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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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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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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).
Celebrate Arcadea's radical history by exploring our unseen archives and learning new skills with professional artists.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A 5 week infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby. For babies 6 weeks to crawling
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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.
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.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
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 12 - 17yrs olds 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.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
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.
A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 11 to 13 years
A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.
Weekly ballet workshops led by a professional dancer for young people aged 12 to 17 years.
Welcoming young people aged 8 to 12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play.
A supervised youth club for children aged 8 to 14 years old with additional needs and disabilities.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12 Drop in.
Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. For boys aged 10-13 years.
'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5 to 11 years
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group. For ages 13 to 15 years
Park Nights - Walker returns for 2026!
Offering a safe space and supervised activities in Walker Park.
We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.
Printed on June 9th 2026