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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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:
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
This is a friendly place for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor. For adults with disabilities.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along and get moving in a fun supportive environment. Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities. Everyone is welcome including those with multiple sclerosis. These sessions are led and taught by Hildy Harland every Monday at 12:30. They take place in the Tesco Community Room at Tesco Extra in Kingston Park. There are accessible toilets, parking facilities, and ramped access. For more information about attending, please contact newcastlegateshead@mssociety.org.uk.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking 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).
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
The djembe, a wooden hand drum, is one of West Africa’s best known instruments. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried some djembe drumming workshops in school, our djembe drumming group will develop valuable musicianship through listening, learning and playing together as part of a group.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to make music together and meet new friends from other schools.
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!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults.
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.