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 2 December 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Thursday 2 December 2027, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 2 December 2027, 3.45pm to 5.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Thursday 2 December 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 2 December 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 2 December 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 2 December 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

Thursday 2 December 2027, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food.

Thursday 2 December 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.

Thursday 2 December 2027, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 2 December 2027, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

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

Thursday 2 December 2027, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

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

Thursday 2 December 2027, 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 2 December 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.

Thursday 2 December 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.

Friday 3 December 2027, 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 3 December 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 3 December 2027, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 3 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Friday 3 December 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.

Friday 3 December 2027, 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 3 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 3 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 3 December 2027, 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 3 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 3 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 3 December 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.

Friday 3 December 2027, 10.15am to 11.45am

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

Friday 3 December 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 3 December 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 3 December 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

Friday 3 December 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.

Friday 3 December 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.

Friday 3 December 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.

Friday 3 December 2027, 11.00am to 11.30am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 3 December 2027, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

Friday 3 December 2027, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.00pm to Tuesday 1 February 2028, 7.15pm

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 3 December 2027, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!

Friday 3 December 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Friday 3 December 2027, 5.15pm to 6.45pm

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

Saturday 4 December 2027, 9.45am to 11.30am

Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.

Saturday 4 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

Join us for family activities for children 0-8

Saturday 4 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

Saturday 4 December 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.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on January 30th 2026