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.

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Saturday 18 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

Sunday 19 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.

Monday 20 December 2027, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Monday 20 December 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Monday 20 December 2027, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Monday 20 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Monday 20 December 2027, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

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.

Monday 20 December 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!

Monday 20 December 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Monday 20 December 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Monday 20 December 2027, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

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 

Tuesday 21 December 2027, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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.

Wednesday 22 December 2027, 8.45am to 10.30am

Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.

Wednesday 22 December 2027, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Wednesday 22 December 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 22 December 2027, 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 22 December 2027, 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 22 December 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.

Wednesday 22 December 2027, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Thursday 23 December 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

Thursday 23 December 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Thursday 23 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group for children aged 0 to 5 with special educational needs and disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.

Friday 24 December 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 24 December 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

Saturday 25 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

Sunday 26 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.

Monday 27 December 2027, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Monday 27 December 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Monday 27 December 2027, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Monday 27 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Monday 27 December 2027, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

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.

Monday 27 December 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!

Monday 27 December 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Monday 27 December 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Monday 27 December 2027, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

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 

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 8.45am to 10.30am

Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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