Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
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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A friendly and welcoming monthly support group. For parents and carers of children with a special educational need or disability.
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds.
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.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.
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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
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.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 year olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
For pre-walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Detached youth work in Walker
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
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 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.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
Leazes Park 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.
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.
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