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.

Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.

Switch to calendar view

Age (field_age)
Saturday 26 February 2028, 9.00am to 10.00am

Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 9.00am to 10.00am

Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free 5km.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 9.45am to 11.30am

Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Join us for family activities for children

Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am

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

Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 11.30am

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

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club

Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

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.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.

Saturday 26 February 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Saturday 26 February 2028, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!

Saturday 26 February 2028, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

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

Sunday 27 February 2028, 9.00am to 5.00pm

A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.

Monday 28 February 2028, 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.

Monday 28 February 2028, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.00am to 11.00am

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.

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 3.00pm

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

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed. 

Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

NorthCFN@newcastle.gov.uk

0191 2774100

No booking required

Monday 28 February 2028, 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.

Monday 28 February 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.

Monday 28 February 2028, 10.00am to 4.30pm

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

Monday 28 February 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

Monday 28 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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.

Monday 28 February 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Monday 28 February 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Monday 28 February 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Monday 28 February 2028, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Children 8 years and over.

To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.00pm to 4.30pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekly boxing sessions.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Monday 28 February 2028, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 15th 2026