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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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A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Join us for a fun and active summer. Children will take part in exciting activities. They will learn new skills and make friends.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
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.
Summer football camp
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
For children aged 5 to 13 years
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.
For ages 4-12
For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.
Join us this summer to explore healthy transitions. For young people aged 13 to 16 years (up to 18 years with SEND).
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
For ages 8 to 13 years.
Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance.
The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages.
For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds. There are amazing activities for everyone!
Everyday we have different activities in our zones.
Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.
Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition.
Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.
For children aged 6 to 12 years.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Childcare for the holidays.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.
Session for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
For ages 5 to 14 Years.
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.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come and join our fun and inclusive swimming sessions for all abilities.
Throughout our camps, children will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities for ages 5 to 11.
A group for all parents and carers welcoming a new baby.
This year we will be offering Summer drop-in sessions for children and young people. We have three different sessions for age related. All sessions will include pool party's, themed food, crafts, sports, team games and challenges, cooking.
For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
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).
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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