Events

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Celebrate Arcadea's radical history by exploring our unseen archives and learning new skills with professional artists.

We offer exciting and engaging activities.  

Some of the activities are

• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Air Hockey
• Art and Craft

We have a calming space for children to chillout.

We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.

We visit the parks and other interesting places.

For ages 5 - 16 years

To book: Email: newcastleboosterclub@yahoo.com with details of your child

We run a fun relaxed Easter Youth Club for children aged 5 -12 years where, 

• You can try arts and crafts
• You can join cooking activities
• You can play games with others
• You can take part in sports
• You get a healthy snack each day 
• You can spend time with friends

There is something for everyone, come and have a great time, try new things and have fun. 

Free open access session  - No booking required

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Spring 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.

One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

We offer a range of offsite activities including: swimming, trampolining, horse-riding, parks, assault courses. We provide a nutritious packed lunch with fresh ingredients. We use a mini bus to transport children and young people to the activity.

These sessions are open to young people from 8 - 18 years who are already current users of the project.

We’re running Easter sessions for local kids. You can join us for games, crafts, and time outdoors. We also take short trips to places nearby. The sessions are free and include a free lunch for children who get free school meals. Each session lasts 4 hours. Trips need to be booked and your consent before we go. We keep things friendly and calm so the kids can relax and enjoy the day.

For ages 8 to 16 years.

To book: Email contacts: pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com

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

Come join in the holiday fun with us at Denton Youth & Community Project. We have a range of fun activities for ages 7-16. Yummy food will be provided at all sessions.

Monday 13th April Teens Karaoke and Bowling 12-4pm, 

Tuesday 14th April Sweden Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm,

Wednesday 15th April China Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm, 

Thursday 16th April Spain Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm, 

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Get your young one moving and making friends this April with Company of Others' Spring Dance Intensive! Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, this week of FREE dance workshops is packed with fun, imagination and performance. A great way for kids and teens to build skills and make friends in a supportive environment during the school break!

Lunch and refreshments provided.

For ages 12 - 17 years.

To book: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDSZWVV

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

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.

Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.

A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.

For ages 7 - 16 years

To book: see Facebook page

We provide free wrestling sessions during the Easter. Wrestling is a fast paced, exciting and physical sport. Wrestling is an Olympic sport based on taking down and controlling your opponent. We perform the sport on matting and there's no striking, so it's safe for all ages. We play games, develop gymnastic skills and learn how to do the oldest sport in the world. We provide a free meal at the end of the session for those who are eligible for free school meals.

1.30-3.30pm Kids (5-11 years old), 3.30-5.30pm Teens (12-15 years old)

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Come along as a family to enjoy cooking, arts & crafts, sports and games.

To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-2475-cheff-cooking-healthy-eating-fitness-fun/

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

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.

We will be delivering family & youth sessions for our current young people who are registered. If you are interested in registering with us please get in touch. Lots of spring themed activities on offer.

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.

Fun Easter youth club for young girls aged 11-16 years.

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

A new LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action.

Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble. 

Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs. 

An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!

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 free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

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