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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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Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0 to 5 years.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds. There are amazing activities for everyone!
Everyday we have different activities in our zones.
Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.
Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition.
Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.
Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Our HAF camp offers a fun-filled day of multi-sport and activities for children, covering everything from cricket, football and dodgeball to drawing and interactive workshops. The day is packed with a range of activities designed to keep young people active, engaged and having fun. Food is also provided.
We are delivering cricket sessions for children aged 6 to 12 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!
To book: https://www.cricketqube.com/pages/book
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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 for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends, suitable for ages 5 and under.
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 to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!
Open for age 7 to 16 years.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Printed on June 25th 2026