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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Friday 10 December 2027, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 10 December 2027, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 10 December 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

Friday 10 December 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

Friday 10 December 2027, 11.00am to 11.30am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 10 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Saturday 11 December 2027, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 11 December 2027, 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.

Monday 13 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Monday 13 December 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Tuesday 14 December 2027, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 14 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Tuesday 14 December 2027, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Wednesday 15 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Thursday 16 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.

Thursday 16 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Thursday 16 December 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.

Thursday 16 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

Friday 17 December 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 17 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 17 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Monday 20 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Monday 20 December 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Wednesday 22 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

Friday 24 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 24 December 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 24 December 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

Friday 24 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Monday 27 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Monday 27 December 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Thursday 30 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.

Thursday 30 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

Friday 31 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 31 December 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 31 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Monday 3 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Monday 3 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

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