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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Wednesday 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 October 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

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

Wednesday 20 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 20 October 2027, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 20 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 20 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 20 October 2027, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

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

Wednesday 20 October 2027, 6.30pm to 8.45pm

A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.

Thursday 21 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 21 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.

Thursday 21 October 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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

Thursday 21 October 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 21 October 2027, 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles. 

Thursday 21 October 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards. 

The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.  

Thursday 21 October 2027, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13. Whether you know just three or four notes on your instrument, or you are an experienced player, you will enjoy working together to create some energetic arrangements of famous folk tunes. 

During rehearsals, you will have the opportunity to develop your musicianship further with plenty of opportunity to explore sight reading and ensemble skills. Students are given sheet music for their own parts to take home and practice.  

Thursday 21 October 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Thursday 21 October 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 21 October 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Thursday 21 October 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.

Friday 22 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 22 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 22 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 22 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.

Friday 22 October 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 22 October 2027, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

Friday 22 October 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Saturday 23 October 2027, 9.00am to 10.00am

Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'

Saturday 23 October 2027, 9.30am to 10.15am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Saturday 23 October 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.

You’ll get the chance to:

Saturday 23 October 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Monday 25 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Monday 25 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Monday 25 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Monday 25 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

A general level class for Yoga.

Monday 25 October 2027, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

Monday 25 October 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

The djembe, a wooden hand drum, is one of West Africa’s best known instruments. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried some djembe drumming workshops in school, our djembe drumming group will develop valuable musicianship through listening, learning and playing together as part of a group. 

It’s a fantastic opportunity to make music together and meet new friends from other schools.   

Monday 25 October 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Monday 25 October 2027, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards. 

Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.  

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 12.00pm to 12.00pm

For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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, 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 26 October 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12   Drop in.

Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45

Tuesday 26 October 2027, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir. 

Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir. 

Tuesday 26 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 26 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. 

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