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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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Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!
This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
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:
A social get together for warm and friendly chat while carrying out crafts
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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 Game Changers social club
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 Game Changers social club
There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided. Once a month
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 club
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Anyone with sensory needs can enjoy Life Science Centre with reduced lighting and sound levels.
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.
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Printed on April 16th 2026