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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 and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food.
Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.
This is a group of children and young people who already attend / have attended patchwork
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
A monthly club night run by DJs with a learning disability and autistic DJs since 1998. It’s a fun and friendly night out for adults with a learning disability, autistic people, and their friends, families and carers.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds
The Legal Advice Drop In Service is a city-wide service in Newcastle.
The Service shall deliver accessible, high-quality legal support services primarily focused on Family Law.
The service shall include one-off legal advice on issues such as the below non-exhaustive list.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Weekly kickboxing sessions.
Young People MUST be residents of Byker.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
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.
Anyone with sensory needs can enjoy Life Science Centre with reduced lighting and sound levels.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
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
Printed on April 9th 2026