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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Monday 13 April 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

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

Monday 13 April 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 8.30am to 9.00am

Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 8.50am to 10.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 10.20am

An interactive story and some songs followed by play. Included is free early entry to Great North Museum: Hancock.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Join us this Easter at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5–12. Sessions run during the Easter holidays. 

Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy: 

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 2.00pm

At the Deaf Centre we offer a range of activities that cover all interests. 

Our children's activities are suitable for ages 3 to 10 and our Youth Group ones for age11+. 

There will be opportunities for arts and crafts sports, and gaming as well as the chance to learn about healthy eating or BSL in a fun environment.

Tuesday 14th April - Trip to Ashington, Healthy eating workshop and nature walk.

To book a space - deafcentre@svp.org.uk

0191 2324104

 

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

We delivery cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.00am to 10.00am

Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Stay and Play for children 0-5 years

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm

Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, Company of Others Spring Dance Intensive offers four days of free dance workshops during the school break for young people aged 6-17. 

For ages 6 - 12yrs old

A healthy lunch and refreshments provided daily

Full of fun, imagination and performance, it’s a chance to build skills and make friends in a supportive, energetic environment.

Limited places available.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

a 10-week course focusing on emotional health & well-being of your baby/chilld/teen

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Get your young one moving and making friends this April with Company of Others' Spring Dance Intensive! Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, this week of FREE dance workshops is packed with fun, imagination and performance. A great way for kids and teens to build skills and make friends in a supportive environment during the school break!

Lunch and refreshments provided.

For ages 6 - 12 years.

To book: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDSZWVV

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free Easter holiday activity sessions for children aged 5+. There will be loads of free fantastic activities for the children who live in Newcastle and get free school meals.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Ready for the best holiday ever? 

🏉☀️ Our Easter HAF multi-sport programme provides fun and exciting activity days for children and young people from low-income households. 

We are hosting a series of camps, where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Kingston Park, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

NAPI SEND Exclusive Easter Holiday HAF Family Activities provide inclusive, family-friendly sessions for children and young people with SEND. Families can enjoy fun activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, games and social activities in a safe and supportive environment during the Easter holidays. Sessions are delivered (NAPI) in partnership with Hadrian School and Sir Charles Parsons School through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

For ages 3 - 18 years.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.

Session for children aged 5-8 years old.

To book email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We have Lots of fun planned including visits from the Blood Bikes, RNLI, Yoga, Dance and so much more

0191 8104406

Hello@sportscampsNE.co.uk

Visit our website, www.sportscampsne.co.uk to book

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Easter fun and activities open to all ages but children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There will be various arts, crafts, games and activities on each day. We will have outdoor sports and games as well as some inflatables. Lunch will be provided to the children attending these sessions

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to Wednesday 15 April 2026, 1.00pm

Drop-In Session Breakfast included in this offer. A variety of activities including Sports - creative crafts - team challenges - cooking activities - Easter decoration - Spring planting etc.

Drop in session but membership form must be completed.

For ages 8 - 12 years.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Get ready for an action-packed Easter at SoccerWorld Newcastle!

Keep the kids active, happy and entertained over the holidays with our exciting mix of sports and creative activities.  Our multi-sport camp is bursting with fun, including football, dodgeball, tennis and loads more!

Every day brings friendly competitions, chances to win prizes, opportunities to earn certificates and trophies, plus children can show off their creativity in our trophy design contest.  

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

8 days of fun activities for children aged 5-8, 9-12 and 13-19, a mixed of trips, centre based arts and crafts.

To book: EMAIL farcentre@btconnect.com or inbox our social media.

Please note that we are currently fully booked, places on our reserve list only, no walk in's, places need to be prebooked.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 6th 2026