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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 9 April 2026, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

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.  

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

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

Thursday 9 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 9 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 9 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Thursday 9 April 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Thursday 9 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 9 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 9 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 9 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 9 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 9 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

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

Thursday 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 April 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 10 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 10 April 2026, 9.30am to Monday 13 April 2026, 3.00pm

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? 

Friday 10 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 10 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 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 10 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 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Ready for the best holiday ever? 

🏉☀️ Our HAF multi-sport programme is designed for children and young people from low-income households/on Free school meals. 

We are hosting a series of activity days where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Newcastle College Sports Hall, have loads of fun, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost. 

If you know anyone who would benefit or would like to sign someone up, please follow the link below!

Friday 10 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 10 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 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds

Friday 10 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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) 

Friday 10 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 10 April 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

Friday 10 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.

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