Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
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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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Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. Boys aged 8 - 11 years
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 11.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
A monthly workshops for deaf young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Join us for family activities for children 0-8
Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.
A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
Printed on January 11th 2026