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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 of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join us for a fun and active summer. Children will take part in exciting activities. They will learn new skills and make friends.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
We provide a fun, positive and engaging environment helping children develop as both players and people.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people. Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills. They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week. Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.
A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
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.
Childcare for the holidays.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
For children aged 5 to 13 years.
Come and join our fun and inclusive swimming sessions for all abilities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.
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:
For ages 5 to 14 years
For ages 5 to 13 years.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Have fun at this sports workshop and try some tennis or badminton. It's a chance to try new things, make new friends and see new places.
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.
Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Join us this summer to explore healthy transitions.
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
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.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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.
Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
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).
Printed on July 3rd 2026