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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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 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 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

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years

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, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.

You’ll get the chance to:

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.15am to 11.45am

A monthly inclusive art class that welcomes anyone with additional needs. For ages 10 to 15.

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, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

A monthly inclusive art class that welcomes anyone with additional needs. For ages 10 to 15.

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, 2.30pm 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, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

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 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, 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, 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, 1.00pm to 1.45pm

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

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults.

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

The perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!

Monday 8 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Monday 8 December 2025, 5.00pm to 6.30pm

If you are age 11 to 18 year olds (or up 24 if you have additional needs). Come and sing with us!

Monday 8 December 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Monday 8 December 2025, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards. 

Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.  

Monday 8 December 2025, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Monday 8 December 2025, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building. For aged 11 - 16 years

Monday 8 December 2025, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

Monday 8 December 2025, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell

Monday 8 December 2025, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for children aged 8 to 14 years old with additional needs and disabilities.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 11 - 13 years

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 6th 2025