Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
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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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A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Benefits support and advice
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.
A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you.
Little Moments is a free, friendly play and activity session for children aged 2–4 and their grown-ups.
For parent carers of children aged 0 to 5 with additional needs or disabilities (with or without a diagnosis), in England.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.
Our Music, Movement and Sensory sessions are specially designed for babies who have received neonatal care and their families.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Discover how factors such as sensory sensitivities, anxiety and neurodiversity can influence eating habits, and learn practical strategies to reduce mealtime stress, support food exploration, and build a more positive relationship with food.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
A careers event for students interested in joining the police
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come to our friendly 5 week course.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre-crawlers.
Booking is essential. Call or text 07961 734298
For families who have a child under 18, and is autistic, has a learning disability or is waiting for a diagnosis. Get help with strategies and coming up with a plan for your child's behaviour.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
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.
Are you an ethnic minority carer? This friendly group is a chance for you to meet other ethnic minority carers, enjoy a cuppa and snacks and have a chat together.
Join us in our cosy Mongolian yurt in the gardens of the Lighthouse Project, Byker, for free, relaxed activity sessions designed for home-educated children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun activities
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Our Music, Movement and Sensory sessions are specially designed for babies who have received neonatal care and their families.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A welcoming and supportive drop in group. For parents, carers and children under 5 with diagnosed or undiagnosed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Printed on October 24th 2026