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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 of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 7 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
We offer exciting and engaging activities.
Some of the activities are
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Air Hockey
- Art and Craft
We have a calming space for children to chillout.
We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.
We visit the parks and other interesting places.
For ages 5 - 16 years
To book: Email: newcastleboosterclub@yahoo.com with details of your child
EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Spring 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.
Join Useful Vision at Stepney Bank Stables for an exclusive session in stable management. For children and young people with a visual impairment.
We run a fun relaxed Easter Youth Club for children aged 5 -12 years where,
- You can try arts and crafts
- You can join cooking activities
- You can play games with others
- You can take part in sports
- You get a healthy snack each day
- You can spend time with friends
There is something for everyone, come and have a great time, try new things and have fun.
Free open access session - No booking required
Come join in the holiday fun with us at Denton Youth & Community Project. We have a range of fun activities for ages 7-16. Yummy food will be provided at all sessions.
Tuesday 7th April Coastal Scavenger Hunt 12-4,
Wednesday 8th April Toon Scavenger Hunt 12-4pm,
Thursday 9th April Teens Coastal Scavenger Hunt 12-4pm,
To book: Email sara@dycp.org.uk
We’re running Easter sessions for local kids. You can join us for games, crafts, and time outdoors. We also take short trips to places nearby. The sessions are free and include a free lunch for children who get free school meals. Each session lasts 4 hours. Trips need to be booked and your consent before we go. We keep things friendly and calm so the kids can relax and enjoy the day.
For ages 8 to 16 years.
To book: Email contacts: pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
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
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.
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.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Be Who you Want To Be with Supported Internships.
In partnership with Homegroup in Newcastle, our new supported Internship offer is for any young person with an Education, Health and Care Plan (ECHP)
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 7 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 12 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
We provide free wrestling sessions during the Easter. Wrestling is a fast paced, exciting and physical sport. Wrestling is an Olympic sport based on taking down and controlling your opponent. We perform the sport on matting and there's no striking, so it's safe for all ages. We play games, develop gymnastic skills and learn how to do the oldest sport in the world. We provide a free meal at the end of the session for those who are eligible for free school meals.
1.30-3.30pm Kids (5-11 years old), 3.30-5.30pm Teens (12-15 years old)
Come along as a family to enjoy cooking, arts & crafts, sports and games.
To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-2475-cheff-cooking-healthy-eating-fitness-fun/
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
We will be delivering family & youth sessions for our current young people who are registered. If you are interested in registering with us please get in touch. Lots of spring themed activities on offer.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Fun Easter youth club for young girls aged 11-16 years.
Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble.
Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
Weekly kickboxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 12 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
Printed on April 5th 2026