Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
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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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We are inviting families to Mini Wonders. A free 8 week activity programme at the Hancock museum for children aged 2 - 4 years and their main carers.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
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.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
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
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Come along and join us for choir practice!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
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.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
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.
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.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
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.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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.
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
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
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 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.
Printed on May 1st 2026