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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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Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Weekly kickboxing sessions.
Young People MUST be residents of Byker.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!
A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
A monthly workshops for deaf young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
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.
A meetup at the Alan Shearer Centre. We have exclusive access to the immersive room and 2 of their sensory rooms.
A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.
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.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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