Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
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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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Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play.
Including a mixture of singing, musical games, song writing and playing.
We’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music!
Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads, majority Slovak Roma, with many family bonds who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.
The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!
Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play.
Including a mixture of singing, musical games, song writing and playing. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music!
Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.
A friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 8 to 13 years.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Benefits support and advice
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Printed on April 21st 2026