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, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.

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

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

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 7.00pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

This is a long-running, self organising group of lads, majority Slovak Roma, with many family bonds who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. For aged 10 to 14 years.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group. For ages 13 to 15 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 7.00pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 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 19 May 2026, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13 to 16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play.

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.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for all young people aged 12 to 18, or up to 24 for those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

For young people aged 10 to 18. Open to complete beginners and experienced singers.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 2.30pm to 5.00pm

This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 3.00pm to 5.30pm

A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.

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, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.

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 6.00pm

Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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

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, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.

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, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Our squad brings passion, dedication and heart to every match. This is inclusive football, players of all abilities are welcomed with open arms.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

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

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

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

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

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

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.

Thursday 21 May 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

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, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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

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, 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

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