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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
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.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
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.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
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
A new LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble.
Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs.
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a place for young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND. Come together every month to make friends and share experiences
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Weekly kickboxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Enjoy an end of day relaxation session. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.