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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Tuesday 19 May 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 3.00pm to 7.15pm

Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project

Session 2: Homework club

Children 8 years and over.

To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 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.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 3.30pm to 6.45pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 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 19 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Welcoming young people aged 8 to 12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5 to 11 years

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 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 19 May 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

For children aged 7 to 10 years to come and enjoy music.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 8 to 13 years.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 3.00pm to 7.15pm

Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project

Session 2: Creative crafts

Children 8 years and over.

To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Come along and join us for choir practice!

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 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.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 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.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.00pm to 7.15pm

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

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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+

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years

Thursday 21 May 2026, 3.45pm to 5.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

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.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on May 19th 2026