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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Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Friday 10 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.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 4.30pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days.

Friday 10 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/

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are Action Foundation. We are a refugee charity. We support young people and families. Our Young Lives team helps you. We listen and give the support you need. This Easter holiday, we offer 8 fun days. You can join us for safe, happy days. You try new things with people you trust. Each day includes free tasty food. We all eat together. You can enjoy calm time on the beach. To breathe, relax and feel good. You can also try surfing and skateboarding. You try with friends and your youth workers. They make sure you feel safe. We hope you join us. We would love to see you.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

NAPI SEND Exclusive Easter Holiday HAF Family Activities provide inclusive, family-friendly sessions for children and young people with SEND. Families can enjoy fun activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, games and social activities in a safe and supportive environment during the Easter holidays. Sessions are delivered (NAPI) in partnership with Hadrian School and Sir Charles Parsons School through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

We are fully booked for the first week of the holidays but still have some availability in the second week.

Friday 10 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.

Friday 10 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.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Friday 10 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.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Don't miss our Easter HAF Eggstravaganza at The Lighthouse Project! 

6 days of fantastic activities and delicious food! 

Try new things and make new friends.

Activities across the holidays include: Cooking, Dance, DJ Workshops, Forest School, Sport, Escape Room, Wellbeing, Drumming, Rock Band and MORE! Get signed up quick as places are limited!

For ages 8 -12 years old.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.15am to 11.45am

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.45pm

Fun Easter youth club for young girls aged 5-12 years.

Friday 10 April 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

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

 

Friday 10 April 2026, 11.00am to 3.30pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.45pm

We run a fun relaxed Easter Youth Club for young people 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

You can also make new 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

Friday 10 April 2026, 11.00am to 11.30am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

We offer a range of offsite activities including: swimming, trampolining, horse-riding, parks, assault courses. We provide a nutritious packed lunch with fresh ingredients. We use a mini bus to transport children and young people to the activity.

These sessions are open to young people from 8 - 18 years who are already current users of the project.

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.15pm to 1.15pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Friday 10 April 2026, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Friday 10 April 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

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.

Friday 10th April - Family Sign

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

0191 2324104

 

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.

Friday 10 April 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 1.15pm to 3.15pm

We run a fun relaxed Easter youth club for young people aged 11 - 16 years.
You can try cooking and baking


You can do arts and creative work


You can play games with others


You can join sports activities


You get a healthy snack


You can chill with your friends


You can also meet new people


There is something for everyone.


Come and have a great time.


Try new things and have fun.

 

Free open access session  - No booking required

Friday 10 April 2026, 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Come along as a family to enjoy cooking, arts & crafts, sports and games.

To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-2477-cheff-cooking-healthy-eating-fitness-fun/

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

Friday 10 April 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.

Friday 10 April 2026, 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Take part in design and build challenges. Meet other gamers at the Farrell Centre's own inclusive Minecraft club

Friday 10 April 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

Friday 10 April 2026, 2.00pm to 6.00pm

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.

Friday 10 April 2026, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

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