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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children under 5 and babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Come and join us for free coffee
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, and young children under the age of 5.
Fun messy activities for children 0-5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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 for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.
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 dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0-5 (0-8 in the holidays).
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Printed on April 29th 2026