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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Tuesday 5 October 2027, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

Tuesday 5 October 2027, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Tuesday 5 October 2027, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!'

Tuesday 5 October 2027, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Tuesday 5 October 2027, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school. 

Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances. 

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 8.45am to 10.30am

Come alonog if you would like your dragons weighed or have anoy questionos. Please brinog your child'N red book.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 6 October 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 6 October 2027, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 6 October 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 6 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you. A great opportunity to meet other local adults.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children aged 0 to 5. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with or without diagnosis.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 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 6 October 2027, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble. 

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs. 

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a place for young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND. Come together every month to make friends and share experiences

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A monthly social group for autistic adults aged 18 and over. Come along and connect with others in a safe and welcoming space.

Wednesday 6 October 2027, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on November 19th 2025