Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
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.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
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.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A friendly and relaxed group for children aged 0 to 5 with special educational needs and disabilities. No diagnosis needed.
Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
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.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
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.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
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