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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Saturday 29 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 29 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 29 January 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 29 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 29 January 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 29 January 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 29 January 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 29 January 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 29 January 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 29 January 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Saturday 29 January 2028, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

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

Saturday 29 January 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 30 January 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 31 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.

Monday 31 January 2028, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Monday 31 January 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 31 January 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 31 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Monday 31 January 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 31 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Monday 31 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

NorthCFN@newcastle.gov.uk

0191 2774100

No booking required

Monday 31 January 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 31 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.

Monday 31 January 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Monday 31 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.

Monday 31 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.

Monday 31 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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

Monday 31 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.

Monday 31 January 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Monday 31 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.

Monday 31 January 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 31 January 2028, 11.30am to 1.00pm

Stay and Play for children 0-5 years

Monday 31 January 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Monday 31 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Monday 31 January 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 31 January 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 31 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Monday 31 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Monday 31 January 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 31 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekly boxing sessions.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

Monday 31 January 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 31 January 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Monday 31 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Monday 31 January 2028, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Monday 31 January 2028, 5.00pm to 6.30pm

For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.

Monday 31 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.

Monday 31 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

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.

NorthCFN@newcastle.gov.uk

0191 2115773

Monday 31 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.

Monday 31 January 2028, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

Monday 31 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

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