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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Wednesday 15 April 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell

Thursday 16 April 2026, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Join us this Easter at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5–12. Sessions run during the Easter holidays. 

Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy: 

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. With music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

We deliver cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Dance classes for children aged 6 - 12 years old

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.15am

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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0-5 years.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We offer a free camp for children aged 7 - 11 years old entitled to means tested free school meals.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We have Lots of fun planned including visits from the Blood Bikes, RNLI, Yoga, Dance and so much more

0191 8104406

Hello@sportscampsNE.co.uk

Visit our website, www.sportscampsne.co.uk to book

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be delivering family & youth sessions for our current young people who are registered. If you are interested in registering with us please get in touch. Lots of spring themed activities on offer.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are Action Foundation. We are a refugee charity and help support young people and families.
Our Young Lives team helps you by listening and giving the support you need.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Get ready for an action-packed Easter at SoccerWorld Newcastle!

Keep the kids active, happy and entertained over the holidays with our exciting mix of sports and creative activities.  Our multi-sport camp is bursting with fun, including football, dodgeball, tennis and loads more!

Every day brings friendly competitions, chances to win prizes, opportunities to earn certificates and trophies, plus children can show off their creativity in our trophy design contest.  

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 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 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Ready for the best holiday ever? 

🏉☀️ Our Easter HAF multi-sport programme provides fun and exciting activity days for children and young people from low-income households. 

We are hosting a series of camps, where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Kingston Park, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.

For ages 4-12

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.

Session for children aged 5-8 years old.

To book email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in wide range of different sports and activities throughout the day including archery, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and more, as well as providing a substantial, healthy meal and snacks. We also deliver enrichment sessions based around healthy eating, cooking and outdoor adventure activities so the children can learn to lead a health, active lifestyle.

For ages 4 - 16 years.

To book: https://sportfin.io/clubs/elitepeandwellbeing/

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free Easter holiday activity sessions for children aged 5+. There will be loads of free fantastic activities for the children who live in Newcastle and get free school meals.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Don't miss our Easter HAF Eggstravaganza at The Lighthouse Project! 

6 days of fantastic activities and delicious food! 

Try new things and make new friends.

Activities across the holidays include: Cooking, Dance, DJ Workshops, Forest School, Sport, Escape Room, Wellbeing, Drumming, Rock Band and MORE! Get signed up quick as places are limited!

For ages 8 -12 years old.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 15th 2026