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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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Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.

For ages 4-12

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 5.00pm

An exciting range of activities to cater for children and young people. Including: Peddle Go karting, Soft play, bouncy castle, Dodgeball, trips, cookery classes, Arts n crafts, pickleball, football etc.

To book: visit https://kentonparksportscentre.co.uk/

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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:

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be delivering family & youth sessions for our current young people who are registered. If you are interested in registering with us please get in touch. Lots of spring themed activities on offer.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Thursday 16 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:

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Thursday 16 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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Don't miss our Easter HAF Eggstravaganza at The Lighthouse Project! 

6 days of fantastic activities and delicious food! 

Try new things and make new friends.

Activities across the holidays include: Cooking, Dance, DJ Workshops, Forest School, Sport, Escape Room, Wellbeing, Drumming, Rock Band and MORE! Get signed up quick as places are limited!

For ages 8 -12 years old.

Thursday 16 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.  

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Thursday 16 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:

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.30pm

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.

Thursday 16th April - Art and Music Day at the Deaf Centre

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

0191 2324104

 

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in wide range of different sports and activities throughout the day including archery, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and more, as well as providing a substantial, healthy meal and snacks. We also deliver enrichment sessions based around healthy eating, cooking and outdoor adventure activities so the children can learn to lead a health, active lifestyle.

For ages 4 - 16 years.

To book: https://sportfin.io/clubs/elitepeandwellbeing/

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

Celebrate Arcadea's radical history by exploring our unseen archives and learning new skills with professional artists.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 11.00am to 1.00pm

Children aged 5 - 10, Come along on Thursday mornings to our community garden get your hands busy for some fun craft / nature activities and outdoor sports.

info@potterybankcc.co.uk

01912242349

Call into the centre to sign up

Thursday 16 April 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

We offer exciting and engaging activities.  

Some of the activities are

  • Table Tennis
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Air Hockey
  • Art and Craft

We have a calming space for children to chillout.

We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.

We visit the parks and other interesting places.

For ages 5 - 16 years

To book: Email: newcastleboosterclub@yahoo.com with details of your child

 

Thursday 16 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 11.00am to 4.00pm

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Spring 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.30pm

Trampoline park / soft play family fun and food. Come and join the Healthworks team for a fun filled session.

This is open to 5-16 years and all young people must be accompanied by an adult.

To book: email lisa.conroy@hwn.org.uk

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young people aged 4-16 attending Newcastle City Councils schools that are eligible for Free Schools Meals or in need during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 11.30am to 12.30pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 8th 2026