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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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A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music 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 in with healthy cooking activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Online creative therapy group for parent carers. We offer support to SEN families as well as foster carers and adopters.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.
For ages 4-12
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. 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.
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
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).
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Our Summer Family Fundays are for the whole family. There are plenty of activities to suit all ages:
• Arts & Crafts sessions
• Bouncy Castle
• Face Painting
• Sports coach leading games and activities
• Children’s Entertainers
• Home-made cakes, quiches and pies for sale*
• Hot and cold, food and drinks from our community Café*
• Free healthy snack for every child
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A 5 week infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby. For babies 6 weeks to crawling
Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!
Open for age 7 to 16 years.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Parents can take their babies for weighing, feeding advice and advice from a health visitor.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.
To book: Contact us on phone or email
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
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.
Printed on June 20th 2026