Fun messy activities for children 0-5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
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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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Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, and young children under the age of 5.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. 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. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come and join us for free coffee
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children under 5 and babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0-5 (0-8 in the holidays).
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
The Streetwise Project Workers offer young aged 13 - 19 years old who attend the Hub a chance to have their say.
A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Printed on April 17th 2026