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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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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Learn about the environment and some outdoor skills.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along to these free weekly Boccia sessions for anyone aged 16+. It's a precision ball sport similar to bowls. All abilities welcome.
The Early Words Together programmes give parents the awareness, skills and confidence to provide a language-rich Home Learning Environment that supports their child's language and early literacy development.
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
For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet
For adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Take part in this free travel training course and gain a qualification!
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A safe space to chat about men's issues and meet new people. For adults (18+) with a learning disability and autistic people.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Book in for a chat with a Careers Advisor.
A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
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!
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
A supervised youth club for children aged 8 to 14 years old with additional needs and disabilities.
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, songwriting 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.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 11 - 13 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12 Drop in.
Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.
An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years
Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir.
Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir.
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, songwriting 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.
Printed on January 9th 2026