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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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Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
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
We offer a range of sports and enrichment activities for 8-16 years across 4 weeks of the summer. We are a small friendly provider based in Elswick. Our team are happy to answer any questions you might have.
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:
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people. Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills. They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week. Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
For ages 5 to 12 years
Come along and spend some quality family time together and meet new people at our summer activities. Have fun with our arts & crafts, be creative and try new foods with our cooking sessions, enjoy some free play and get physical with our team sports. For ages 4 to 13
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
For girls aged 11 to 16 years.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A weekly LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action North.
Enjoy an end of day relaxation session either in person or on Zoom. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Spend time with our gorgeous donkeys and alpacas while helping with their evening routine. For children and young people with SEND.
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.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
We offer a range of sports and enrichment activities for 8-16 years across 4 weeks of the summer. We are a small friendly provider based in Elswick. Our team are happy to answer any questions you might have.
Our squad brings passion, dedication and heart to every match. This is inclusive football, players of all abilities are welcomed with open arms.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport. For children and young people with a visual impairment.
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
After School Group for ages 11 to 14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
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.
A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.
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