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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 and join in with healthy cooking activities.
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 fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Northumbria Police will deliver a session focusing on the different routes into becoming a qualified police officer. With several options available including a degree level apprenticeship, this myth-busting event will help support and widen students’ understanding and knowledge whilst giving
access to real-life police officers for informal discussion around what the job really entails.
Lunch provided.
Suitable for students:
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Come along and join us for choir practice!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
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.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
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.
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