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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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Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
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.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs.
Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.
For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell
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!
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
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.
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