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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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A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
The Early Words Together programmes give parents the awareness, skills and confidence to provide a language-rich Home Learning Environment that supports their child's language and early literacy development.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. 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.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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.
Come and join us for free coffee
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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 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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Massage, stretching, sensory exploration, parachute, bubbles music and more
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer 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.
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.
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.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
A free webinar for parents with a child aged 5 top 17 waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People's Service (CYPS). You must be living in Newcastle or Gateshead.
Come along and get moving in a fun supportive environment. Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities. Everyone is welcome including those with multiple sclerosis. These sessions are led and taught by Hildy Harland every Monday at 12:30. They take place in the Tesco Community Room at Tesco Extra in Kingston Park. There are accessible toilets, parking facilities, and ramped access. For more information about attending, please contact newcastlegateshead@mssociety.org.uk.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Printed on January 26th 2026