Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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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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Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!
Join us this Easter at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5–12. Sessions run during the Easter holidays.
Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy:
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
This is a free, one‑day visual arts event for young people aged 14 to 24 who have cerebral palsy. Scope will cover all travel costs for this event in Leeds.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
We are running four sessions all SEND appropriate, two Circus training sessions on 09/04/26, one Beat Box and break dancing session on 13/04/26 and a rave with bouncy castle, disco and entertainer on 17/04/26.
For ages 5 - 16 years.
To book: call the centre.
The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young people aged 4-16 attending Newcastle City Councils schools that are eligible for Free Schools Meals or in need during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.
Free tasty breakfast
Fun activities
Meet other parents and carers
Friendly staff to help if you need anything
No need to book, just turn up.
Come along and start your day in a happy way!
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Our Camps aim to ensure children are active throughout the day whilst developing both their football and personal skills.
This includes building confidence, teamwork, and resilience, helping us develop the children as both players and people.
What's included?
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.
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.
For ages 3 - 18 years.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
We are providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in wide range of different sports and activities throughout the day including archery, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and more, as well as providing a substantial, healthy meal and snacks. We also deliver enrichment sessions based around healthy eating, cooking and outdoor adventure activities so the children can learn to lead a health, active lifestyle.
For ages 4 - 16 years.
Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
We offer a free camp for children entitled to means tested free school meals. We deliver a range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Board Games and more. We offer a free hot meal and ask that children bring their own water bottle.
For ages 7 - 11 years.
Complete a registration form in your school (Our Lady)
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.
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:
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.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.
Session for children aged 5-8 years old.
To book email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
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.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Childcare for the holidays.
Ready for the best holiday ever?
🏉☀️ Our Easter HAF multi-sport programme provides fun and exciting activity days for children and young people from low-income households.
We are hosting a series of camps, where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Kingston Park, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost.
We offer a free camp for children entitled to means tested free school meals. We deliver a range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Board Games and more. We offer a free hot meal and ask that children bring their own water bottle.
For ages 7 - 11 years.
To book: Please complete a registration form from your school (St Michael's & St Paul's)
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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
8 days of fun activities for children aged 5-8, 9-12 and 13-19, a mixed of trips, centre based arts and crafts.
To book: EMAIL farcentre@btconnect.com or inbox our social media.
Please note that we are currently fully booked, places on our reserve list only, no walk in's, places need to be prebooked.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Get ready for an action-packed Easter at SoccerWorld Newcastle!
Keep the kids active, happy and entertained over the holidays with our exciting mix of sports and creative activities. Our multi-sport camp is bursting with fun, including football, dodgeball, tennis and loads more!
Every day brings friendly competitions, chances to win prizes, opportunities to earn certificates and trophies, plus children can show off their creativity in our trophy design contest.
Printed on April 12th 2026