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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 friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet
An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.
For babies: 6 weeks - crawling
5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place
Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
A group for all parents and carers welcoming a new baby.
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. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
An opportunity to take a tour of the Nissan manufacturing plant
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Support for parents with a child aged 5 to 17 waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People's Service (CYPS).
A safe space to chat about men's issues and meet new people. For adults (18+) with a learning disability and autistic people.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Book in for a chat with a Careers Advisor.
A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 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. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 11 - 13 years
A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A supervised youth club for children aged 8 to 14 years old with additional needs and disabilities.
A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12 Drop in.
Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45
An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group.
An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads, majority Slovak Roma, with many family bonds who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years
The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!
Printed on February 13th 2026