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 6 January 2028, 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years

Thursday 6 January 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Thursday 6 January 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+

Thursday 6 January 2028, 3.45pm to 5.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 6 January 2028, 6.30pm to 10.30pm

A monthly club night run by DJs with a learning disability and autistic DJs since 1998. It’s a fun and friendly night out for adults with a learning disability, autistic people, and their friends, families and carers.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years

Thursday 6 January 2028, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 7 January 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.

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Friday 7 January 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 7 January 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.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds.

Friday 7 January 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.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.

Friday 7 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 16th 2026