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 13 August 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Thursday 13 August 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years

Thursday 13 August 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork

Thursday 13 August 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 13 August 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.

Thursday 13 August 2026, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years

Thursday 13 August 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 14 August 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Friday 14 August 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Our trips are designed to be inclusive, accessible and supportive. Children and young people can build confidence, make friends and create lasting memories. Transport is available.

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 5.30pm

We are running two centre events, Circus workshop and a rave with bouncy castle, disco and entertainer.

For ages 5 - 16 years.

These sessions vary over the summer holidays and are held on Mondays and Fridays on varying morning and afternoon sessions, between the hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm. For more information and to book, call the centre on 0191 261 6027. 

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

We provide a fun, positive and engaging environment helping children develop as both players and people.

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.30am to 5.30pm

We are hosting nine coach trips to various locations over the summer. A nutritious packed lunch for all children and parents/carers will be provided. 

For ages 5 - 16 years.

These sessions vary over the summer holidays and are held on Mondays and Fridays on varying morning and afternoon sessions, between the hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm. For more information and to book, call the centre on 0191 261 6027. 

Friday 14 August 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Join us for a morning of multi-sport for children and young people with SEND aged 8 plus years. Siblings are welcome too!

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

*Now fully booked*
We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Friday 14 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.
Session for children aged 8 to 12 years old.

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