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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Wednesday 15 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6.30pm to 8.45pm

A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell

Thursday 16 April 2026, 8.30am to 9.00am

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!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

We delivery cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Join us this Easter at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5–12. Sessions run during the Easter holidays. 

Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy: 

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Free tasty breakfast

Fun activities

Meet other parents and carers

Friendly staff to help if you need anything

No need to book, just turn up.

Come along and start your day in a happy way!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Get your young one moving and making friends this April with Company of Others' Spring Dance Intensive! Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, this week of FREE dance workshops is packed with fun, imagination and performance. A great way for kids and teens to build skills and make friends in a supportive environment during the school break!

Lunch and refreshments provided.

For ages 6 - 12 years.

To book: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDSZWVV

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.15am

A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free Easter holiday activity sessions for children aged 5+. There will be loads of free fantastic activities for the children who live in Newcastle and get free school meals.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Don't miss our Easter HAF Eggstravaganza at The Lighthouse Project! 

6 days of fantastic activities and delicious food! 

Try new things and make new friends.

Activities across the holidays include: Cooking, Dance, DJ Workshops, Forest School, Sport, Escape Room, Wellbeing, Drumming, Rock Band and MORE! Get signed up quick as places are limited!

For ages 8 -12 years old.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Get ready for an action-packed Easter at SoccerWorld Newcastle!

Keep the kids active, happy and entertained over the holidays with our exciting mix of sports and creative activities.  Our multi-sport camp is bursting with fun, including football, dodgeball, tennis and loads more!

Every day brings friendly competitions, chances to win prizes, opportunities to earn certificates and trophies, plus children can show off their creativity in our trophy design contest.  

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in wide range of different sports and activities throughout the day including archery, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and more, as well as providing a substantial, healthy meal and snacks. We also deliver enrichment sessions based around healthy eating, cooking and outdoor adventure activities so the children can learn to lead a health, active lifestyle.

For ages 4 - 16 years.

To book: https://sportfin.io/clubs/elitepeandwellbeing/

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are Action Foundation. We are a refugee charity. We support young people and families. Our Young Lives team helps you. We listen and give the support you need. This Easter holiday, we offer 8 fun days. You can join us for safe, happy days. You try new things with people you trust. Each day includes free tasty food. We all eat together. You can enjoy calm time on the beach. To breathe, relax and feel good. You can also try surfing and skateboarding. You try with friends and your youth workers. They make sure you feel safe. We hope you join us. We would love to see you.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We offer a free camp for children entitled to means tested free school meals. We deliver a range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Board Games and more. We offer a free hot meal and ask that children bring their own water bottle.

For ages 7 - 11 years.

Complete a registration form in your school (Our Lady) 

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 10th 2026