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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Tuesday 14 April 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12   Drop in.

Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

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.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

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.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

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

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir. 

Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir. 

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Park Nights - Walker returns for 2026!

Offering a safe space and supervised activities in Walker Park.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. 

Including a mixture of singing, musical games, song writing and playing. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! 

Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for all young people aged 12 to 18, or up to 24 for those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 8 to 13 years.

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school. 

Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances. 

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

We deliver cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area.

Wednesday 15 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: 

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

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

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Dance classes for children aged 6 - 12 years old

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am 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.

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 5.00pm

An exciting range of activities to cater for children and young people. Including: Peddle Go karting, Soft play, bouncy castle, Dodgeball, trips, cookery classes, Arts n crafts, pickleball, football etc.

To book: visit https://kentonparksportscentre.co.uk/

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

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Easter fun and activities open to all ages but children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Wednesday 15 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.

Wednesday 15 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.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 18th 2026