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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Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

We run a fun relaxed Easter Girls Group for girls aged 11 - 16 years where, 

  • You can try cooking and baking
  • You can do arts and creative work
  • You can join games and activities
  • You can take part in sports
  • You get a healthy snack each day
  • You can spend time with friends

You can also meet new people and build confidence and skills

 

Free open access session  - No booking required

enquiries@inspireyouthtw.org 0191 264 1959

Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This is a group of children and young people who already attend / have attended patchwork

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

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

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years

Thursday 16 April 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 17 April 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Get your young one moving and making friends this April with Company of Others' Spring Dance Intensive! Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, this week of FREE dance workshops is packed with fun, imagination and performance. A great way for kids and teens to build skills and make friends in a supportive environment during the school break!

Lunch and refreshments provided.

For ages 6 - 12 years.

To book: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDSZWVV

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 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 17 April 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.

Friday 17 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 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Friday 17 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 17 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 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Friday 17 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 17 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 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 17 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 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Friday 17 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:

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 17 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. There will be various arts, crafts, games and activities on each day. We will have outdoor sports and games as well as some inflatables. Lunch will be provided to the children attending these sessions

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

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