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 28 July 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.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am 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.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 28 July 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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to Tuesday 25 August 2026, 2.00pm

We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. 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. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence. 

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.

Tuesday 28 July 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 8 to 12 years old.

To book, email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com

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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Dodgeball
  • Nerf Games
  • Tag Games
  • Den Building 
  • Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Dodgeball
  • Nerf Games
  • Tag Games
  • Den Building 
  • Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 1.45pm

Come and join our fun and inclusive swimming sessions for all abilities.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

For ages 8 to 13 years.

Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance. 

The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages. 

Tuesday 28 July 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.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

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).

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Tuesday 28 July 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.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 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.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for a range of activities this summer. For children aged 5+.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 11.00am to 1.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 11.00am to 1.00pm

Our Summer Family Fundays are for the whole family. There are plenty of activities to suit all ages: 

• Arts & Crafts sessions 

• Bouncy Castle 

• Face Painting 

• Sports coach leading games and activities 

• Children’s Entertainers 

• Home-made cakes, quiches and pies for sale* 

• Hot and cold, food and drinks from our community Café* 

• Free healthy snack for every child 

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A 5 week infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby. For babies 6 weeks to crawling

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!

Open for age 7 to 16 years.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Parents can take their babies for weighing, feeding advice and advice from a health visitor.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 25th 2026