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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Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
Join us for family activities for children 0-8
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
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!
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!
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!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come along for a free lunch and chat with others. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Come and join us for free coffee
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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. 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.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.