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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
We are pleased to invite families to our free managing meltdowns webinar with Julie Curtis, our Autism Nurse Consultant.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
An exciting range of activities to cater for children and young people. Including: Peddle Go karting, Soft play, bouncy castle, Dodgeball, trips, cookery classes, Arts n crafts, pickleball, football etc.
To book: visit https://kentonparksportscentre.co.uk/
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
These sessions are for young adults with physical and neurodiverse conditions, offering a calm, creative, and welcoming space to explore art in a way that suits each individual.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Support for Newcastle families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Meet and connect with other carers in a similar situation. Work together to make Newcastle (and the world) a better place for carers.
For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.
For babies: 6 weeks - crawling
5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place
Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A safe space to chat about men's issues and meet new people. For adults (18+) with a learning disability and autistic people.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Book in for a chat with a Careers Advisor.
A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
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
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
The Council for Disabled Children is delivering a series of events in relation to the government consultation on SEND reforms.
A friendly and welcoming monthly support group. For parents and carers of children with a special educational need or disability.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Printed on April 10th 2026