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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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 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 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 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 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

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

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 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

Childcare for the holidays.

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 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

We are Action Foundation. We are a refugee charity. We support young people and families. Our Young Lives team helps you. We listen and give the support you need. This Easter holiday, we offer 8 fun days. You can join us for safe, happy days. You try new things with people you trust. Each day includes free tasty food. We all eat together. You can enjoy calm time on the beach. To breathe, relax and feel good. You can also try surfing and skateboarding. You try with friends and your youth workers. They make sure you feel safe. We hope you join us. We would love to see you.

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 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 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, 10.00am 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

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 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, 10.30am 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 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

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 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

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

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 12.30pm

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, 11.00am 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 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, 11.30am 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 5.00pm

We offer a range of offsite activities including: swimming, trampolining, horse-riding, parks, assault courses. We provide a nutritious packed lunch with fresh ingredients. We use a mini bus to transport children and young people to the activity.

These sessions are open to young people from 8 - 18 years who are already current users of the project.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Easter has landed at Jobes Gym!

Join us for a fantastic Easter experience at the gym with 4 free sessions on Tuesday, April 7th, Thursday, April 9th, Tuesday, April 14th, and Thursday, April 16th! 

Enjoy a blend of fun, games, and fitness activities, plus a delicious hot meal included. If your child is entitled to free school meals, be sure to DM our socials to secure their spot. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

To book: Please message our Social Media Pages to book your place

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

We’re running Easter sessions for local kids. You can join us for games, crafts, and time outdoors. We also take short trips to places nearby. The sessions are free and include a free lunch for children who get free school meals. Each session lasts 4 hours. Trips need to be booked and your consent before we go. We keep things friendly and calm so the kids can relax and enjoy the day.

For ages 8 to 16 years.

To book: Email contacts: pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.

To book: Contact us on phone or email

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Come join in the holiday fun with us at Denton Youth & Community Project. We have a range of fun activities for ages 7-16. Yummy food will be provided at all sessions.

Monday 13th April Teens Karaoke and Bowling 12-4pm, 

Tuesday 14th April Sweden Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm,

Wednesday 15th April China Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm, 

Thursday 16th April Spain Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm, 

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 1.00pm to 4.30pm

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 12 - 17 years.

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.

For ages 7 - 16 years

To book: see Facebook page

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