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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Suitable for students:
12 Spaces per session
Join us for a whistle stop tour at Dance City as we go behind the scenes to understand wider careers available within dance, the performing arts and culture. A key cultural venue in Newcastle, the team are passionate, invested and happy to share their own personal journey’s with students
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
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 friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0 to 5 years.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends, suitable for ages 5 and under.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
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).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.