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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Wednesday 19 April 2028, 3.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

After School Group for ages 11 to 14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

Wednesday 19 April 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Thursday 20 April 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.15am to 10.30am

Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0 to 5 years.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

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).

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 3.00pm

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.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 11.30am to 12.30pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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).

Thursday 20 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

Thursday 20 April 2028, 1.30pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

Thursday 20 April 2028, 3.00pm to 7.15pm

Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project

Session 2: Gaming/E-sports

Children 8 years and over.

To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704

Thursday 20 April 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 20 April 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on May 14th 2026