An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 6 to 12.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards.
Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Get active with Hat-Trick at these free inclusive sessions. Have fun playing sports including football, cricket, tennis and more. For children aged 12 to 18.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building. For aged 11 - 16 years
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join us this Easter at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5–12. Sessions run during the Easter holidays.
Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy:
We delivery cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
An interactive story and some songs followed by play. Included is free early entry to Great North Museum: Hancock.
At the Deaf Centre we offer a range of activities that cover all interests.
Our children's activities are suitable for ages 3 to 10 and our Youth Group ones for age11+.
There will be opportunities for arts and crafts sports, and gaming as well as the chance to learn about healthy eating or BSL in a fun environment.
Tuesday 14th April - Trip to Ashington, Healthy eating workshop and nature walk.
To book a space - deafcentre@svp.org.uk
0191 2324104
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, Company of Others Spring Dance Intensive offers four days of free dance workshops during the school break for young people aged 6-17.
For ages 6 - 12yrs old
A healthy lunch and refreshments provided daily
Full of fun, imagination and performance, it’s a chance to build skills and make friends in a supportive, energetic environment.
Limited places available.
a 10-week course focusing on emotional health & well-being of your baby/chilld/teen
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
Get your young one moving and making friends this April with Company of Others' Spring Dance Intensive! Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, this week of FREE dance workshops is packed with fun, imagination and performance. A great way for kids and teens to build skills and make friends in a supportive environment during the school break!
Lunch and refreshments provided.
For ages 6 - 12 years.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.
An exciting range of activities to cater for children and young people. Including: Peddle Go karting, Soft play, bouncy castle, Dodgeball, trips, cookery classes, Arts n crafts, pickleball, football etc.
To book: visit https://kentonparksportscentre.co.uk/
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
Ready for the best holiday ever?
🏉☀️ Our Easter HAF multi-sport programme provides fun and exciting activity days for children and young people from low-income households.
We are hosting a series of camps, where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Kingston Park, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days.
Printed on April 6th 2026