Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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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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.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
A monthly club night run by DJs with a learning disability and autistic DJs since 1998. It’s a fun and friendly night out for adults with a learning disability, autistic people, and their friends, families and carers.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Our trips are designed to be inclusive, accessible and supportive, helping children and young people build confidence, make friends and create lasting memories. Transport is available.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Our HAF camp offers a fun-filled day of multi-sport and activities for children, covering everything from cricket, football and dodgeball to drawing and interactive workshops. The day is packed with a range of activities designed to keep young people active, engaged and having fun. Food is also provided.
We are delivering cricket sessions for children aged 6 to 12 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!
To book: https://www.cricketqube.com/pages/book
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
For ages 8 to 13 years.
Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance.
The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages.
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.
Session for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Whether you’re looking to get active, try something new, or just meet new people, there’s something for everyone! For those aged 18+ with additional needs and disabilities.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Printed on June 26th 2026