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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Tuesday 4 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 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 4 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Online creative therapy group for parent carers. We offer support to SEN families as well as foster carers and adopters.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 10.30am to 12.30pm

For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority

 Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 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 4 January 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 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 4 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 3.00pm to 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

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Weekly ballet workshops led by a professional dancer for young people to develop their ballet technique, learn choreography, and experience the joy of ballet.. For children ages 12 - 17 years.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

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.

Tuesday 4 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

This is a long-running, self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. For boys aged 10-13 years.

Wednesday 5 January 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.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 8.45am to 10.30am

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

Wednesday 5 January 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.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 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 5 January 2028, 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 5 January 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

The Legal Advice Drop In Service is a city-wide service in Newcastle.

The Service shall deliver accessible, high-quality legal support services primarily focused on Family Law.

The service shall include one-off legal advice on issues such as the below non-exhaustive list.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 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 5 January 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 2.30pm to 5.00pm

This is a group of lads who are new to the project.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 2.45pm to 5.00pm

For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 3.00pm to 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 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 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 5 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Wednesday 5 January 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

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

Thursday 6 January 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.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 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 6 January 2028, 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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Thursday 6 January 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 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 6 January 2028, 3.00pm to 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 6 January 2028, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

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

Thursday 6 January 2028, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Thursday 6 January 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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