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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Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us this summer to explore healthy transitions. For young people aged 13 to 16 years (up to 18 years with SEND).

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

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. 

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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. 

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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. 

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For children aged 6 to 12 years.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0 to 5 years.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

Join the wonderful Susanna Meese for some musical storytelling featuring The Musicians of Newcastle.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends, suitable for ages 5 and under.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Newcastle Booster Club Summer HAF is fun and engaging. We offer exciting and engaging activities.  

Some of the activities are

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Air-hockey
  • Arts and crafts
  • Organised trips to nearby parks, the aquarium, bowling, minigolf and Adventureland. 

We have a calming space for children to chillout.

We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.

We visit the parks and other interesting places.

For ages 5 to 16 years

Thursday 6 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 11.30am to 12.30pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Join us for a range of activities this summer. For children aged 5+.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.00pm to 3.00pm

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.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!

Open for age 7 to 16 years.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

We offer a range of sports and enrichment activities for 8-16 years across 4 weeks of the summer. We are a small friendly provider based in Elswick. Our team are happy to answer any questions you might have.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Join our staff for a science afternoon. For children with disabilities and additional needs, and their siblings.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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).

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.

To book: Contact us on phone or email

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on July 14th 2026