Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
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.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Online creative therapy group for parent carers. We offer support to SEN families as well as foster carers and adopters.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Are you an unpaid carer living in Newcastle? Join our new music group just for carers – no experience needed!
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
Printed on April 15th 2026