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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Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided. Once a month
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children under 5 and babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
Fun messy activities for children 0-5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
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 under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come and join us for free coffee
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, and young children under the age of 5.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.