Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
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.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you. A great opportunity to meet other local adults.
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.
Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
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.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
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 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.
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.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a place for young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND. Come together every month to make friends and share experiences
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.
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 monthly social group for autistic adults aged 18 and over. Come along and connect with others in a safe and welcoming space.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Printed on January 11th 2026