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.
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.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years
This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years
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.
We deliver cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area.
A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
Dance classes for children aged 6 - 12 years old
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
Don't miss our Easter HAF Eggstravaganza at The Lighthouse Project!
6 days of fantastic activities and delicious food!
Try new things and make new friends.
Activities across the holidays include: Cooking, Dance, DJ Workshops, Forest School, Sport, Escape Room, Wellbeing, Drumming, Rock Band and MORE! Get signed up quick as places are limited!
For ages 8 -12 years old.
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.
Childcare for the holidays.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
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:
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds.
We will be delivering family & youth sessions for our current young people who are registered. If you are interested in registering with us please get in touch. Lots of spring themed activities on offer.
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.
We are fully booked for the first week of the holidays but still have some availability in the second week.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.
We are Action Foundation. We are a refugee charity and help support young people and families.
Our Young Lives team helps you by listening and giving the support you need.
Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years
A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Easter fun and activities open to all ages but children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
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.
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