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 28 July 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 8 to 13 years.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A friendly environment for women aged 16 to 29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Tuesday 28 July 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

For young people aged 10 to 18. Open to complete beginners and experienced singers.

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.00am to 2.30pm

We will be partaking in sports activities, free games, lunch is included and swimming in the afternoon.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Join us this Summer at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5 to 12 years. Sessions run during the Summer holidays. 

Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy: 

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

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

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you.

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Wednesday 29 July 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

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to Wednesday 26 August 2026, 2.00pm

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. 

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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. 

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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. 

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.15am to 12.45pm

Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

Wednesday 29 July 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.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

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

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.

To book: Contact us on phone or email

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds

Wednesday 29 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time 

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 19th 2026