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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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Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Benefits support and advice
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 stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
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.
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 weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Printed on June 18th 2026