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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.
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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Limitless Tots is a welcoming group where little ones can play and explore while parents and carers make new friends, connect and enjoy time together.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).
Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Come along and get support and advice. For lads aged 16 + years
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
For children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
A welcoming session to share tips and socialise with other parents. A little space to play, connect and help
your baby bloom.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
Join us every Tuesday in August, starting from 4 August at 10am, in the Trevelyan Building, Newcastle College.
Bring the children along and enjoy a range of fun, informal and inclusive activities designed to help families learn together.
This group is for young parents under 21 years of age to come together with their baby and meet other young parents.
Come along while you are pregnant to prepare for your baby, meet other young parents and get support.
For children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.
A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.
A supervised youth club for children aged 7 to 13 years old with additional needs and disabilities.
An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!
An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.
We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.
A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for all young people aged 12 to 18, or up to 24 for those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Are you an ethnic minority carer? This friendly group is a chance for you to meet other ethnic minority carers, enjoy a cuppa and snacks and have a chat together.
The Bubbles Group is a small, fun and friendly support and developmental group facilitated by the Newcastle Community Nursing Team and 0-19 Service.
A welcoming and supportive drop in group. For parents, carers and children under 5 with diagnosed or undiagnosed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Enjoy Yoga in a warm, friendly and relaxing calm space with other young people
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.
Sessions focus around youth voice, informing our wider provision and trips.
Join in our activities and games of the young people's choosing, in a relaxed youth club.
A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.
For parents, carers and their children - start the day in a happy way!
Free tasty breakfast
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
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.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Supporting women who experience complex motherhood.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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
A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
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.
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