Whether you need a break, want to connect with others, or just want to come along for the summer vibes, this is your space to unwind.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
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.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
For ages 5 to 12 years.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
We run a fun relaxed Summer Youth Club for children aged 5 -11 years where,
- You can try arts and crafts
- You can join cooking activities
- You can play games with others
- You can take part in sports
- You get a healthy snack each day
- You can spend time with friends
There is something for everyone, come and have a great time, try new things and have fun.
Book via the website or turn up on the day.
One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the café. For children aged 5 to 16.
One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
For ages 5 to 12 years
Come along and spend some quality family time together and meet new people at our summer activities. Have fun with our arts & crafts, be creative and try new foods with our cooking sessions, enjoy some free play and get physical with our team sports. For ages 4 to 13
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
For girls aged 11 to 16 years.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Come along and join us for choir practice!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A weekly LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action North.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Printed on July 14th 2026