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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Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13. Whether you know just three or four notes on your instrument, or you are an experienced player, you will enjoy working together to create some energetic arrangements of famous folk tunes.
During rehearsals, you will have the opportunity to develop your musicianship further with plenty of opportunity to explore sight reading and ensemble skills. Students are given sheet music for their own parts to take home and practice.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
A group for parents and carers and their children.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Join our inclusive music-making programme, for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!
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 culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
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.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.