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 11 August 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 11 August 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.

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 1.45pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our HAF camp offers a fun-filled day of multi-sport and activities for children, covering everything from cricket, football and dodgeball to drawing and interactive workshops.  The day is packed with a range of activities designed to keep young people active, engaged and having fun.  Food is also provided.

We are delivering cricket sessions for children aged 6 to 12 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area! 

To book: https://www.cricketqube.com/pages/book

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds.  There are amazing activities for everyone!

Everyday we have different activities in our zones.

Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.

Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition. 

Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Tuesday 11 August 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.

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Tuesday 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 26th 2026