Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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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Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Boogie Bairns is a FREE sensory / play session for children aged 0-2 years old. The session offers play and social opportunities, along with music and resources to support your child's development. No need to book, just come along - spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more info, contact 0191 2724244
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
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.
Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds with SEND and their non-disabled peers. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
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.
A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
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.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Printed on October 25th 2026