Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff 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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Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
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:
We will be partaking in sports activities, free games, lunch is included and swimming in the afternoon.
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
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.
Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
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.
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.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer 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).
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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
A 5 week infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby. For babies 6 weeks to crawling
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
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:
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Printed on June 19th 2026