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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).
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
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
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
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 group for parents and carers and their children.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.
4 different family fun club sessions weekly
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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 - 19 years
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 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 - 11 years
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.
A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
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