Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
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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Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0 to 5 years.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
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
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
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.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
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.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.
Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.
Printed on May 13th 2026