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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Wednesday 8 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

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.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Our squad brings passion, dedication and heart to every match. This is inclusive football, players of all abilities are welcomed with open arms.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 6.30pm to 8.45pm

A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell

Thursday 9 April 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 8.30am to 9.00am

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!

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

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: 

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 5.00pm

This is a free, one‑day visual arts event for young people aged 14 to 24 who have cerebral palsy. Scope will cover all travel costs for this event in Leeds.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.00am to 1.00pm

We are running four sessions all SEND appropriate, two Circus training sessions on 09/04/26, one Beat Box and break dancing session on 13/04/26 and a rave with bouncy castle, disco and entertainer on 17/04/26.

For ages 5 - 16 years.

To book: call the centre.

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young people aged 4-16 attending Newcastle City Councils schools that are eligible for Free Schools Meals or in need during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Free tasty breakfast

Fun activities

Meet other parents and carers

Friendly staff to help if you need anything

No need to book, just turn up.

Come along and start your day in a happy way!

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to Sunday 12 April 2026, 3.00pm

Our Camps aim to ensure children are active throughout the day whilst developing both their football and personal skills. 

This includes building confidence, teamwork, and resilience, helping us develop the children as both players and people. 

What's included? 

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.15am

A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in wide range of different sports and activities throughout the day including archery, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and more, as well as providing a substantial, healthy meal and snacks. We also deliver enrichment sessions based around healthy eating, cooking and outdoor adventure activities so the children can learn to lead a health, active lifestyle.

For ages 4 - 16 years.

To book: https://sportfin.io/clubs/elitepeandwellbeing/

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.

Session for children aged 5-8 years old.

To book email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.30pm

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.

Thursday 9th April - Art Day and Urban Art Exhibition

To book a space - deafcentre@svp.org.uk

0191 2324104

 

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 5th 2026