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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Thursday 15 June 2028, 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 15 June 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Supporting women who experience complex motherhood.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 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 15 June 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Thursday 15 June 2028, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Thursday 15 June 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Boogie Bairns is a FREE sensory / play session for children aged 0-2 years old. The session offers play and social opportunities, along with music and resources to support your child's development. No need to book, just come along - spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more info, contact 0191 2724244

Thursday 15 June 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds with SEND and their non-disabled peers. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Thursday 15 June 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 15 June 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.

Friday 16 June 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.

Friday 16 June 2028, 9.30am 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.

Friday 16 June 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 16 June 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

“You don’t have to have everything figured out. This is a space to pause, create, connect and discover what you need to do to flourish”.

Friday 16 June 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.

Friday 16 June 2028, 10.00am to 10.45am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.

Friday 16 June 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 16 June 2028, 11.00am to 11.45am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3 to 4 year olds.

Friday 16 June 2028, 11.00am to 12.45pm

In our relaxed Neonatal Baby Massage sessions, you will learn and practice massage techniques which support bonding with your baby and improve infants’ sleep patterns alongside helping relieve colic, wind and constipation.

Friday 16 June 2028, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Friday 16 June 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.

Friday 16 June 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!

Friday 16 June 2028, 5.15pm to 6.45pm

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Friday 16 June 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Senior Youth Session at Gala Field is a free, open-access session for young people aged 13–19.

Saturday 17 June 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

A free monthly workshop for deaf children and young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.

Saturday 17 June 2028, 9.30am to 10.15am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Saturday 17 June 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

For dads, grandads and all male carers and their children.

Saturday 17 June 2028, 10.00am to 1.00pm

A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.

Saturday 17 June 2028, 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.

Saturday 17 June 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

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.

Sunday 18 June 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.

Sunday 18 June 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Sunday 18 June 2028, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.

Sunday 18 June 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Monday 19 June 2028, 8.20am to 11.00am

A relaxing drop-in session to enjoy books, stories and songs together. Choose a book to take home, bring it back and swap for another on your next visit. Refreshments and snacks available.

Monday 19 June 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.

Monday 19 June 2028, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on October 24th 2026