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 23 December 2027, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.

Thursday 23 December 2027, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

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

Friday 24 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 24 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 24 December 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

Friday 24 December 2027, 3.00pm to Tuesday 22 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

Saturday 25 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.

Sunday 26 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.

Monday 27 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.

Monday 27 December 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.

Monday 27 December 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.

Monday 27 December 2027, 11.00am to 12.00pm

The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.

Monday 27 December 2027, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Monday 27 December 2027, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Monday 27 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Monday 27 December 2027, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.

Monday 27 December 2027, 3.00pm to Friday 25 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

Monday 27 December 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!

Monday 27 December 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

Monday 27 December 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Monday 27 December 2027, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Tuesday 28 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.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 9.30am to 10.30am

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Tuesday 28 December 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.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

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 

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Tuesday 28 December 2027, 3.00pm to Saturday 26 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

Wednesday 29 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.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 8.45am to 10.30am

Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.

Wednesday 29 December 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 29 December 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 29 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 3.00pm to Sunday 27 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

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.

Wednesday 29 December 2027, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.

Thursday 30 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.

Thursday 30 December 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.

Thursday 30 December 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Thursday 30 December 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Thursday 30 December 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A friendly and relaxed group for children aged 0 to 5 with special educational needs and disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

Thursday 30 December 2027, 1.30pm to 2.15pm

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

Thursday 30 December 2027, 3.00pm to Monday 28 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

Thursday 30 December 2027, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.

Thursday 30 December 2027, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

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

Friday 31 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 31 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.

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