Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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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We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
Our squad brings passion, dedication and heart to every match. This is inclusive football, players of all abilities are welcomed with open arms.
A monthly social group for autistic adults aged 18 and over. Come along and connect with others in a safe and welcoming space.
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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.
Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.
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.
Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
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 of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Basic level English lessons
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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. 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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends, suitable for ages 5 and under.
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.
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.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Printed on April 16th 2026