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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 9.30am to 3.00pm
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
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.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 4.30pm
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 2.30pm to 5.00pm
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 2.45pm to 5.00pm
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.00pm to 7.15pm
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
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.00pm to 5.30pm
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
A new LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Come along and join us for choir practice!
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Enjoy an end of day relaxation session. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm
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.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 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.
Wednesday 5 January 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 17th 2026
Printed on April 17th 2026