Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
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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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Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds. There are amazing activities for everyone!
Everyday we have different activities in our zones.
Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.
Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition.
Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
For ages 8 to 13 years.
Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance.
The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.
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.
To book, email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
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 enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Whether you’re looking to get active, try something new, or just meet new people, there’s something for everyone! For those aged 18+ with additional needs and disabilities.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3 to 4 year olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people. Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills. They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week. Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.
For pre-walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Detached youth work in Walker
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 to 11 years
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends.
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people.
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