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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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Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.
A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
A social get together for warm and friendly chat while carrying out crafts
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Join us for family activities for children
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
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:
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
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
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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.
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.
There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided. Once a month
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
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.
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.
A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.
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.
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.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Printed on April 16th 2026