Join us for a super fun day at the Active Kids Summer Activity Camp 2026!
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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Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor. For adults with disabilities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along if you would like to learn more about feeling good about ourselves and feeling confident. For adults with autism or a learning disability.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
For ages 5 to 12 years
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
For children aged 5 to 7 years.
Come along if you would like to learn more about self esteem and feeling confident. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Activities for current users of the Patchwork project.
We will be providing activities on Mondays which will include x 2 groupwork sessions and some drop in/ detached sessions.
We have a summer party planned for Friday 28th Aug – this will also combine celebrations for Patchworks 25th Birthday celebrations. Open for the local community and families. Contact us for more details.
This is a warm, caring and kind place:
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Family event for young people aged 8-16 yrs, all under 8s must be supported by a responsible adult.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group.
Dress up in your favourite pirate outfit and get hunting! For children and adults with disabilities, and their families.
Have fun at our foam party. For children with disabilities and additional needs, and their siblings.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
We offer a range of sports and enrichment activities for 8-16 years across 4 weeks of the summer. We are a small friendly provider based in Elswick. Our team are happy to answer any questions you might have.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
For children aged 8 to 11 years.
These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for ages 0 to 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
For ages 11 to 16 years
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
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Youth session full of fun, enriching activities, games and sports. A healthy meal will be provided.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For children aged 5 to 7 and must be signed in.
Printed on July 14th 2026