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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 to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
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!
A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
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.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.
Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Printed on July 14th 2026