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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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A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13. Whether you know just three or four notes on your instrument, or you are an experienced player, you will enjoy working together to create some energetic arrangements of famous folk tunes.
During rehearsals, you will have the opportunity to develop your musicianship further with plenty of opportunity to explore sight reading and ensemble skills. Students are given sheet music for their own parts to take home and practice.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
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