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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Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

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.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Thursday 7 May 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 7 May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 6.30pm to 10.30pm

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.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 7 May 2026, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years

Thursday 7 May 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 8 May 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.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Do you live in Newcastle or Gateshead? Do you have a child aged 5 to 17 waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS)? Then you can sign up for this free webinar.

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 8 May 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

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

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 4.30pm

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

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Friday 8 May 2026, 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 8 May 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.

Friday 8 May 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.

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.15am to 11.45am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Friday 8 May 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 16th 2026