Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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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For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Are you an unpaid carer living in Newcastle? Join our new music group just for carers – no experience needed!
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Weekly ballet workshops led by a professional dancer for young people to develop their ballet technique, learn choreography, and experience the joy of ballet.. For children ages 12 - 17 years.
Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play.
Including a mixture of singing, musical games, song writing 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.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. For boys aged 10-13 years.
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group.
We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.
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!
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, song writing 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.
A friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 8 to 13 years.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.
Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Benefits support and advice
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Printed on April 17th 2026