8 - 11 years
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 11.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Bring the wonder of Christmas to life at Eldon Square’s Elf School. Children of all ages can become an elf for the day!
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas! Fully accessible. No booking required. Free to all.
Our youth group is for young people ages 6-14 with additional needs. Come along to have fun meet new friends.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Get into the festive spirit with our new Christmas event. Enjoy a festive story and entertainment with the Holly King and Ivy Queen.
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.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.
Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.
Take part in design and build challenges and meet other gamers at the Farrell Centre's own Minecraft club
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!
A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas! Fully accessible. No booking required. Free to all.
Our relaxed screenings are open to all, but is particularly mindful of neurodiverse audiences. Changes are done to create an inclusive, relaxed environment.
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.
Fancy a calm and quiet skate with no music, no lights and fewer visitors? Then join us on one of our relaxed skating sessions.
A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.
Bring the wonder of Christmas to life at Eldon Square’s Elf School. Children of all ages can become an elf for the day!
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.
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.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
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.
Printed on December 5th 2025