Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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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We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
Come along to our Wednesday Night Youth Group. It's a fun, relaxed, supportive space with good people, real talks, good food, and great vibes!
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
After School Group for ages 11 to 14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A monthly social group for autistic adults aged 18 and over. Come along and connect with others in a safe and welcoming space.
A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.
Join our Men’s Social Group for an opportunity to take time out of caring with other male carers who share similar experiences.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.
We will be partaking in sports activities, free games, lunch is included and swimming in the afternoon.
Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
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.
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.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0 to 5 years.
A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
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
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
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).
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Activity days based around the theme 'challenge'. Children aged 7-11 years will be given the opportunity to explore physical, creative and cultural challenges.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
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.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
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.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
Printed on June 19th 2026