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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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Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
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.
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.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Join us for a private behind-the-scenes visit to the Tyne and Wear Archives, followed by a private tour of The Discovery Museum.
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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 talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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).
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
Supporting women who experience complex motherhood.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. 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. 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.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Boogie Bairns is a FREE sensory / play session for children aged 0-2 years old. The session offers play and social opportunities, along with music and resources to support your child's development. No need to book, just come along - spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more info, contact 0191 2724244
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
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A fun filled music and movement session with songs and rhymes. For children under 2.
A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.
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.
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
Printed on October 24th 2026