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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Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Thursday 27 August 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years

Thursday 27 August 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork

Thursday 27 August 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 27 August 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.

Thursday 27 August 2026, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years

Thursday 27 August 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 28 August 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Friday 28 August 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 28 August 2026, 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 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 5.30pm

We are running two centre events, Circus workshop and a rave with bouncy castle, disco and entertainer.

For ages 5 - 16 years.

These sessions vary over the summer holidays and are held on Mondays and Fridays on varying morning and afternoon sessions, between the hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm. For more information and to book, call the centre on 0191 261 6027. 

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 5.30pm

We are hosting nine coach trips to various locations over the summer. A nutritious packed lunch for all children and parents/carers will be provided. 

For ages 5 - 16 years.

These sessions vary over the summer holidays and are held on Mondays and Fridays on varying morning and afternoon sessions, between the hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm. For more information and to book, call the centre on 0191 261 6027. 

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

We provide a fun, positive and engaging environment helping children develop as both players and people.

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Friday 28 August 2026, 9.45am to 11.45am

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

Friday 28 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 28 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camps packed with energy, skill-building and non-stop fun. Expert coaches, incredible activities and unforgettable experiences for children aged 5–12 across the North East. Your child will be counting down the days to come back.

Friday 28 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.

Friday 28 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Friday 28 August 2026, 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 28 August 2026, 10.00am to 4.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on July 14th 2026