Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
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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Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
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.
A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Basic level English lessons
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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. 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.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
Printed on April 16th 2026