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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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Friday 25 February 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Friday 25 February 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm
A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
Friday 25 February 2028, 5.00pm to 6.30pm
Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.
Friday 25 February 2028, 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.
Friday 25 February 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school
Friday 25 February 2028, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 9.00am to 10.00am
Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 9.00am to 10.00am
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 9.45am to 11.30am
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
Join us for family activities for children
Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.00am to 1.00pm
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 11.30am
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Saturday 26 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
Saturday 26 February 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Saturday 26 February 2028, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Sunday 27 February 2028, 9.00am to 5.00pm
A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.
Monday 28 February 2028, 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 28 February 2028, 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 28 February 2028, 9.00am to 11.00am
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Monday 28 February 2028, 9.30am to 3.00pm
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Monday 28 February 2028, 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.
Monday 28 February 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Monday 28 February 2028, 10.00am to 4.30pm
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Monday 28 February 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Monday 28 February 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Monday 28 February 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
Monday 28 February 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Monday 28 February 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Monday 28 February 2028, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 16th 2026
Printed on April 16th 2026